Learners Gear Up for Model UN Conference 

Windhoek, 7 October 2024 – High school learners are set to participate in the 12th annual Model United Nations Namibia (MUNNAM) Conference from the 5th to 6th of November 2024. The event will take place at the United Nations (UN) House in Klein Windhoek. Jointly hosted by the UN Namibia and the British High Commission, the conference will bring together 90 high school learners to simulate a UN General Assembly session. This year’s focus is on “Advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment: building sustainable societies globally.” 

The two-day conference will provide delegates with the opportunity to debate, negotiate, and develop resolutions addressing gender inequality and promoting women’s empowerment. Representing UN member states, learners will engage in thoughtful diplomatic discussions using UN frameworks, protocols, conventions, and national policies. At the end of the conference, participants will receive certificates and awards for Best Delegate, Best Speaker, Best Delegation, and Best School. 

Model UN Namibia over the years

“Since my arrival in Namibia in 2021, it has been a pleasure for the British High Commission to sponsor the Model UN. I have been hugely impressed and humbled by the maturity and professionalism of the learners who take part, and it is always gratifying to see how much their skills improve in just two days…’’ said Charles Moore, British High Commissioner to Namibia. 

This year, over 16 schools and youth organizations will participate, with delegates representing 50 UN member states. They will embody the role of diplomats, representing their countries’ positions on the discussed topics with the guidance of school principals and teachers.

Delegates prepared for the upcoming conference at a training session on 28 September 2024. The training covered essential topics including research, writing speeches, drafting UN resolutions and debating resolutions.

Click here to read more about MODEL UN: https://www.un.org/en/mun