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	'''I.I.M.U.N.''' ('''India's International Movement to Unite Nations''', also known as: '''Indian International Model United Nations''')<ref name=":2" /> is a youth organisation comprising 26,000 young organisers who put together student conferences in 160 cities across 22 countries, and work with over 7,500 schools impacting 10 million students.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.iimun.in/index.php/home/about_us\|title=IIMUN\|website=IIMUN Website}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/take-country-to-its-previous-glory/article18031783.ece\|title=Take country to its previous glory\|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://akshara.edu.in/grooming-students-global-citizens/\|title=Grooming Students as Global Citizens {{!}} Akshara\|date=2018-09-25\|website=Akshara International Schools\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.youknowtheworks.com/project-2\|title=IIMUN\|website=the works\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> The organization simulates the workings of Indian Parliament and multi-lateral organisations for school students to engage them in debates about international relations, current affairs and world politics. <ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/jharkhand/students-talk-world-affairs-at-mock-un/cid/1339427\|title=Students talk world affairs at mock UN\|work=The Telegraph}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://digitallearning.eletsonline.com/2018/09/billabong-school-bringing-change-with-students-holistic-development/\|title=Billabong School: Bringing Change with Students' Holistic Development\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> The aim of the organisation is to get Indian students between 13 to 19 to become global citizens with an Indian mind-set.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/53561255.cms\|title=Indian International Model United Nations hosts its first Dehradun Chapter Conference\|work=Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://rotaryclubofbombay.org/taking-india-to-the-world/\|title=Taking India to the world\|website=Rotary Club of Bombay\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/indore-iimun-meet-aims-at-building-community-of-life-long-learners\|title=Indore: IIMUN meet aims at building community of life-long learners\|website=Free Press Journal\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref>		'''I.I.M.U.N.''' ('''India's International Movement to Unite Nations''', also known as: '''Indian International Model United Nations''')<ref name=":2" /> is a youth organisation comprising 26,000 young organisers who put together student conferences in 160 cities across 22 countries, and work with over 7,500 schools impacting 10 million students.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.iimun.in/index.php/home/about_us\|title=IIMUN\|website=IIMUN Website}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/take-country-to-its-previous-glory/article18031783.ece\|title=Take country to its previous glory\|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://akshara.edu.in/grooming-students-global-citizens/\|title=Grooming Students as Global Citizens {{!}} Akshara\|date=2018-09-25\|website=Akshara International Schools\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.youknowtheworks.com/project-2\|title=IIMUN\|website=the works\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> The organization simulates the workings of Indian Parliament and multi-lateral organisations for school students to engage them in debates about international relations, current affairs and world politics.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/jharkhand/students-talk-world-affairs-at-mock-un/cid/1339427\|title=Students talk world affairs at mock UN\|work=The Telegraph}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://digitallearning.eletsonline.com/2018/09/billabong-school-bringing-change-with-students-holistic-development/\|title=Billabong School: Bringing Change with Students' Holistic Development\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> The aim of the organisation is to get Indian students between 13 to 19 to become global citizens with an Indian mind-set.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/53561255.cms\|title=Indian International Model United Nations hosts its first Dehradun Chapter Conference\|work=Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://rotaryclubofbombay.org/taking-india-to-the-world/\|title=Taking India to the world\|website=Rotary Club of Bombay\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/indore-iimun-meet-aims-at-building-community-of-life-long-learners\|title=Indore: IIMUN meet aims at building community of life-long learners\|website=Free Press Journal\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
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	== Conferences ==		== Conferences ==
