KULMUN 2027

KU Leuven Model United Nations Conference

Mar 2–6, 2027 Leuven, Belgium

KU Leuven Model United Nations Conference

Conference

Leuven, Belgium·Europe

Mar 2–6, 2027

170 delegates expected

University students

In English

About

The Architecture of Exclusion: Structural Inequality in a Changing World

The KULMUN Conference is back for its 17th edition! Join us for a week of sharp debate, new committees, and fresh topics in the heart of Leuven.

The KU Leuven Model United Nations Association (KULMUN) is a student-led association driven by a passion for debate, international politics, and connecting diverse people with diverse opinions. We host Belgium’s best and biggest annual Model United Nations conference and are known for our strong academics and engaging social activities that take place in the beautiful hidden gem of the country: Leuven.

This year we are proud to announce our theme: The Architecture of Exclusion: Structural Inequality in a Changing World.

Inequality is rarely accidental. Across the globe, it is built into the laws, institutions, markets, and systems that shape everyday life, determining who has access to opportunity, protection, and a voice in decision-making. In a world transformed by rapid technological change, climate pressures, shifting economic power, and mass migration, these structures are being reinforced in some places and challenged in others. As a result, exclusion now takes many forms: from unequal access to healthcare, education, and justice, to digital divides, discriminatory governance, and the uneven burden of climate change.

The theme invites participants to look beyond individual injustices and examine the systems that sustain them. Delegates will explore how exclusion is designed, maintained, and justified, and challenge the adequacy of existing international frameworks to dismantle it. Crises of various natures will be woven into committee deliberations, pushing Delegates to craft solutions under pressure. How can the international community redesign structures that were never built to include everyone? Who gets a seat at the table when the rules of the world order are written, and who is left outside?

Ready to become a delegate? Applications will open soon on November 15th!

We look forward to welcoming you!

Committees

  • 25 countries
    1. Closing the Gender Health Gap: Addressing Gender Inequalities in Healthcare and Research
    2. Ballots Under Threat: Addressing Gendered Violence and Exclusion in Electoral Processes
    • Alicja Kowalczyk

    UN Women

    Beginner · English · 25 countries

    Topics

    1. Closing the Gender Health Gap: Addressing Gender Inequalities in Healthcare and Research
    2. Ballots Under Threat: Addressing Gendered Violence and Exclusion in Electoral Processes

    About the committee

    The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is a United Nations agency created in 2010 focused on the combat against gender inequality, discrimination, and violence against women. Active in over 90 countries, the agency supports governments in legal reform, economic empowerment, and international cooperation. Its mandate covers areas like women's political leadership, humanitarian action, economic independence, and peace and security negotiations.

    Chair

    Countries

    How this committee type works
  • 25 countries
    1. Access to Agricultural Biotechnology: Addressing Inequalities in Access to Genetically Modified Organisms and Agricultural Technologies
    2. Impact of Climate Change on Food Security: Supporting the Most Affected Countries
    • Karina Lisek

    Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

    Beginner · English · 25 countries

    Topics

    1. Access to Agricultural Biotechnology: Addressing Inequalities in Access to Genetically Modified Organisms and Agricultural Technologies
    2. Impact of Climate Change on Food Security: Supporting the Most Affected Countries

    About the committee

    The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Founded in 1945, FAO has over 194 members. Its supreme governing body, the Conference, meets biennially as a forum for member states to negotiate agreements and set policy. FAO works in over 130 countries to transform agrifood systems, ensuring food security, improving nutrition, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. By providing technical expertise, policy support, and data-driven insights, the organization empowers rural communities, enhances resilience against climate change, and strives for a world where all people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.

