@ the Birthplace of the United Nations
The 76th Annual Session
Overcoming Injustice:
Addressing the Obstacles to Meeting the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda
Session Schedule
Friday, April 08, 2027
Registration
Opening Plenary Session
Dinner Break
Breakout Sessions
Saturday, April 09, 2027
Experts Roundtable
Committee Sessions
Faculty Brunch
Membership Meeting
Free Evening
Sunday, April 10, 2027
Committee Sessions
MUNFW, Inc. Board Meeting
Membership Meeting
Monday, April 11, 2027
Committee Sessions
Diplomats' Banquet
Tuesday, April 12, 2027
Closing Plenary Session
This Year's Agenda
General Assembly
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Rights of peoples with disabilities
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Rights of indigenous peoples through the lens of Sustainable Development Goals
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High-Level Event – Theme to be announced
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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Protecting cultural heritage sites in conflict zones
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Designating cultural sites that champion gender equality
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Promoting and protecting the right to science
UN Environment Assembly (UNEA)
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Ensuring water security
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Protecting persons displaced by climate change
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Combatting plastic pollution
International Labour Organization (ILO)
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Strengthening wage-setting frameworks to support liveable wages
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Eliminating exploitative workplace practices in microindustries
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Reskilling the workforce amid advanced automation
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
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Advisory Opinion: Legal Consequences of the Separation of the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965 (2017)
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Jurisdictional Limits of the State (2009) (Germany v. Italy, with Greece Intervening)
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Jadhav Case (2017) (India v. Pakistan)
Security Council
Agenda items determined by Member States following the Opening Plenary Session
Time
4:00pm - 5:30pm
5:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 11:00
Time
9:00am - 10:00am
10:00am- 3:00pm
10:30am - 12:30pm
1:00pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm
Time
9:00am - 10:00pm
9:00am - 12:00pm
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Time
9:00am - 5:00pm
8:00pm
Time
9:00am to Close
Conference Awards
Model United Nations of the Far West is proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of its student delegates and their advisors. The following recognitions are awarded each year at the annual session.
Opening Plenary Speakers Award
The five delegations, one within each regional group, with the highest scoring pre-conference materials are invited to address the conference at the Opening Plenary Session of the General Assembly.
Slanczka Achievement Certificate
Country delegations that submit high-scoring pre-conference materials are awarded the Slanczka Achievement Certificate in recognition of their work.
Committee Rapporteurs
Rapporteurs are delegates selected by their respective committees to present the work of the committee at the Closing Plenary Session of the General Assembly. Rapporteurs shall receive a certificate in recognition of their work.
Mike McBride Outstanding Resolution Certificate
Members of the committee which produces the highest quality outcome document shall receive a certificate in recognition of the committee’s work.
Far West Correspondent Award
This award is given to the World Press reporter who produces the best piece of news or feature writing at the Annual Session to recognize their outstanding work in the field of journalism
75th Session Keynote Speaker
To be Announced
Stay tuned for information on the 76th Session Keynote Speaker.
