What SASMUN VIII is about
SASMUN VIII provides delegates of all experience levels an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the world and develop their public speaking, collaboration, and research skill sets for Model United Nations. The conference will be held in person at the Singapore American School campus on Saturday, September 27. Delegates will work together in using their historical knowledge to address global conflicts and create impactful change in hopes of a brighter future. As nations across the globe grapple with current crises, it is up to the delegates to draw on what lessons the course of history has taught them for a more united tomorrow.
Letter from the Secretariat
Dearest SASMUN VIII community,
It is with great pleasure to welcome you all to SASMUN VIII, or the eighth iteration of Singapore American School’s annual Model United Nations conference. Following SASMUN’s success in previous years, the Secretariat team is excited and honored to welcome a diverse collection of participants for a day of fruitful debate.
The theme of SASMUN VIII is “Commemorating History: Catalyzing Change through Knowledge,” made up of topics either set in the past or in the present but built upon history. Across the globe, nations have faced various conflicts throughout the course of time. However, these can largely be traced back to a pattern of recurring ignorance, whether of the problems posed by inequality, rises to authoritarianism, or costs of war. The phrase “history repeats itself” tells us this precisely: we must learn from the past in order to shape a better future.
Regarding these topics, we are delighted to be entertaining eleven distinct special and general committees, two of which for middle schoolers and the remaining nine for high school students (or equivalent). It is our pleasure to hold the first SASMUN conference with dedicated middle school committees, composed of delegates from across Singapore and chairs experienced with the age group. In a world battling polarization and countless crises, we aim to nurture younger students interested in diplomacy and current events. Each commitee, whether for middle or high schoolers, offers delegates the chance to discuss some of the world’s most significant issues from the present and past.
Finally, we’d like to extend a special thank you to all who are part of the SASMUN VIII community. To all the delegates, student officers, and advisors from United World College East, Stamford American International School, German European School Singapore, Canadian International School, Marsiling Secondary School, and our very own Singapore American School—this conference wouldn’t be happening without your trust and support. Coming all the way to our Woodlands campus for a Saturday of resolution-writing and debate isn’t something everyone is willing to do, and your passionate engagement is what makes our efforts worth it.
We strongly believe that Model UN is an extraordinary platform for individuals to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the hopes of a more peaceful Earth, so see you at SASMUN VIII!
Thank you,
SASMUN VIII Secretariat
Aakash Ganeshram, Aditya Mittal, Jenna Lee, Aditi Razdan, Jack Lee
Singapore American School