Human Rights President Guan Zhen Tan

There is one part of MUN that connects most to "humans." It is an entity that reaches out to every single individual in the world: Human Rights. Without the protection of human rights, chaos would spread all over the world! So, let's hear it for Human Rights President, Guan Zhen Tan!
He attends school in Mont' Kiara International School in KL, Malaysia, and he's been participating in MUN since 8th grade. It seems that, ever since he laid eyes on MUN, he has completely fallen for it. He proclaims that MUN is the one “free time” that keeps him distracted from school.
His future plans are not clearly mapped out, but he certainly wants to excel in academics and be recognized for his resilience. His goal is to become a businessman. But don’t worry, he will use the money to save and support those that are the poorest around the world.

Security Council President Sharifah Amirah Al Idrus

“France. France? FRANCE!!!” Startled, first-time-delegate Sharifah Amirah Al Idrus puts her doodling away and yells “present” to the president. Little did this delegate know that soon she would become a president herself.
Starting from her initial MUN experience in 2004, this year’s Security Council President has a long history: she has been involved as a delegate in several conferences in Kuala Lumpar, her hometown, as well as several MYMUN’s, two THIMUN’s, and a KLASS Mini-MUN at school, which helped her realize her passion for Model United Nations. Al Idrus’ first chairing experience was at KLASS Mini-MUN 2007, which she continued to co-organize and chair after the school’s directors left. Outside of school, Al Idrus chaired at MYMUN and SGMUN, and more recently, she has been appointed as the president of the SC at THIMUN Singapore, and President of Disarmament at THIMUN. The motivation behind all these dazzling records? Al Idrus answers, “Interest keeps you motivated. MUN is one of those things you can learn to be good at. [Above] all, try to have the most fun possible!”
An avid reader, a gifted artist, and a brown belt in Taekwondo, this bubbly president has numerous talents even outside of the conference room. Her advice to this year’s newbies? “Remember that it's not just what you say but how you say it. And don't be afraid of making mistakes. Making mistakes is how you get better.”

GA President Samantha Sawan

Currently a 12th grade student at the American School of Doha, Qatar, Samantha Sawan has been associated with the MUN for four years. “I enjoy learning and researching about today’s most pressing issues and devising new and creative ways of settling these disputes,” she said.
Sawan hates spiders but loves sailing. She spent three weeks on a hundred and twelve foot vessel while learning how to sail. She is working towards getting her Captain’s license and wishes to sail around the world once she gets it.
A lover of all types of physical activities, such as softball, sailing and scuba diving, Sawan was never sure as to what she wanted to be. The only thing she was sure of was the fact that, as her hobbies suggest, she wanted to be active and never get caught behind a desk.
In this year’s THIMUN-Singapore Conference, Sawan will participate as the President of the General Assembly. “My hope for this Conference is that well-researched students from all around the world will be able to unite for a week of meaningful debates.”

Deputy Secretary General Hyun Kyu Kim

Strolling down the school hallway with his earphones plugged in, listening to Jason Mraz’s new album, carrying a couple of books and sharing a few quick chats with a friend before the bell rings, Hyun Kyu Kim, a junior at Korean Minjok Leadership Academy, might seem like just another ordinary kid. But what his physical normality may not reveal is that he is actually an MUN superstar. Having attended nearly fifteen conferences and chaired seven of them, Kim is no novice in the MUN society. He joined Model United Nations initially because of his strong fascination with global politics and international relations, but later realized that there was much more offered than just that. He considers the experience two times rewarding, because not only has he made close friends and great memories throughout the conferences, but he has done all of that while coming up with ideas to make the world a better place. To Kim, MUN is a “microcosm of the real world” that has helped him to become a stronger person both socially and mentally – it’s one of his passions in life, something he would never give up. As one of the secretary-generals for this year’s THIMUN-Singapore, Kim hopes to see that same kind of enthusiasm in all of the delegates throughout the three-day conference.

Deputy Secretary General Mareike Herzog

She rocked the THIMUN Hague 2008 conference and is now bringing back her superpowers to THIMUN-Singapore 2008. Her optimistic attitude brightens up the entire conference room, and her leadership skills allow people to look up to her at all times. Mareike Herzog, 17, proves her powers by already having experienced four conferences in executive positions. As a Deputy Secretary General for the upcoming THIMUN conference, she is prepared for new experiences, challenges, and opportunities in getting to meet new people.
Some may question how much MUN really impacts the real world, but Mareike has no doubt that it helps bring about great changes. She believes that MUN changes the world little by little, starting with the way many delegates and other participants perceive society. She hopes that in the midst of constructing debates, exploring global cultures and voicing strong opinions, the delegates may not only map out the blueprint of our future, but also plan the responsibility to realize it. Mareike finds herself attracted to MUN because she loves that conferences bring a number of dedicated people together, all working towards a better goal.
Ambitious, qualified and experienced, Mareike is ready to rock and roll for the first time at THIMUN-Singapore. She says, "Cheers! I'll probably talk your ear off, so feel free to hide!"

ECOSOC President Ho Woong Chun

Many people say attending an MUN conference is too much work, yet for this year’s THIMUN ECOSOC President, it is viewed as pure joy. Interested in learning about the world issues, Ho Woong Chun started his MUN career as an 8th grader. “I joined it with no hesitance,” he says. Although MUN is burdensome, Ho Woong likes utilizing his spare time to broaden his views about the world affairs through Model United Nations.
MUN, an activity not well known in Vietnam, encourages Ho Woong to go beyond his title as an MUN participant. Enduring the difficulties in creating a school paper, he successfully established The High School Herald Press Team. Yet, his attainments did not end with the creation of a successful student publication. Through this newly created extracurricular activity, this devoted MUN member discovered the necessity of conveying his ardor for the club and its objectives. Consequently, he became a founding member of the Mekong River International School Association MUN.
Ho Woong is more than ready for THIMUN Singapore 2008. To all ECOSOC members, your President’s main focus is impartiality. Speak up, and he will take the time to listen!

Secretary General Haebin Kim

Having acted as an ICJ advocate, President of Advisory Panel in THIMUN-Singapore, Deputy President, and President of ECOSOC at BEIMUN, Haebin has enjoyed many aspects of MUN, including the hard work that is required to be successful. Hence, MUN has played a great role in her life.
Her interest in MUN grew as she discovered a passion for making speeches and going overseas. Yet, it was learning about the real world that truly motivated her to become a member of MUN. Since then, she has learned that MUN is the “safest microcosm,” since it provides space that allows people to develop their skills in collaborating and making speeches.
Haebin faced her biggest challenges when leading forums because each was different from the others. Nonetheless, she successfully finished the conferences by collaborating with other team members and getting fully prepared. Serving as the Secretary General this year, she hopes to facilitate another successful event.