ESPOMUN 2026

Espol Model United Nations

Mar 27–29, 2026 Lille, France

Espol Model United Nations

Conference

Lille, France·Europe

Mar 27–29, 2026

150 delegates expected

High school and university students

In English and French

How it went

4.5842 ratings from delegates
Academics
4.74
Logistics
4.29
Socials
4.71

About

Building a New Type of International Relations: Security and Solidarity for All, of All, by All

The European School of Political and Social Sciences (ESPOL) is proud to host the 5th edition of ESPOMUN, a dynamic and immersive Model United Nations conference, at the Catholic Univeristy of Lille which will take place from the 27th to the 29th of March 2026 in the beautiful northern French city of Lille. 

ESPOMUN’s 2026 theme, “Building a New Type of International Relations : Security and Solidarity by All, of All, and for All,” calls upon a renewed sense of collective responsibility that transcends scale: extending from the actions of a single citizen to the decisions of our largest institutions. Inspiring a world of global harmony needless of uniformity; a reshaped and reinvented multipolar order. 

Applications are now open till the 22nd of March 2026, which means you have until the 22/03/2026 to join this incredible journey, with which the delegate fee will provide you with qualitative debate sessions, goodies and gifts, food and drinks, exceptional guest-speakers, festive parties and elegant galas, an incredible opening ceremony at the beautiful Prefecture de Lille, and the opportunity to meet some new extraordinay people. 

Whether you're passionate about international relations, law, politics, humanitarian action or contemporary global crises, ESPOMUN is the MUN conference for you! We bring together high school and university students alike from across the world to participate and experience firsthand in the world of international diplomacy, negotiation, and multilateral cooperation. Thus, over three unforgettable days, you can step into the role of delegates, ministers, and representatives of the countries and organizations that they embody. You’ll debate pressing global issues, defend national interests and draft resolutions in a realistic and truly authentic United Nations setting.

This year’s anniversary edition will feature committees in both French and English, expert-led conferences, and interactive simulations designed to enhance delegates’ understanding of global governance and worldwide dynamics. Guided by experienced chairs and guest speakers from academic and professional backgrounds; participants will be able to build a community of common destiny for mankind upheld by equality and pursuing common prosperity. 

And of course, we can't have all business and no pleasure! ESPOMUN extends beyond committee rooms and takes life completely differently within our exceptional as much as memorable socials which are all included in the standard delegate fee! From a glamorous gala to a lively casino night, together we celebrate our teamwork and achievments in our vibrant city of Lille. It’s here that lasting friendships are forged, where you, participants, can unwind, and enjoy the unique international community that forms each year: here in the heart of ESPOMUN!

As ESPOMUN marks its 5th conference and 10 years of existence, this edition stands as both a celebration of our journey and a promise for the decade ahead — five conferences, ten years, countless participants and yet one single community united by dialogue, diplomacy, and the desire to make a difference: this is ESPOMUN. 

And we're just getting started. 

Committees

  • 25 countries
    1. Grossesses forcées, stérilisations et atteintes à l’intégrité corporelle: un défi global pour la paix et les droits humains
    • Juliette Blanche
    • Nicolas Blondelle

    ONU Femmes

    English · 25 countries

    Topic

    Grossesses forcées, stérilisations et atteintes à l’intégrité corporelle: un défi global pour la paix et les droits humains

    About the committee

    Les conflits d’aujourd’hui dépassent les frontières et transforment le corps des femmes en champ de bataille. Pour faire face à cette réalité alarmante, nous t’invitons à rejoindre le comité chargé d’impulser et de coordonner l’action internationale en faveur de l’égalité, de la protection et de la sécurité des femmes, y compris en contexte de conflit. Entre 2020 et 2025, de nombreux rapports d’agences onusiennes et d'équipes médicales internationales documentent une explosion des violences sexuelles et reproductives à caractère systémique. Grossesses forcées, stérilisations et avortements imposés, contraception contrainte, mutilations et atteintes à l’intégrité corporelle : ces pratiques touchent aujourd’hui des millions de femmes à travers le monde. Employées comme armes de guerre, moyens de répression ou instruments de contrôle social, elles constituent violation grave des droits humains et une menace directe pour la paix et la sécurité internationales. En tant que délégués, vous devrez proposer des mesures concrètes de prévention, renforcer les mécanismes juridiques et œuvrer à une protection effective des droits et de la dignité des femmes.

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  • 25 countries
    1. Safeguarding and Promoting the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Latin America and the Caribbean
    • Madina Diarra
    • Gabriel Guerreau

    United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

    English · 25 countries

    Topic

    Safeguarding and Promoting the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Latin America and the Caribbean

    About the committee

    In Latin America and the Caribbean, heritage is not simply kept in museums : it dances, sings, cooks, heals, and lives through its people. It is intangible. Joining this UNESCO committee would mean working at the crossroads of culture, history and diplomacy. Where you are tasked with preserving traditions that are threatened by numerous factors, such as; globalization, social transformations, climate change, lack of resources, mass tourism, linguistic erosion and the marginalisation of Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities. For it is across the region that identities are shaped through songs, rituals, stories, crafts, languages, and ancestral knowledge, which are forms of expression that only survive if they continue to be practiced. For UNESCO, safeguarding intangible heritage is not about freezing it in time, but sustaining it as living heritage: it must be continually produced, maintained, re-created and protected by the communities who carry it, or it simply ceases to be heritage. You are therefore called upon to identify threats to the maintenance and transmission of this intangible cultural heritage, propose transmission and revitalization policies, encourage the active participation of the communities concerned and promote strengthened regional governance.

