The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) Singapore Confererence, an invitation only event was held on November 19-23, 2018 at Hwa Chung International school. There were approximately 950 participants including MUN directors, from 53 schools across the world. YCIS delegates represented the countries Cameroon, Jamaica and Yemen.
Leadership positions at THIMUN Singapore
Our delegates played an important part of the leadership team at THIMUN this year. These positions are highly contested, and students have to complete application forms and wait to see if they were successful. Along with the Director’s recommendation, students are awarded positions based on merit and experience.
Preparations for this takes place months in advance of the conference. The results are published on the THIMUN website.
https://singapore.thimun.org/conference-2/appointments/student-officers/
MUNITY Press Team
This year we joined MUNITY Press team. Martin Lee (layout & designer) and Nathalie Phongsavanh (photographer) were part of the team. They were responsible for ensuring that the daily MUN magazine got to the Conference delegates on time. Martin taught himself this skill over the summer holiday, using a software that required demanding expertise. Copies of the magazines are available to read at the library. Both should be commended for their discipline and dedication. We will apply for the positions again next year.
International Court Judges and Advocates
Sophia Roehr and Anna Metz represented YCIS at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and were awarded the positions of Judge and Advocate. They were the youngest delegates in the court. Mr. Robert Stern, the ICJ MUN teacher (for Singapore & The Hague) and retired lawyer commended 
them both on their level of competence and the excellent preparation they brought to the court. Both students had to write opening and closing speeches, cross examine witnesses and argue cases in legalese terms. These are the most challenging roles in the conference and good practice for those intending to pursue law as a career.
Deputy Chair of General Assembly (GA) 6 – Legal arm of the Council
Romir Williams represented YCIS in this managerial role. Favourable comments were made on the professionalism and management of GA6. This is Romir’s second time as a chair at MUN conferences. At the upcoming conference CISSMUN 2019, he will be a representative at the ICJ. He has really grown as a “MUNer”.
New Delegates to THIMUN
5 new delegates to MUN, joined THIMUN from YCIS, all of whom participated well. Special mention however, must be made of Cheng En Tsai, the delegate of Yemen, who had a flair of delivering well thought out and comprehensive dispatches at the podium.
The Ambassador of Yemen, Yi Jing Tai was summoned to the Security Council to give an account of the situation in Yemen. Not only did she have to have a wide knowledge about the country, but she had to defend her position from one of the most challenging and experienced committees at the conference. She was well prepared to meet the challenge.
Our more experienced delegates are becoming more established and made numerous Points of Information (POI’S) and amendments to resolutions throughout the conference. Jiwoo Seo, delegate of Cameroon, was the main submitter for her resolution in Economic and Social Committee (ECOSOC). Her committee had over 100 delegates. Quite an achievement then, to lobby and merge most of her clauses for debate -a testament to her level of preparedness before the conference.
Thank you YCIS delegation for all your hard work in preparing and participating a such a prestigious conference.
THIMUN Singapore gives opportunities to students to have enjoy themselves as young adults. MUN is indeed FUN.
THIMUN Singapore delegation 2018 20 students:
| Name | Positions |
| Martin Lee | Press Team – Print layout |
| Nathalie Phongsavanh | Press Team
Photographer |
| Romir Williams | Chair |
| Anna Metz | ICJ Judge |
| Sophia Roehr | ICJ Judge |
| Cheng-en Tsai | Delegate: Yemen |
| Wing Yuki Yuki Fung | Delegate: Yemen |
| Yi Jing Tai | Ambassador: Yemen |
| Mu-Yun Lin | Delegate: Yemen |
| Alexander Lin Hao Chen | Ambassador: Jamaica |
| Shaun Agustine | Delegate: Jamaica |
| Alistair Ko | Delegate: Jamaica |
| Bryan Xu | Delegate: Jamaica |
| Mei Hei Tsui | Ambassador: Cameroon |
| Liz Lim | Delegate: Cameroon |
| Jung A Heo | Delegate: Cameroon |
| Ian Krpac | Delegate: Cameroon |
| Angelo Bavaresco | Delegate: Cameroon |
| Ji Woo Seo | Delegate: Cameroon |
| Chayeon Joun | Delegate: Cameroon |
A special thank you to Ms. S. Phongsavanh, University Guidance Counsellor who joined the delegation to assist and used the opportunity to take students to visit the National University of Singapore (NUS) and made connections with other tertiary educational establishments.
Much gratitude to Mr. R. Augustine for designing the note taking pads for our delegates to use at the conference.
Director Hall
YCIS Model United Nations