DSTMUN 2026

Deutsche Schule Thessaloniki Model United Nations

Nov 20–22, 2026 Thessaloniki, Greece

Deutsche Schule Thessaloniki Model United Nations

Conference

Thessaloniki, Greece·Europe

Nov 20–22, 2026

400 delegates expected

High school students

In English

About

“A more just world: The role of Peremptory Norms in International Law”

 “A more just world: The role of Peremptory Norms in International Law” 

 

Join DSTMUN, where global diplomacy comes to life in the heart of Thessaloniki, a city brimming with culture and history, offering a unique opportunity to engage in international discussions and decision-making.

This distinguished conference welcomes junior high and high school students from across the globe to explore real-world challenges, negotiate complex issues, and build essential skills in diplomacy, critical analysis, and persuasive communication.

We eagerly await engaging discussions aimed at addressing the urgent challenges posed by our conference’s topic: “A more just world: The role of Peremptory Norms in International Law”. Our aim is to explore the fundamental principles that stand above all others - from the prohibition of genocide and slavery to the absolute ban on torture - shaping a global order where justice is not negotiable, but absolute. Join us as we embark on a journey of diplomacy, dialogue and decisive action, shaping a world where peace and cooperation thrive.

 

Date: November 20th-22nd, 2026

Event Location: Deutsche Schule Thessaloniki (DST)

 

Committees 

  • General Assembly (GA)
  • Security Council (SC)
  • Human Rights Council (HRC)
  • Youth Delegate Council (YDF)
  • International Court of Justice (ICJ)
  • Council of the European Union (EU)
  • Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

 

Application Process

Delegates: Individual students must complete an online application form.

Secretariat and Student Officers: Individual students must complete an online application and participate in an interview assessment.

Members of Organizing Team departments: Individual students must complete an online application form.

 

Students interested in applying for positions as delegates, student officers, Secretariat members, or members of the Organizing Team departments are encouraged to visit the official DSTMUN website for more information and application details.

 

MUN conferences offer participants the opportunity to raise their voices, get familiarized with current international challenges, and develop their personalities.

As a conference created by students, for students, DSTMUN stands as proof that youth are not only capable, but instrumental in driving meaningful change. Delegates will be called upon to demonstrate this throughout the three dynamic days of our conference

 

Committees

  • Security Council

    15 seats · English
    Addressing the Escalation of Armed Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congoand 2 more topics

    Security Council

    15 seats · English

    Topics

    1. Addressing the Escalation of Armed Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
    2. Evaluating the Codification of the Responsibility to Protect as a Mandatory Legal Obligation
    3. Assessing the Impact of Transnational Organized Crime and Eroding Democratic Institutions on Regional Peace and Civilian Safety in Latin America

    Countries

    How this committee type works

  • Human Rights Council

    47 seats · English
    Addressing Human Rights Abuse by Multinational Corporations in DR Congoand 2 more topics

    Human Rights Council

    47 seats · English

    Topics

    1. Addressing Human Rights Abuse by Multinational Corporations in DR Congo
    2. Ensuring Access to Healthcare in Conflict Zones
    3. Combating the Phenomenon of Female Genital Mutilation

    Countries

    How this committee type works

  • Economic and Social Council

    53 seats · English
    Promoting the Development of Green Technology in the Sub-Saharan Regionand 2 more topics

    Economic and Social Council

    53 seats · English

    Topics

    1. Promoting the Development of Green Technology in the Sub-Saharan Region
    2. Ensuring Equitable Access to Education for Asylum-Seeking and Refugee Children
    3. Addressing Digital Inequality and Its Impact on Access to Education and Economic Opportunities

    Countries

    How this committee type works

  • Council of the European Union

    English
    Reassessing the CO2 Emission Standards of the Transport Sectorand 1 more topic

    Council of the European Union

    English

    Topics

    1. Reassessing the CO2 Emission Standards of the Transport Sector
    2. Examining the Role of the EU in Addressing Violations of the Peremptory Norms on Piracy

    Countries

  • Youth Delegate Forum

    English
    Protecting Children in Armed Conflicts from Violations of International Law Prohibiting Attacks on Minorsand 1 more topic

    Youth Delegate Forum

    English

    Topics

    1. Protecting Children in Armed Conflicts from Violations of International Law Prohibiting Attacks on Minors
    2. Mitigating the Impact of the Global Housing Crisis on Low-Income Households

    Countries

  • International Court of Justice

    English
    Dispute over the Status and Use of the Waters of the Silala (Chile v. Bolivia)

    International Court of Justice

    English

    Topic

    Dispute over the Status and Use of the Waters of the Silala (Chile v. Bolivia)

    Countries

    How this committee type works

  • Disarmament and International Security Committee (GA1)

    English
    Examining the Prohibition of Autonomous Lethal Weapons as a Peremptory Norm of International Lawand 1 more topic

    Disarmament and International Security Committee (GA1)

    English

    Topics

    1. Examining the Prohibition of Autonomous Lethal Weapons as a Peremptory Norm of International Law
    2. Establishing an International Preventive Framework to Prohibit Cyberwarfare Use Targeting Public Infrastructure

    Countries

    How this committee type works

  • Economic and Financial Committee (GA2)

    English
    Addressing Workplace Violations in the Global Gig Economyand 1 more topic

    Economic and Financial Committee (GA2)

    English

    Topics

    1. Addressing Workplace Violations in the Global Gig Economy
    2. Combating Financial Incentives Driving Human Trafficking in South-East Asia

    Countries

    How this committee type works

  • Social Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (GA3)

    English
    Tackling Forced Labor in Cyber Scam Networks in the Special Economic Zones in South-East Asiaand 1 more topic

    Social Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (GA3)

    English

    Topics

    1. Tackling Forced Labor in Cyber Scam Networks in the Special Economic Zones in South-East Asia
    2. Reassessing the Legal Framework on the Protection of Cultural Heritage Sites in Conflict Zones

    Countries

    How this committee type works

  • Special Political and Decolonization Committee (GA4)

    English
    Enhancing the Legal Protection of Internally Displaced People from Abkhazia, Georgia, and the Tskhinvali Regionand 1 more topic

    Special Political and Decolonization Committee (GA4)

    English

    Topics

    1. Enhancing the Legal Protection of Internally Displaced People from Abkhazia, Georgia, and the Tskhinvali Region
    2. Examining the Prohibition of Torture in Conflict and Post-Conflict Zones

    Countries

    How this committee type works

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