Online Model United Nations

Online Model United Nations or simply O-MUN is a non-profit organization run by young people from all over the world.  O-MUN has become the online branch of THIMUN, The Hague International Model United Nations, one of the most prestigious MUN conferences. In a world where freedom of speech and expression are still being curbed in so many countries, O-MUN serves as an outlet for young people to express their views about international issues and discuss possible solutions to the world’s most pressing problems, all in an online environment.

Most work in O-MUN is done by youth. The executive leadership team is made up of high school students (grades 9-12), while assistant directors are university students. Acting as delegates, students are given the opportunity to learn about the United Nations, improve their debating and communication skills and expand their horizons. O-MUN democratizes the availability of the Model United Nations experience, engaging students in the collaborative process of problem-solving and consensus-building, while fostering leadership and positive engagement. Organized in time-zone regions, each region holds one debate per month, in addition to the monthly global debate. Although started as an English-language program, O-MUN now includes Arabic and French, encouraging young people across different cultures and vast geographic distances to come together and establish lasting friendships and understand many perspectives.