ZAMUN XVII 2025
ISL Zambia Model United Nations XVII
Voices will rise. Ideas will spark. Change will happen.
On behalf of the International School of Lusaka, it is our pleasure to inform you that we will be hosting the Zambia Model United Nations (ZAMUN) Conference from 20th to 22nd November 2025. This prestigious annual event will welcome over 300 students from schools across Zambia and beyond to engage in debate, diplomacy, and the practice of global citizenship.
ZAMUN provides young people with a unique platform to:
- Develop critical thinking, leadership, and public speaking skills.
- Collaborate on solutions to pressing global issues.
- Build networks with peers, educators, and professionals.
The MUN Committee at the International School of Lusaka looks forward to seeing you there!
Committees
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Human Rights Council (HRC)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
African Union (AU)
Difficulty
Intermediate
Difficulty
Beginner
Size
40 Spots
Difficulty
Intermediate
Difficulty
Intermediate
Difficulty
Intermediate
Difficulty
Beginner
Size
41 Spots
Difficulty
Beginner
Description
Main Topic: Civilian Protection: Rethinking UN Peacekeeping Mandates in Today’s Conflict Zones SDG Alignment: SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Subtopics: 1. Reforming peacekeeping o...
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, based in The Hague, Netherlands. It was established in 1945 to settle legal disputes between states and ...
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The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the main organs of the United Nations, responsible for promoting international economic, social, and environmental cooperation and development. It se...
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The Human Rights Council (HRC) is a United Nations body responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world. It was established in 2006, replacing the former Commission on Human Rig...
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a UN agency that aims to promote peace and sustainable development through education, science, culture, and communicati...
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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that works to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security worldwide. Established in 1945 and headqua...
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The African Union (AU) is a continental organization established in 2002 to promote unity, peace, and development across Africa. It replaced the former Organization of African Unity (OAU) and currentl...
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Topics
Main Topic: Civilian Protection: Rethinking UN Peacekeeping Mandates in Today’s Conflict Zones
Subtopics: Reforming peacekeeping operations in volatile regions (Sahel, Sudan, DRC)
Civilian casualties and accountability mechanisms and the role of veto power in humanitarian crises
Topics
Main Topic: South Africa vs. Israel: Palestinian Genocide
Genocide Convention: Application and interpretation
Role of the ICJ in politically charged conflicts and justice for oppressed populations and enforcement of rulings
Topics
Main Topic: Economic Apartheid? Tackling Global Inequality and the Monopoly of Wealth in the Global South
The role of the Bretton Woods institutions (IMF/World Bank)
Debt traps and modern economic imperialism and financing sustainable development without dependence
Topics
Main Topic: The Forgotten War: Gender-Based Violence, Statelessness, and Ethnic Discrimination in Sudan and South Sudan
Protection of women and girls in conflict
Stateless populations and refugee protections and the role of international actors and regional silence
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Main Topic: Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Exchange: Is UNESCO’s Agenda Truly Inclusive of Africa’s Rich Heritage?
Restitution of stolen cultural artifacts
Western dominance in defining cultural preservation and development vs. preservation in heritage sites
Topics
Main Topic: GMOs and the Future of Food Security: A Solution to Global Hunger or a Health Time Bomb?
Ethical and health concerns around GMOs in Africa
African food sovereignty vs. multinational agribusiness and agroecology and indigenous farming practices
Topics
Main Topic: Free to Move? Pan-Africanism and the Paradox of Intra-African Visa Barriers
Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Visa-free travel and youth mobility and Political will vs. practical realities of African integration
Organizers
Yuvan Narayan Vaitheeswaran
Media Manager