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  • 20 countries
    1. Renforcer la résilience commerciale des petits États Insulaires en Développement en vue de la réalisation des ODD
    • Malo Scalia
    • Erwan Gabriel

    Organisation Mondiale du Commerce (OMC)

    French · 20 countries

    Topic

    Renforcer la résilience commerciale des petits États Insulaires en Développement en vue de la réalisation des ODD

    About the committee

    Des vacances aux Maldives ? Aux Bahamas ? Aux Seychelles ? Ce paradis que vous admirez lutte chaque jour pour rester à flot. Mais en tant que délégués au sein de l’OMC vous avez désormais le pouvoir, ainsi que la responsabilité et devoir, de défendre leur résilience, de repenser les règles du commerce mondial, et de garantir que ces îles continuent d’exister bien au-delà des cartes postales. Dans un monde où les flux commerciaux déterminent de plus en plus la prospérité des nations, les petits États Insulaires en Développement (PEID) sont les principaux acteurs confrontés à une vulnérabilité environnementale et économique. Effectivement, leur survie commerciale est entravée par des économies dépendantes d’un nombre réduit de secteurs, par des coûts de transport exorbitants, par leur éloignement des grandes routes commerciales, par un marché intérieur limité, ainsi que par des catastrophes naturelles toujours plus fréquentes. Dans ce contexte, la résilience commerciale se définit par la capacité des PEID à maintenir leurs réseaux commerciaux tout en atteignant les Objectifs de Développement Durable (ODD). Le défi de l’OMC est désormais d’adapter ses règles pour tenir compte de ces obstacles et renforcer la résilience des PEID.

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  • 20 countries
    1. Securing Justice and Accountability for Crimes Against the Rohingya: The Role of the UNSC in Addressing Impunity in Myanmar
    • Simon Gailliot
    • Pietro Seidenberg

    United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

    English · 20 countries

    Topic

    Securing Justice and Accountability for Crimes Against the Rohingya: The Role of the UNSC in Addressing Impunity in Myanmar

    About the committee

    Peace? Security? Action? Any of these words interest you? Well, UNSC might be the perfect fit for a delegate like you. The Security Council is the UN organ entrusted above all others with maintaining global peace and security: it consists of 15 members who each hold a single vote, and of which 5 permanent members hold a veto power. In this particular session, the Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic minority native to Myanmar’s Rakhine State, are at the center of our attention. In August 2017, Myanmar’s military launched "clearance operations"; involving mass killings, sexual violence, and village burnings, driving over 700 000 Rohingya to Bangladesh. Despite widespread condemnation, justice has been hindered by political divisions and sovereignty issues. As delegates you must navigate the tension between State sovereignty and humanitarian responsibility, as well as craft actionable resolutions and construct targeted sanctions. And as humans of a shared world community we must raise awareness and fight for the unseen, the unheard and the forgotten.

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  • 22 countries
    1. Developing a Unified Arab Strategy to Address the Normalization of Relations with Israel and the Future of the Palestinian Cause
    • Suzon Guiol
    • Lou Xambeu

    League of Arab States (LAS)

    English · 22 countries

    Topic

    Developing a Unified Arab Strategy to Address the Normalization of Relations with Israel and the Future of the Palestinian Cause

    About the committee

    For Palestine, for a united Arab world, for the tomorrow our region deserves. If this cause is to your calling we introduce to you this expert committee. The Arab League is an intergovernmental organisation encompassing all Arab states in the Middle East and North Africa. Since the Abraham Accords, the League, especially its Department of Palestinian Affairs, has confronted widening rifts as several members normalise relations with Israel. These bilateral agreements are reshaping regional dynamics and raising urgent questions about the future of the Palestinian cause. In other words; the struggle for self-determination, an independent state, the end of occupation, and the protection of Palestinian rights and dignity. Some member States see engagement as a means to foster stability and economic growth , while others view it as a betrayal of the historical commitments to Palestine as well as a threat to Arab Unity. Delegates within this committee must craft a coherent Arab strategy that responds to these shifts all the whilst upholding the League’s core principles of solidarity, justice, and the defense of the Palestinian people.

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Past editions

  • 4editions since 2023
  • 4.62 average of 101 ratings
  • 4+in every rated edition

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Organizers

Ahmad Haziq Rafely
Under-Secretary-General for Academics

Andreea Stanciu
Under-Secretary-General for Conference Services and Protocols

Garance Lissajoux
Under-Secretary-General for External Affairs

Julia Oseguera Ares De Parga
Under-Secretary-General for Delegate Services

Lily Caubios
Under-Secretary-General for Logistics

Loan Cartry
Secretary General

Mae Valentin
Under-Secretary-General for External Affairs

Nour Elhamshary
Secretary General

Sasha Zeeman
Under-Secretary-General for Finance

Viktor Roegel Barothy
Under-Secretary-General for Socials

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