	I.I.M.U.N. held a conference inside the [[United Nations Headquarters\|United Nations headquarters]] in New York City in August 2016, and it has since become annual.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/a-future-pm-islearning-his-first-lessons-of-diplomacy-at-iimun-rishab-shah/articleshow/53836486.cms\|title=A future PM is learning his first lessons of diplomacy at IIMUN: Rishab Shah\|date=2016-08-24\|work=The Economic Times\|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://bestdelegate.com/your-8-chances-to-attend-a-model-un-at-the-united-nations-headquarters/\|title=Your 8 Chances to Attend a Model UN at the United Nations Headquarters!\|last1=October 25\|first1=KFC on\|last2=2016\|date=2016-10-25\|website=Best Delegate Model United Nations\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/students-navy-children-school-mumbai-participated-indian-international-model-united-nations\|title=Students from Navy Children School, Mumbai participated in the Indian International Model United Nations (IIMUN) at the United Nations Headquarters, New York {{!}} Indian Navy\|website=www.indiannavy.nic.in\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref~~><ref name=autogenerated1 /~~><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.agakhanacademies.org/hyderabad/student-ambassadors-represent-academy-iimun-usa\|title=Student ambassadors represent the Academy at IIMUN USA {{!}} Aga Khan Academies\|website=www.agakhanacademies.org\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> They have conducted the world's largest Mock UNO conference in Mumbai with 7,500 students participating in it.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mumbai-to-host-world-s-largest-mock-un-conference-2199333\|title=Mumbai to host world's largest mock UN conference\|last1=Vibhute\|first1=Kranti\|date=2016-04-08\|website=DNA India\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mumbai-to-host-world-s-largest-mock-un-conference-2199333\|title=Mumbai to host world's largest mock UN conference\|date=2016-04-08\|website=dna\|language=en\|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/march-to-demand-permanent-membership-for-india-in-unsc\|title=March to demand permanent membership for India in UNSC\|website=Free Press Journal\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> Every year, annually in August, the organisation puts together its yearly finale event which has taken place in [[Aamby Valley City]], [[Taj Mahal Palace Hotel]] & the [[World Trade Centre, Mumbai\|World Trade Centre]]. Winning students from across the country and globe come to participate in the same, which is called I.I.M.U.N. Championship Conference.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.india.com/business/dr-subhash-chandra-addresses-3000-students-at-indian-international-model-united-nations-512998/\|title=Dr Subhash Chandra addresses 3000 students at Indian International Model United Nations\|last1=Desk\|first1=India com News\|date=2015-08-21\|website=India.com\|language=en\|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://vidyavikasacademy.edu.in/2016/08/30/vva-students-participate-in-the-iimun-championship-conference/\|title=VVA students participate in the IIMUN Championship Conference\|website=Vidya Vikas Academy\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.india.com/business/dr-subhash-chandra-addresses-3000-students-at-indian-international-model-united-nations-512998/\|title=Dr Subhash Chandra addresses 3000 students at Indian International Model United Nations\|last1=Desk\|first1=India com News\|date=2015-08-21\|website=India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News {{!}} India.com\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> The students learn about yoga and indian best practices in the mornings, followed by debating on issues after which speakers come and engage with them.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.sisranchi.com/newsletter-month.php?&id=10\|title=Sapphire International School{{!}}top residential schools in India{{!}}Best school in Ranchi{{!}}top international school in ranchi\|website=www.sisranchi.com\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.npsmysore.com/html/inter_school_activities/iimun.html\|title=IIMUN 2018\|work=NPS Mysore\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=30 January 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190130035942/https://www.npsmysore.com/html/inter_school_activities/iimun.html}}</ref> The conferences are held in cities in india ranging from Srinagar<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/2-day-iimun-conference-begins-at-burn-hall-school\|title=2-day IIMUN conference begins at Burn Hall School\|website=Rising Kashmir\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> to Kanyakumari<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://allevents.in/thiruvattar/iimun-kanyakumari/702997239887783\|title=IIMUN Kanyakumari\|website=allevents.in\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> & Port Blair<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.andamansheekha.com/51818/\|title=IIMUN conference organized at UPS : India is largest democracy in the world & its bid for permanent membership in UNSC cannot be neglected: Lt. Governor\|date=2017-04-30\|website=Andaman Sheekha\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> to Kohima,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://grioschool.com/subdomain/news/iimun\|title=IIMUN {{!}} G.Rio School\|website=grioschool.com\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> countries ranging from Japan to Uruguay, Poland to South Africa.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://new.iimun.in/IIMUN/mobile/events/international/map.html#\|title=I.I.M.U.N.\|website=new.iimun.in\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://new.iimun.in/IIMUN/mobile/events/national/state.html#\|title=National Conferences.