Esteemed delegates, friends and guests,
It is my great honor to welcome you at the 25th Anniversary Saint Petersburg International Model United Nations! This year’s conference is exceptional: for the first time, SPIMUN is being held online. Nevertheless, I am delighted to see that the MUN spirit is alive and going strong even at such times.
Last year has brought a lot of uncertainty and suffering into our lives. The coronavirus pandemic has influenced our lives inevitably. Humanity is facing a global economic and healthcare crisis. At the same time, last year has proved an urgent need to protect human rights and fight any kind of discrimination and oppression.
Throughout my Model UN journey, I’ve always been convinced that it is a special experience that makes participants contribute to society. We live in a rapidly changing world and we have to acknowledge that we will be the people facing the consequences of today’s actions. I genuinely believe that participating in MUN gives you a solid foundation to be a conscious and aware person. United, we are capable of contributing to bringing solutions to the emerging global challenges.
SPIMUN conference marks its 25th anniversary and I wish all the delegates successful participation: be active, be involved, listen, and be heard. I hope that the SPIMUN 2021 will be a memorable experience for you. And remember: don’t just talk about change - be the change.
Sincerely,
Sofia Platonova
Secretary-General SPIMUN 2021
in the online format. You are cordially invited to participate!