History and Background

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What is a Model United Nations Conference (UPMUNC)?

A Model United Nations (MUN) is a conference that authentically simulates negotiations of specific committees and organs of the United Nations. Additionally, the purpose of a Model United Nations is to raise awareness about imminent global issues and to provide a platform to foster lively debates among participants.

Therefore, a MUN is not only an event where one can meet with lots of different young people but it is also a serious role-play. There, the participants find themselves in the position of a delegate of a foreign country and have to negotiate and discuss for saving the national interests of his/her country.

Such a simulation conference takes lots of effort in preparing - not only by the organizers but also by the participants. It is the responsibility of the participant to represent the national interests of a foreign country on the level of international negotiations as taking place at the UN.

The sessions of the committees will be conducted by Chairs and Co-Chairs. All delegates have to obey certain Rules of Procedure, which are a simplified version of those used in the real UN conferences.

There are many MUNs held all over the world.