Santo Domingo witnessed a powerful demonstration of youth leadership as Education Minister Luis Miguel De Camps engaged directly with students at the sixteenth International Model United Nations (MINUME) conference. The minister’s participation went beyond ceremonial duties, featuring active involvement in committee discussions where he challenged participants with probing questions and encouraged their diplomatic efforts.
During the event, Minister De Camps administered the official oath to 450 students joining the “100% Agents” initiative, a program dedicated to fostering ethical and responsible leadership qualities among young Dominicans. He emphasized the transformative potential of MINUME, characterizing it as the nation’s premier platform for developing youth leadership capabilities throughout the Dominican Republic and the broader Caribbean region.
The MINUME conference meticulously recreates the United Nations framework, enabling students to assume the roles of international delegates and engage in sophisticated debates on pressing global issues. This immersive experience cultivates essential skills in critical analysis, persuasive argumentation, and conflict resolution through diplomatic negotiation. The event’s operations are supported by a dedicated team of 26 young volunteer journalists who document the proceedings.
Minister De Camps highlighted the program’s significant contribution to strengthening the national education system by preparing a generation committed to constructive dialogue and purposeful action. He challenged participants to perceive themselves as fundamental actors in building what he described as a “more just, humane, and sustainable society” through their developed diplomatic capabilities and leadership potential.