UNICEF in Model UN

UNICEF, set up by the United Nations in 1946, works for children's rights in more than 190 countries and territories. It is funded entirely by voluntary contributions and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965. In Model UN it is simulated as a committee of states debating children's rights.

Updated Oct 5, 2026

  • 2 countries: on 91% of seat lists
  • 20 more seats in a typical session of 22

Upcoming UNICEF conferences

51 conferences

  • ACADEMUN Basel

    Oct 15-18, 2026 · Basel, Switzerland

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  • IEUMUN Junior

    Oct 15-18, 2026 · Madrid, Spain

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  • Union & Peace XVIII

    Oct 16-17, 2026 · Queretaro, Mexico

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  • Turkmenistan World Model United Nations

    Oct 22-23, 2026 · Online

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  • Aquinas American School MUN II

    Oct 23-25, 2026 · Madrid, Spain

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  • Green Hills Academy Model United Nations

    Oct 23-25, 2026 · Kigali, Rwanda

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  • Sovereign MUN

    Oct 25, 2026 · Online

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  • EduMUN

    Oct 31, 2026 · Ceuta, Spain

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  • Face Festival UK International MUN (FaceMUN)

    Nov 6-8, 2026 · Manchester, United Kingdom

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  • IE University Model United Nations

    Nov 6-9, 2026 · Madrid, Spain

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  • TECMUN San Luis Potosí

    Nov 12-13, 2026 · San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

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  • University Francisco de Vitoria MUN

    Nov 12-15, 2026 · Madrid, Spain

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  • Warsaw Model United Nations

    Nov 12-15, 2026 · Warsaw, Poland

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  • Pacific Model United Nations

    Nov 14-15, 2026 · Seattle, Washington, United States

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  • Politix virtual model United Nations

    Nov 14-15, 2026 · Online

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  • Samarkand International MUN

    Nov 22, 2026 · Samarkand, Uzbekistan

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  • InfinityMUN

    Nov 26-28, 2026 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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  • Bratislava Model United Nations

    Nov 27-29, 2026 · Bratislava, Slovakia

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  • Timișoara International Model United Nations

    Nov 27-29, 2026 · Timișoara, Romania

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  • EKOLA Model United Nations

    Dec 4-6, 2026 · Wrocław, Poland

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  • Santa Fe Model United Nations

    Dec 9-12, 2026 · Mexico City, Mexico

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  • El Oro MUN by MUNJUD (Model United Nations Juana de Dios)

    Dec 16-19, 2026 · Machala, Ecuador

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  • Elpetha Model United Nations

    Dec 17-19, 2026 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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  • Tremor MUN

    Dec 17-19, 2026 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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  • Global Union

    Dec 19-20, 2026 · Online

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  • Farel Academy Model United Nations

    Feb 11-14, 2027 · Amersfoort, Netherlands

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  • Bielany Model United Nations

    Feb 19-21, 2027 · Warsaw, Poland

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  • International European School * Warsaw Model United Nations

    Feb 25-28, 2027 · Warsaw, Poland

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  • Prague British International School Model UN

    Mar 5-8, 2027 · Prague, Czech Republic

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  • Ermitage International IB School MUN

    Mar 6-8, 2027 · Paris, France

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  • MainMUN

    Mar 11-14, 2027 · Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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  • University of Birmingham’s Model United Nations Conference

    Mar 13-14, 2027 · Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  • The British School Warsaw Model United Nations

    Mar 19-21, 2027 · Warsaw, Poland

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  • Model United Nations La Nativité

    Apr 9-10, 2027 · Aix-en-Provence, France

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  • Luxembourg International Model United Nations

    May 7-10, 2027 · Luxembourg, Luxembourg

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UNICEF topics in Model UN

Most common on UNICEF agendas on mymun: women and children (83% of 389 topics), then education and culture (20%) and health and pandemics (13%). Rising this season: cyber and AI (20% of topics this season, up from 7%).

ThemeShare of topics
  1. Women and children 83%

    Example: Protecting Children’s Rights in Conflict Zones, NEXUS MODEL UNITED NATIONS

  2. Education and culture 20%

    Example: Ensuring Access to Quality Education for All Children, NEXUS MODEL UNITED NATIONS

  3. Health and pandemics 13%

    Example: Combating Child Poverty, Malnutrition and Inequality, GLOBAL YOUTH SUMMIT

  4. Armed conflicts 13%

    Example: Protecting Children in Armed Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises, GLOBAL YOUTH SUMMIT

  5. Cyber and AI Rising9%

    Example: Safeguarding Children's Rights and Mental Well-Being in Conflict Zones and Digital Spaces, Organization of International Women's and Children's Advocacy and Safety Model UN

  6. Refugees and migration 7%

    Example: The Stateless Generation: Addressing the Rights of Stateless Children, London International Model United Nations

  7. Crime and drugs 5%

    Example: Tackling the increasing rate of drug use under adolescents, Farel Academy Model United Nations

  8. Economy and development 5%

    Example: La desnutrición infantil como obstáculo para el desarrollo sostenible, Gimnasio La Colina´s Model United Nations

From 389 UNICEF topics on mymun. A topic can touch several themes.

Where UNICEF debates are set

  1. Gaza 1%

Share of 389 UNICEF topics on mymun that name the place.

Recent UNICEF topics

  1. Expanding Access to Education for Children Affected by Poverty, Conflict, and Displacement Through Technology and Digital Learning

    Youth Oriented Model United Nations
    Women and childrenEducation and culture

  2. Protecting Children’s Rights in Conflict Zones

    NEXUS MODEL UNITED NATIONS
    Women and children

  3. Addressing Unethical Employment and Working Conditions in the Fashion Industry, Coal Mining, and Cocoa Agriculture: Protecting Children and Adolescent Workers by Strengthening Labor Frameworks and Age Regulations

    Glory Model United Nations
    Women and childrenEconomy and development

  4. The Growing Impact of Child Labour on Children’s Education, Safety, and Future Development

    EMIRATES YOUTH MODEL UNITED NATIONS
    Women and childrenEducation and culture

  5. Safeguarding Children's Rights and Mental Well-Being in Conflict Zones and Digital Spaces

    Organization of International Women's and Children's Advocacy and Safety Model UN
    Women and childrenCyber and AI

  6. “Protecting Children in Armed Conflict: Preventing Recruitment and Use of Children by Armed Forces and Armed Groups, Ensuring Humanitarian Access, and Safeguarding Children’s Rights to Education, Healthcare, and Rehabilitation

    YEUMUN
    Women and childrenArmed conflicts

  7. Advancing Girls' Education in the Digital Age

    Equality Bridge Global Gender Equality Forum
    Women and childrenEducation and culture

  8. Protecting Children on the Move: Strengthening International Protection Mechanisms for Refugee, Migrant, and Displaced Children

    Face Festival Rwanda International MUN (FaceMUN)
    Women and childrenRefugees and migration

UNICEF countries in Model UN

UNICEF sessions on mymun seated about 22 delegations. China, the United States, France, the United Kingdom and Germany appear on 79 to 91% of UNICEF seat lists on mymun. The real UNICEF is governed by an Executive Board of 36 member states elected by ECOSOC for three-year terms.

  • 2 countries: on 91% of seat lists
  • 20 more seats in a typical session of 22

Most often seated

CountryShare of seat lists
  1. 1China 91%
  2. 2United States 91%
  3. 3France 84%
  4. 4United Kingdom 80%
  5. 5Germany 79%
  6. 6India 77%
  7. 7Japan 70%
  8. 8Russian Federation 70%
  9. 9Canada 66%
  10. 10Brazil 66%
  11. 11Bangladesh 61%
  12. 12Australia 58%

Share of 322 UNICEF seat lists on mymun.

Most requested

CountryShare of applicants
  1. 1United States 8%
  2. 2Germany 6%
  3. 3France 6%
  4. 4Canada 6%
  5. 5United Kingdom 5%
  6. 6China 4%
  7. 7India 4%
  8. 8Netherlands 4%
  9. 9Sweden 3%
  10. 10Japan 3%
  11. 11Australia 3%
  12. 12Bangladesh 3%

Share of 7,920 UNICEF applicants on mymun who asked for the country.

UNICEF in Model UN: quick answers

How many delegates are in a UNICEF committee?

UNICEF's real Executive Board has 36 members. UNICEF sessions on mymun seated about 22 delegations.

What is the Convention on the Rights of the Child?

It is the 1989 treaty that sets out the rights of every child and defines childhood as lasting until 18. It is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history.

Is UNICEF a good committee for beginners?

Yes: children's health, schooling and protection are concrete topics, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child gives the debate a shared legal base.

What topics does UNICEF debate in Model UN?

Top themes in 389 UNICEF topics on mymun: women and children (83%), education and culture (20%) and health and pandemics (13%).