The 51st Iteration of Yale Model United Nation YMUN 51 - 阿思丹（ASEEDER）

YMUN 51 Invitation

Dear delegates, advisors, parents, and future diplomats,

It is my pleasure and honor to invite you to the 50th iteration of Yale Model United Nations, taking place on Yale's historic campus in New Haven, Connecticut. I am delighted to serve as Secretary General for a conference that, for 51 years, has been dedicated to values of education, excellence, and teamwork. For ten months, I am excited to work alongside an incredibly talented Secretariat of 35 Yale students to plan a conference that showcases the best that Yale has to offer.

Unlike many Model United Nations conferences, Yale is at the heart of the YMUN experience. With our "Yale Day" dedicated to experiencing life as a Yale student and our committees held in Yale classrooms, YMUN 51 promises to be an unforgettable experience for delegates and advisors both in and out of committee. At YMUN, nearly 2000 high school students will discuss pressing global issues in the same classrooms that have inspired presidents, prime ministers, and policymakers from around the world. Over the course of four days, YMUN 51 aims to challenge delegates to engage and think critically. Through our many committees, most of which have no more than 30 delegates, students will research historical disputes and conflicts, investigate humanitarian crises and responses, and work towards consensus on current international events. Delegates will pass dozens of resolutions that address a wide range of issues, developing leadership and teamwork skills that are crucial in shaping our next generation of world leaders.

We look forward to welcoming you to our conference in 2025!

The Yale Model United Nations (YMUN) is a four-day international relations simulation conference designed for high school students. It annually invites nearly 2000 high school delegates from around the world. The conference takes place on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, with venues spreading throughout Yale's various academic buildings, allowing students to deeply immerse themselves in Yale's campus culture.

At YMUN, delegates from all over the world come together to address complex global challenges through debates and diplomatic interactions. Meanwhile, delegates have the opportunity to role-play as United Nations representatives, decision-makers, and key figures, gaining insights into the inner workings of global politics and problem-solving. By engaging with topics such as international and national security, political and economic development, human rights, and sustainable development, delegates learn to navigate the complexities of international negotiations and teamwork, broaden their perspectives, and formulate comprehensive solutions to pressing global issues.

YMUN 51, this year, is dedicated to providing a vibrant, educational, and enriching platform for delegates from around the world to showcase and harness their abilities. It is this passion, commitment, and care that make YMUN one of the top MUN conferences globally.

1. General Assemblies

2. Economic and Social Councils

3. Regional Bodies

4. Specialized Agency

5. Crisis

+ DISEC - The Disarmament and International Security Committee
+ WHO - World Health Organization
+ UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
+ ECOFIN - Economic and Financial Committee
+ SOCHUM - Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Issues
+ Legal
+ UN Women
+ SPECPOL - Special Political and Decolonization Committee
+ UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
+ UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund

+ LAS - League of Arab States
+ ASEAN - Association of Southeast Asian Nations
+ CELAC - Community of Latin American and Caribbean States
+ COMESA - Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
+ ECOWAS - Economic Community of West African States
+ EU - European Union
+ NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization
+ PIF - Pacific Islands Forum
+ SCO - Shanghai Cooperation Organization
+ MERCOSUR - Southern Common Market

+ Avatar The Last Airbender
+ Olympics - The 2052 Olympic Games
+ Meiji Restoration
+ Theranos
+ 2100: The End of the World
+ Council of Philosophers
+ Titanic
+ Argentina

+ Queen Elizabeth's Court 1560
+ Ship to...Shore?
+ Ad Hoc
+ Ragnarök 2.0: Conference of the Gods
+ JCC: Mars- The Expanse
+ JCC: Earth- The Expanse
+ Arctic Council: Navigating Challenges in the Arctic Frontier