\|website=new.iimun.in\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref>		I.I.M.U.N. held a conference inside the [[United Nations Headquarters\|United Nations headquarters]] in New York City in August 2016, and it has since become annual.<ref name=autogenerated1 /><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/a-future-pm-islearning-his-first-lessons-of-diplomacy-at-iimun-rishab-shah/articleshow/53836486.cms\|title=A future PM is learning his first lessons of diplomacy at IIMUN: Rishab Shah\|date=2016-08-24\|work=The Economic Times\|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://bestdelegate.com/your-8-chances-to-attend-a-model-un-at-the-united-nations-headquarters/\|title=Your 8 Chances to Attend a Model UN at the United Nations Headquarters!\|last1=October 25\|first1=KFC on\|last2=2016\|date=2016-10-25\|website=Best Delegate Model United Nations\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/students-navy-children-school-mumbai-participated-indian-international-model-united-nations\|title=Students from Navy Children School, Mumbai participated in the Indian International Model United Nations (IIMUN) at the United Nations Headquarters, New York {{!}} Indian Navy\|website=www.indiannavy.nic.in\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.agakhanacademies.org/hyderabad/student-ambassadors-represent-academy-iimun-usa\|title=Student ambassadors represent the Academy at IIMUN USA {{!}} Aga Khan Academies\|website=www.agakhanacademies.org\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> They have conducted the world's largest Mock UNO conference in Mumbai with 7,500 students participating in it.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mumbai-to-host-world-s-largest-mock-un-conference-2199333\|title=Mumbai to host world's largest mock UN conference\|last1=Vibhute\|first1=Kranti\|date=2016-04-08\|website=DNA India\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mumbai-to-host-world-s-largest-mock-un-conference-2199333\|title=Mumbai to host world's largest mock UN conference\|date=2016-04-08\|website=dna\|language=en\|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/march-to-demand-permanent-membership-for-india-in-unsc\|title=March to demand permanent membership for India in UNSC\|website=Free Press Journal\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> Every year, annually in August, the organisation puts together its yearly finale event which has taken place in [[Aamby Valley City]], [[Taj Mahal Palace Hotel]] & the [[World Trade Centre, Mumbai\|World Trade Centre]]. Winning students from across the country and globe come to participate in the same, which is called I.I.M.U.N. Championship Conference.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.india.com/business/dr-subhash-chandra-addresses-3000-students-at-indian-international-model-united-nations-512998/\|title=Dr Subhash Chandra addresses 3000 students at Indian International Model United Nations\|last1=Desk\|first1=India com News\|date=2015-08-21\|website=India.com\|language=en\|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://vidyavikasacademy.edu.in/2016/08/30/vva-students-participate-in-the-iimun-championship-conference/\|title=VVA students participate in the IIMUN Championship Conference\|website=Vidya Vikas Academy\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.india.com/business/dr-subhash-chandra-addresses-3000-students-at-indian-international-model-united-nations-512998/\|title=Dr Subhash Chandra addresses 3000 students at Indian International Model United Nations\|last1=Desk\|first1=India com News\|date=2015-08-21\|website=India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News {{!}} India.com\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> The students learn about yoga and indian best practices in the mornings, followed by debating on issues after which speakers come and engage with them.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.sisranchi.com/newsletter-month.php?&id=10\|title=Sapphire International School{{!}}top residential schools in India{{!}}Best school in Ranchi{{!}}top international school in ranchi\|website=www.sisranchi.com\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.npsmysore.com/html/inter_school_activities/iimun.html\|title=IIMUN 2018\|work=NPS Mysore\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=30 January 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190130035942/https://www.npsmysore.com/html/inter_school_activities/iimun.html}}</ref> The conferences are held in cities in india ranging from Srinagar<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/2-day-iimun-conference-begins-at-burn-hall-school\|title=2-day IIMUN conference begins at Burn Hall School\|website=Rising Kashmir\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> to Kanyakumari<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://allevents.in/thiruvattar/iimun-kanyakumari/702997239887783\|title=IIMUN Kanyakumari\|website=allevents.in\|language=en\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> & Port Blair<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.andamansheekha.com/51818/\|title=IIMUN conference organized at UPS : India is largest democracy in the world & its bid for permanent membership in UNSC cannot be neglected: Lt. Governor\|date=2017-04-30\|website=Andaman Sheekha\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> to Kohima,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://grioschool.com/subdomain/news/iimun\|title=IIMUN {{!}} G.Rio School\|website=grioschool.com\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> countries ranging from Japan to Uruguay, Poland to South Africa.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://new.iimun.in/IIMUN/mobile/events/international/map.html#\|title=I.I.M.U.N.\|website=new.iimun.in\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://new.iimun.in/IIMUN/mobile/events/national/state.html#\|title=National Conferences.\|website=new.iimun.in\|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref>

