Tomun 2025
On 30 September 2025, six motivated students and two teachers from our school travelled to Poland. Our goal was not only to represent our assigned countries as delegates—or to chair committees discussing pressing global issues and proposing resolutions—but also to explore new places and broaden our horizons. We spent a day and a half in Warsaw, admiring the impressive skyline and strolling through the charming Old Town. We even experienced what it might have felt like to live in a communist country by dining in a Soviet-style restaurant. Later that day, we engaged in meaningful discussions, including some thought-provoking philosophical questions. However, the atmosphere soon became more emotionally intense during our visit to the POLIN Museum. This museum presents 1,000 years of Polish-Jewish history, marked by the horrors of the Second World War. The exhibits vividly illustrated the persecution of Jewish people, leaving a lasting impression on all of us. Walking through reconstructed ghettos and watching videos of children separated from their families gave us goosebumps. This experience deepened our understanding of humanity and reminded us how important it is to fight for justice and equality. As expressed in the idea that “all citizens, regardless of their race, language, or religion, should be equal,” we left with a renewed commitment to tolerance and diversity. Afterwards, we travelled by train to Toruń, where we were warmly welcomed by our host families. The conference began the following day, on 2 October.
Liz My name is Liz, and ToMUN 2025 was my very first MUN conference. I represented Saudi Arabia in UN Women, discussing the feminization of poverty. I also participated in the General Assembly (GA), addressing the issue of statelessness. At first, the GA felt overwhelming due to its size, and representing a country with limited involvement in the topic was challenging. However, my preparation helped me form a strong alliance with China, and I became a co-submitter of both resolutions. I am incredibly proud to have received two awards: Outstanding Speaker Award (UN Women) Honourable Mention Award (GA) I am truly grateful for the amazing people I met and the support I received. This experience was unforgettable.
Millie ToMUN was my third MUN conference this year, and I represented Russia in the UN Security Council. Our topics included: Reforming UN Peacekeeping Operations Ensuring humanitarian aid access and strengthening UN intervention in the Sudan crisis I played a major role in drafting both resolutions and was a main submitter. Representing Russia was challenging, as some countries were reluctant to collaborate for political reasons. Nevertheless, we successfully produced two strong resolutions. I was honoured to receive the Outstanding Speaker Award. This unique experience has inspired me to focus on organising MegaMUN 2026.
Lucie My name is Lucie, and ToMUN was my first MUN conference. I represented Indonesia in the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD). We debated two topics: Ethical guidelines for international quantum technology The electric vehicle revolution and global resource dependency I especially enjoyed how diverse yet collaborative the discussions were. During the second topic, I contributed more actively and even wrote two clauses for the resolution myself, which boosted my confidence significantly. This experience was both enlightening and exciting, and I will always cherish it.
Emma This year, I participated in ToMUN for the second time, but as a chair of the Security Council. Although writing the study guides was challenging, I thoroughly enjoyed taking on this responsibility. My goal was to guide delegates while maintaining strong procedural standards and fostering an encouraging environment. I was incredibly proud of the professionalism and teamwork shown by the participants. Beyond the academic experience, I valued reconnecting with old friends and meeting new people. MUN conferences constantly remind me of the diversity and potential of our world, and participating in them has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. Overall, ToMUN 2025 was an enriching and unforgettable experience for all of us. It allowed us not only to develop our debating and diplomatic skills but also to grow as individuals, gaining a deeper understanding of global issues and cultural diversity.
Liz Calmes, 2CC2