Content	ASDAN International MUN Programs	Traditional US MUN Programs
Format	Model United Nations conferences and visits to various universities	Model United Nations conferences and visits to various universities
Conference Experience	YMUN & MITMUN: Meetings, accommodations, and social activities all take place within the campuses of Yale University or MIT, allowing for a deep immersion into university campus life; Small committees with 20-30 participants, providing more speaking and networking opportunities, resulting in effective interaction and conference experience.	Other MUNs: Conferences and accommodations are in downtown hotels, limiting the experience of university campus culture; Large committees with hundreds of participants, limited speaking and networking opportunities.
Certificates	Model United Nations conference participation certificate; ASDAN Short Course - Model United Nations certificate authorized by Ofqual, and AoPE certificate(optional) valued at 8 points, aiding future applications.	Model United Nations conference participation certificate.
Visit	In addition to participating in Model United Nations conferences, visits to international institutions (United Nations headquarters), government organizations (U.S. Congress), cultural and art centers (Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Museum of Natural History) are included. In-depth visits to renowned universities (talk with Chinese students studying abroad, guided campus tours by alumni) are also part of the program.	Model United Nations conferences and visits to ordinary cities, touring local tourist attractions and museums, visiting university campuses with limited in-depth interactions.
Learning Record	ASDAN Qualities Assessment Report: Comprehensive recording and assessment of students' performance and strengths throughout their participation in Model United Nations, in accordance with Western university academic standards. School leaders, teachers, parents, and future university admissions offices can gain a clear understanding of students' performance during this period. Students who prepare earnestly and perform well in MUN are distinguished from those who travel abroad under the guise of MUN for leisure.	Some simple photos and reflections.
Academic System	Designed to cultivate six core competencies of international quality education, in-depth learning in four major areas: MUN conferences, university experiences, global citizenship, and arts and humanities. Pre-departure training and guidance by professional academic mentors to help students complete the ASDAN Qualities Assessment Report.	Almost none

Dates: January 17th - 26th, 2024 (10 days, 9 nights)

Date	Location	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
2025/1/19	New York	Departure from China, Arrive in New York
2025/1/20		【Opening Ceremony】 Introduction to schedule, visiting places, and American culture.	【Global Citizenship】 Visit the Statue of Liberty	Accommodations: Three-star hotel in New York
2025/1/21		【Global Citizenship】 Visit the United Nations headquarters	【Arts and Humanities】 Visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art	Accommodations: Three-star hotel in New York
2025/1/22		【University Experience】Visit Columbia University	【University Experience】Visiting the famous Times Square and Central Park	Accommodations： Three-star hotel in Boston
2025/1/23	New Haven	Travel to New Haven	【YMUN Conference】 Check in, Welcome Ceremony, Official Training	【YMUN Conference】 Opening Ceremony, Commitee session 1
2025/1/24		【YMUN Conference】 Yale Day - Visiting Yale University	【YMUN Conference】 Commitee session 2	【YMUN Conference】Commitee session 3
2025/1/25		【YMUN Conference】 Commitee session 4	【YMUN Conference】 Commitee session 5+6	【YMUN Conference】Social Event
2025/1/26		【YMUN Conference】 Commitee session 7	【YMUN Conference】 Closing ceremony and awards ceremony
2025/1/27		Depart from New Haven and travel back to China

Registration Process

Step 1: Registration and Passport Application
Please fill in your personal information as instructed on the registration form and complete the registration process. At the same time, for all students who wish to participate in the program and have not yet obtained a passport, please promptly apply for a passport at your local immigration authority.

Step 2: Agreement Signing and Payment Confirmation
Upon successful registration, ASEEDER will sign an agreementwith the students and their parents/guardians.

Step 3: Visa Application (September, October, November, and December, 2024)
After registration and payment, ASEEDER will provide instructions and guidance materials for visa preparation.Students and their parents/guardians should prepare the required documents in accordance with the visa application package

Step 4: Academic Training
One month before the conference, ASEEDER will organize online AOPE (Academic Preparation and Enhancement) course training and Model United Nations academic training, with an expected training duration of 8 hours. Additionally, academic guidance handbooks will be distributed to assist students in their academic preparation

Step 5: Travel aboard to participate in YMUN, Oxford MUN, or MITMUNC .
Under the guidance of trainers at ASEEDER, attend Model UN conferences in the United States, and complete the AOPE report (optional), and submit it for assessment to the UK ASDAN headquarters.

Step 6: Receive the Evaluation Results (April 2025)
After submitting the report, ASDAN headquarters will announce the final results within 30-45 working days. Students have the opportunity to receive the AOPE certificate and earn UCAS 8 credit points.