Topic 1: Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Institutional Reform in Sudan
Topic 2: Global Strategies for Ethical Mineral Extraction in African States
Martina is currently in the first year of the IB Diploma Programme at Benjamin Franklin International School. While originally from Spain, she lived in the UK before moving to Barcelona, where she has lived for the past nine years. She is fluent in Spanish, Catalan and English, allowing her to learn the importance of culture from a young age. She has participated in a large number of conferences including BIMUN, BCNMUN, HAGAMUN, IMUN, BFISMUN, OAKMUN, and ACTMUN, which helped her develop a passion for global politics and international relations. Through her dedication to MUN, she has developed her public speaking skills along with a drive for making the world a better place. Martina looks forward to creating a welcoming and lively atmosphere where all delegates are able to excel.
Carla Rodrigo is currently in her first year of the IBDP program at the Benjamin Franklin International School. Carla was born in Barcelona, but lived in Egypt and Morocco, before returning back to Spain in 2020. This has allowed her to immerse herself in many different cultures. She is fluent in English, Catalan, Spanish, and French, allowing her to gain different perspectives on the world from a young age. She has a deep interest in international relations after growing up in developing countries, which has been further developed through her involvement in Model United Nations. She joined MUN over 2 years ago, and has attended over 7 national and international conferences including THIMUN, BIMUN, and ACTMUN. These experiences have allowed Carla to strengthen her communication and public speaking skills, and grow a passion for debate. She is very excited to chair her first MUN conference, and is committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere where everyone can communicate!
Vic Markarova is a sophomore student at Benjamin Franklin International School (BFIS) in Barcelona. She is half Ukrainian and Armenian and joined the school in 2021 after being born and raised in Ukraine. She became a member of the Model United Nations (MUN) club 1.5 years ago and has since participated in conferences such as OAKMUN, BFISMUN, IMUN, and BCNMUN, earning two awards along the way. Her dedication to MUN will culminate in her first chairing experience at BFISMUN 2025, leading the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) committee; she hopes to bring the best experiences for the delegates of this committee. Throughout her involvement in MUN, she developed better public speaking skills, leadership and expanded her knowledge in politics and economics. Beyond her passion for politics and history, Vic is an accomplished dancer with interests in ballet, art, volleyball, guitar, and reading, she also serves as vice president of the feminist club at BFIS. She is looking forward to wide participation and an exciting conference in the UNODC committee!