MUNA as a concept arose in North America from the desire of young people to simulate the great debates of the United Nations Assembly.  MUNA provides that opportunity by bringing young people together in a simulated UN General Assembly environment and giving them the opportunity to debate the issues that they are passionate about.

Regrettably many leaders have exploited differences of race, religion and nationalism among their followers simply to consolidate their own power.

The lessons from two great world wars and numerous lesser conflicts should be absorbed by our youth so that they can avoid repeating the mistakes of history.

MUNA challenges our youth to respect and tolerate differences of race, religion and nationalism whilst retaining their own individualism and the best of their national traditions.