Historic AIMUN 2025

Celebrating Peace And Leadership

Arpita Chakraborty, GT Network 
 
True to its powerful tagline, ‘Charitra hi Dhanottamam’ - Character is the Greatest Wealth, the 16th Amity International Model United Nations (AIMUN) 2025 united delegates, diplomats, and changemakers. An initiative by the Amity Educational Resource Centre (AERC), AIMUN 2025 unfolded under the visionary leadership of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools & RBEF.
From Oct 7 - 9, AUUP transformed into a buzzing hub of ideas and action. With 750 participants from 15 countries - including Russia, France, Belgium, Hong Kong, UAE, Sweden, Philippines, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Germany, Canada, Japan, Spain, and India - the event was a true celebration of diversity and diplomacy. Among them, 612 delegates from nine nations sparked dynamic debates across eight committees: UNGA, WHO, WTO, UNESCO, ISAM, UNW, FUNSC, and CAI. From global health to innovation - AIMUN’25 was a statement: that youth voices matter, and they’re ready to lead.

DAY 1
AIMUN’25 kicked off with a powerful blend of tradition and global vision. The inaugural ceremony unfolded with students of  Amitasha chanting Gayatri Mantra, setting the tone for the day. Following this, Chairperson Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan was warmly welcomed by a poem from Jyoti Arora, Charge d’Affaires, who linked the event’s theme to the timeless values of the Ramayana. A special message from H.E. Ms Darja Bavdaž Kuret, Ambassador-at-Large of Slovenia, celebrated Chairperson’s lifelong dedication to peace and education, which echoed in a documentary featuring tributes from Slovenia, Belgium, Germany, and Hungary. The highlight of the ceremony was the conferral of the Youth Noble Peace Prize 2025 upon Chairperson - an honour proposed at AIMUN’24 by Boris Jelovšek, former Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, and endorsed by the 15th Assembly of AIMUN, presented by Chief Guest Mr Obijiofor Aginam, director, UNESCO MGIEP, who emphasised empathy and education as tools for peace. Former Ambassador  Ashok Sajjanhar addressed the WTO committee, while dignitaries, including Dr Diana Daczi, Zoë Van Landschoot, Dr Balwinder Shukla, and Dr Gurinder Singh, congratulated the participants. A performance by Amitasha students and a resonant opening address by Sec-Gen Sanjana Chauhan, “Speak not just to be heard, but to be understood”, officially launched the conference. Committee sessions buzzed with energy as speakers like Ashok Sajjanhar, Maj Gen (Retd) Nalin Bhatia, and Dr AK Anil Kumar inspired delegates to tackle global challenges. The day concluded with resolutions, echoing the hope and intellect of a generation ready to lead.

Day 2
Day 2 unfolded with delegates diving headfirst into committee sessions, guided by the Secretariat team - Jyoti Arora (Charge d’Affaires), Sumedh Kapoor (Chef De Cabinet), Sanjana Chauhan, AIS Noida (Sec-Gen), Parth Katoch, AIS Gurugram 46 (Deputy Sec-Gen), Raabia Ali Abidi, AIS Saket (Director General), and Arhant Singh, AIS Noida & Anushree Khandelwal, AGS Gur 46 (USG Crisis), Latika Dhoundiyal, AIS Saket (USG Conference Services), Garv Agrawal, AIS Noida (USG Logistics), Harshil Bedi, AIS PV (USG IP), Priyamvada Rao, AIS MV (EIC IP). The day was packed with high-impact discussions across eight committees: WTO tackled trade protectionism in a post-Trump economy; FUNSC debated nuclear brinkmanship in South Asia and the Middle East; ISAM explored Asteroid Collision Dangers and Planetary Defense; WHO addressed antibiotic resistance response; UNGA focused on combating cyber warfare and disinformation campaigns; UNW spotlighted women in conflict zones; CAI examined AI and global ethics; and UNESCO emphasised preserving indigenous cultures in the digital age.
As the sun set, the conference celebrated global unity through art and culture. Chief Guest María Gil Burman, director, Instituto Cervantes, delivered an inspiring address, joined virtually by Dr Mukesh Kumar Srivastava from the Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Centre, Budapest. Special guests Taisei Toyomaru (Japan Foundation) and Anastasia Ilyushina (Russian Science and Cultural Centre) applauded Amity’s commitment to global harmony. The evening came alive with Belgian Bhangra, Russian folk songs, Spanish flamenco, and Indian classical fusion - all celebrating AIMUN’s spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: the world is one family.

Day 3
AIMUN’25 drew to a glittering close, wrapping up three transformative days of diplomacy, and cultural celebration. The closing ceremony began with a contemporary dance drama on integrity, followed by the official report presented by the Charge d’Affaires. Chief Guest Former Ambassador Sheel Kant Sharma inspired delegates with an address on compassionate leadership. The Peace Campaign Citation was awarded to Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, followed by the felicitation of teacher escorts, host families, and partner schools. Chairperson’s valedictory speech urged students to live by the Amity mantra: BHAAG (Behavioural Science, Hard Work, Attitude, Ambition, and God). The Award Ceremony celebrated the best delegations from AIS Noida, AIS Gur 46, and AIS Saket. With the final gavel strike by Sec-Gen Sanjana Chauhan, AIMUN’25 officially came to a close.
As the echoes of the last gavel faded, AIMUN’25 left a lasting message - of youth as torchbearers of a bright future.