Mangaluru: The opening ceremony of the 5th edition of Muller Model United Nations (MMUN) was held on 31 August 2018, in the Decennial Memorial Hall, Knowledge Centre, Father Muller Medical College (FMMC). MMUN gives students, the opportunity to learn about the pressing matters that haunt our world today. It puts into perspective how much we have when compared to those who survive on the bare minimum.
Rev Fr Ajit B Menezes, Administrator of FMMC, presided over the programme. At the outset, he congratulated the student committee for organizing the MMUN which is a unique feature of the Mullerian Family. Issues such as the violation of human rights will be discussed on this platform. Cases of human trafficking are alarming. As future doctors, the need for addressing such issues is exceedingly important, he said. He ended his keynote address by saying, “We are bestowed with wisdom. We need to utilize this astuteness at the right moment for the right activity and on the right occasion.”
Speaking about the MMUN, Chairperson Tanya Mohan Raj said that it is a platform where students are made aware of and made to discuss about various social issues. “These sessions will also help students build their oratory as well as public speaking skills,” she added.
Of the two-day programme, the first day will highlight the violations in the Gaza strip and the second day will include a discussion on the status of workers and an evaluation of the existing labour rights. These discussions will enable the delegates to research the topic and form an opinion that is based on the country provided. It is how they can convince the committee of what their country thinks is right.
Dr Jaya Prakash Alva, Dean, Dr Padmaja Uday Kumar, Vice-Dean, Dr Sanjay J. Fernandes, Incharge of the Student Development Committee and Asst Professor of Anatomy, faculty members and student delegates representing various countries were present on this occasion.
Ms Sapna Venkateshan, Secretary, Student Development Committee delivered the welcome address. Ms Angel compered the programme.
