Excellencies,
distinguished delegates,
ladies and gentlemen,
dear visitors of the official Model United Nations of Goldberg website,
„The battle for the individual rights of women is one of long standing and none of us should countenance anything which undermines it.“
~Eleanor Roosevelt
The famous feminism activist and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt once shared these thoughts on feminism – a human rights movement that, it seems, is not always fully understood. Everyone, regardless of gender, deserves equality. We are all human beings, people who deserve the right to equal treatment in all aspects of life. We should be a community that works together, rather than against one another.
The world as we know it is facing significant challenges, with natural disasters, wars, and human rights violations becoming increasingly common. Our generation is growing up at an era marked by fear, destruction and a sense of despair. In the midst of these challenges, we – the new generation – are navigating our own journey towards self-discovery and understanding.
We hope that the lessons and experiences of previous generations will guide us towards a brighter future, but we often feel hindered by the obstacles they have created. Our future holds many uncertainties, and the potential for conflict and war is a pressing concern. Is there still a way to stop climate change and will Earth remain a habitable environment for our children to thrive in? Will the world withstand the radical shift to the right? Is the United Nations losing its ability to act? Is artificial intelligence our friend or our enemy?
We all have questions that we hope politicians and older generations can answer. However, they may not be in a position to provide definitive answers to all our questions. They may lack the knowledge to guarantee us a better future. This makes it all the more important, especially at this turning point, that we shape our future and that of our planet. We have to find the answers to our questions ourselves, and we will.
Our generation is fearless, curious, and determined – we will never settle for anything less than our goal. We cannot continue to leave our future in the hands of others. We must take charge of shaping our world.
Let us start shaping the world of tomorrow with MUNOG today and finally stand up for ourselves and others. Let us prove that we are the generation of change and progress. A generation that stands for equality, diversity and peace. Let us take the right first steps towards the future and let us not accept defeat!
Excellencies, I am delighted to experience the seventeenth Model United Nations of Goldberg with you and to find our own solutions.
Lilith Fais
Secretary General of MUNOG 2025