Witness the history, shape the future. l July 16-19th, Istanbul University l Apply via iumun.org l IUMUN'25 ISTANBUL UNIVERSIT Y MODEL UNITED NATIONS July 16-19th, 2025 #witnessthehistory APPLY Letter From The Secretary-General Dear Delegates, It is with immense pride and great enthusiasm that I invite you all to the seventh edition of Istanbul University Model United Nations: IUMUN 2025, which will be held this July 16th to 19th at the historic Beyazit Campus of Istanbul University. My name is Öykü Taş, and I have had the honor of being a part of IUMUN since 2022. In the past years, I have worked as an Academic Assistant, Under-Secretary-General, and now, with great appreciation, as your Secretary-General. Being part of this conference has been one of the most life-transforming experiences for me. It helped me grow as a leader, collaborator, and person, and I am deeply honored to now carry forward the legacy of those before me and the extraordinary contributions each individual has made to IUMUN's journey. IUMUN has always been more than just a conference; it is a community, a platform, and a tradition for excellence that inspires growth, understanding, and connection. Every year, it gathers the brightest of minds from all corners of the MUN Societies from Türkiye and Worldwide to come together and discuss matters that reflect the complexities in our global society. What IUMUN represents not just a commitment to diplomacy and innovation but also a celebration of passion, creativity, and determination that young leaders bring to the table. We are proud to carry on this tradition in an experience that will be enriching for all our participants. In our diverse committees, delegates will battle with pressing issues in the world today, work toward meaningful solutions, and engage each other in debates that will challenge and inspire. For besides the academic discipline involved, you will also find an arena where lifelong friendships can be forged, new viewpoints gained, and limits of potential tested. For me, IUMUN has been a labor of love—a reflection of my unyielding belief in the power of the youth to create a better tomorrow. It is my hope that you will experience at least a tiny part of this sense of community, growth, and purpose as well while being here for the conference. On behalf of the entire Secretariat, I would like to extend the warmest of welcomes to IUMUN 2025. Let us come together to honor this tradition, build on its legacy, and create yet another unforgettable chapter in its story. We look forward to welcoming you all this July to IUMUN 2025! Best wishes to you all. Öykü TAŞ Secretary General

FAQ #witnessthehistory What is MUN? Model United Nations, also known as model UN or MUN, is an educational simulation in which students learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. At a MUN conference, students work as the representative of a country, organization, or person, and must solve a problem with other delegates from around the world. Delegates conduct research before conferences: they must formulate position papers, and create policy proposals that they will debate with other delegates in their committee. At the end of a conference, delegates will vote on written policies (called draft resolutions), with the goal of passing them with a majority vote. The best-performing delegates in each committee, as well as delegations, are sometimes recognized with awards. How do I apply? Just click apply on our home page. What makes IUMUN different from all the other conferences? IUMUN shines with the quality it brings to the table. Our club embraces our very own IUMUN school of though to conference making where every delegate is tended to individually. While still having a lot of fun activities, our emphasis and focus is on the academic benefit we provide you. All the while being much more affordable than other conferences. Who can I approach if I have a problem or need assistance during the conference? Our Public Relations team’s primary goal is to assist you with anything and listen to your problems! You can seek out a PR team member (they are very easy to spot) and if they cannot help you themselves, they will guide you to someone who can. Will participants be given certificates at the end of the conference? Yes! All delegates who did not miss two whole sessions get their participation certificate. Will food be provided to participants during the conference? Four days of food is included in the application fee. What resources and materials should a delegate bring to the conference to stay organised and informed? All the materials you will need during the conference are included in the application fee and will be provided to you during the registration. You can also read the study guides which will be shared before the conference and bring your research documents if you like. Can we change our countries/committees if we don't like them? Our academic team decides your allocations after a careful evaluation process considering your experiences, your awards and your motivation letter, which means changing it is sadly not possible. What is your procedure? We follow Harvard procedure.

UNWOMEN Under-Secretary-General Berrak GÜNÇE Academic Assistant TBA Agenda Item Agenda Item : Combating Drug-Facilitated Sexual Exploitation within Domestic and Social Environments About the Committee UNWOMEN, known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, is an organization within the United Nations focused on achieving worldwide gender equality. The UNWOMEN committee works together with member states to enhance the pace of women's empowerment. It aims to eliminate the numerous issues that women face because of their gender including economic discrimination, violence based on gender, insufficient political representation, and social exclusion. The committee moves forward with the aim of attaining gender equality, believing it to be a fundamental human right crucial for achieving worldwide sustainable prosperity. It also offers gender-inclusive programs and initiatives to ensure that girls can participate and actively compete under the same conditions as men. In the battle against sexual violence and exploitation, drug-facilitated sexual abuse remains a troubling concern in both personal and public environments. This violent act condemns an offender for drugging an individual or individuals in order to degrade them to some extent and to exploit them sexually. In a domestic environment, it typically occurs within a close relationship, whereas in a social environment, it happens at gatherings or nightclubs, where individuals can be approached. This must be dealt with simultaneously through a multi-faceted strategy that includes improved legal frameworks, education and prevention of abuse within the community, and the provision of increasing support for victims. This agenda topic must tackle the challenges and propose solutions to avert drug-facilitated sexual abuse and advance justice for survivors from both domestic and community social settings. WARNING: Keep in mind that this committee’s agenda consists of explicit content that might be triggering such as sexual abuse and drug usage. Be reminded that these topics will repeatedly be discussed throughout the committee. Please make your committee choices accordingly. Allocations TBA

TO BE ANNOUNCED! TO BE ANNOUNCED! The accommodation for IUMUN'25 will be announced shortly. Stay tuned for more details!

DOCUMENTS #witnessthehistory GA-6 LEGAL STUDY GUIDE NGO CLIMATE SUMMIT STUDY GUIDE 2017 CATALAN PARLIAMENT STUDY GUIDE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION STUDY GUIDE SCRAMBLE FOR ANTARCTICA STUDY GUIDE UNODC STUDY GUIDE CONGRESS OF USA STUDY GUIDE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION STUDY GUIDE ROMAN SENATE STUDY GUIDE ROAD TO CONGRESS OF VIENNA (1791-1815) STUDY GUIDE

VENUE #witnessthehistory Our conference will take place in Faculty of Political Sciences at Beyazıt Campus of Istanbul University Üsküdar, Kadıköy, Maltepe, Kartal: Can take Marmaray to get to the Yenikapı station to switch to the M2 metro line and get off at İstanbul Üniversitesi/Vezneciler station. Zincirlikuyu, Mecidiyeköy and Taksim: Can take the M2 metro line and get off at İstanbul Üniversitesi/Vezneciler station. Sirkeci, Topkapı, Cevizlibağ: Can take the T1 tramway line and get off at İstanbul Üniversitesi/Beyazıt station. Bakırköy - Bağcılar Can take M1A/M1B metro lines to get to the Yenikapı station to switch to the M2 metro line and get off at İstanbul Üniversitesi/Vezneciler station. Participants coming from; For further information about transportation, please contact us via an e-mail to contact@iumun.org

VENUE #witnessthehistory Our conference will take place in Faculty of Political Sciences at Beyazıt Campus of Istanbul University Üsküdar, Kadıköy, Maltepe, Kartal: Can take Marmaray to get to the Yenikapı station to switch to the M2 metro line and get off at İstanbul Üniversitesi/Vezneciler station. Zincirlikuyu, Mecidiyeköy and Taksim: Can take the M2 metro line and get off at İstanbul Üniversitesi/Vezneciler station. Sirkeci, Topkapı, Cevizlibağ: Can take the T1 tramway line and get off at İstanbul Üniversitesi/Beyazıt station. Bakırköy - Bağcılar Can take M1A/M1B metro lines to get to the Yenikapı station to switch to the M2 metro line and get off at İstanbul Üniversitesi/Vezneciler station. Participants coming from; For further information about transportation, please contact us via an e-mail to contact@iumun.org

