GYMUN 2026

Global Youth Model United Nations

May 20, 2026 Online

Global Youth Model United Nations

Conference

Online

May 20, 2026

300 delegates expected

High school and university students

In English

How it went

3.0012 ratings from delegates
Academics
3.17
Logistics
2.83
Socials
3.00

About

Where Youth Shape Global Solutions.

Global Youth Model United Nations (GYMUN) is an international online conference designed for high school students who are passionate about diplomacy, global issues, and leadership. Delegates will represent countries in dynamic committees, debate pressing international topics, draft resolutions, and collaborate with peers from around the world.

GYMUN is online, beginner-friendly, and certificate-approved, offering a unique opportunity to develop public speaking, negotiation, and critical thinking skills. Join us for one full day of engaging discussions, skill-building, and global connections, and be part of a community where young voices truly make a difference!

With 10 dynamic committees and diverse debates of truly terrific agendas

Awards will be presented per committee to recognize outstanding performance, diplomacy, and preparation.



DELEGATE AWARDS 

 1. Best Delegate

Awarded to the delegate who demonstrates exceptional leadership, diplomacy, policy understanding, and consistent contribution throughout the committee sessions.

 2. Outstanding Delegate

Awarded to delegates who show strong engagement, high-quality debate, and collaboration.

 3. Honourable Mention

Awarded to delegates who make notable contributions to discussions and resolution drafting.

 4. Best Position Paper 

Awarded at the discretion of the Chair to the delegate who submits a well-researched, clear, and policy-focused position paper.

AWARD CRITERIA 

 • Active participation in debates

 • Quality of arguments and understanding of the agenda

 • Diplomatic behavior and cooperation with other delegates

 • Contribution to drafting resolutions

 • Quality of the position paper 

 Certificates

 • All delegates will receive a Certificate of Participation.



Committees

  • 30 countries
    1. Addressing the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan and ensuring civilian protection
    • Yug Agarwal
    • Shresta Kodhaty

    UN Security Council (UNSC)

    Expert · English · 30 countries

    Topic

    Addressing the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan and ensuring civilian protection

    Chairs

    Countries

    How this committee type works
  • 30 countries
    1. Strengthening global response mechanisms to cholera outbreaks in low-income countries
    • Jihan Kothari
    • Spoorti Saatiya

    World Health Organization (WHO)

    Beginner · English · 30 countries

    Topic

    Strengthening global response mechanisms to cholera outbreaks in low-income countries

    Chairs

    Countries

    How this committee type works
  • 30 countries
    1. Investigating human rights violations against journalists in conflict zones
    • Muhammad Qasim Moazzam
    • Ruthvik Peddibhotla

    UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

    Intermediate · English · 30 countries

    Topic

    Investigating human rights violations against journalists in conflict zones

    Chairs

    Countries

    How this committee type works
  • 30 countries
    1. Regulating plastic waste dumping in Southeast Asian coastal regions
    • Aarsi Singh
    • Harini Govindhasamy

    United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)

    Intermediate · English · 30 countries

    Topic

    Regulating plastic waste dumping in Southeast Asian coastal regions

    Chairs

    Countries

    How this committee type works
  • 30 countries
    1. Managing refugee influx from Ukraine into Eastern European states
    • Sainikitha Ulageshwaran
    • Muhammad Subhan Khan

    UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

    Beginner · English · 30 countries

    Topic

    Managing refugee influx from Ukraine into Eastern European states

    Chairs

    Countries

    How this committee type works
  • 30 countries
    1. Combating barriers to girl's education in rural Afghanistan
    • duru baylan
    • Diviksha Gulabani

    Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

    Beginner · English · 30 countries

    Topic

    Combating barriers to girl's education in rural Afghanistan

    Chairs

    Countries

    How this committee type works
  • 30 countries
    1. Tackling human trafficking networks in the Mediterranean region
    • Arzella Kabişen
    • Ayush Dhingra

    UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Agenda

    Intermediate · English · 30 countries

    Topic

    Tackling human trafficking networks in the Mediterranean region

    Chairs

    Countries

    How this committee type works
  • 30 countries
    1. Addressing youth unemployment in Sub-Saharan Africa
    • Rayvant Gupta
    • YoonJi Kim

    Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

    Intermediate · English · 30 countries

    Topic

    Addressing youth unemployment in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Chairs

    Countries

    How this committee type works
  • 30 countries
    1. Protecting children from recruitment by armed groups in the Sahel region
    • Camille Molinari

    United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

    Beginner · English · 30 countries

    Topic

    Protecting children from recruitment by armed groups in the Sahel region

    Chair

    Countries

    How this committee type works
  • 30 countries
    1. Regulating the military use of artificial intelligence in warfare
    • Nada Al-Thani
    • Sarah Abdul Hakkim

    General Assembly (GA)

    Expert · English · 30 countries

    Topic

    Regulating the military use of artificial intelligence in warfare

    Chairs

    Countries

    How this committee type works

Organizers

Aruzhan Arystanbek
Secretary General

Hirannya Kumaresan
Director of Logistics

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