FINMUN 2010

FINMUN 2010 will be the 5th university-level international Model United Nations conference in Finland. It will be held in Helsinki, on April 12 - 17, 2010.

For a look at the tentative conference program, download this file (Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet)

Building peace for Kashmir in FINMUN 2008

FINMUN 2010 will bring together students of different nationalities to debate, discuss and have fun. The conference week will include teambuilding, lectures, cultural events and excursions. The week will highlight in a three-day simulation. The committees and the scenarios will be announced later on. During the FINMUN conference, students from all over the world are given an opportunity to develop their diplomatic skills, learn about the United Nations, Finland and global politics and to make friends with people from a number of different countries and cultures.

Scenario

The theme of FINMUN 2010 will be North Korea.

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has publicly indicated that they are about to conduct a major nuclear weapons test. The specific of the test are as of yet unknown, but international experts expect to see a development from the October 2006 and May 2009 tests. The Security Council will certainly move to condemn these actions and act against them. Hopefully that is all they will be called upon to do...

While the Security Council ponders suitable political measures to counter the North Korean belligerence, a panel of humanitarian experts has been called to advise the Council on how to minimize the consequences of their actions on the civilian population through smart sanctions.

Price

The non-refundable delegate fee for FINMUN 2010 is 100 euros for non-members, and 90 euros for FinMUN members. The price includes all the official and social program as well as most meals. Please note that each delegate will also have to pay for his/her own transportation to Helsinki/Finland and be sure to budget enough for the accommodation.

Application

Application will be opened on Monday, January 18, 2010 and closed on Sunday, February 14, 2010. ¨

You can now apply by filling out the form found here. (If you get a warning about an outdated security certificate, continue despite the warnings by adding an exception to the web browser's configuration. This error is being caused by our server transfer and will not affect the safety of your personal information.)

The minimun age limit for FINMUN conference is 18 years. You don't necessarily need any previous MUN experience but we hope that you are interested in the UN and meeting people from all over the world. Also, you need to be able to participate in the conference during the entire week, not just the simulation days.

You can wish to be designated in either the Security Council or Advisory Panel. You can also wish to represent a certain country in the Security Council. We will take the wishes into consideration as well as possible.

Sightseeing in FINMUN style

Accommodation

It is recommended that delegates find accommodation in one of the hostels located in central Helsinki. Please note that the accommodation is not included in the conference fee. In case you have any friends or family in Helsinki, you are encouraged to stay with them.

VISAs

The FINMUN team can send you an invitation letter saying that you have been accepted to the conference, but we cannot make other guarantees or offer further support.

Unofficial negotiations during a break in FINMUN 2008

Program

FINMUN stands outs from other MUNs with its long duration and rich program. FINMUN 2010 will be no exception. We want to give you an ultimate learning experience which includes a lot more than just a simulation. The conference will last for 6 days. The first three days are spent on seminars, lectures, excursions, trainings - different activities that will support your participation in the simulation. The program will be finalized and posted on the webpage closer to the conference.

Please note that the conference week will be filled with fancy occasions and excursions. For these events and for the simulation as well, you want to be sure to follow the formal dresscode (suits/dress) and pack accordingly.

For a look at the tentative conference program, download this file (Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet)

Delegate Coordinator

Should you have any questions or problems with the application, please contact our Delegate Coordinator Mr. Tuomas Salminen at tuomas.salminen(a)finmun.org.