UN Peacebuilding Commission Simulation Game 2019

After successfully conducting its first student simulation game last year, the United Nations University (UNU) is glad to bring together UNU and partner institution students once again!

Jointly organized by CRIS, MERIT and EHS, the simulation aims at helping UNU and partner institution students deepen their understanding into international convocations and mechanism of decision-making on the global arena. Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills across a range of disciplines including research, public speaking, teamwork and leadership and, at the same time, they will also get a glimpse of the complexities of international negotiations at the highest level.

The next program will be simulating the

United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (UNPBC)

In his five-year progress report on the implementation of the Millennium Declaration of 2000 In Larger Freedom. Towards Development, Security and Human Rights for All, the former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan was urging the need to interconnect the work for security, development, and human rights, for these freedoms cannot be enjoyed without one another. In 2005 at the World Summit, the UN member states agreed on establishing the UNPBC with the purpose of joining forces for peacebuilding across the world. Today, the UNPBC is striving to bring together relevant actors and resources at all levels in order to design and implement strategies for peacebuilding and long-term reconstruction in post-conflict regions.

The Peacebuilding Commission consists of 31 member states serving for 2-year renewable mandates, and international organizations participating in all meetings.

Students will be representing member countries and organizations, and will be participating in the UNPBC simulated negotiations according to the allotted roles. As a result of negotiations, a Leader’s Communique and a Plan of Action for peacebuilding operations will be adopted. Further details on rules of procedures and the simulation guide will be provided in due course.

The simulation game will take place on Saturday, 6 April and Sunday, 7 April 2019 at UNU-MERIT in Maastricht, Netherlands. Participants will be expected to be present for the entire duration of the event. While participation in the event will be free of charge and transportation to and from Maastricht will be covered, participants will have to cover the costs for accommodation. Coffee, lunch, and a lot of fun are secured for you at UNU-MERIT!

After the successful completion of the simulation game, each participant will be awarded a certificate.

Open only to students of Ghent University and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel

How to apply?

There is a limited number of 10 places available. Send a CV and short motivation letter (max. 500 words) to adunn@cris.unu.edu (subject: Application UNU simulation game) before 22 February 2019. You will be informed about the results of your application soon after.

We’re looking forward to an interesting and instructive weekend with you in Maastricht!