Taybeh - Sanad Sahelia - Nabd Al-ElHaya - “You have been a voice of truth and ambassadors of peace… proving that you are capable of becoming the leaders of tomorrow.” With these words, Father Bashar Fawadleh, parish priest of Christ the Redeemer Latin Church in Taybeh, concluded his patronage of the closing ceremony of the school’s first internal Model United Nations conference (LTMUN), highlighting that the students’ performance “reflects a distinguished image of Palestine’s conscious and educated youth, and the determination of a generation capable of building a better future through knowledge and dialogue, despite the challenges facing the Palestinian people.”
The ceremony, held yesterday, Friday, at the Latin Patriarchate School in Taybeh, was attended by the school principal, Mr. Tamer Nasrallah, alongside the administrative and teaching staff and students’ parents. The conference marked the school’s first internal experience simulating the workings of the United Nations, aiming to train students in diplomatic debate and decision-making within an interactive educational environment.
Father Bashar Fawadleh
In his speech, Father Fawadleh emphasized that holding the conference in this “land of message and peace,” despite surrounding challenges, carries a message of hope and resilience. He stressed that faith, knowledge, and dialogue are essential tools for confronting injustice and shaping the future.
He expressed his appreciation for the school administration and staff for their educational vision and ongoing support in nurturing the students’ spiritual, intellectual, and ethical development, while commending teachers and organizers for instilling values of cooperation, discipline, and teamwork.
Father Fawadleh also reiterated the Church’s pride in such initiatives that prepare a generation committed to peace, justice, and human dignity, concluding with prayers for Palestine, its peace, and the future of its youth.
Mr. Tamer Nasrallah
School principal Mr. Nasrallah explained that the Model UN program aims to develop critical, reflective, and leadership-oriented personalities. He noted that the experience teaches students to understand global issues, respect differences, and defend their ideas with logic and evidence. He encouraged students to adhere to the rules of dialogue and teamwork, emphasizing that success is measured not only by awards but also by intellectual growth, self-confidence, and collaborative skills.
He added that the conference was not a one-off activity but a key stage in a progressive training journey that began with student participation in external conferences, followed by regular in-school training focused on research, public speaking, and understanding international issues. The experience strengthened students’ confidence and sense of responsibility, teaching them to think critically, listen attentively, engage respectfully in debates, and reach constructive solutions. He also thanked the English Department, represented by teachers Shireen Saleha and Gianna Qart, for their efforts in organizing, preparing, and supervising the conference.
English Supervisor
In her address, Shireen Saleha, English supervisor at the Latin Patriarchate schools and coordinator of the LTMUN program, praised the participating students for their exceptional commitment and ability to express their opinions clearly and confidently, demonstrating research, analysis, and constructive debate skills.
She highlighted how the program helped develop critical thinking, teamwork, and public speaking skills, while strengthening students’ English proficiency, enabling them to communicate their ideas effectively within the school community. Saleha also lauded the continuous support from the school administration and teaching staff, emphasizing that the conference’s success resulted from collective effort and represents a significant step toward preparing a generation capable of leadership and positive societal impact.
The LTMUN conference aims to cultivate critical thinking, communication skills, and a culture of dialogue and mutual respect, in line with the school’s vision of preparing a conscious generation capable of leadership and social change.
The school administration stated that organizing the conference for the first time represents a pioneering step toward establishing it as an annual tradition, with future plans to expand it to include other schools, creating a regional educational platform.
The closing ceremony included the recognition of participating students, awarding certificates of appreciation, and special prizes for the best delegates who excelled in research, debate, and session management according to diplomatic protocols, following several days of simulations that addressed diverse international issues and provided students with practical training in public speaking, teamwork, and decision-making.
