Invitation - 27th Deutsche Schule Athen Model United Nations Conference

Last Updated: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 06:31

Dear MUN Director, Advisor, Colleague,

We cordially invite you to the 27th DSAMUN Conference (Deutsche Schule Athen Model United Nations Conference) to be held from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 October 2024 at Deutsche Schule Athen / Germaniki Scholi Athinon (GSA).

DSAMUN is a three-day-long simulation of the work of the United Nations. It is designed for secondary school students (Greek Lykeion/grades 10-12) and is intended to provide an occasion for the delegates to discuss world issues. It gives them the opportunity to experience the work of the United Nations and to get to know the world of diplomacy. For students from schools where the first language is not English an MUN conference also offers the opportunity to develop and practice their English, as the official language of DSAMUN (preparing resolutions, lobbying, debating) is English.

DSAMUN has 4 General Assembly Committees (Disarmament and International Security Committee, Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee, Special Political and Decolonization Committee and Legal Committee) and 6 specialized committees (Security Council, ECOSOC, Environmental Committee, Special Conference on Conflict Realities, Youth Assembly and International Court of Justice).

The delegates should research and prepare draft resolutions and policy statements on the various issues and learn to negotiate and debate in the formal way of the United Nations.

The MUN website (www.dsamun.gr) provides you with all the necessary detailed information. You register online. For any further information please contact our team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

We hope to welcome you at our conference.

Yours sincerely,

Annedore Dierker                     Magdalini Psychogiou                  Maria Theocharopoulou

  Headmistress                              MUN Director                                MUN Director

Invitation Secretariat

Last Updated: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 06:37

Dear MUN Director, Advisor, Colleague,

We cordially invite you to the 27th DSAMUN Conference (Deutsche Schule Athen Model United Nations Conference) to be held from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 October 2024 at Deutsche Schule Athen, under the auspices of the German Embassy. This year’s Special Conference is on “Conflict Realities”.

The theme "Conflict Realities" reflects the stark acknowledgment of the harsh and distressing consequences associated with war. War has tragically become a dystopian reality for countless people globally, with the experience of death, hunger, displacement, and overall discomfort. Yet, amidst the hardships, it remains a steadfast belief that in the midst of chaos, every person has dreamt of peace. Therefore, the theme "Conflict Realities" serves as a call to enhance our understanding of the harsh truths associated with conflict, with the ultimate aim of replacing them with prosperity and sustainable development efforts. The pivotal step towards achieving this lies in codifying the aspects of conflict realities. The role of the United Nations in mending the world's fractured societies and fostering peace cannot be overstated. Within the spectrum of the SDGs, Goal 16 stands out as a guiding principle, emphasizing the vital need to promote peace and cultivate inclusive institutions. It is imperative to ensure that, in the unfortunate event of wars, the international community is well-prepared to respond effectively, with the overarching goal of securing lasting peace.

DSA-MUN is a three-day-long simulation of the work of the United Nations. It is designed for secondary school students (Greek Lykeion/grades 10-12) and is intended to provide an occasion for the delegates to discuss world issues in an international environment. The delegates discuss vital issues of international importance, preparing declarations and resolutions and learning to negotiate and cooperate under the UN regulations. The DSAMUN Conference allows participants to come into direct contact with the work of the United Nations and to experience the world of diplomacy. Furthermore, for students from schools where the first language is not English, a participation in a MUN conference offers them the opportunity to develop and practice their English, as the official language of DSAMUN (preparing resolutions, lobbying, debating) is English.

DSAMUN has 4 General Assembly Committees (Disarmament and International Security Committee, Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee, Special Political and Decolonization Committee and Legal Committee) and 6 specialized committees (Security Council, ECOSOC, Environmental Committee, Special Conference on Ethics, Youth Assembly and International Court of Justice). The delegates should research, prepare draft resolutions and policy statements on the various issues and learn to negotiate and debate in the formal way of the United Nations.

Our main goal is to continue to develop and maintain our DSAMUN experience available to all those familiar with MUN conferences and provide students and teachers the opportunity to remain connected to the world of diplomacy through MUN conferences and enhance their MUN experience.

Finally, we strongly believe that the controversial and highly interesting topics on the agenda will contribute to the success of the conference by inspiring all participants to look out for constructive solutions and, thus, to improve the current situation in the world.

The DSAMUN official website (https://www.dsamun.gr) provides you with all the necessary detailed information. You can register online (https://dsamun.website). If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact our team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Sincerely,

The Secretary General                                  

Vasiliki Mamitsa                                      

The President of the General Assembly       The Deputy President of the General Assembly        

Stergios Stivaktakis                                        Styliani Athanassoglou

Provisional Agenda DSAMUN 2024

Last Updated: Sunday, 01 September 2024 16:22

GENERAL ASSEMBLY (GA)

Disarmament and International Security Committee (GA1) 

• Monitoring the role of Social Media in conflicts and armed actions
• Preventing terrorist acquisition and utilization of biological weaponry
• Combating piracy in the region of Somalia

Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (GA3)

• The issue of maternal mortality in developing countries
• Eliminating criminal violence in Mexico
• Discussing the ethical implications of mandatory conscription 

Special Political and Decolonization Committee (GA4)

• The question of self-determination in West Papua
• Tackling the issue of peace building in the conflict in the Central African Republic
• Evaluating the rise of far-right movements in Europe

Legal Committee (GA6)

• Reevaluating the right to veto in the Security Council
• Establishing legal framework to protect intellectual property rights and cultural heritage of indigenous people
• Ensuring accountability and transparency in the use of algorithms, especially in decision-making processes

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL (ECOSOC)

• Measures to regulate the production and consumption of synthetic meat products
• Social inclusion of the elderly
• The problem of sexual harassment by people in power
• Designing strategies to reduce the wealth gap between nations 

Environmental Committee (EC)

• Devising sustainable strategies to promote a green tourism industry
• Estimating the environmental impacts of the war in Ukraine
• Prevention of the deforestation of the Amazon and mitigation of its current effects
• The impact of rising sea levels in the Asia Pacific zone

SECURITY COUNCIL (SC)

• The situation in Palestine
• The threat of illicit international production and distribution of 3D printed weapons
• Addressing DPRK's Activities in Arms Control and Proliferation

SPECIAL CONFERENCE ON CONFLICT REALITIES

• Enhancing protection, reintegration and resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in conflict zones
• Addressing artificial intelligence-powered disinformation in conflict settings
• Supporting the physical and mental well-being of children affected by armed conflict
• Assessing the capacity of early warning systems for targeted conflict response

YOUTH ASSEMBLY

Action Paper I on Active Citizens

• The importance of activism
• The social relevance of volunteering

Action Paper II on Youth Empowerment

• Promoting comprehensive sexuality education
• Strategies to tackle the challenges of global youth unemployment

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

• Jadhav (India v. Pakistan)