THE HAGUE CONFERENCE

 

58th Annual THIMUN The Hague Conference
was held from 26 – 30 January 2026

 

The Conference theme for 2026 was:

Culture & Heritage: Embracing Diversity

DEADLINES

COUNTDOWN TO PARTICIPATION 

August

  • Returning schools receive official invitation
  • New schools must apply via formal application (see Foundation website: Participation > New Schools).

September

Deadline: 

  • Submit Registration Form (ONLINE FORM I via MUNIS).
  • Submit individual student applications (Student Officer, NATO, HSC, ICC, Comité français & Press) – forms in individual positions or downloads.

By registering for THIMUN The Hague, you, your school, and your students agree to and accept the General Terms and Conditions, Payment Policies, Code of Conduct, and Privacy Policy of the THIMUN Foundation found on our website.

  • Schools to process pre-payment fees during registration FORM I
  • Delegation assignments released after pre-payment.

October

  • Delegation assignments and individual appointments published in Conference Web-App (categories: Student Officer, NATO, HSC, ICC, Comité français & Press).

November

  • Submission of complete participant list via ONLINE FORM II (included MUN-Directors & Chaperones via MUNIS)
  • Full fees apply regardless of attendance by the school or individual

After November 2026:

  • Changes or substitutions require a €30.00 fee per updated ID badge

By end of November 2026:

  • Submission by Student Officers of Research Reports
  • Submission of Visa requests to the THIMUN Office if required.

December

  • Invoice for remaining balance available in MUNIS.
  • Inform the THIMUN Office of HTM ticket requirements (see Travel & Accommodation – HTM Public Transport Tickets)
  • Transfer all outstanding fees.
  • Statement of Account accessible in MUNIS after full payment.

January

  • Final payment deadline for all outstanding fees.
  • Schools receive email with final updates.

Mandatory Briefings: Student Officers, NATO, HSC, ICC, Comité français & Press on Monday 25 January

Conference Dates: Tuesday, 26 January – Friday, 29 January 2027

Conference Location: World Forum The Hague, Churchillplein 10, 2517 JW The Hague

Conference Venue

World Forum

Churchillplein 10

2517 JW  The Hague

The Netherlands

SCHEDULE

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

The schedule for THIMUN 2026 can be found in the webapp, click here to be re-directed.

ISSUES & RESEARCH REPORTS

THIMUN 2026 Issues on the Agenda

GENERAL ASSEMBLY (GA)

GA1 [Disarmament and International Security]

  • Measures to protect international shipping in the Red Sea
  • Climate change: threats to international peace and security
  • Protection of cultural heritage in armed conflicts and occupied territories

GA2 [Economic and Financial]

  • The question of the impact of protectionist policies on international trade
  • Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all
  • Addressing the impacts of globalisation on local cultures and traditional economies

GA3 [Social, Humanitarian and Cultural]

  • Addressing early and forced marriage and its implications on the rights of women and children
  • Balancing urban development with protection of historical and cultural sites
  • Role of education in promoting respect for cultural diversity

GA4 [Special Political & Decolonisation]

  • The situation in Kashmir
  • UN peacekeeping operations and the protection of cultural heritage sites
  • The situation on Chagos Islands

GA6 [Legal]

  • The question of the legal status for returning jihadists and their families
  • Strengthening international legal frameworks against illicit trade in cultural property
  • Enhancing international accountability for destruction of heritage sites in armed conflict (e.g., under the Rome Statute)

SECURITY COUNCIL (SC)

  • The question of the Iranian nuclear power programme
  • The situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank
  • The situation in Ukraine

ECOSOC (ECO)

  • Promoting sustainable consumption patterns: reducing global food waste at consumer and retail levels
  • Measures to improve international trade and transport for landlocked developing countries
  • Financing the Protection of Cultural Heritage in Developing Nations

ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION (EVC)

Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (EC1)

  • Actions required to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement
  • Developing climate action by non-Party stakeholders, and mobilising all levels of society
  • Impacts of natural disasters on cultural landmarks and traditional settlements

Conference of the Parties on Biodiversity 2 (EC2)

  • The question of deep-sea mining
  • Safeguarding marine and coastal cultural heritage in the face of rising sea levels
  • Cultural heritage as a tool for environmental conservation and sustainable practices

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (HRC)

Human Rights Commission 1 (HRC1)

  • Protecting journalists and media workers’ freedom of expression in time of disinformation
  • Safeguarding LGBTQ+ cultural spaces and narratives
  • Eradicating discrimination against minority cultures in national education systems

Human Rights Commission 2 (HRC2)

