Girls in Politics Initiative

Virtual Model United Nations Conference 2021

Virtual Model United Nations Conference 2021

Sat Mar 20, 2021 11:00 AM - Sun Mar 21, 2021 5:00 PM EDT

Online, WebEx

Description

Our Virtual Model United Nations Conference 2021 will take place on March 20-21, 2021. Model United Nations, also known as Model UN or MUN is an education simulation teaching student 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

January 16, 2020 to February 20, 2020

Sessions will include instruction on public speaking, debating, research methods, guest speakers and briefings. Sessions begin on January 16th 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 March 6 and March 13 for those students that miss a regularly schedule pre-conference session. The pre-conference session dates are Jan 16, Jan 23, Feb 6 and Feb 20. The session will be hosted via WebEx.

Day 1 | Virtual Model UN Conference

March 20, 2020

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

March 21, 2020

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 January 1.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.

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