An association supported by those who were once delegates themselves.
Who we are, what we stand for, who leads the association and what membership means.
Political education that you don't read, but do.
Democracy thrives with participation – of that we are convinced at Deutsche Model United Nations (DMUN) e.V. However, this presupposes political knowledge – on current topics, processes and structures – and the competence to deal with it critically. This is especially important for young people. Therefore, we at DMUN e.V. are committed to the field of political youth education. We are young adults who are enthusiastic about international politics and the United Nations. As a unique institution for international understanding, the implementation of human rights and the promotion of democracy, social progress and sustainable development, the UN are the cornerstone of our activities at DMUN e.V. Applying the peer-to-peer principle, our goal is to inspire and enable young people to shape the future in a reflected, open-minded and human way. Thereby, political education becomes political action.
In order to achieve this goal, we have been organizing annual political simulation games since 2002, with around 1,000 pupils and students between 15 and 21 years reproducing the procedures of a United Nations conference. These so-called Model United Nations conferences enable the participants to engage with foreign countries, cultures and perspectives, to take a close look at the United Nations, to train personal competences, and to build networks with like-minded people in an inspiring environment. With an educational program specially developed for our conferences, we take on our didactic responsibility and offer our participants comprehensive seminars, workshops and panel discussions in various areas of international politics beyond the simulation games.
As one of two Model United Nations organizations worldwide, we are accredited as a non-governmental organization (NGO) with a special consultative status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). We also have an affiliation with the United Nations Department of Public Information (UNDPI). We make intensive use of these possibilities. On the one hand, to bring the experience of our activities in the field of political youth education and of the encounters with young people into the work of the United Nations. Therefore, we regularly participate in international conferences, where we stand up for innovative concepts of political youth education and to the participation of young people in political processes. On the other hand, we aim at passing on our knowledge and competences in organizing and executing large-scale projects to other organizations by networking and cooperating. Thereby, we are contributing to the success of projects that take our activities as an example.
Our Model-UN Projects
Our work is recognized by the United Nations — not as a symbol, but with concrete rights and obligations.
Beraterstatus beim ECOSOC
Als eine von weltweit zwei Model-UN-Organisationen sind wir als Nichtregierungsorganisation mit speziellem Konsultativstatus beim Wirtschafts- und Sozialrat der Vereinten Nationen akkreditiert. Das erlaubt uns, Delegationen zu Sitzungen der Fachkommissionen zu entsenden und schriftliche Stellungnahmen einzureichen.
Affiliation beim UNDPI
Als beim United Nations Department of Public Information assoziierte Organisation sind wir verpflichtet, über die Arbeit der Vereinten Nationen zu informieren — eine Aufgabe, die unsere Konferenzen ohnehin erfüllen.
Verbrannte Erde - Klimaschutz im Schatten der Krisen
As a member of DMUN e.V.
Membership is open to everyone who wants to support the work of the association. It comes with responsibilities — and six things that are otherwise hard to come by.
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Ein vielfältiges Team
Bei DMUN e.V. arbeiten Studierende, Schüler*innen und junge Professionals Seite an Seite — in einer lockeren und familiären Atmosphäre. Junge Menschen verschiedenster Hintergründe sitzen an einem Tisch und arbeiten auf ein gemeinsames Ziel hin.
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Persönliche Weiterentwicklung
Durch die enorme Vielfalt an Aufgaben erarbeitet man sich Kompetenzen, die in der Schule, im Studium und im Beruf gefragt sind — und man hat die Chance, auf bestimmten Gebieten regelrecht Expert*in zu werden.
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Zugang zu internationalen Konferenzen
Eine Mitgliedschaft ermöglicht die Teilnahme an Konferenzen von Staaten und Nichtregierungsorganisationen rund um den Globus. So besuchen offizielle DMUN-Delegationen etwa die UNDPI-NGO-Konferenzen oder die Conference of Youth.
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Ground Passes für die UN
Wir haben die exklusive Möglichkeit, Ground Passes für die Headquarters der Vereinten Nationen in New York, Genf und Wien zu beantragen. Damit können wir auch außerhalb offizieller Konferenzen an Veranstaltungen der Vereinten Nationen teilnehmen.
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Studienreisen
DMUN e.V. richtet regelmäßig Studienfahrten aus, etwa zu UN-Institutionen nach Genf, Wien oder Bonn. Dabei steht Bildung ebenso im Fokus wie der Spaß.
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Ein Netzwerk, das bleibt
DMUNler*innen machen Praktika beim Menschenrechtsrat in Genf, hospitieren bei Botschaften und treffen als UN-Jugenddelegierte den Generalsekretär. Wir arbeiten in den verschiedensten Disziplinen und bieten ein vielfältiges Netzwerk von Ansprechpartner*innen.
The association is run by eight volunteers.
The board is elected by the general assembly. It is responsible for finances, conference planning, and representing the association externally.
- Sofia Rückle Chair
- Henriette Berry Deputy Chair
- Jakob Dornis Deputy Chair
- Emily Juskowiak Deputy Chair
- Tjard Sattler Deputy Chair
- Tade Strehk Deputy Chair
- Wiebke Wacker Deputy Chair
- Jasper Dannenbaum Treasurer
Member of JUNON
DMUN e.V. is a member of the Young UN Network Germany e.V., or JUNON for short. JUNON is an association of various groups of young people who are involved with the United Nations. Its focus is on research and teaching, German youth participation at the United Nations, and national and international networking of Model United Nations initiatives and partner organizations.
To the JUNON network