UNHCR Model UN Refugee Challenge
Catalog organization: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
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What Is UNHCR Model UN Refugee Challenge?
UNHCR's Refugee Challenge asked Model UN conferences to run committees on forced-displacement issues, submit their best resolutions, and compete for recognition by a jury of UNHCR staff, young refugee leaders, and independent experts. The latest official cycle-specific page found is explicitly for 2023. No official 2024-27 topics, registration window, resolution deadline, or awards cycle was found, so the current program status is unknown and the registration portal should be treated as closed.
In 2023, eligible conferences could be online or in person and operate at primary-school, high-school, or university level. The organizer—not an individual delegate—registered at least six weeks before the conference, created a relevant committee with at least 25 delegates, assigned one student as UNHCR delegate, shared official background guides, invited a UNHCR speaker when possible, promoted the challenge, and submitted resolutions after debate.
UNHCR Model UN Refugee Challenge Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grades 1–12 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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