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| name = India’s International Movement to Unite Nations (I.I.M.U.N.)
| name = India’s International Movement to Unite Nations (I.I.M.U.N.)
| image = Indian_International_MUN_logo.png
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| abbreviation = I.I.M.U.N.
| abbreviation = I.I.M.U.N.
| formation = 2011
| formation   = {{Start date and age|2011||}}
| type = Youth organization
| type         = Youth organization
| headquarters = Mumbai
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]]
| location = India
| location     = India
| language = English, Hindi
| language     = English, Hindi
| leader_title = President
| leader_title = President
| leader_name = Rishabh Shah
| leader_name = Rishabh S. Shah
| website = [http://www.iimun.in www.iimun.in]
| website     = [http://www.iimun.in www.iimun.in]
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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 or IIMUN''')<ref name=":2" /> is a youth organisation comprising 26,000 young organisers who put together student conferences in 220 cities and 35 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 [[Parliament of India|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|date=September 2018|language=en|access-date=2020-02-29}}</ref> The aim of the organisation is to get Indian students between 13 and 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 ==
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>
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|date=September 2012}}</ref>


== 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>{{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!|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|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|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 ==
== 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.
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|date=2016-04-29|website=Jammu Kashmir Latest News|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|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.
 
== Initiatives ==
Find a bed,<ref>{{Cite web|title=I.I.M.U.N. {{!}}{{!}} Find A Bed|url=https://www.findabed.in/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=www.findabed.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=I.I.M.U.N {{!}}{{!}} Campaigns|url=https://new.iimun.in/pages/campaign.html|access-date=2021-12-27|website=new.iimun.in}}</ref> an initiative during the [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19]] [[pandemic]], tackled the problem of finding COVID beds for mildly symptomatic and asymptomatic patients in India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Forbes India - How A Team Of Students Is Helping Non-critical Patients Find Beds|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/covid19-frontline-warriors/how-a-team-of-students-is-helping-noncritical-patients-find-beds/68453/1|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Forbes India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Covid-19: Websites and Mobile Applications for Essential Resources|url=https://www.grazia.co.in/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/covid-19-websites-and-mobile-applications-for-essential-resources-7223-2.html|access-date=2021-12-27|website=grazia.co.in|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|author=Samarth Srivastava |date=May 13, 2021 |title='Find a bed' initiative helps Covid-19 patients search for hospital beds|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/-find-a-bed-helps-covid-19-patients-hospital-beds-1801945-2021-05-13|access-date=2021-12-27|magazine=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=VOGUE India (@vogueindia) posted on Instagram: "In just 72 hours, IIMUN, short for India's International Movement to Unite Nations, the largest youth-run organisation in the world, run by…" • May 13, 2021 at 6:28am UTC|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/COzZcUzLC7F/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Instagram|language=en}}</ref> Popular celebrities from [[Karan Johar]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-10|title=Karan Johar Becomes Cause Ambassador For India's First Information Repository To Find COVID-19 Centres|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2021/karan-johar-becomes-cause-ambassador-for-findabed-that-will-help-to-find-covid-19-centres-313668.html|access-date=2022-01-03|website=www.filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref> [[Gauri Khan|Gauri Khan]], [[Kriti Sanon]], [[Kartik Aaryan|Kartik Aryan]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-11|title=Big News: After Dostana 2 controversy, Kartik Aaryan & Karan Johar come together for a cause, read details|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/movies/news-movies/big-news-dostana-2-controversy-kartik-aaryan-karan-johar-come-together-cause-read-details/2021/05/11|access-date=2022-01-03|website=IWMBuzz|language=en}}</ref> [[Sania Mirza]], [[Shashi Tharoor]] amongst others supported the cause. However, the initiative also came under criticism for some of the pictures of ambassadors not being "proper".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Richa Chadha Replies To 'Misogynistic' Comments By Journalist Ashok Shrivastav|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/news/richa-chadha-replies-to-misogynistic-comments-by-journalist-ashok-shrivastav/|access-date=2021-12-27|language=en-US}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 08:36, 5 May 2022

India’s International Movement to Unite Nations (I.I.M.U.N.)
AbbreviationI.I.M.U.N.
Formation2011; 15 years ago (2011)
TypeYouth organization
HeadquartersMumbai
Location
  • India
Official language
English, Hindi
President
Rishabh S. Shah
Websitewww.iimun.in

I.I.M.U.N. (India's International Movement to Unite Nations, also known as: Indian International Model United Nations or IIMUN)[1] is a youth organisation comprising 26,000 young organisers who put together student conferences in 220 cities and 35 countries, and work with over 7,500 schools impacting 10 million students.[2][3][4][5] 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.[6][7] The aim of the organisation is to get Indian students between 13 and 19 to become global citizens with an Indian mind-set.[8][9][10]

History[edit | edit source]

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 Mumbai World Trade Centre.[11]

Conferences[edit | edit source]

I.I.M.U.N. held a conference inside the United Nations headquarters in New York City in August 2016, and it has since become annual.[12][13][14][5][15] They have conducted the world's largest Mock UNO conference in Mumbai with 7,500 students participating in it.[16][17][18] 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. Winning students from across the country and globe come to participate in the same, which is called I.I.M.U.N. Championship Conference.[19][20][21] 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.[22][23] The conferences are held in cities in India ranging from Srinagar[24] to Kanyakumari[25] & Port Blair[26] to Kohima,[27] countries ranging from Japan to Uruguay, Poland to South Africa.[28][29]

Issues discussed[edit | edit source]

One of the central topics being discussed in all conferences has been 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.[1][30] 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.[11][31][32] The organisation also simulates councils based on Indian history and polity.

