Virtual Model United Nations Conference 2021

Our Virtual Model United Nations Conference 2021 will take place on April 24-25, 2021. Model United Nations, also known as Model UN or MUN is an education simulation teaching students about the United Nations, international relations and diplomacy. Each student will serve as a UN delegate representing a United Nations member state giving her the opportunity to develop her leadership and critical thinking abilities. During our pre-conference sessions students will develop their speaking, debating, research and writing skills. The GIP Model United Nations Conference is organized in accordance with the newly published United Nations Guide to Model UN.

Virtual Model United Nations Conference Schedule

Pre-Conference Sessions | Virtual Model UN Conference

March 6, 2021 to April 10, 2021

Sessions will include instruction on public speaking, debating, research methods, guest speakers and briefings. Sessions begin on March 6th and will run each Saturday from 12pmET to 2pmET taking place virtually for 4 weeks. There will be two make-up pre-conference sessions on April 11 and April 17 for those students that miss a regularly schedule pre-conference session. Students may also request a 1:1 make-up session based on instructor availability. The pre-conference session dates are March 6, March 13, March 27 and April 10. The session will be hosted via WebEx.

Day 1 | Virtual Model UN Conference

April 24, 2021

11amET to 5pmET (All students will check-in virtually and proceed to the virtual opening session upon arrival)

Opening Session and UN Briefing

All Committee Sessions

Day 2 | Virtual Model UN Conference

April 25, 2021

11amET to 5pmET

All Committee Sessions

General Assembly Plenary Session

Closing Session

The delegate registration fee includes all delegate conference materials. Delegate conference materials will be shipped on March 2 and emailed via .pdf. No advance preparation is required for delegates. Registration open to girls ages 12 to 17, students living outside the United States will receive their conference materials via email in a .pdf file. The conference materials and the conference will be presented in English. For additional information please email all questions to info@girlsinpolitics.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the conference registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend the conference a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire.

Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education.

Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics.