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We are campaigning to be the first minor-led organization that has ECOSOC Consultative Status.

The DMUN Foundation is campaigning for ECOSOC Consultative Status to enhance our ability to engage with the United Nations and contribute to global discussions on youth empowerment, education, and sustainable development. This status will allow us to better advocate for inclusive and equitable educational opportunities, ensuring that every young person has a voice on the international stage.

Starting from humble beginnings with Model UN, we have grown into a global network dedicated to empowering youth. Achieving ECOSOC Consultative Status will be a significant milestone, allowing us to leverage our experience and insights to influence policy and drive change at the highest levels.

The UN Charter is at our heart.

Our ethics, independence, and inclusiveness is our pride.

The principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter are the foundation of our mission and actions. We are guided by its vision of promoting peace, sustainability and equitable development for all.

Ethics, inclusiveness, and independence are our top priorities. We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all our operations, ensuring that our actions are transparent, accountable, and fair. Inclusiveness is central to our mission, as we believe that diversity enriches our community and strengthens our impact. We are committed to maintaining our independence, allowing us to advocate freely and effectively for the issues that matter most to us and our stakeholders.

By embedding these values into everything we do, we aim to create a positive and lasting impact on the global stage.

As we seek ECOSOC Consultative Status, we reaffirm our dedication to these core principles, ensuring that our work aligns with the ideals of the United Nations and contributes to a more just and equitable world.

We are independent.

We receive 0 funding from governments of any Member/Observer State or intergovernmental organizations.

We have 0 government officials or donors in our staff or advisory position.

Our Members come from a global community.

Our programs are accessible to all youths, for no cost.

We do not have any mandatory Member Dues for any member.

We are inclusive.

We are compliant.

We operate with full compliance to local regulations, national regulations, and international conventions.

All applications for foreign donors/volunteers are reviewed to ensure that they are able to contribute to a foreign non-profit organization.

We are ethical.

Our financial statements and annual reports are reviewed by a independent member-led committee.

We have a independent, Member-elected Inspector-General who conducts oversight for our work.

All organizational donors must demonstrate fair and ethical business.

Our role in ECOSOC would be to represent youth voices.

As recognized in UN Resolution A/77/L.105, Model United Nations plays a crucial role in building the capacities of young people in international affairs. Empowered by this recognition, the DMUN Foundation aims to be a vital liaison between youths and the United Nations, particularly ECOSOC.

Through our mission and programs, we educate youths about diplomacy and the UN, building their capacity to engage effectively. By including diverse youth perspectives, we contribute to ECOSOC's mission of promoting collective action for a sustainable world.

Our successful track record with UN conferences positions us to expand our Global Youth Representatives Program, ensuring broader representation. We also aim to contribute to the High-level Political Forum on sustainable development, particularly SDG 4, and provide valuable insights at the annual ECOSOC Youth Forum.

We also hope to contribute to the annual Commission on Development, and the Financing for Development to encourage the UN to play a more active role in supporting youth organizations, capacity-building, and education.

Our legacy with the United Nations is firm.

As a dedicated supporter of the UN's principles and objectives, we actively participate in initiatives that align with our mission to empower youth and promote global citizenship.

Our programs are designed to educate and engage young people in UN-related activities, fostering a deep understanding of international relations, diplomacy, and governance. We collaborate with various UN bodies and other international organizations to further our shared goals of peace, security, and sustainable development.

List of Major Groups and Other Stakeholders (MGOS) the DMUN Foundation is a member of

Major Group of Children and Youths (MGCY)
Sendai Stakeholder Mechanism
Civil Society Financing for Development Mechanism (FfD)
Regional Civil Society Engagement Mechanism for the UNECE Region (ECE-RCEM)
Regional Civil Society Engagement Mechanism for the UNESCAP Region (APRCEM)

Special Accreditation the DMUN Foundation has received

Observer status for the Ad Hoc Committee to Draft a Terms of Reference for the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation
Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development
High-Level Meeting on AMR Convened Under the President of the General Assembly
Summit of the Future

UN System conferences attended by the DMUN Foundation

28th Conference of Parties, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
2024 Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
2024 Forum on Education for Sustainable Development, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
2024 High-Level Political Forum, Economic and Social Council
69th United Nations Civil Society Conference, Department of Global Communications
Post-Conference Civil Society Town Hall, Department of Global Communications
Virtual Consultation with the Co-Chairs for the Summit of the Future
Ad-Hoc Committee to Draft a Terms of Reference for the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation
Spring Meeting 2024, World Bank Group & International Monetary Fund
Annual Meeting 2024, , World Bank Group & International Monetary Fund
Summit of the Future

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