  • The question of the use of social media influencers in international relations
  • The question of harassment, threats and killing of Human Rights defenders
  • The role of civil society in advancing democracy

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SDC)

Sustainable Development Commission 1 (SDC1)

  • Measures to develop sustainable agricultural practices [SDG2]
  • Measures to free primary and secondary schooling for all children by 2030 [SDG4]
  • Measures to expand infrastructure and upgrading technology to provide clean energy in all developing countries [SDG7]

Sustainable Development Commission 2 (SDC2)

  • Measures to end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other communicable diseases by 2030 [SDG3]
  • Measures to achieve equal representation of genders in national parliaments [SDG5]
  • Measures to find lasting solutions to strengthen the rule of law and promote human rights [SDG16]

SPECIAL CONFERENCE ON CULTURE & HERITAGE (SPC)

Special Conference on Culture & Heritage 1 (SPCCH 1)

  • Addressing the threat of language loss and promoting language diversity
  • The question of the return and restitution of cultural artefacts to their countries of origin
  • Digital innovation in cultural heritage preservation

Special Conference on Culture & Heritage (SPCCH2)

  • Measures to protect indigenous identity, culture, languages, heritage, and livelihood
  • Building inclusive national identities while respecting cultural diversity
  • Reconciliation through cultural dialogue in post-conflict societies

HISTORICAL SECURITY COUNCIL YEAR 2002 (HSC)

  • The Balkan Wars: The situation in Southern Serbia: Responding to the Preševo Valley crisis and preventing escalation of ethnic violence (March 2002)
  • Terrorist threats in Southeast Asia: The escalating terrorist threats in Southeast Asia: Addressing the Zamboanga bombing and its impact on regional security (2 October 2002)
  • Western Sudan: The outbreak of armed rebellion in Darfur and the question of humanitarian concerns in Western Sudan (20 December 2002)

INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC)

  • The Prosecutor Versus Ahmad Al Faqi Al Mahdi
  • The Prosecutor versus Joseph Kony

NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANISATION SUMMIT (NATO)

  • Developing the Partnership for Peace Programme [PfP]
  • The question of Ukraine and the NATO military presence in the East of the Alliance
  • The situation in the Arctic region [ocean and neighbouring countries]

COMITÉ FRANÇAIS

  • La question du retour et de la restitution des biens culturels dans leurs pays d’origine
  • La question de l’impact des politiques protectionnistes sur le commerce international
  • La question du programme nucléaire iranien

RESEARCH REPORTS

These are written by the Student Officers to guide the delegates on their research and preparation for each issue on the agenda. The Student Officers per committee will research and write these reports, they will be available to download in December by clicking on the issue in question in the Conference App.

DELEGATIONS

The size of the delegations will vary according to the type of delegation and the need to be represented in a particular committee or council based on the agenda items affecting these delegations.

The complete list of available delegations with the specific committees per delegation can be downloaded below and/or under downloads from the THIMUN 2026 Handbook: Registration & Conference Information.

THIMUN The Hague Registration Handbook 


ASSIGNED DELEGATIONS

The final list of assigned delegations per school will be posted by the end of October and can be found in our CONFERENCE WEB-APP within the menu – Delegations, this will redirect you to the THIMUN platform that will be used before and during the conference.

 

SECURITY COUNCIL

  • Security Council: 15 member delegations
  • 5 permanent members: China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States of America.
  • 10 elected members: Serve 2-year terms
  • Each of the following delegations assigns 2 delegates to the Security Council
Bahrain

China

Colombia

Denmark

DR Congo

 France

Greece

Latvia

Liberia

Pakistan

 Panama

Russian Federation

Somalia

United Kingdom

United States of America

 

ECOSOC

  • ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council): 54 member countries
    • One-third of members elected annually (rotating membership)
    • Rotation ensures balanced representation over time
  • Each of the following delegations assigns 2 delegates to ECOSOC.
Algeria

Antigua & Barbuda

Armenia

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Bangladesh

Burundi

Canada

Chad

China

Côte d’Ivoire

Croatia

Djibouti

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Finland

France

 Germany

Haiti

India

Japan

Kenya

Lebanon

Mauritania

Mexico

Mozambique

Nepal

Netherlands

Nigeria

Norway

Pakistan

Paraguay

Peru

Poland

Russian Federation

 Saudi Arabia

Senegal

Sierra Leone

South Africa

Spain

Sri Lanka

Saint Kitts & Nevis

Suriname

Switzerland

Türkiye

Turkmenistan

Ukraine

United Kingdom

United Rep. of Tanzania

United States of America

Uruguay

Uzbekistan

Zambia

 

NON-MEMBER DELEGATIONS

  • Non-member delegation size depends on:
    • Delegation type
    • Relevance of agenda items to their interests
  • Typically assigned to one forum with one delegate. Two delegates in ECOSOC

For complete list of Non-member states / Official Observers (OOs), Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and UN Organisations and Specialised Agencies please refer to the THIMUN 2026 Handbook: Registration & Conference Information (page11) available to download above or visiting the download section of this website.