HCC: Sick Man's Cure Under-Secretary-General Ece Bahar SEKBAN Academic Assistant Büşra KOYUNCU Agenda Item Agenda Item A: Tanzimat Era Reforms and Modernizing the Ottoman Empire About the Committee The Ottoman Empire, which was once a powerful territory, found itself at a critical position in the 19th century. Increasing pressures from European powers, rising nationalism, and internal tensions started to challenge the long-standing traditions. A new era of reforms became unavoidable. As the Empire struggles to adapt to the rapidly changing political and economic landscape, a new era of reform becomes unavoidable. An order was given to Mustafa Reşid Pasha, the minister for foreign affairs after Sultan Abdulmecid ascended the throne. The minister was expected to write an edict that would have a major impact on the Ottoman Empire. Tanzimat Edict, also known as Gülhane Edict, was issued. The equity of Muslims and non-Muslims was prioritized in every area and modernizing the Empire’s legal, military, and bureaucratic systems was aimed. Yet, the process of reform is far from straightforward. As the Empire gains strength by rebuilding its systems, it faces resistance from conservative factions, ethnic and religious minorities demand greater autonomy, and the military and political elites are divided on the path forward. Furthermore, foreign intervention and the looming threat of European dominance make the need for effective, swift reforms more urgent than ever. Now, the most prominent Ottoman reformers are expected to sustain the empire in spite of several bear traps. Pashas, please remember that the reforms and timeline will be controlled by you and you only. It is the moment that you agree for the change. Allocations TBA

AdHoc Under-Secretary-General İlayda BÜYÜKULCAY Academic Assistant Efe Mert KOCAKAYA Agenda Item About the Committee The Ad-Hoc committee is a committee where delegates can show their ability to think and adapt quickly in a short period of time. The committee will be announced to the delegates at the first session, a study guide will be published and they will have working time from then on. The committee is designed specifically for experienced delegates to keep them on their toes. As different crises emerge and all delegates continue to try to resolve the main issues at hand, delegates will have an exciting experience working in the Ad-Hoc committee. Prepare to be challenged, but remember that this table is where strategists, not just power brokers, build the future. In a challenge where there are more questions than answers, only the best will survive. Now, are you prepared to etch your name in history? Allocations TBA

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GA-3: SOCHUM Under-Secretary-General Fatma Betül BULUT Academic Assistant Selinay ÇETİN Agenda Item Agenda Item 1: The Unethical Use of AI to Generate Non-Consensual Explicit Content Agenda Item 2: Enhancing Accessibility to Mental Healthcare About the Committee The United Nations General Assembly Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee) has played a crucial role in addressing global social and human rights issues since 1947. As the world evolves, SOCHUM continues to adapt, tackling challenges like human rights violations, migration crises, post-conflict recovery, and the growing influence of technology on society. During the deliberation of the first agenda item, delegates will investigate and find solutions to a latest raising problem: explicit AI contents. We can specify these problem with many examples but one of them is generating a serious problem especially between women: Deepfake pornographies. Even though the beginning of the cases aren't so close, in 2024 it led to a crisis in many parts of the world. This new wave of AI-manipulated media can lead to severe mental health consequences, thus; SOCHUM committee will indulge in the regulatory ways of this issue and the ways to deal with its effects on human mental health. The next agenda item, enhancing accessibility to mental healthcare, focuses on a fundamental truth: mental health is a human right. Yet, for many people, accessing proper mental health care remains a challenge. Financial barriers, societal stigma, and inadequate governmental support prevent individuals from receiving essential care. Concerns over mental health medication, rising suicide rates, and the need for effective group therapy programs highlight the urgency of comprehensive policies. Therefore, the committee will engage in discussions to establish a universal framework ensuring equitable access to mental health care for all. Allocations TBA

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