"Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family." ~Kofi Annan

Welcome from our Secretary-General

Dear Delegates and Advisors, 

It is my honor to welcome you to the 11th Annual Florida Model United Nations. I encourage you to think critically and challenge your preconceived notions about current issues affecting the world today and to view them with a global perspective. Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself in the wonderful experience of Model United Nations as you prepare for the 11th annual FMUN.

Former United States’ president Woodrow Wilson said, “There is no higher religion than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest creed.” As our world is plagued with unfortunate circumstances it calls us for more human service than ever before. Conflicts around the world have resulted in displacement in some areas of the world causing millions of people to flee their homes.

In the midst of chaos we must remember that more than ever before we share a common destiny. This urges us to address the world’s problems as one community with a shared future and not as individuals looking to fulfill our personal interests. I encourage you to keep this in mind as you negotiate with other delegates in your committees, and remember you will master this common future if you all choose to face it together.

May this upcoming meeting with other delegates expand your skills, engage your minds, and challenge your views in order to inspire you to act as a world citizen. I look forward to working with each and every one of you. I hope that you find that FMUN XI will be a place for you to share ideas, to debate, to negotiate, to cooperate with others, and to speak confidently. May FMUN XI become your community to make a change together, and may you all find solace in that community.

On behalf of the FMUN staff and secretariat, we wish you success and good luck as you and your delegations prepare to take on the challenge of FMUN XI. We cannot wait to see the product of what you will all create together. May your journey towards FMUN XI be an exciting one!

Sincerely, 

Yanelle Cruz Bonilla
Secretary-General
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Florida Model United Nations
Oct. 21-22, 2016 
Gainesville, FL

Associated Conferences

Model United Nations of the Americas
​Coming in 2017
Online at: www.modelunamericas.org

Florida Model Legislature
Oct. 14-15, 2016
Orlando, FL
Online at: www.modellegislature.org

National Model U.S. Congress
​​Feb. 23-25, 2017
Washington D.C.
Online at www.nationalmodelcongress.org

 Colleges at FMUN 2015

Santa Fe College
Florida State University 
University of Florida
Tallahassee Comm. College
Nova Southeastern University
Broward College
University of North Florida
St. Petersburg College
University of South Florida
Middle Tennessee State University
Flagler College 
University of Central Florida
Valdosta State University
​University of West Florida
Davidson College
College of Central Florida
Florida Southern College

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