INDIVIDUAL POSITIONS

APPLICATIONS

Students from participating schools can apply individually for positions in the following categories:

  1. Student Officer
  2. NATO Summit
  3. Historical Security Council – Year 2002 (HSC)
  4. International Criminal Court (ICC)
  5. Comite Francais (CF)
  6. MUNITY Press & Communications Team

 

The application forms are PDF fillable and can be obtained on the downloads page or clicking above

GENERAL RULES FOR APPLICATION

The general rules for these applications are as follows, unless otherwise specified.

  • Only students from participating schools can apply for an individual student position.
  • All students applying for one of the above positions must complete an Application Form, write a formal letter of application/motivation and provide a letter of recommendation from their MUN-Director.
  • Complete applications must be received at the THIMUN The Hague Office by the final closing date, Friday 19 September 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Students can only apply for a position in ONE of the categories.

 

I.    STUDENT OFFICER ROLES & REQUIREMENTS

  • The Student Officer team includes the Executive Committee, Presidents, Deputy Presidents, Committee Chairs, and Deputy Chairs across various forums.

All Student Officer applicants must:

  • Have strong knowledge of the THIMUN Rules of Procedure.
  • Understand current international affairs and assigned agenda issues.

Selected Student Officers:

  • Receive instructions from the Executive Committee.
  • Draft Research Reports by end of November.
  • Attend mandatory online briefings prior to the conference and on Monday 26 January.
  • Participate in lobbying and oversee committee work during the conference.

Executive Committee Composition:

  • Secretary-General & Deputy Secretaries-General
  • President of the General Assembly
  • President of the Security Council
  • President of ECOSOC
  • President of the Special Conference
  • Presidents of the three Commissions: Environment, Human Rights, and Sustainable Development
  • President of the NATO Summit
  • President of the Historical Security Council
  • President of the International Criminal Court
  • President of the Comité français

Committee Chairs and Deputy Presidents

Committee Chairs:

  • Oversee one of the General Assembly Committees during sessions.
  • These positions are usually filled by candidates with prior experience as Deputy Presidents or Deputy Chairs at THIMUN or THIMUN-Affiliated conferences.

Deputy Presidents (of the three Commissions and Special Conference):

  • Preside over sub-commissions during sessions.
  • Assist Presidents during lobbying.

Deputy Committee Chairs

  • Deputy Chair roles are designed to give younger students leadership experience.
  • Aim: identify potential future leaders for upcoming THIMUN sessions.
  • Preference given to students eligible and available to participate in 2027.

II.  NATO SUMMIT

  • The THIMUN NATO Summit simulation will return in 2026, following its successful debut at the 2025 THIMUN Conference, held in collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • 32 student delegates will represent NATO member states, replicating the real NATO structure.
  • Participants address political, diplomatic, economic, legal, and military aspects in their discussions.

Applicants must:

  • Be from participating schools.
  • Have previous THIMUN experience.
  • Submit the NATO Application Form.
  • Main task: draft and adopt a joint communiqué (a binding agreement, unlike standard MUN resolutions).
  • The Summit follows Security Council-style rules and conducts all debates in plenary sessions.
  • Quality of debate relies on participants’ experience, flexibility, and enthusiasm.

All NATO applicants must attend a mandatory briefing on Monday, 26 January 2026 at the World Forum, The Hague

 

III.      HISTORICAL SECURITY COUNCIL YEAR 2002 (HSC)

  • THIMUN 2026 will feature a Historical Security Council (HSC) simulation focused on the year 2002.
  • Fifteen schools will each send two delegates to represent the 2002 Security Council member states.
  • The HSC includes five permanent and ten elected members.
  • Interested students must submit the HSC Application Form.
  • Delegates will reenact the Council’s response to three major 2002 events, in chronological order.
  • Focus: explore potential actions the Security Council could have taken during these crises.

III.      HISTORICAL SECURITY COUNCIL YEAR 2002 (HSC)

  • THIMUN 2026 will feature a Historical Security Council (HSC) simulation focused on the year 2002.
  • Fifteen schools will each send two delegates to represent the 2002 Security Council member states.
  • The HSC includes five permanent and ten elected members.
  • Interested students must submit the HSC Application Form.
  • Delegates will reenact the Council’s response to three major 2002 events, in chronological order.
  • Focus: explore potential actions the Security Council could have taken during these crises.

 

IV.  INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC)

The ICC at THIMUN 2026 includes:

  • 3 student officers: President, Deputy President, Registrar
  • 17 members divided into five teams:
    • 9 judges
    • 2 members of the office of the Prosecutor and 2 members of the office of the Defence per case (independent lawyers and not part of country delegations).

Applications open to students who:

    • Are academically strong
    • Have MUN experience and knowledge of international affairs
    • Can conduct independent research
    • Are interested in law (legal expertise not required)

Applicants must:

    • Be at least 16 years of age
    • Indicate preferred role (Student Officer or Judge/Prosecutor/Defence)
    • Outline qualifications and experience in their application

Selected participants must:

    • Study ICC Statute, Rules of Court and procedures of the International Court
    • Become familiar with the Model ICC Guidebook
    • Present evidence on the case
    • Attend the mandatory ICC briefing on Monday, 26 January 2026 at the World Forum, The Hague.

 

V.  COMITÉ FRANÇAIS

THIMUN 2026 will host a French speaking committee.

Comité français: 82 pays et 2 organisations

    • Réponse à une demande de Conseillers MUN et d’élèves.
    • Volonté de montrer la diversité linguistique et culturelle de THIMUN.
    • Nécessité d’une bonne maîtrise de la langue française.

 

VI.   PRESS & COMMUNICATIONS

Under the guidance of the Press & Communications Coordinator, press members are responsible for conference news and online content.

Press & Communications Delegation Roles:

  • Editors
  • Writers and reporters
  • Photographers / videographers
  • Illustrators / cartoonists
  • Social media experts

Application Requirements:

  • Submit the Press & Communications Application Form.
  • Familiarity with MUN and experience in at least one of the following:
    • Journalism
    • Online publishing (e.g. WordPress)
    • Photo/video editing
    • Photography/videography
    • Artwork creation
    • Social media management/content writing

Strongly encouraged to include work samples such as:

    • Published articles/photos/layouts
    • Artwork
    • Essays or assignments (English, History, International relations, Art)

Expectations:

  • Contribute ideas and content prior to the conference.
  • Join online meetings before the event
  • Attend a mandatory briefing on Monday, 26 January 2026 at the World Forum The Hague

 

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS

  • Successful applicants will be announced by mid-October.
  • Students in individual positions must travel and stay with their school delegation.
  • THIMUN is not responsible for their travel or accommodation costs.

FEES

  • All individual position holders must pay the full participant fee.
  • Exception: Executive Committee members of the Student Officer team.

CONFERENCE WEB-APP

THIMUN THE HAGUE CONFERENCE APP

THIMUN has developed a Web App to use before and during our conferences.

Registered participating schools and students can find all detailed information on the upcoming event such as country delegations per school, Student Officer selection, and more. The  CONFERENCE APP button can be accessed in the main menu. .

All participants (Students, MUN-Directors, Chaperones, Individual Student positions and Press) will also be using the app during the event in a secure environment and can follow the debate in real time, find room allocations as well as other information during the conference.

GO TO CONFERENCE APP

Fees & payments

Conference Fees

CONFERENCE FEES
Fee per school delegation € 190.00
Participation fee per person for MUN-Directors/Chaperones/Delegates/MUNITY Press/Individual Student Positions (except Executive team) Includes lunches and a HTM Public Transport Conference ticket* € 340.00
Changes to FORM II after November per ID badge changed, replacement ID badge after registration at conference (cash payment) € 30.00

* Schools NOT requiring the HTM Public transport cards must inform the THIMUN office before December 1st. Those schools will receive a discount of € 20.00 per participant on the participation fee.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

  • Financial statement available in MUNIS system after logging in at apps.thimun.org/thimun/entrance
  • Access and print statement of accounts under the “Account (financial)” section.
  • Once FORM II is accepted, should a balance be due, the statement acts as an official invoice requesting payment.

 

DEADLINES & CANCELLATIONS

Changes / Substitutions:

  • After 21 November 2025, changes or substitutions require a €30.00 fee per updated ID badge.
  • Requests must be submitted by email to the THIMUN Office.

