Principal's Message
It is with immense pleasure and pride that I extend my warmest greetings to all of you as we prepare to host the 10th edition of the Welham Boys' School Model United Nations (WELMUN) Conference. This year marks a significant milestone in our journey of promoting critical thinking and global awareness among the young leaders of tomorrow.
Under the theme of ‘Concordia Discordiae’ – ‘A Harmony of Discord’, we move forward on a journey that encapsulates the essence of our complex yet interconnected world. In a time where diversity is celebrated yet unity is sought after, this theme resonates profoundly. It encapsulates the very essence of diplomacy and the art of finding common ground amidst differing opinions and ideologies.
As participants, you are tasked with the noble responsibility of delving into the intricacies of global issues, encouraging dialogue, and forging resolutions that embody the spirit of harmony amidst discord. Your contributions, discussions, and resolutions will not only shape the outcome of this conference but also serve as an indication of your dedication towards building a better, more inclusive world.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the delegates, advisors, and organizers who have worked tirelessly to make this conference a reality. May this conference be a beacon of inspiration, learning, and camaraderie for all involved.
Here's to a successful and enriching 10th edition of WELMUN!
Secretary General's Message
Jaap Sardana
Secretary-General
It is with great honor that I invite you all to the ninth edition of the Welham Boys’ School Model United Nations Conference. The theme for this conference is ‘Transcending Conflicts to Transforming Conundrums’. The theme reflects the very essence of this day and age, as the world grows closer together, we are in a growing conflict with our contemporaries over our beliefs, morals, ideals, resources, past and future. In such a time it is an imperative for us to go beyond conflicts and set aside our differences in order to join a dialogue. It is when we set aside these differences and try to understand each other, that our differences are reduced to their only reasonable manifestation, plainly thin air. In today’s world we can experiment with this philosophy in an ever so challenging world. As war rages on in Eastern Europe, political turmoil descends upon several established nations, and closer to home we begin to question which path our nation steps forth on, it is important to enter the ever-needed conversation to understand our differences which may be decisive in putting our world to peace.
As an amalgamation of the hard work of eight Secretary Generals before me and another eight sets of Executive Board members before this year’s, I would like to thank my predecessors, seniors and teachers who’ve brought WELMUN ‘23 from paper to reality. The ever so strong Secretariat this year consisting of Trayambak Pathak and Keshav Agarwal is much to thank for the successful planning of this conference.
WELMUN ‘23 this year is a simulation of seven distinct committees that simulate some the most trying and dire challenges from the past and the present which have the force to change and define our future. The success of these committees comes at the virtue of our highly capable Executive Board that has proved itself yet again despite their Secretary General’s trying deadlines.
The singer George Michael in his song Freedom 90’ said “Sometimes the clothes do not make the man”; a thought that has stuck on with me through the years I have been associated with MUNs. We might have grandiose images about the skill we may possess and the countries we represent, but all our inequalities or mindsets cease to exist as we reach the mic on the dais. May all these inequalities disappear yet again as we continue to voice our hearts and minds. No more than nine years ago a set of young Welhamites began the first edition of WELMUN and over the last decade it has grown to what it is today.
Best Wishes & Warmest Regards
Arush Singh Kaintura
Secretary General