General Assembly

The United Nations General Assembly is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations and serves as the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the UN.

Committee size: 40 delegates

Note: The SHAMUNLite General Assembly 1 and 2 will both be debating the same topics.

Meet the Student Officers

  • Deputy President

    Elaine S.

    “Hello, all!

    Welcome delegates! I’m Elaine, and I’m incredibly honoured to have the chance to serve on the Secretariat Team and Chair for SHAMUNLite this year. My first MUN conference experience dates back to 2019, and ever since, my passion for MUN and thus international relations have much increased. Currently a sophomore at Shanghai American School Puxi Campus, I believe SHAMUNLite will bring the delegates compelling debates and a thrilling experience overall despite its much more limited size. Through SHAMUNLite, delegates will be able to expand their horizons and become more globally aware individuals. As the world we live in continuously spawn irregular, rapid changes, we need to engage in global events and remain alert of what’s happening worldwide. I am confident SHAMUNLite is able to shine a light on those issues most concerning to us today, which is why I’m extremely excited to attend this conference, to watch delegates engage in debate and to facilitate that process. When all is said and done, I’m looking forward to February and hope to see all of you at the conference!”

  • President

    Maya T.

    “Hi! I’m Maya, and I am absolutely delighted to have the honor of participating in SHAMUNLite 2022. I’m currently a junior at Shanghai American School Puxi. I have participated in MUN since middle school and have attended many conferences. I can’t wait to meet you all and see what solutions you come up with. I hope to see you soon!”

  • Deputy President

    Sean R.

    “Welcome to our first iteration of SHAMUNLite. My name is Sean, and it is my honor to serve as the Secretary General for this conference. On behalf of the Secretariat Team and Student Officers, we welcome you, and hope that this conference will give you the space to showcase your skills as a delegate, negotiator, and public speaker. We also hope this conference can help you with shaping your thoughts on how our “tomorrow” may look like as we all traverse into the unknown together. Thank you for joining us, and I look forward to an unforgettable experience!”