LAU Youth Leadership
OLE Global
LAU's international conferences - Brussels, Istanbul, New York and more destinations to come.
01 | Brussels
Brussels - Model European Parliament (MEP)
Details about the Brussels conference are coming soon. This section will cover the conference overview, dates, delegation requirements and how to register.
02 | Istanbul
Istanbul - Model United Nations (MUN)
Details about the Istanbul conference are coming soon. This section will cover the conference overview, dates, delegation requirements and how to register.
03 | New York
New York (GCIMUN)
Global Classrooms International (GCI) Model UN is a flagship program of LAU, held at the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ)*. The program introduces its participants to a professionally and personally enriching experience through which they get to experience educational growth while being exposed to cultural diversity.
20 Years of Model UN experience
Global Classrooms International (GCI) Model UN is a flagship program of LAU, launched in 2005 by the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA). The year 2016 ushered in a new era as LAU took over the management of the GC International conferences in New York. The program introduces its participants to a professionally and personally enriching experience through which they get to experience educational growth while being exposed to cultural diversity.
In GCIMUN:
- English is the language of instruction
- Both middle school & high school students can participate
- Rules of Procedures sessions are held on the first day of the conference to refresh student's knowledge for the conference. (Could be replaced by online training material)
Over a three-day conference, participants will assume the role of a UN member state diplomat, representing their assigned state within a committee of the United Nations.
*Pending the availability and approval of the United Nations.
04 | Additional Countries
Additional Countries
More destinations are on the way.
LAU OLE is building new partnerships with universities and organizations around the world to open further international opportunities for our students. These collaborations will bring new conferences, simulations and exchange experiences in additional countries, giving more of our students the chance to represent LAU on a global stage, build lasting networks and grow as leaders.
New destinations will be announced here as soon as they are confirmed. Stay tuned!