Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Celebrating 20 Years of Global Classrooms DC Model United Nations Conferences
Registration for the 20th Annual GCDC Spring Model UN conference is now open.
The annual Spring Model UN Conference serves as the culminating event of the school year in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and Pan American Health Organization. Keynote speakers at this event have included former U.S. Secretaries of State such as Condoleezza Rice, Hillary Clinton, Rex Tillerson, and Antony Blinken. Spring 2024 Model UN Conference Information:
Date & Location
Monday, April 29thU.S. Department of State
Eligibility
The Spring Conference is open to all middle and high school students in grades 5 – 12.Register here
*Upon Registration, an invoice will be sent to you. Please find information about Payments & Deadlines on the next page.
Middle School Background Guides:
- Historic UNSC Global Response to Terrorism Background Guide
- UN GA Sixth Committee Political Prisoner Treatment Background Guide
- ILO Violence Harassment Protections at Work Background Guide
- CSTD Digital Inclusion Closing the Digital Divide Background Guide (updated with questions to consider section)
High School Background Guides:
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UNSC Maintenance of International Peace Security Background Guide
- WIPO AI & IP Rights Background Guide
- IOM Climate Change and Migration Background Guide
- FAO Conflict and Food Insecurity Background Guide.pdf
DC Public & Public Charter Schools
- $20* Delegate Fees
- $30 Chaperone/Faculty Fee
- $25* Group Registration Fee
- $6 Delegate Participation Certificate Fee (Optional)
- $35* Late Registration Fee
- *Title I DCPS/ DC Public Charter Schools fees are covered by donations and grants
- *Title I DCPS/ DC Public Charter Schools fees are covered by donations and grants
- $70 Delegate Fees
- $30 Chaperone/Faculty Fee
- $55 Group Registration Fee
- $6 Delegate Participation Certificate Fee (Optional)
- $65 Late Registration Fee
Private/Out-of-Region Schools
- $90 Delegate Fees
- $30 Chaperone/Faculty Fee
- $70 Group Registration Fee
- $6 Delegate Participation Certificate Fee (Optional)
- $80 Late Registration Fee
- Group Registration fee is waived.
Refund Policy: After March 29, 2024, no refunds can be processed. All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Does your school classify as Title I or FARM and is located outside the DC-area? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a discounted price quote.
Media Release Forms
Signed media release forms for all attending students are due April 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST.
If any guardian wishes that their child not be photographed, GCDC must receive an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with their full name, school, country assignment, and committee by April 19, 2024.
Position Papers
In order to be eligible for a committee award, delegations must submit one (1) position paper per country (i.e. if three delegates are representing the United States, they will only submit one position paper between the three of them).There will also be an awards for each committee. Position paper requirements and guidelines can be found at the end of each background guide.
Deadline: April 22, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The following steps will be required for submission:
- Email Subject Line: Country Name, Committee and School (Ex: USA, UNSC, GCDC - Position Paper)
- Position Papers must be attached to email as a pdf.
- Refer to background guides for Position Paper formats for Spring 2024.
*Please note: Position Paper submission are required to be eligible for research and committee awards*
Student Secretary General Application (updated):
The Student Secretary General has the opportunity to address delegates in opening ceremonies and have their work published on UNA-NCA Snapshots. Students interested in serving as the Secretary General for the conference are encouraged to apply. The SG will oversee the administrative functions of the conference with GCDC staff.Eligibility
Students of schools registered for the Spring 2024 Conference.
Middle or high school students that have at least one year of Model UN experience.
Application
To apply, please submit the following items:
(i) 5 minute video answering two questions:
- What will you bring to the conference as Secretary-General?
- What does Model UN mean to you?
(iii) List of out past MUN Experiences in the email or send a resume reflecting the same.
Deadline: Email the following items with the name of your school/Model UN group in the subject line by March 25, 11:59 PM EST to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
