Junior Presidents Organization:
Model United Nations
(JPO:MUN)
Elevating Global Youth Leadership and Diplomacy
JPO:MUN elevates youth into the heart of global diplomacy
Held virtually over 10 weeks and culminating in an in-person gathering in New York City with highly trained UN and JPO Staff. Whether you're a seasoned delegate or new to the Model UN world, JPO:MUN offers a unique platform to hone your skills, engage in meaningful debate, and forge lasting connections with like-minded youth from around the globe.
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HOW JPO:MUN WORKS
An immersive experience designed to empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the most pressing challenges facing our world today while learning from UN and JPO staff.
JPO:MUN
WHAT: An extraordinary Model UN experience designed for the world's most promising youth leaders. JPO combines access to UN personnel in New York City with the guidance of our top-tier JPO facilitators. Participants gain exceptional insights into international diplomacy and global leadership across eight crucial UN Committees.
WHO: Exceptional youth worldwide, ages 11-18.
WHEN/WHERE:
- Virtual Sessions:
- January-March: 6 Saturdays (10 AM-12 PM CST)
- Total: 20 hours of virtual content (includes 8 additional hours)
- Content is a mix of interactive in-person and asynchronous
- Optional virtual sessions for global time zones and busy schedules
- Culminating In-Person Event:
- March 26-29, 2025, New York City.
- Formal Dress Code
- Use official language of the conference
- Extras like a visit to the New York Stock Exchange
COST: $2900 per student – This all-inclusive fee covers both virtual and in-person experiences, accommodations in NYC, and unforgettable opportunities like a visit to the New York Stock Exchange.
Join Us: If you’re a student ready to make a global impact, visit our website to learn more about registration, and committee topics.
WHAT MAKES THIS
PROGRAM EXCEPTIONAL:
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- UN Access: Engage with high-level UN personnel in eight specialized committees, including the General Assembly.
- Engaging Sessions: Interactive virtual and in-person sessions, led by JPO and UN experts, sharpen skills for crafting influential Position Papers for high-level debates on global issues
- Global Community and Networking: Join a community of curious, high-achieving peers from around the globe passionate about making a lasting impact
- Leadership Training: Prepares you to excel, not just as a delegate, but in all future endeavors.
- Distinguished Recognition: Certificates of Achievement recognize your dedication, skills and accomplishments, and enhance academic and professional portfolio
JPO:MUN DETAILS
EIGHT COMMITTEES AND TOPICS
GA3: SOCHUM
Eradication of Poverty
UNICEF
Child Marriage
UNHRC
The Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UNESCO
Multilingual and Heritage Language Education
UNSC
The Situation in the Middle East & Palestine
UN WOMEN
Empowering Rural Women
UNDP
Women and Development
UNHCR
Environmentally Displaced Persons
Honorary Speaker
TROY G. WOLFE
From the UNA-USA & UN FOUNDATION
Troy Wolfe is the Senior Director, Partnerships & Special Initiatives at the United Nations Foundation. Mr. Wolfe brings to the position more than 20 years of experience in education and diplomatic service involving bilateral, regional, and global issues. He has participated in negotiations regarding the major United Nations Civil Society Conference and national and international efforts to localize the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, he has worked in the humanitarian fields and served in the United States Peace Corps and Operation Crossroads Africa.
His service to UNF began in 2011 and includes the oversight of grants, Model UN programming, partnerships, special programs, and philanthropic initiatives that leverage the vast resources of the United Nations Foundation.
Mr. Wolfe works closely with UN Agencies, and local governments, and supports more than 200 chapters of United Nations Associations of the United States of America (UNA-USA) with implementing quality programs that inform the public on Agenda 2030. Under his leadership, and in collaboration with the Better World Campaign, he has also planned and executed bi-partisan Congressional Learning Trips for members of the House and Senate.
Troy leads UNA-USA efforts on strategic partnerships, the Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Task Force, and the UNA-USA Fellowship Initiative, and serves an advisory role to the United Nations Association’s UN Alum Affinity Group.
He was recently appointed to the United Nations U.S. Council of Organizations Executive Committee where he collaborates with a federation of civil society, non-governmental, and governmental organizations to focus on American Leadership in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Keynote Speaker
GEORGE GARLAND
President of
UNA-USA SNY
Dr. Garland is President of the UNA-USA Southern New York State Division. In addition, he is an independent consultant with experience as Executive Director of the World Energy Forum, Executive Director for National Membership at UNA-USA and previously Executive Director of the UNA National Capital Area. He has served as Executive Director of UNA-USA’s Members Day at the United Nations in 2009, 2010 and 2011 and as moderator of the 2011 panel on energy and climate change.
Dr. Garland’s 34 year career with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency included development and implementation of financial responsibility regulations for hazardous waste management. From 1988 to 1992, he worked with India, Indonesia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and Thailand as Chief Technical Advisor for Toxic Chemicals and Pollutants in WHO’s Regional Office for South East Asia.
His international work also includes assignments in South Korea, and Oman. He worked with the World Bank in the Russian Federation to establish a national hazardous waste management system and with USAID in Russia to improve the water supply system of Nizhni Tagil, Sverdlovsk Oblast. He has several articles in Biocycle magazine on organics management (compost).
Dr. Garland has a degree in Applied Mathematics from Brown University, Masters Degree in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon and in Public Health from the University of North Carolina School of Public Health, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from George Washington University.
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Join us for a transformative journey with JPO:MUN, where you will discuss and debate pressing international issues, enhance your leadership skills, and make lasting friendships. This is your chance to stand on the global stage and represent your ideas!
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