special event
Join 100 students across the region to discuss most pressing local and global issues as representatives of UN member states in the first activity of its kind in Kurdistan and Iraq. The conference is funded by the U.S Department of State and hosted by Soran University and in partnership with the University of Central Florida.
Every year, 500,000 students engage in Model UN globally. Iraqis, however, have had limited opportunities to participate due to the absence of a Model UN program in Iraq. Through the conference, NMUNA will introduce and build Model UN in Iraq.
The program will recruit 100 students through a selective process. Selected students will receive 6 weeks of training on the international system, the UN, rules of procedure, and capacity building in the skills of public speaking, research, writing, debate and negotiation.
NMUNA’s goal is to organize the first Model UN conference in Iraq. The conference will be convened yearly, and it will be a door of opportunities for Iraqis that wish to play a coherent and collaborative role on the global stage of diplomacy and international relations.
Students interested in participating in the program must submit an application. The recruitment team will review applications on a rolling-basis. Applicants are encouraged to submit a strong application as early as possible for a higher chance of acceptance. All applicants are required to submit a video answer in their application. The selection team will notify selected candidates via email and applicants must ensure they check their email on August 15.
No, NMUNA is an independent youth organization committed to work and values of the UN. NMUNA empowers the youth through the organization of Model UN and other youth-centered activities. In doing so, NMUNA aims to create more cohesive societies, contributing the UN’s mission of peace and sustainability.
NMUNA currently does not offer any employment opportunities. However, NMUNA will continue to provide programs to improve personal and professional skills.
If you have any questions about the program, please email us at info@nmuna.org
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