Hello delegates!

My name is Vee Ann Wan. I am a junior at the Shanghai SMIC Private School and I am honoured to be your President for SMICMUN X's Disarmament Committee.

I will be focusing on the topic of "Preventing the Proliferation of Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons in the Sahel Region". This topic requires a careful consideration of the political and economic conditions that drive the supply and demand for weaponry; it asks you to look beyond the numbers to realize the motivators that drive groups to want armaments.

I look forward to seeing your creative solutions. See you in November!

Hello delegates!

I'm Dehao, a Year 12 (Grade 11) student currently studying at Dulwich College Shanghai. As your Deputy President this SMICMUN, specialising on the topic of Preventing the Militarisation of Cyberspace and the Escalation of Cyber Conflict.

I began my MUN journey back in Year 9, and, over 3 years, I've nurtured an interest in debate, geopolitics, and international discourse. MUN has since become a key part of my life and who I am as a person, with SMICMUN X marking my 9th conference and 3rd time chairing. I'm sure that, over time, you'll come to enjoy MUN just as much as I do.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at dehaozhao90@gmail.com.

Hi! My name is Audrey, and I'm currently a sophomore at Shanghai High School International Division. It is my honor to serve as the Deputy President for this year's SMICMUN conference, and I will be focusing on the topic "Preventing the Proliferation of Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons in the Sahel Region". 

As the world advances into a new technological stage, it is important not to forget that unrest in Africa, particularly the Sahel region, still persists to this day. This topic not only asks for delegates' ideas about restricting weapons, but also for their understanding of sovereignty and local laws as they find a way to maneuver through this chaotic problem. The proliferation of weapons remains a key factor in the conflict and violence existent in the Sahel region today, and without timely interference, it can serve as a worsening threat to the stability and security of Africa as a whole.

Overall, I hope for all delegates to strive to be the more collaborative than dominant. At it's core, MUN is about cooperation and working out solutions together, not fighting to overpower other delegates so that only your voice gets heard. Additionally, participate! Regardless of your level of experience, we honestly hope for you to learn to enjoy this conference and many others to come. I look forward to meeting you all in November, and feel free to reach out to me about any questions!