RIS-RYMUN, 2020 kicks off.

ISLAMABAD -- The Roots Youth Model United Nations 2020 began its second day with committee sessions followed by the Diplomatic Moot that allowed the students to get a glimpse into the world of diplomacy.

RYMUN 2020 hosted diplomatic moot in which more than five diplomats from different embassies were given a forum of discussion with the youth they formulated the policy and also gave their perspective on the trending agendas under discussion. The session involved both youth and the ambassadors on the same platform and engaged them in the dialogue and discussion with regards to the agendas.

Diplomatic Moot usually known as General Assembly Session is one of the most interesting rituals of MUN. It is the main forum of discussion where different diplomats formulate policy and give their perspectives on the topics under discussions.

The theme for this year's conference is Effective Responses to Global Crisis, Empowered Lives, Resilient Nations, Climate Change and actions for peace. The participants deliberated on a variety of issues including drone strikes, drug trafficking, literacy and development disparities; and futuristic issues like, Inequality of Education in Developing countries, Effect of Nationalisation on International Security. The United Nations Security Council Reforms, Statelessness: Humanitarian Response to the Effectiveness of the Global Action Plan, Human Rights Violations in Prisons, Should the Medical Use of Narcotics be Reconsidered , Discussing the Safety of Healthcare Workers in Conflict were the epicentre of discussions. Walid Mushtaq with Saboor (chair and professional Lawyer) moderated the whole General Assembly Session and made it an overall interactive and spellbinding experience for all the delegates.

'I am highly impressed by the importance of MUN given in Roots and I see it as a really good practice for students to try to resolve contemporary issues,' said H.E. Noorodien Muhammad Shaheed, High Commissioner Srilanka to Pakistan.

Roots International Schools CEO Walid Mushtaq, engaged with the ambassadors and the delegates regarding the passing of the resolutions for the General Assembly Session. Walid Mushtaq, who is also the President of RYMUN 2020 appreciated the participation of students and encouraged them to hold...