2023 MUN Refugee Challenge
2023 Model UN Refugee Challenge
UNHCR Official MUN
80+ countries and 40000+ delegates
Shape Your Resolutions with Policymakers
Official Participation Certificate issued by UNHCR
Welcome
Dear students and dear delegates,
Thank you very much for joining the Model United Nations Refugee Challenge. It's amazing to see tens of thousands of young people eager to find solutions to help refugees. Like most of you, half of the refugees in the world are under 18. You are the future. And as my organization, UNHCR, marks its 70th anniversary, I invite you to become a young champion for refugees. Let us work together to create a better world for people forced to flee.
Filippo Grandi
UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Introduction
Model United Nations Refugee Challenge
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is challenging Model United Nations (MUN) delegates worldwide to debate the major issues related to forced displacement and shape solutions to help people forced to flee their homes.
The resolutions that emerge from these debates will be put before a jury. The best ideas will be shared with policymakers and be promoted on UNHCR’s social media channels, which are followed by millions of people. Since 2020, over 40,000 students from 80 countries have joined UNHCR's Challenge and developed solutions to issues related to forced displacement during their MUNs. 80% of participants declare that the Challenge has improved their perceptions of refugees.
ASDAN China organizes MUN conferences to discuss refugee topics and invite Chinese delegates to join MUN Refugee Challenge to voice for refugee group! Make the move from Model UN to Real UN!
Your Change to Move From Model UN to Real UN
Why join
2023 Model UN Refugee Challenge
Official Model UN supported by UNHCR
MUN Refugee Challenge features high authority and influence. It is an official Mode UN directly supported and guided by the United Nations.
Since 2020, over 40,000 students from 80 countries have joined UNHCR's Challenge and developed solutions to issues related to forced displacement during their MUNs. 80% of participants declare that the Challenge has improved their perceptions of refugees.
From Model UN to Real UN
The resolutions that emerge from MUN debates will be put before a jury. The best ideas will be shared with policymakers and be promoted on UNHCR’s social media channels, which are followed by millions of people. It's your chance to move from model UN to real UN!
Official Participation Certificate issued by UNHCR
Delegates joining MUN Refugee challenge will receive official participation certificate issued by UNHCR. Outstanding delegates will have chances to receive varied awards issued by UNHCR.
Professional training and tailored personal report
The committee has designed MUN training sessions to better prepare students prior to the event, especially for first-time "MUN-ers". Throughout the conference, delegates willnot only improve their communication skills and subject knowledge, but also logical thinking. We keep track of this progress and let every delegate have a chance to understand their self progress by receiving a personal report at the end of the conference.
Agenda
| Day 1 | Day 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00-12:00 | Opening ceremony Committee Session I Open General Speaker's List |
Committee Session III Deepen discussion and write draft resolution |
| 14:00-17:00 | Committee Session II Discuss solutions | Committee Session IV Vote and pass resolution Closing ceremony |
Conferences
ASDAN China organizes three conferences discussing different refugee topics. Students can register for any of the conferences below.
Conference I: May MUN Refugee Challenge
Date: May 13th-14th, 2023
Form: Zoom
Topic: Ensuring the Safety of Asylum Seekers
Topic introduction:
• Every day, people are forced to flee their homes due to war, violence or persecution. Once someone crosses an international border, they have the right to "seek asylum" in oder to obtain protection in the country where they find refuge.
• Seeking asylum is a human right. Unfortunately, there are many situations in the world where people are restricted from seeking asylum.
• Asylum seekers might face pushbacks at borders, discrimination, trafficking and arbitrary detention.
Background Guide
May MUN Refugee Challenge
June MUN Refugee Challenge
Conference II：June MUN Refugee Challenge
Date: June 10th-11th, 2023
Form: Zoom
Topic: Protecting Refugee Children
Topic introduction:
• Over 40% of the world's refugees and internally displaced are children. This means that 36,5 million children are forcibly displaced due to war and persecution.
• All children are entitled to protection and care under international law.
• In situations of forced displacement, children are at risk of various forms of abuse, separation from their carers, violence and trafficking.
Conference III: July MUN Refugee Challenge
Date: July 8th-9th, 2023
Form: Zoom
Topic: Refugees’ Access to Jobs and Financial Servies
Topic introduction:
•After fleeing war or persecution, the opportunity to work is one of the most effective ways refugees can rebuild their lives with dignity and in peace.
•75% of refugees have access to work in law. In practice, however, 62% of refugees live in countries where access to formal employment is restricted.
•Refugees are hindered by hight unemployment rates, a lack of access to education and training, limitations on their movement and restrictions on rights concerning housing and land.
Background Guide
July MUN Refugee Challenge
Awards
Individual Awards(each committee)
- Best Delegate
- Best Position Paper
- Outstanding Delegate
- Honorable Mention
- Official Participation Certificate (issued by UNHCR)
Awards officially issued by UNHCR
- Best Resolution
- Special Mention
*awards per topic
Registration instruction
Process
- Students could register for any of the three conferences;
- Download academic documents and start your pre-conference preparation;
- Read through Background Guide, and conduct deep research;
- Receive seat allocation, write position paper and submit it one week before the conference;
- Attend the conference and get actively involved! Work on the resolution and enjoy the conference!
Registration
Click the banner of "register now" on the right upper corner of the page to fill in personal information and submit it.
Contact Us
Ms.Zhang
North China
Beijing, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Shanxi, Shandong, Henan, Hebei, Tianjin, Neimenggu
Ms.Huang
South China：
Shenzhen, Zhongshan, Zhuhai, Fujian, Hongkong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas
Ms.Chen
South China：
Guangdong(Except Shenzhen, Zhongshan, and Zhuhai), Guangxi,Hainan
Ms.Zhang
East China：
Shanghai, Jiangsu
Ms.Wang
East China：
Zhejiang
Mr.Wang
West China：
Hunan, Hubei, Anhui, Xinjiang, Jiangxi
Ms.Li
West China：
Sichuan, Chongqing, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Ningxia, Gansu, Qinghai, Xizang