The sixth annual conference "the UN International Model' of the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Foreign Ministry's student club (DAIMMUN 2017) started in Moscow.
'UN Model' is an interactive educational game for students of the leading Russian and foreign universities. The club members are trained to apply different techniques of negotiation, try themselves in the role of diplomats, demonstrate the ability to be guided in matters of politics and economics.
The Security Council will discuss the situation in Mali and the prevention of an arms race in outer space. The Counter-Terrorism Committee will be engaged in the unification of the list of terrorist organizations and individuals, as well as the fight against the financing of terrorism and its proliferation in the Middle East and northern Africa. The Human Rights Council will address such issues as the safety of journalists and non-discrimination and prohibition of advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred. The First Committee of the General Assembly will consider of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East and the reduction of military budgets.
The conference will be held on February 14-18, it will be attended by 200 people.