Initiatives[edit | edit source]

Find a bed,[33][34] an initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic, tackled the problem of finding COVID beds for mildly symptomatic and asymptomatic patients in India.[35][36][37][38] Popular celebrities from Karan Johar,[39] Gauri Khan, Kriti Sanon, Kartik Aryan,[40] Sania Mirza, Shashi Tharoor amongst others supported the cause. However, the initiative also came under criticism for some of the pictures of ambassadors not being "proper".[41]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "SGI school wins top honours at international model UN event - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
  2. ↑ "IIMUN". IIMUN Website.
  3. ↑ "Take country to its previous glory". The Hindu.
  4. ↑ "Grooming Students as Global Citizens | Akshara". Akshara International Schools. 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "IIMUN". the works. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  6. ↑ "Students talk world affairs at mock UN". The Telegraph.
  7. ↑ "Billabong School: Bringing Change with Students' Holistic Development". September 2018. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  8. ↑ "Indian International Model United Nations hosts its first Dehradun Chapter Conference". Times of India.
  9. ↑ "Taking India to the world". Rotary Club of Bombay. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  10. ↑ "Indore: IIMUN meet aims at building community of life-long learners". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Young Decision Makers". Youthinc Magazine. September 2012.
  12. ↑ "A future PM is learning his first lessons of diplomacy at IIMUN: Rishab Shah". The Economic Times. 2016-08-24. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
  13. ↑ "Your 8 Chances to Attend a Model UN at the United Nations Headquarters!". Best Delegate Model United Nations. 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  14. ↑ "Students from Navy Children School, Mumbai participated in the Indian International Model United Nations (IIMUN) at the United Nations Headquarters, New York | Indian Navy". www.indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  15. ↑ "Student ambassadors represent the Academy at IIMUN USA | Aga Khan Academies". www.agakhanacademies.org. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  16. ↑ Vibhute, Kranti (2016-04-08). "Mumbai to host world's largest mock UN conference". DNA India. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  17. ↑ "Mumbai to host world's largest mock UN conference". dna. 2016-04-08. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
  18. ↑ "March to demand permanent membership for India in UNSC". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  19. ↑ "Dr Subhash Chandra addresses 3000 students at Indian International Model United Nations". India.com. 2015-08-21. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
  20. ↑ "VVA students participate in the IIMUN Championship Conference". Vidya Vikas Academy. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  21. ↑ "Dr Subhash Chandra addresses 3000 students at Indian International Model United Nations". India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com. 2015-08-21. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  22. ↑ "Sapphire International School|top residential schools in India|Best school in Ranchi|top international school in ranchi". www.sisranchi.com. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  23. ↑ "IIMUN 2018". NPS Mysore. Archived from the original on 30 January 2019.
  24. ↑ "2-day IIMUN conference begins at Burn Hall School". Rising Kashmir. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  25. ↑ "IIMUN Kanyakumari". allevents.in. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  26. ↑ "IIMUN conference organized at UPS : India is largest democracy in the world & its bid for permanent membership in UNSC cannot be neglected: Lt. Governor". Andaman Sheekha. 2017-04-30. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  27. ↑ "IIMUN | G.Rio School". grioschool.com. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  28. ↑ "I.I.M.U.N." new.iimun.in. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  29. ↑ "National Conferences". new.iimun.in. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  30. ↑ "Heritageans host IIMUN Conference". Jammu Kashmir Latest News. 2016-04-29. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
  31. ↑ "Students debate terror issues to mark 26/11". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
  32. ↑ "Topics like ISIS, note ban discussed". Free Press Journal.
  33. ↑ "I.I.M.U.N. || Find A Bed". www.findabed.in. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
  34. ↑ "I.I.M.U.N || Campaigns". new.iimun.in. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
  35. ↑ "Forbes India - How A Team Of Students Is Helping Non-critical Patients Find Beds". Forbes India. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
  36. ↑ "Covid-19: Websites and Mobile Applications for Essential Resources". grazia.co.in. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
  37. ↑ Samarth Srivastava (May 13, 2021). "'Find a bed' initiative helps Covid-19 patients search for hospital beds". India Today. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
  38. ↑ "VOGUE India (@vogueindia) posted on Instagram: "In just 72 hours, IIMUN, short for India's International Movement to Unite Nations, the largest youth-run organisation in the world, run by…" • May 13, 2021 at 6:28am UTC". Instagram. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
  39. ↑ "Karan Johar Becomes Cause Ambassador For India's First Information Repository To Find COVID-19 Centres". www.filmibeat.com. 2021-05-10. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
  40. ↑ "Big News: After Dostana 2 controversy, Kartik Aaryan & Karan Johar come together for a cause, read details". IWMBuzz. 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
  41. ↑ "Richa Chadha Replies To 'Misogynistic' Comments By Journalist Ashok Shrivastav". Retrieved 2021-12-27.
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