Asia-Pacific International MUN is an exclusive five-day simulation for university/college students hosted in Bangkok in collaboration with UN Regional Headquarter and various governmental institutions. It is established as the first and unique Regional Model among all the other existing university-level MUNs in Asia. It aims to gather students from the five continents offering a higher-level atrium of confrontation and debate between culturally-diverse leaders, with the UN building as backdrop.
APMUN is co-sponsored by the ASEAN Regional Center of Excellence on Millennium Development Goals (ARCMDG) in collaboration with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and its 50-year academic experience. AIT is the first institute of higher learning of its type granted International Intergovernmental Organization status.
At APMUN delegates will gain insight into the workings of the United Nations and the dynamics of international relations by assuming the roles of UN representatives and members of other international bodies and national cabinets, as well as Press Officers. The Asia-Pacific MUN has a special focus on sustainable development and the MDGs.
During the conference, students will learn the importance of balancing national interests with the needs of the international community, while also learning about the power and limitations of international negotiation. Delegates will preserve their countries’ national policy while negotiating with others, sometimes conflicting, international policies. APMUN will provide students with an unparalleled opportunity to experience the theory and practice of international relations firsthand. In particular Asia-Pacific International MUN will host specific UN bodies and IGOs attracting more than two thousand students from Asia and the rest of the world.
During the 5-days Conference, Delegates will have the unique opportunity to enrich their work thanks to several meetings with prestigious international Institutions and UN representatives.
Keynote Speakers:
APMUN Conference will be presided by distinguished Keynote Speakers, who will share with Delegates their personal and professional experience about relevant topics, affecting the present international scenario.
They will be at complete disposal of young delegates to establish a forum debate where ideas, opinions and thoughts will be shared between the today’ s leaders and the leaders of tomorrow.
International Fair:
During the Conference a panel will be dedicated to local and international universities willing to present their academic offer. Faculty, Professors and Academic Staff will be available to give explanations, suggestions and details to all those students who wish to obtain information about the best academic opportunities, stage and work possibilities, as well as the most fruitful career path.
Diplomatic Delegations Meeting:
The Diplomatic Delegations Meeting is an essential part of APMUN in which students meet and discuss national policies with Ambassadors and Officers of the UN agencies.
Scholarships:
APMUN Committee established some scholarships to support participation of students coming from Least Developed Countries.