DurMUN 2025 | Durham 2025-01-31 | 2025-01-31 | mymun

Conference

Durham, United Kingdom

Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2025

200 delegates expected

University Students

Conquering Adversity: Security Through Diplomacy

DurMUN is the annual Model United Nations conference organised by Durham University United ​Nations Association (DUUNA). Taking place from 31 January to 2 February 2025 at Durham University, it is the most prestigious conference in North East England, due to its ​standard of debate and breathtaking historical and architectural venues. The conference will provide a dynamic platform for delegates to tackle pressing global issues, engage in thought-provoking debates, and form connections with fellow students from across the UK and beyond. 

With various committees, expert chairs, and an exceptional social program, DurMUN 2025 promises to be an experience you won’t want to miss. Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned delegate, we are confident that you will enjoy, learn from, ​and fondly remember DurMUN 2025.

Applications:

Delegate Application Form

Chair Application Form

Payment

Participation

You must be a currently-enrolled university student.

Ratings

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Committees

United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
Social Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM)
Special Political and Decolonization Committee (SPECPOL)
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC)
United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
Social Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM)
Special Political and Decolonization Committee (SPECPOL)
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC)
Difficulty

Expert

Size

35 Spots

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Intermediate

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35 Spots

Difficulty

Intermediate

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35 Spots

Difficulty

Beginner

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35 Spots

Difficulty

Beginner

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35 Spots

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Expert

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20 Spots

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Beginner

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35 Spots

Topics

Eliminating the Abuses of the Kafala System: Upholding Dignity and Human Rights for Migrant Workers

Ending the Exploitation of Children in Conflict: Tackling the Deployment of Child Soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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Strengthening International Access to Renewable Resources for Sustainable Development

Ensuring the Stability and Resilience of Global Supply Chains amid Growing Protectionist Policies

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Eradicating Harmful Cultural Practices Against Women

Improving Women’s Access to Sexual Education

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Addressing the Crisis of the ‘Lost Generation’ of the Rohingya people

Protecting Indigenous Land Rights in South America: Advocating for Legal Frameworks and Preventing Cultural and Resource Exploitation

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Restricting the Use of Former Colonies as Tax Havens: Mitigating Exploitation and Promoting Equity in International Economic Practices

Assessing Debt Dependency as a Neocolonial Strategy: Fostering Economic Autonomy in Africa

Topics

Addressing the Nile’s Water Security Crisis

De-escalating Tensions in the Taiwan Strait

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Addressing the Impact of Private Military Contractors on Global Security

Reviving and Strengthening the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)

Partner Conferences

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TrondMUN 2025

Trondheim, Norway

Organizers

Anthony LawProfile Picture

Anthony Law
DUUNA MUN Director

Charlotte JackProfile Picture

Charlotte Jack
Secretary General