    Chair

    Countries

  • 25 countries
    1. From Resource Exporters to Price-Makers: Strengthening a Common Framework for Resource Governance and Equitable Profit Sharing
    2. What is the Cost of Li(v)es: Addressing Megacity Gentrification in Africa

    African Union (AU)

    Beginner · English · 25 countries

    Topics

    1. From Resource Exporters to Price-Makers: Strengthening a Common Framework for Resource Governance and Equitable Profit Sharing
    2. What is the Cost of Li(v)es: Addressing Megacity Gentrification in Africa

    About the committee

    The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of 55 member states that drive Africa’s growth and economic development. The Assembly is the supreme decision-making organ where all Heads of State and Government convene to pursue the Union’s mission of promoting unity, solidarity, and cooperation among African nations. The AU works to protect human rights, foster democratic principles, resolve conflicts, integrate regional economies, and address cross-cutting issues like climate change, gender issues, and cultural identity.

    Countries

    How this committee type works
  • 25 countries
    1. The Forgotten Flank: Addressing Security Inequality in NATO’s Southern Neighbourhood

    North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

    Intermediate · English · 25 countries

    Topic

    The Forgotten Flank: Addressing Security Inequality in NATO’s Southern Neighbourhood

    About the committee

    Established in 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a political and military alliance. Made up of 32 countries from Europe and North America, its primary mission is to ensure the defense of its members against aggression. Through mutual defense agreements, NATO focuses on crisis management and prevention, cooperation, deterrence, and defense. The organization conducts military operations, peacekeeping missions, and finally, promotes democratic values that encourage cooperation among members and partner nations.

    Countries

    How this committee type works
    1. The Future of EU Support for Ukraine: Discussing Assistance Measures to Strengthen Ukraine’s Capacity to Defend Itself Against Russian Aggression
    2. Beyond Membership: Creating a Strategic Associate Status for the EU
    • Julia Konwent

    European Parliament (EP)

    Intermediate · English

    Topics

    1. The Future of EU Support for Ukraine: Discussing Assistance Measures to Strengthen Ukraine’s Capacity to Defend Itself Against Russian Aggression
    2. Beyond Membership: Creating a Strategic Associate Status for the EU

    About the committee

    The European Parliament (EP) is the legislative arm of the European Union, representing EU citizens and working alongside the Council of the European Union to adopt legislation, approve budgets, and oversee other EU institutions. The EP plays an important role shaping policies in domains such as climate change, digital privacy, foreign affairs, and migration.

    Chair

    Countries

  • 21 countries
    1. Strengthening Global Energy Resilience amid Increasing Global Uncertainty
    • Mihnea Pasere
    • Karina Balaban

    G20

    Expert · English · 21 countries

    Topic

    Strengthening Global Energy Resilience amid Increasing Global Uncertainty

    About the committee

    The Group of Twenty (G20) is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign nations, the African Union, and the European Union. Representing the world’s largest economies, it coordinates global policy on financial stability, sustainable development, and trade. Through annual summits, members address critical geopolitical challenges to foster international cooperation and promote global economic growth.

    Chairs

    Countries

  • As a vital part of the reporting of committee news, our conference has its very own media outlet: the Newswire. Made up of an Editor-in-Chief and journalists, the Newswire is in charge of creating articles and keeping other social media channels active and engaging to our audience.

    Newswire

    Intermediate · English

    About the committee

    As a vital part of the reporting of committee news, our conference has its very own media outlet: the Newswire. Made up of an Editor-in-Chief and journalists, the Newswire is in charge of creating articles and keeping other social media channels active and engaging to our audience.

    Countries

    How this committee type works
    1. The Golden Age of Piracy: the pirate council of Nassau
    • Malcolm Muscat
    • Leonard Hohnschild
    • Elena Xenia Mühl
    • Jelte Mast
    • Roos Ruedisueli

    Crisis

    Expert · English

    Topic

    The Golden Age of Piracy: the pirate council of Nassau

    About the committee

    Known as fast-paced and highly interactive, Crisis has you representing either a character from a country or the country itself. Through the simulation of a real-life crisis, delegates look to find a resolution where they can have a meaningful impact that can result in unexpected outcomes.

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