The Khaitan Model United Nations, KhaitanMUN 5.0, commenced on August 16th, 2024, with a grand opening ceremony that set the stage for two days of intense debate, collaboration, and learning. The opening ceremony featured inspiring speeches from esteemed guests, including 130 delegates from various schools of Delhi NCR, who emphasized the importance of youth engagement in global issues. The ceremony also highlighted the objectives of KhaitanMUN 5.0, encouraging delegates to approach the conference with an open mind and a commitment to positive change.

Throughout the event, delegates participated in various committees, each focused on critical global topics. In the “International Relations: Gaza-Rafah Attacks” committee, delegates tackled the complex Israel-Palestine conflict, proposing measures to increase humanitarian aid and support reconstruction efforts in Gaza. The “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” committee emphasized the urgent need for global cooperation to combat climate change and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), transforming the session into a call for empathy and action.

The “Lessons from COVID-19 and Education: A Global Reorientation” committee discussed the impact of the pandemic on education, highlighting the digital divide and proposing strategies to ensure equitable access to learning. Meanwhile, the “Futuristic Crisis: People vs. Technology” committee debated the role of artificial intelligence in the workforce, exploring whether AI is a boon or a threat to human welfare and discussing educational initiatives to prepare for an AI-driven future.

KhaitanMUN 5.0 also featured creative sessions like “Web Mania: Spider-Man – Reimagining a 4th Universe,” where delegates speculated on alternative storylines for Spider-Man, demonstrating the power of imagination in diplomacy.

The conference concluded with a closing ceremony that celebrated the delegates’ hard work, creativity, and dedication. Awards were presented to outstanding delegates, and the ceremony ended on a high note, with a renewed commitment to using the skills and knowledge gained during KhaitanMUN 5.0 to drive positive change in the world.