UCL Model United Nations Conference 2023

The UCL Model United Nations Conference 2023 is a premier event that brings together students from around the globe to engage in stimulating debates and discussions, simulating the workings of the United Nations. This year's conference is an exceptional opportunity for students from any university to delve into the complexities of international diplomacy and policy-making. With a total of 175 places available, and 30 spots still open, this is an inclusive event open to all students, regardless of their university affiliation.

 The conference features a range of committees, each focusing on a vital global issue, catering to different levels of experience:

• United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (Beginner Level): Delegates will address the gender-specific implications of climate change and strategies to ensure a gender-responsive approach in climate action policies​​.
• World Health Assembly (Beginner Level): Participants will tackle the critical issue of accessibility of public health systems in the Indian subcontinent​​. 
• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (Intermediate Level): This committee, organized in conjunction with UNHCR’s MUN Refugee Challenge, will discuss refugees' access to jobs and financial services​​.
• Commission Européenne (Intermediate Level, taking place in French): Focusing on the challenges of migration flows in the Mediterranean region​​.
• United Nations Security Council (Advanced Level): Delegates will explore the topic of the militarization of the Arctic​​. 
• 2024 Summit Of the Future (Advanced Level, Futuristic): This committee will debate a new agenda for peace and a declaration for future generations, supported by the Coalition for the UN We Need (C4UN)​​. 

The chosen theme, "Reigniting Global Cooperation," isn't simply a guiding phrase—it directly intersects with pivotal, real-world reforms slated for the United Nations. Notably, this conference will act as an immediate precursor to the UN's "Summit of the Future”, to be held in September 2024. This summit is tasked with determining the United Nations' future reforms to become a more effective, future-oriented institution.

The uniquely formulated "Summit of the Future" committee aims to mimic this impending global event, serving as a test bed for policies and resolutions that could substantively inform the UN's own structural reforms. Resolutions passed at UCLMUN 2023 won't merely sit on a shelf; they will be meticulously analysed by our partner, the Coalition for the UN We Need, and contribute to ongoing UN discussions and preparations for the actual "Summit of the Future". Delegates taking part in the UNHCR committee will also see their work shared with the actual United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees with the best ideas receiving awards by the end of the year.

Read more on the UCL MUN website: www.uclmun.uk

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