LILMUN 25
Shifting from Military Power to Diplomacy in a changing World Order
Shifting from Military Power to Diplomacy in a changing World Order
Shifting from Military Power to Diplomacy in a changing World Order
LILMUN II, our second conference, brought together over 170 students from around London for two days of debate and collaborative problem-solving on pressing international issues. A secretariat of approximately 20 members ensured smooth operations throughout.
Delegates explored the evolving role of diplomacy in a world traditionally dominated by military power, addressing challenges from human rights violations to global security and public health. Across four committees, the Human Rights Council, SOCHUM, the Special Committee, and the Security Council, participants developed solutions through negotiation, critical thinking, and international cooperation.
The Security Council, led by our Secretary General, Paloma Vollery with Co-Chairs Ella and Ambrosio in the Board Room, hosted around 55 delegates. The committee tackled the proliferation of nuclear testing and the war on human trafficking, requiring intensive negotiation and strategic decision-making among participants. Delegates engaged in high-level diplomacy to propose actionable solutions to pressing global threats.
Chaired by Hannah Dalby with Co-Chair Violette Molson in room A214, the Special Committee brought together approximately 30 delegates. Topics included addressing the fentanyl epidemic through UN enforcement measures and discussing political and security challenges in the Red Sea region. Delegates focused on balancing global health priorities with international security considerations.
SOCHUM, led by Deputy Secretary General Oscar Brown and Co-Chair Yacine Raheji in the Council Chamber, hosted around 35 delegates. The committee explored human rights violations resulting from sanctions and economic embargoes, and worked on ensuring minority rights and fostering ethnic reconciliation in post-Yugoslav states. Delegates developed solutions grounded in diplomacy and international law.
The Human Rights Council, chaired by Axel Mallet and Oghenegaren Sanomi in the Committee Room, brought together approximately 40 delegates. Discussions focused on ensuring the safety of journalists in conflict zones and examining the limits and violations of the right to protest. Delegates debated strategies to protect fundamental freedoms while addressing the challenges posed by modern conflicts.
The Media Team, led by Nils Megret-Leander with assistants Félicien, Théophile, and Lina, worked tirelessly over the two-day conference to capture and edit the event. Nils even stayed up until four on the second day to finalize the footage with his impressive filmmaking skills. You can watch the final film and explore more of his nowadays profesional work here: