AcadeMUN 2026

ACADEMUN Basel

Oct 15–18, 2026 Basel, Switzerland

ACADEMUN Basel

Conference

Basel, Switzerland·Europe

Oct 15–18, 2026

150 delegates expected

High school students

In English

Applications

Closed
  • Delegates, Head delegates, Faculty advisors, ObserversMar 16 – Oct 6, 2026
  • ChairsMar 16 – Oct 1, 2026

About

Counteracting Asymmetric Distributions of Power

ACADEMUN 2026

Event Overview:
ACADEMUN is a high-school Model United Nations conference hosted by Academia International School Basel in Switzerland. Initially founded in 2023 as an internal body by students to help peers develop their research, public speaking, and international networking opportunities while allowing club members to learn organisational skills, ACADEMUN will debut internationally in October 2026. After three consistent years of developing what an ideal conference looks like, ACADEMUN combines real student experience to create a fun, diplomatic and enjoyable MUN environment.

Counteracting Asymmetric distributions of Power
Inequality is sewn between the lines of society and politics, limiting how power is executed. From personal expression to political persecution, distributions of power created hurdles for millions in achieving equity. Is approaching larger social issues – land conflict, oppression, technological developments – at their core the answer to counteracting this systemic contention? For ACADEMUN 2026, we are Counteracting Asymmetric Distributions of Power.

Venue:

Academia International School Basel 

Hochstrasse 16, 4053 Basel, Switzerland 
 

Closing Ceremony:

Basel Rathaus (town hall)

Marktpl. 9, 4001 Basel, Switzerland

For more information, visit our website or feel free to contact us at info@academun.ch 

Committees

  • 23 countries
    1. Enhancing Access to Psychological Care for Children Affected by Conflict
    • Mimansa Jhala
    • Anika Gough

    United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

    Beginner · English · 23 countries

    Topic

    Enhancing Access to Psychological Care for Children Affected by Conflict

    About the committee

    UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

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  • 15 countries
    1. Addressing the threat of transnational terrorist organisations
    • Alesia Babich
    • Isabela Schmutz

    Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC)

    Expert · English · 15 countries

    Topic

    Addressing the threat of transnational terrorist organisations

    About the committee

    The First Committee deals with disarmament, global challenges and threats to peace that affect the international community and seeks out solutions to the challenges in the international security regime.

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  • 23 countries
    1. Preventing unlawful attacks on journalists in warzones
    • Lonneke Peters
    • Zoë Kamphuis

    Human Rights Committee

    Intermediate · English · 23 countries

    Topic

    Preventing unlawful attacks on journalists in warzones

    About the committee

    The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the UN system made up of 47 States responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.

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  • 15 countries
    1. Preventing the Escalation of Chinese Territorial Disputes into Armed Conflict
    • Niyati Gurani
    • Ella Towart

    United Nations Security Council

    Expert · English · 15 countries

    Topic

    Preventing the Escalation of Chinese Territorial Disputes into Armed Conflict

    About the committee

    The Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It takes the lead in determining the existence of a threat to the peace or act of aggression and recommends what action should be taken

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  • 20 countries
    1. Addressing the Impact of Land Degradation and Climate-Induced Migration on Regional Stability and International Security
    • Tijl Lansbergen
    • Lieke Van Der Post

    United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

    Intermediate · English · 20 countries

    Topic

    Addressing the Impact of Land Degradation and Climate-Induced Migration on Regional Stability and International Security

    About the committee

    ECOSOC is the principal organ to coordinate economic, social and related work of the 15 UN specialized agencies, their functional commissions and five regional commissions.

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  • 20 countries
    1. Strengthening Global Pandemic Preparedness and Response Mechanisms
    • Fabian Kuzmany
    • Dmitrii Safonov

    World Health Organization (WHO)

    Beginner · English · 20 countries

    Topic

    Strengthening Global Pandemic Preparedness and Response Mechanisms

    About the committee

    WHO provides leadership on global health matters, shapes the health research agenda, sets norms and standards, articulates evidence-based policy options, provides technical support to countries, and monitors and assesses health trends.

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Organizers

Alex Lyon
Head of Communication

Elsa Donaldson
Head of Debate

Jan Dziechciarz
Head of Sponsoring

Julia Martinez
Head of Coordination

Karam Alamad
Head of IT

Kateryna Shkrobynets
Head of Logistics

Lucas Gabriel
Head of Finance

Stefanie Gabriel

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