While new media increasingly dominates global communication, traditional Press remains ever crucial to public knowledge and opinion of global issues. The pursuit of truth now often clashes with the pursuit of viewership through public sensation and interference from third-parties, thus today’s news media struggle to preserve editorial independence whilst ensuring economic survival. The ubiquitous use of Artificial and Generative Intelligence causes originality and creativity as journalistic values to become increasingly relevant and precious.

By engaging in council sessions and reporting on the happenings, delegates are able to dive headfirst into the world of reportage, and develop an understanding of the global journalistic landscape, honing their writing craft. Meanwhile, delegates can better understand the crucial role journalism plays in the world of international politics, law and governance by shedding light on important matters and ensuring the transparency of paramount decision-making, and holding countries accountable, ensuring productivity and responsibility.