Conference

Barcelona, Spain·Europe

Feb 10-12, 2027

325 delegates expected

School Students

Language: English

Applications

Delegates

Sep 29 - Dec 10, 2026

Faculty Advisor

Sep 29 - Dec 10, 2026

Fractured Foundations

Welcome to OAKMUN 2027, the eighth edition of the Oak House School Model United Nations, situated in Barcelona, Spain!

OAKMUN will be held from Wednesday the 10th to Friday the 12th of February. This year’s conference features updated procedure, a new advanced crisis committee and an ever-increasing international diversity. OAKMUN is a cornerstone of Oak House School’s debating program, helping students grow into passionate debaters, inquisitive researchers, and fearless leaders ready to tackle the challenges of our modern world. We are excited to welcome both new and returning schools. The event will be held at Oak House School, Sant Pere Claver 12-18, 08017 Barcelona.

This year’s theme is Fractured Foundations, where we examine an international system that presents a facade of equality but fails to completely implement it, losing the trust of citizens worldwide. Furthermore, delegates will discuss how to reform the UN’s role and responsibilities to better suit the modern political climate. As George Orwell once said “all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” The event will spotlight those nations who, since the foundation of the UN, have been treated less equally. Our conference will seek to highlight and promote their momentum and rise in the world order.

At OAKMUN 2027, we believe the strongest tools against conflict and strife are dialogue and diplomacy. For three days of intense academic debate, we invite delegates to step into the shoes of real-world leaders, confront challenges head-on, and prove that just as conflict reshapes and reforms, so too can the systems designed to prevent it.

Committees

United Nations Women's Committee

English

Political Council

English

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

English

BRICS

English

Difficulty

Beginner

Size

40 Spots

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Beginner

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30 Spots

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Beginner

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30 Spots

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Beginner

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30 Spots

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Beginner

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30 Spots

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Intermediate

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30 Spots

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Intermediate

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25 Spots

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Intermediate

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24 Spots

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Intermediate

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25 Spots

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Intermediate

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11 Spots

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Expert

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18 Spots

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Expert

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12 Spots

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Expert

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15 Spots

Topics

Addressing the Global Cost of The Living Crisis

Discussing the Political Influence of Billionaires and Private Wealth in Global Governance

Topics

Debating the Rise of Fentanyl Drug Trafficking and the Global Consumption Crisis and Online Distribution Networks

Preventing Human Trafficking of Migrants Along the Libya–Italy Mediterranean Route

Topics

Addressing Human Rights Violations in the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon

Discussing the Right to Privacy in an Era of Corporate Data Collection

Topics

Regulating the Commercialization of Surrogacy Across Borders

Combating Online Misogyny and Radicalization of Young Men in Digital Communities

Topics

Evaluating the Economic Benefits and Environmental Risks of Deep-Sea Mining in International Waters

Debating the Implementation of Mandatory Preventative STD Vaccination Programs for Minors

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Addressing Water Infrastructure Inequality Between Rural and Urban Regions

Combating Illegal Wildlife Trade Networks and Their Links to Transnational Organized Crime

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Discussing Ethical and Legal Regulations in Human Gene Editing (CRISPR)

Regulating the Development and Use of Neurotechnology for Cognitive Enhancement and Data Extraction

Topics

Addressing The Governance of Algorithmic Influence on Political Opinion and Public Discourse

Reforming the Criteria for International Recognition of States in an Era of Disputed Sovereignty

Topics

Addressing the Political Status and Human Rights Situation in West Papua

Managing the Loss of Statehood in Low-Lying Pacific Nations Due to Rising Sea Levels

Topics

Reducing Reliance on the US Dollar in Trade Between Member States

Establishing a BRICS Collective Security Framework as an Alternative to Western Alliances

Topics

Addressing Iran’s Nuclear Development and Its Impact on Israel and Middle Eastern Stability

Regulating Private Military Companies and Their Role in Modern Warfare

Topic

The Dayton Accords (1995)

Topic

Systemic Failure of AI-Integrated Critical Infrastructure

Organizers

Oakmun Executive Team