IMUN Conference

Our annual conference brings together passionate students to debate, negotiate, and find solutions to global challenges.

Date

April 24 to April 26

Location

Institution Notre Dame

Delegates

200+ Expected

Secretariat

Sarah QUEIROS

Sarah QUEIROS

President

Antonia DELAUZUN BROWN

Antonia DELAUZUN BROWN

Secretary General

Clarisse CARLE

Press team

Ania EL KECHAI

Ania EL KECHAI

Press team

Camille SOULIER

Press team

Tom BELLECOSTE

Tom BELLECOSTE

Chair - UNODC

Louna DA SILVA

Louna DA SILVA

Chair - UNODC

Jai Wé BOITEUX

Jai Wé BOITEUX

Chair - DISEC

Emma JACQUART

Emma JACQUART

Chair - DISEC

Ambre BOSSET

Ambre BOSSET

Chair - SOCHUM

Agathe DUPRE

Chair - SOCHUM

Anna BOURDELIN

Anna BOURDELIN

Chair - UNHRC

Manel OUABI

Manel OUABI

Chair - UNHRC

Eric DE DOUHET

Eric DE DOUHET

Chair - UNICEF

Martin SICILIANO

Chair - UNICEF

Cesar DUC MAUGE

Cesar DUC MAUGE

Chair - SECURITY COUNCIL

Inès Lou ZEMMOURI CHEFIRAT

Chair - SECURITY COUNCIL

Kelly PRALY

Chair - Comité COLLEGE

Gladys CROSES

Gladys CROSES

Chair - Comité COLLEGE

Lucile CROSES

Lucile CROSES

Chair - Comité COLLEGE

Committees

Security Council

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is the primary body responsible for maintaining international peace and security. It is composed of 15 member states, including 5 permanent members with veto power and 10 elected members. The Council addresses global crises such as armed conflicts, threats to international stability, and humanitarian emergencies. It can adopt binding resolutions, impose sanctions, authorize peacekeeping missions, and call for diplomatic negotiations. In Model United Nations, the Security Council challenges delegates to react quickly, negotiate under pressure, and find realistic solutions to urgent global issues.

UNHCR

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is the UN agency responsible for protecting refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced people around the world. Its mission is to ensure their safety, defend their rights, and help them rebuild their lives. UNHCR provides emergency shelter, food, medical care, and long‑term support such as education and resettlement programs. In Model United Nations, the UNHCR committee challenges delegates to address humanitarian crises, propose solutions for refugee protection, and promote international cooperation to support vulnerable populations.

Disec

The Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) is one of the main committees of the United Nations General Assembly. Its mission is to address global challenges related to international security, disarmament, arms control, and the prevention of conflict. DISEC debates issues such as the proliferation of weapons, regional tensions, cybersecurity threats, and the promotion of global peace. In Model United Nations, DISEC encourages delegates to negotiate solutions that balance national security, international cooperation, and the protection of civilians, while respecting international law.

UNESCO

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) works to promote peace by supporting education, culture, science, and communication around the world. Its mission is to ensure quality education for all, protect cultural heritage, encourage scientific cooperation, and defend freedom of expression. In Model United Nations, UNESCO invites delegates to debate global challenges such as access to education, preservation of cultural sites, digital learning, gender equality, and cultural diversity. It is a committee focused on long‑term development, cooperation, and the protection of humanity’s shared heritage.

SOCHUM

The Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) is a main committee of the United Nations General Assembly. It focuses on global issues related to human rights, social development, and the protection of vulnerable populations. SOCHUM addresses topics such as gender equality, children’s rights, access to education, discrimination, cultural preservation, and humanitarian challenges. In Model United Nations, SOCHUM encourages delegates to propose cooperative and realistic solutions that improve living conditions, protect human dignity, and promote social justice around the world.

UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is the UN agency dedicated to protecting the rights and well‑being of children worldwide. Its mission is to ensure that every child has access to education, healthcare, nutrition, clean water, and protection from violence and exploitation. UNICEF works in more than 190 countries, providing emergency aid during crises and supporting long‑term development programs. In Model United Nations, UNICEF encourages delegates to design solutions that improve children’s lives, promote equality, and ensure that young people everywhere can grow up safe, healthy, and educated.

UNODC

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is the UN agency responsible for addressing global challenges related to drug trafficking, organized crime, corruption, and terrorism. Its mission is to support countries in strengthening justice systems, promoting the rule of law, and protecting communities from violence and exploitation. UNODC works through international cooperation, prevention programs, and capacity‑building initiatives. In Model United Nations, the UNODC committee encourages delegates to develop realistic strategies to combat crime, reduce drug abuse, and promote safer, more just societies worldwide.