Last week, KCS TY Model United Nation students travelled to the prestigious Cork City Hall for Davis College MUN (DCMUN) from Tuesday 23rd – Friday 26th January. This event brought over 500 students from various schools to engage in diplomatic debates and collaborative problem-solving, and our KCS delegation did brilliantly over the 4 days.

Fia Callanan (DPKR ), Flora Richter (Mozambique), Cristina Moncosi (Mozambique), Zsombar Kardkovasc (Liechtenstein), Roise O’Donovan (DPKR), Alanna O’Shea (Barbados), Croiona Murphy (Tunisia), Luke O’Brien (Marshall Isles), Allie Ryan(Uganda), Gabriella Gomez (DPKR) and Darragh Chossis (represented KCS in the General Assembly).

Cait O’Higgins and Martin Hickey (Mozambique) shone for the school in the Security Council.

While Heaven Kaaya (Muslim Women’s Organisation), Theo Barray (Mozambique), Shaun McCarthy (DPKR) and Nina Wirsam (Uganda) represented KCS in Special Conference.

In General Assembly, the following topics were discussed.

- The question of a universal system of national government

- The question of ethical integration of AI in the workplace and educational settings

- The question of enhancing food and water security in changing climates and promoting sustainable agricultural practices

- The question of introducing comprehensive sex education into communities, schools, and health care centres

- The question of emergency refugee accommodation and societal integration programmes

In Special Conference, the Issues for discussion included:

- The question of regulating decentralised forms of currency

- The question of online data protection and the prevention of exploitation of youths online

- The question of implementing a coordinated worldwide emergency response to natural disasters

- The question of unification and regulation of voting and electoral systems worldwide

- The question of equitable marriage laws; with special regard to the LGBTQIA + community and victims of arranged marriages.

The Security Council, debated the following topics:

- The question of the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank

- The question of the revision and reform of the Geneva Convention

- The question of the reform of intelligence agencies and secret service

The event provided an invaluable platform for students to step into the shoes of diplomats, addressing pressing global issues, and proposing solutions in a real-world setting.

Throughout the 4-day Conference, DCMUN facilitated thought-provoking discussions on a wide array of global issues. Our students actively participated in debates, collaborating with peers from different schools to propose innovative solutions, write resolutions and pass amendments. This hands-on experience allowed them to hone their public speaking, research, and negotiation skills – essential competencies for future leaders and diplomats.

Participating in Model United Nations conferences plays a pivotal role in broadening students' perspectives on international relations and global affairs. The exposure gained from such events goes beyond traditional classroom learning, instilling in our students a deeper understanding of diplomacy, cooperation, and the complexity of global challenges.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the organizers of the Davis College Model United Nations for hosting this enriching event. Their dedication to providing a platform for students to engage in meaningful discourse contributes significantly to the development of future leaders.

As we celebrate the successes of our KCS MUN delegation, we look forward to continuing our journey in the world of Model United Nations. The skills and experiences gained at events like these are invaluable, preparing our students to be informed, articulate, and globally aware citizens.