Welcome to the UPEACE Model United Nations Conference 2010

The University for Peace (UPEACE) is very pleased to announce its 8th annual Model United Nations Conference. The conference this year will be held February 24 - 26 at the UPEACE campus in El Rodeo de Mora, Costa Rica.

Model United Nations aims to bring people together from across the globe in order to discuss current international affairs and how action can be taken on key global issues. The conference enables participants to become part of the decision making process, whilst hoping to find ideas and solutions where thus far the United Nations has been unable to do so.

The theme for this year’s conference is “Re-Positioning the Lens”. As such, UPMUNC 2010 will tackle some of the concerns that are in need of urgent international attention.

In order to help achieve this goal, UPMUNC 2010 will be simulating five different organs, where people can participate as a country, state or international organisation. These organs include the Security Council, Human Rights Council, United Nations Environmental Programme, the Peace-Building Commission and the United Nations World Conference on Women. In addition to these councils, a media body will be reporting and analysing the developments of the debates and discussions.

As the Board of Directors for UPMUNC 2010, we very much hope you have a wonderful experience during this conference. Ideally, you will be able to learn about the role you are representing and the topics you are discussing. You will hopefully see various possibilities and limitations as we try and build a better world for us all. You will see what it is like to be part of the world’s most important decision making bodies. And, at the same time, you will hopefully have a great social experience. Looking forward to seeing you here at UPEACE!

Yours sincerely,

The UPMUNC 2010 Board of Directors