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'''I.I.M.U.N.''' ('''India's International Movement to Unite Nations''', also known as: '''Indian International Model United Nations''')<ref name=":2" /> is a youth organisation comprising 26,000 young organisers who put together student conferences in 160 cities across 22 countries, and work with over 7,500 schools impacting 10 million students.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iimun.in/index.php/home/about_us|title=IIMUN|website=IIMUN Website}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/take-country-to-its-previous-glory/article18031783.ece|title=Take country to its previous glory|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://akshara.edu.in/grooming-students-global-citizens/|title=Grooming Students as Global Citizens {{!}} Akshara|date=2018-09-25|website=Akshara International Schools|language=en|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youknowtheworks.com/project-2|title=IIMUN|website=the works|language=en|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> The organization simulates the workings of Indian Parliament and multi-lateral organisations for school students to engage them in debates about international relations, current affairs and world politics. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/jharkhand/students-talk-world-affairs-at-mock-un/cid/1339427|title=Students talk world affairs at mock UN|work=The Telegraph}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://digitallearning.eletsonline.com/2018/09/billabong-school-bringing-change-with-students-holistic-development/|title=Billabong School: Bringing Change with Students' Holistic Development|language=en|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> The aim of the organisation is to get Indian students between 13 to 19 to become global citizens with an Indian mind-set.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/53561255.cms|title=Indian International Model United Nations hosts its first Dehradun Chapter Conference|work=Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rotaryclubofbombay.org/taking-india-to-the-world/|title=Taking India to the world|website=Rotary Club of Bombay|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/indore-iimun-meet-aims-at-building-community-of-life-long-learners|title=Indore: IIMUN meet aims at building community of life-long learners|website=Free Press Journal|language=en|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref>

== History ==
I.I.M.U.N. was founded in 2011 by [[Rishabh S Shah]], with its first conference being held from 2–5 August 2012 at the [[World Trade Centre, Mumbai|Mumbai World Trade Centre]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://youthincmag.com/young-decision-makers|title=Young Decision Makers|website=Youthinc Magazine}}</ref>

== Conferences ==
I.I.M.U.N. held a conference inside the [[United Nations Headquarters|United Nations headquarters]] in New York City in August 2016, and it has since become annual.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/a-future-pm-islearning-his-first-lessons-of-diplomacy-at-iimun-rishab-shah/articleshow/53836486.cms|title=A future PM is learning his first lessons of diplomacy at IIMUN: Rishab Shah|date=2016-08-24|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bestdelegate.com/your-8-chances-to-attend-a-model-un-at-the-united-nations-headquarters/|title=Your 8 Chances to Attend a Model UN at the United Nations Headquarters!|last1=October 25|first1=KFC on|last2=2016|date=2016-10-25|website=Best Delegate Model United Nations|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/students-navy-children-school-mumbai-participated-indian-international-model-united-nations|title=Students from Navy Children School, Mumbai participated in the Indian International Model United Nations (IIMUN) at the United Nations Headquarters, New York {{!}} Indian Navy|website=www.indiannavy.nic.in|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated1 /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.agakhanacademies.org/hyderabad/student-ambassadors-represent-academy-iimun-usa|title=Student ambassadors represent the Academy at IIMUN USA {{!