Hello everyone! My name is Camila Neyra and I am thrilled to be one of your directors for the ICJ committee at Maria Reina Model UN.
I am a 22-year-old law student at Universidad de Lima and I love international law and conflict resolution. Outside of the academic scope, I love fashion, brunching, and going to Síclo. Moreover, my MUN experience dates back to 2018 when I joined my school team and competed for two years until I graduated high school. After a break, I started my college journey in mid-2021 and debated for three more years. Also, I've been a faculty advisor for both high school and college level Model UN. And as proud MR alumni and current FA, it fills me with joy being part of the conference.
Regarding the committee, I want to see an interesting debate, understanding debate as an actual debate of ideas and not 3 days sitting in a chair doing roll call and rules of procedure. I ́d like to see really argumentative delegates (remember that argumentation is not based on who has the best content, but rather who has the best critical thinking and logical sequence of ideas). Additionally, I love to read books about persuasion and negotiation; and although the outside committee is really interesting to see, it is only the means (a very important means) that will lead you to the end. Finally, the best thing you could bring to the committee is a strategic mindset, with strategy you can cover your logic and argumentative speeches and persuade everyone to achieve your personal (country's) interests, everything with respect and a smile.
See you in July,
Camila Neyra