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AUGUST 27th - 29th
“War is an instrument entirely inefficient toward redressing wrong; and multiplies, instead of indemnifying losses” – Thomas Jefferson
SMUN2026
Letter from the Secretary-General
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The organizing team of the 11th edition of the Swiss Model United Nations (SMUN) has chosen a quote from one of history’s most influential figures to guide this year’s committee topics: “War is an instrument entirely inefficient toward redressing wrong; and multiplies, instead of indemnifying losses.” This quote, by Thomas Jefferson, reflects on the consequences of conflict for all nations. His words remain relevant in our present time, which continues to be marked by ongoing conflicts across the globe. With this in mind, the decisions and discussions that take place during this conference will shape perspectives on our shared future, and you, as delegates, play an essential role in this journey.
Since I was a child, I have been inspired by those who actively participated in Model United Nations conferences. Today, it is my great pleasure to announce that I am serving as the Secretary-General of this year’s conference. It is important to remember that the MUN world is full of doors waiting to be opened. The most important part is taking the first step: delivering your first speech, stating your point of information, and deciding to take action. For this reason, I encourage all delegates to actively engage in the debate, even when it may feel tempting to remain silent. Your voice and your ideas have the power to shape the course of the debate.
With this being said, we expect to see you all at the Swiss School of Curitiba from the
27th to the 29th of August.
I would be honoured to see you all at the conference,
Mariano Furió | SMUN ‘26 - Secretary General
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Committees
What is SMUN?
Held annually by Colégio Suíço-Brasileiro de Curitiba, SMUN is a conference planned to bring the youth closer together and to engage young minds in discussions related to serious global issues. We believe that by passing on education and the UN principles of diplomacy, cooperation, respect and critical thinking, we as a society move one step forward in our fight for world peace. SMUN encourages delegates to be receptive to new ways of seeing the world’s pressing conflicts through three days of intense debate. Each year, at the end of our final sessions, the outcome of the delegates’ teamwork never fails to amaze us with the development of such innovative new policies present in their Resolutions. Thus, it was inevitable that - since its beginning- SMUN would become one of the most awaited events of the year for our students.