}} Aga Khan Academies|website=www.agakhanacademies.org|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> They have conducted the world's largest Mock UNO conference in Mumbai with 7,500 students participating in it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mumbai-to-host-world-s-largest-mock-un-conference-2199333|title=Mumbai to host world's largest mock UN conference|last1=Vibhute|first1=Kranti|date=2016-04-08|website=DNA India|language=en|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mumbai-to-host-world-s-largest-mock-un-conference-2199333|title=Mumbai to host world's largest mock UN conference|date=2016-04-08|website=dna|language=en|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/march-to-demand-permanent-membership-for-india-in-unsc|title=March to demand permanent membership for India in UNSC|website=Free Press Journal|language=en|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> Every year, annually in August, the organisation puts together its yearly finale event which has taken place in [[Aamby Valley City]], [[Taj Mahal Palace Hotel]] & the [[World Trade Centre, Mumbai|World Trade Centre]]. Winning students from across the country and globe come to participate in the same, which is called I.I.M.U.N. Championship Conference.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/business/dr-subhash-chandra-addresses-3000-students-at-indian-international-model-united-nations-512998/|title=Dr Subhash Chandra addresses 3000 students at Indian International Model United Nations|last1=Desk|first1=India com News|date=2015-08-21|website=India.com|language=en|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vidyavikasacademy.edu.in/2016/08/30/vva-students-participate-in-the-iimun-championship-conference/|title=VVA students participate in the IIMUN Championship Conference|website=Vidya Vikas Academy|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/business/dr-subhash-chandra-addresses-3000-students-at-indian-international-model-united-nations-512998/|title=Dr Subhash Chandra addresses 3000 students at Indian International Model United Nations|last1=Desk|first1=India com News|date=2015-08-21|website=India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News {{!}} India.com|language=en|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> The students learn about yoga and indian best practices in the mornings, followed by debating on issues after which speakers come and engage with them.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sisranchi.com/newsletter-month.php?&id=10|title=Sapphire International School{{!}}top residential schools in India{{!}}Best school in Ranchi{{!}}top international school in ranchi|website=www.sisranchi.com|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.npsmysore.com/html/inter_school_activities/iimun.html|title=IIMUN 2018|work=NPS Mysore|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190130035942/https://www.npsmysore.com/html/inter_school_activities/iimun.html}}</ref> The conferences are held in cities in india ranging from Srinagar<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/2-day-iimun-conference-begins-at-burn-hall-school|title=2-day IIMUN conference begins at Burn Hall School|website=Rising Kashmir|language=en|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> to Kanyakumari<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allevents.in/thiruvattar/iimun-kanyakumari/702997239887783|title=IIMUN Kanyakumari|website=allevents.in|language=en|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> & Port Blair<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.andamansheekha.com/51818/|title=IIMUN conference organized at UPS : India is largest democracy in the world & its bid for permanent membership in UNSC cannot be neglected: Lt. Governor|date=2017-04-30|website=Andaman Sheekha|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> to Kohima,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://grioschool.com/subdomain/news/iimun|title=IIMUN {{!}} G.Rio School|website=grioschool.com|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> countries ranging from Japan to Uruguay, Poland to South Africa.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://new.iimun.in/IIMUN/mobile/events/international/map.html#|title=I.I.M.U.N.|website=new.iimun.in|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://new.iimun.in/IIMUN/mobile/events/national/state.html#|title=National Conferences.|website=new.iimun.in|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref>

== Issues discussed ==
One of the central topics being discussed in all conferences has been [[United Nations Security Council|Security Council]] reform to get India a permanent seat in the Council, which is a topic lobbied for by the Indian government in the actual United Nations.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur/SGI-school-wins-top-honours-at-international-model-UN-event/articleshow/54515939.cms|title=SGI school wins top honours at international model UN event - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/heritageans-host-iimun-conference/|title=Heritageans host IIMUN Conference|last1=Excelsior|first1=Daily|date=2016-04-29|website=Jammu Kashmir Latest News {{!}} Tourism {{!}} Breaking News J&K|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref> Other issues that are discussed range from debating the 26/11 terror attacks, ISIS, environmental issues, human rights concerns, and economic topics such as demonetisation.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Students-debate-terror-issues-to-mark-26/11/articleshow/54320902.cms|title=Students debate terror issues to mark 26/11 - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/topics-like-isis-note-ban-discussed/985409|title=Topics like ISIS, note ban discussed|work=Free Press Journal}}</ref> The organisation also simulates councils based on Indian history and polity.

== References ==
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[[Category:2011 establishments in Maharashtra]]