Global Junior Model United Nations (GJ-MUN)
United Nations Day Edition 2025
THEME: “Our World, Our Voice: Building Tomorrow Together”
Conference Date
24th – 26th October 2025
Venue
University of Ghana, Legon. Accra
About GJ-MUN
The Global Junior Model United Nations (GJ-MUN) Conference is a flagship initiative of Innovation for Empowerment and Development (IFED Global), organizers of the International Youth Diplomacy Conference (IYDC). Launched in 2022, GJ-MUN Conference was designed to engage young people aged 9 to 18 in diplomacy, leadership, and experiential learning.
Since its inception, GJ-MUN Conference has created transformative platforms for students across Africa to explore global governance, simulate real UN processes, and gain practical skills in negotiation, critical thinking, and public speaking. The conference blends Model UN simulations with cultural exchange and global citizenship education, equipping participants to understand international affairs and act as young change-makers in their communities.
Skills to be gained:
- Public Speaking
- Negotiation
- Leadership
- Team Working
- Problem solving
- Time Management
- Problem solving
- Research Methods
- Writing Techniques
What is MUN
A MUN is a simulation of the work of the United Nations in which students from different countries gather to discuss topics of international concern. During the simulation, councils, committees and commissions of the United Nations are devoted to certain topic areas such as the Security Council or the Economic and Social Council.
Prior to the conference, students will be assigned a country or organization whose interests they have to represent. In order to do so, participants conduct research on their country’s or organization’s official stance. During the conference, various political topics will be discussed in English and according to UN procedures. At the end, a resolution – an agreed proposed solution to effectively tackle the problem – will be passed. Besides improving one’s written and oral English communication skills, a MUN conference also fosters international understanding and cultural exchange amongst participants.
The Global Junior Model United Nations Conference – United Nations Day Edition 2025 is a flagship experiential diplomacy and leadership event tailored for young people aged 9 to 18. Organized by IFED Global, this conference commemorates the founding of the United Nations by empowering children to engage with the UN system, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and intercultural collaboration.
Start Date
24th Oct, 2025
End Date
26th Oct, 2025
Venue
University of Ghana, Legon, Accra
Major Activities
GJ-MUN offers a variety of activities designed to bring out the best in young people.
United Nations General Assembly Simulations
The committee sessions seek to educate delegates on how the United Nations General Assembly and other committees operate. Through debating, deliberating and negotiation, delegates fine-tune their skills in public speaking and confidence.
UN Committee Simulations
The committee sessions seek to educate delegates on how the United Nations General Assembly and other committees operate. Through debating, deliberating and negotiation, delegates fine-tune their skills in public speaking and confidence.
Global Leader Grooming Sessions
These events often feature some performers playing instruments and singing. Music event is often quite energetic, as the audience is actively engaged in the music and performance.
SDG Awareness & Donations
This is an interactive session where we engage the expertise of elder state men who have acquired knowledge in diplomacy and international relations.
Ambassadorial Dinner and Awards
The Diplomatic Dinner and Awards Night will be held to recognise and award outstanding delegates and bid farewell to each other.
MUN DAY OUT
Delegates at the International Youth Diplomacy Conference get to visit Embassies, Intergovernmental organisations, and NGOs during the Ambassadorial Visit to engage and learn from diplomats and officials.
Conference fees and packages
- Airport Pick up
- Accra City Tour
- Model United Nations Session
- Seminars
- Global Village
- Elders Forum
- Conference Materials (T-shirt, Tags, Notepad, Pen and Placard)
- Certificate
- Breakfast, Lunch & Supper
- Accommodation
- Internal Busing
- Dinner & Awards Night
Note: To be accepted as a delegate, and receive conference documents, country, and committee allocation, you need to pay at least 20% of the fee.
Programme Outline
Thursday, 22nd August
Time | Activity |
---|---|
10:00am- 2:00pm | Airport Pick up & Registration |
12:00pm-5:00pm | Lunch |
3:00pm-5:00pm | Accra City Tour (Foreign Delegates) |
6:00pm-7:00 pm | Supper |
6:00pm-10:00pm | Global Village & Afro-Jollof Battle |
Friday 23rd August
Time | Activity |
---|---|
5:00 am – 6:00 am | Aerobics |
8:00am- 9:00am | Breakfast |
9:00am-11:00am | Opening Plenary & Keynote speeches |
11:00 am-1:00 pm | Global Leader Grooming |
1:00 pm- 2:30 pm | Lunch |
2:30 pm- 5:00 pm | First Committee Session |
5:00 pm-6:00 pm | Supper |
6:00pm – 8:00pm | SDGs Competition |
Saturday 24th August
Time | Activity |
---|---|
5:00 am – 6:00 am | Aerobics |
8:00am- 9:00am | Breakfast |
8:30 am – 1:00 pm | Second Committee session |
1:00Pm – 2:00 pm | Lunch |
2:00pm – 4:30pm | Third Committee Session |
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Closing plenary |
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Ambassadorial Dinner and Awards |
Sunday 25th August
(DEPARTURE OR EXTRA DAY EXPERIENCE & DEPARTURE)
Time | Activity |
---|---|
5:00 am – 6:00 am | Aerobics |
9:00am- 10:00am | Breakfast |
10:00am – 5:00pm | Socials |
2:00pm – 3:00pm | Lunch |
5:00 am- 12:00pm | Departure & Airport Drop off (Foreign Delegates) |
5:30 pm-6:30 pm | Supper |