The Uganda Model United Nations Conference (UMUN) is an educational forum for youths from different educational and career backgrounds to simulate the organs of the United Nations such as the Security Council and General Assembly through research-based diplomatic debate.
UMUN is organized by the United Nations Association of Uganda in partnership with the different chapters and clubs in affiliate institutions of higher learning that host the conferences.
Through this conference, youths majorly students acquire knowledge experiences about the United Nations, the Sustainable Development Goals and global issues in the 21st century. As such, they obtain gainful practical skills and are often not taught in class like; diplomacy, international relations, research, public speaking, dialogue, critical thinking, lobbying, teamwork and leadership abilities.
Theme: Food Systems transformation; Role of the youth.
Date: 11th to 13th November 2021
Time: 8:00 – 15:00 (E.A.T)
Venue: Online via Zoom (Links to be availed)
UN Organ to simulate: United Nations General Assembly
Participants Fee: Free (You will cater for your own internet data)
You will be awarded a certificate of participation.
Interested youths (18-35 years of age) should apply before via: UMUN2021
