Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted the International Youth Conference “Global Asia Model United Nations 2025”
On October 28–29, 2025, the International Youth Conference “Global Asia Model United Nations 2025” (GAMUN 2025) is being held at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) in Almaty. The conference is dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations.
The event is organized by one of Kazakhstan’s leading universities – Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, widely recognized for its contribution to the development of education, science, and international cooperation. The conference takes place at the Al-Farabi Library in a hybrid format (offline and online) and has brought together more than 150 delegates from various countries around the world.
GAMUN 2025 combines several unique formats – the Model United Nations (Model UN), the Model Congress, and the Model Parliament of Kazakhstan – introduced in Central Asia for the first time. The conference aims to develop leadership, analytical, and diplomatic skills among young people, strengthen international collaboration, and promote innovative approaches to solving global challenges.
The conference’s agenda is closely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Over the course of two days, participants are addressing pressing global issues within eight thematic committees that simulate the work of international organizations:
1. UN General Assembly (GA) – Protection of civilians and restoration of stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
2. Model Congress – Legislative initiatives on copyright protection and transparency in public procurement.
3. UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) – Protection of civilians in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
4. Model Parliament of Kazakhstan – Academic freedom, accessibility of healthcare, and digital oversight of public procurement.
5. World Health Organization (WHO) – Ensuring equal access to essential medicines.
6. International Court of Justice (ICJ) – Application of the Genocide Convention in the context of the Gaza conflict.
7. UN Women – State regulation of abortion rights and protection of women’s health.
8. UNESCO – Revision of educational curricula and preservation of national narratives.
The opening ceremony featured welcoming remarks from Lyu Yi, Acting Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Almaty; Vlastimil Samek, Head of the UN Information Office in Kazakhstan; Leila Delovarova, Director of the UN Academic Resource Center at KazNU; as well as Khanza Nassurllayev, Youth Council Chairman of the Ak Zhol Democratic Party of Kazakhstan, and representatives of youth and public organizations of Kazakhstan.
In their speeches, the speakers emphasized the importance of youth engagement in addressing global challenges, developing diplomatic culture, and strengthening mutual understanding among Asian nations.
The Global Asia Model United Nations 2025 has become an important international platform uniting young leaders committed to shaping the future of our planet. Participants not only discuss global issues but also jointly develop practical solutions aimed at achieving sustainable development and promoting global peace.
The project contributes to the expansion of youth cooperation, the formation of an active civic position, and the preparation of a new generation of leaders ready to contribute to the advancement of diplomacy and international partnership.
