MUN is the abbreviation of Model United Nations; it is the most advanced learning technique which is adopted worldwide for the exposure and confidence building of students.
The concept of Model United Nations is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agendas.
MUN’s main objectives are:
- Awareness of national and international affairs.
- Confidence building.
- Competitive spirit.
- Improvement in communication skills.Awareness of management skills.
- Introduction of the college as a model institute within the region.
- Parliamentary discussion.
Lawrence College Model United Nations Society aims at bringing to you three days (September 01, 2018 to September 03, 2018) of ardent debate and inspiring committee agendas which are of profound significance to the responsible citizens across the world.
LCMUN’18 will be a simulation of four Committees:
- United Nations Social, Cultural and Humanitarian Committee
- United Nations Security Council
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- National Assembly of Pakistan.
LCMUN’18 is an extraordinary intellectual and social conference that brings together an amazing assortment of young minds from across Pakistan to engage in cultural exchange and gain first-hand experience of negotiating processes by playing the role of diplomats.
LCMUN’18 will provide students and young professionals with the opportunity to improve their knowledge and awareness of the most relevant international issues and contribute to advance feasible and innovative proposals for action.
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DAY-1 (Saturday, 1st of September, 2018)
- Registrations : 1500 hours
- Inauguration and Welcome Note by the Principal: 1700 hours
- Musical Evening: 1730 hours
DAY-2 (Sunday, 2nd of September, 2018)
- First Committee Session: 0900 hours to 1200 hours
- Break : 1200 hours to 1300 hours
- Second Committee Session :1300 hours to 1600 hours
- Break : 1600 hours to 1630 hours
- Third Committee Session : 1630 hours to 1830 hours
- Bonfire: 2030 hours
DAY-3 (Monday, 3rd of September, 2018)
- First Committee Session: 0900 hours to 1200 hours
- Break : 1200 hours to 1300 hours
- Final Committee Session :1300 hours to 1600 hours
- Closing Speech and Distribution of Prizes by the Secretary General LCMUN’18: 1730 hours to 1830 hours
- Farewell Dinner: 2000 hours
- Musical Concert: 2100 hours
DAY-4 (Tuesday, 4th of September, 2018)
Departure: 0830 hours
| LCMUN’18 Committees | |
| Committee Name | Initials |
| United Nations Security Council | UNSC |
| Social, Cultural and Humanitarian Committee | SOCHUM |
| United Nations Human Rights Council | UNHRC |
| Pakistan National Assembly | PNA |
The delegates will be assigned the countries and the personalities by 20th August, 2018.
Registration Fee
A delegation should comprise of four delegates. However, more than one delegation can also participate from an institute. Fee structure for registration is as follows:
| Delegation Fee | Individual Delegate Fee | Observer Fee |
| Per Delegate: Rs. 2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3000 |
| Chaperone Fee : Rs.2000 |
Payment Method 1:
Payment will be made through demand draft in favour ofPrincipal Lawrence College GhoraGali, Murree to be drawn at National Bank GhoraGali Branch. The demand draft, along with the registration form should be sent to the following address:
Mrs. Uzma Afzal
Director of Studies
Lawrence College Ghora Gali, Murree.
Payment Method 2:
In case of online submission of the form, a scanned copy of the demand draft must be sent at lcmun@lawrencecollege.edu.pk. You must also bring the original demand draft upon your arrival at Lawrence College on 1st September, 2018.
No delegate/delegation will be entertained without the original demand draft.
Option 1:
Delegates availing the College accommodation will not be charged any extra fee other than registration. Shared accommodation will be provided in the College Gymnasium. However, separate arrangements are made on campus for female delegates/chaperones.
Option 2:
Delegates desiring to avail accommodation outside the College will have to pay according to the following:
Diamond Category: Shangrila Hotel Murree (3 km from Lawrence College)
Single Occupancy Room: Rs. 9000 plus tax per night
Double Occupancy Room: Rs. 5000 plus tax per night (per person)
Triple Occupancy Room: Rs. 4000 plus tax per night (per person)
Complimentary Breakfast is offered.
Contacts : (051)3410692 , 03005002719
Gold Category: Blue Pines Hotel Murree (At 10 minutes walk from Lawrence College)
Single Occupancy Room: Rs. 5800 per night
Double Occupancy Room: Rs. 4000 per night (per person)
Triple Occupancy Room: Rs. 3000 per night (per person)
Contacts: (051)8436971 , (051)8436972
SilverCategory: Hillman Guest House Murree (3 km from Lawrence College)
Single Occupancy Room: Rs. 2000 per night
Double Occupancy Room: Rs.1000 per night (Per Person)
Triple Occupancy Room: Rs. 1000 per night (Per Person)
Contacts: (0301) 7755299 , (051)3413449
Note: Charges for hotel accommodation (Three nights) are to be paid in advance along with the registration fee. Pick and drop will be provided by the College.
Topics for LCMUN’18 Committees
Topics for Pakistan National Assembly (PNA)
- Water crisis in Pakistan Study Guide
- Credibility of Pakistan’s General Elections 2018 Study Guide
Topics for UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
- Right to freedom of opinion and expression Study Guide
- Equitable Access to Safe Drinking Water as a Human Right Study Guide
Topics for UN Security Council (UNSC)
- Use of chemical weapons in conflict zones Study Guide
- Situation in the Middle East revolving around Israel – Palestine conflict Study Guide
Topics for Social, Cultural and Humanitarian Committee (SOCHUM)
- Protection of Children’s rights with emphasis on child abuse, exploitation and discrimination Study Guide
- Elimination of racism and xenophobia from society Study Guide
LCMUN'18 Individual Registration Form
LCMUN'18 Delegation Registration Form
The Second Edition of Lawrence College Model United Nations was held from 1st September to 3rd September, 2018. LCMUN was a simulation of four Committees: United Nations Social, Cultural and Humanitarian Committee, United Nations Security Council, United Nations Human Rights Council and National Assembly of Pakistan.
On 1st September 112 delegates, chaperones and chairpersons arrived to be the part of this mega event. The Principal Lawrence College and Secretary General LCMUN welcomed the participants in their opening address. Moreover, Asmar Peerzada a young singer entertained the audience with his enchanting voice.
On 2nd September three debating sessions were organized in all the committees of LCMUN. The topics discussed in the committees included: water crisis in Pakistan, credibility of Pakistan’s General elections, right to freedom of opinion and expression, equitable access to safe drinking water as a human right, use of chemical weapons in conflict zones, situation in the Middle East revolving around Israel Palestine conflict, elimination of racism and xenophobia from society. A bonfire event was arranged in the evening where delegates and Gallians displayed their talents of singing and dancing. Boys amused the audience with their amazingly superb skill of singing.
On the final day of LCMUN, all the committees came up with solutions to the issues under discussion. Active participation of all the delegates in the debates was truly commendable. The closing ceremony of LCMUN was held in the afternoon. A distinguished old Gallian and former Ambassador Afrasiab Mehdi was the guest of honour. The best and outstanding delegates and chairpersons were awarded with shields and certificates.
Mr. Afrasiab, the chief Guest of the occasion, congratulated the delegates and management of LCGG for arranging such a great event where students could explore their talent and know about the real functions on UN.
Finally, after a farewell dinner for the delegates, a musical concert was arranged. The young singers Zuha Zuberi, Asmar Peerzada and Soch band entertained the audience with their splendid performance.
LCMUN provided the students with the opportunity to improve their knowledge and awareness of the most relevant international issues and come up with advanced, feasible and innovative proposals for action.