Model United Nations (MUN) is an academic simulation of the United Nations, where students take on the roles of diplomats to debate global issues, draft resolutions, and develop negotiation skills. It fosters public speaking, critical thinking, and diplomacy in an engaging, competitive environment. I had the honor of participating in the 2nd edition of ESCA MUN, where I was awarded Best Speaker. The following is the opening speech that may have contributed to earning me this recognition.
“Donde hay una necesidad, nace un derecho.” – Eva Perón
“Where there is a need, a right is born.”
Honorable Chair, esteemed delegates,
We gather today under the banner of diplomacy, yet beyond these walls, a silent crisis grows louder each day. Global food insecurity is not just a statistic—it is a human tragedy, unfolding in real-time, affecting over 735 million people worldwide. It is a crisis of justice, dignity, and survival.
As the representative of Argentina, a nation whose fertile lands feed millions, we stand before you carrying both pride and responsibility. Our soil is rich, yet inequality keeps plates empty. Our farmers produce abundance, yet millions still go to bed hungry. This paradox is not unique to our country—it is a shared injustice that demands a shared solution.
Food insecurity is not just about scarcity; it is about access, distribution, and policy failures. It is about the child in Yemen who sleeps on an empty stomach, the farmer in Sub-Saharan Africa struggling with climate shocks, and the family in urban Buenos Aires choosing between rent and nourishment.
We cannot call ourselves a civilized world if we allow hunger to persist when we have the means to end it.
Our President, Javier Milei, has emphasized, “El único camino para salir de la pobreza es con más libertad.” “The only way out of poverty is with more freedom.”
This perspective urges us to consider the role of economic freedom in addressing food insecurity. By reducing unnecessary regulations, promoting free trade, and encouraging innovation in agriculture, we can create an environment where food is more accessible and affordable for all.
We must invest in sustainable agriculture, fair trade, and food sovereignty. We must empower local producers, strengthen international cooperation, and ensure that food is not treated as a mere commodity but as a fundamental human right.
Eva Perón once said, “Donde hay una necesidad, nace un derecho.” “Where there is a need, a right is born.” Hunger is not just a need—it is a cry for justice.
Today, let us answer that cry. Let us move beyond words to action. Let us ensure that no nation, no child, no human being is left behind.
Thank you.