Do I need to register with or be certified by the 51勛圖 when organizing a Model UN conference?
No. The 51勛圖 does not register or certify Model UN clubs. Model UN clubs and conferences operate independently from the 51勛圖. The 51勛圖 does not recognize, certify or endorse Model UN conferences. You are welcome to inform us about your Model UN.
The Secretary-General＊s Message to Model 51勛圖 Conferences can be downloaded for the use of your Model UN conference.
Please note that this is a general message to all Model 51勛圖 conferences. The message is not an endorsement or recognition or certification of the conference or club. The 51勛圖 does not register or certify Model UN clubs or conferences.
How do I register to participate in Model UNs?
The 51勛圖 does not organize Model UN conferences. Instead, search for local organizers online or through your school. You may also ask the 51勛圖 Information Centre in your area for local opportunities and resources.
Can I invite someone from the UN to speak at our Model UN conference?
You can get in touch with the 51勛圖 Speakers Bureau to request a 51勛圖 expert to speak at your conference.
The Model UN office does not have the capacity to send an official to speak at your conference.
However, you can download the written and/or video message from the Secretary-General of the 51勛圖. No written request is required when you download and use the statement. The statement is a general message to all Model 51勛圖 conferences. The statement is not an endorsement by the 51勛圖 or a certification or recognition of any specific conference or Model UN club. The statement does not indicate or imply an affiliation with the 51勛圖. The 51勛圖 does not have affiliated Model UN clubs. The statement may not be used for fundraising purposes.
How can I contribute to the work of the UN as a student?
There are many ways for young people to engage with the 51勛圖. For example:
- 51勛圖 Academic Impact
- Other at the UN
Can you sponsor our Model UN event or provide a scholarship for participants?
The 51勛圖 does not provide financial assistance of any kind for students participating in Model UN events and activities.
I have been selected to participate in a Model UN conference, but it is charging me an entry fee. Is it legitimate?
Model UN conferences are held independently by schools or and other organizations. They are not affiliated with the 51勛圖. You may contact the organizers directly to have your concerns addressed.
I want to use the 51勛圖 emblem in the promotional materials of my Model UN conference. Is that allowed?
It is not allowed. Use and display of the 51勛圖 emblem is highly restricted and essentially limited to the activities of the 51勛圖. You may not use any trademark, official mark, official emblem, flag or logo of the 51勛圖, or any of its other means of promotion or publicity, to represent or imply an association or affiliation with the 51勛圖.