 

Cancellation:

  • From 21 November 2025, full fees apply regardless of attendance by the school or individual.
  • No refunds issued after this date.
  • Cancellation costs depend on the date written notice is received by the THIMUN Office:
Cancellation of participant or school:
After 19 September 2025 100% of the pre-payment becomes non-refundable
After 21 November 2025 100% of all fees are due, with no refunds issued

 

PAYMENTS

DELEGATION PRE-PAYMENT

  • All schools must submit a non-refundable pre-payment by Friday, 19 September 2025, in line with the FORM I registration deadline.
  • Upon receipt of payment, THIMUN allocates delegations based on requested number of seats.
  • Pre-payment must include the delegation fee (see details below).
  • €5,290.00 for a SC/ECOSOC Country (covers for 14 students plus 1 MUN-Director + Delegation Fee)
  • €4,610.00 for a SC Country (covers for 12 students plus 1 MUN-Director + Delegation Fee)
  • €3,930.00 for a Standard Delegation or ECOSOC Country (covers for 10 students plus 1 MUN- Director + Delegation Fee)
  • €2,570.00 for a Small Delegation Country (covers for 6 students plus 1 MUN-Director + Delegation Fee)
  • €1,210.00 for a Non-member Delegation (covers for 2 students plus 1 MUN-Director + Delegation Fee)

 

The remaining balance must be paid by Friday, 9 January 2026. A complete detailed financial statement can be accessed through the MUNIS system after submission of FORM II after logging in.

 

BANK TRANSFER

  • Remaining balance due by Friday, 9 January 2026.
  • Financial statement available via MUNIS after login.
  • MUN-Directors must bring proof of payment to on-site registration.

All payments must:

    • Be in euros, net of bank charges
    • Be transferred to THIMUN’s ABN AMRO account

Bank Transfer Instructions:

    • Must include school name
    • Mention school ID number (from MUNIS)
    • Use IBAN and BIC/SWIFT to avoid delays and extra charges

 

THIMUN BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION

THE HAGUE INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS

Account No.: 484264567

IBAN: NL03ABNA0484264567

BIC/SWIFT: ABNANL2A

ABN AMRO Bank, Koningskade 30, The Hague

 

BANK CHARGES

  • Schools must cover all bank charges related to conference fee payments.
  • To avoid or minimise these charges, schools should instruct their bank to transfer the full amount net of all charges directly to the THIMUN bank account via bank transfer.

Travel and Accommodation

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Schools must arrange their own travel to/from The Hague and accommodation during the conference. THIMUN can only provide limited assistance.

Schools are advised to contact ITO Tours for help with:

    • Hotel bookings
    • Transfers
    • Local trips in the Netherlands

OUR TRUSTED TRAVEL AGENCY – ITO TOURS

The team at ITO TOURS offers accommodation packages including transfers for a smooth and enjoyable trip to the Netherlands.

  • Visit ITO’s website for more details (https://itotours.com/mice/thimun/).
  • Once THIMUN registration is confirmed, schools can begin trip planning.
  • Submit inquiries to thimun@itotours.nl for personalised travel assistance tailored to exact needs, budget, and preferences.

Additional services include:

  • Cultural and scenic excursions in the Netherlands
  • Pre/post-conference nights in cities across the Netherlands, Belgium, or France (based on time/budget.
  • Custom excursions before/after the conference

 

TRAVELLING TO THE NETHERLANDS

Schools are strongly advised to take full responsibility for travel to/from the Netherlands for the THIMUN conference.

Schools should check:

    • Official Dutch government websites
    • Their own national government websites
    • Ensure all travel and entry requirements are met.

 

INSURANCE

  • Schools are strongly advised to obtain cancellation, travel, and medical insurance.
  • THIMUN is not responsible for any related costs incurred by schools or participants.

 

KLM AIRLINES – BOOK YOUR TICKETS

  • Schools attending THIMUN receive a 10% discount on KLM airfare through a partnership with KLM.
  • Discount aims to support international participation and reduce travel costs.

To use the offer:

    • Book flights via KLM’s dedicated THIMUN booking link
    • Apply the promotional code (provided in a separate email with full instructions).

VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

For students and teachers requiring a visa to enter the Netherlands:

  • The MUN-Director must send a formal request to the THIMUN office (info@thimun.org)

Request must include the following details for each applicant:

  • Full name (as written in the passport)
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Passport number
  • Dates of issue and expiration
  • Email address of the visa department of the Dutch Embassy or Consulate where the application will be submitted
  • All visa requests for students and teachers from the same school must be submitted together in a single document.
⚠ THIMUN must receive all visa request information by the end of November.
  • Visa processing takes time late submissions risk delays or non-attendance
  • Upon receiving required information, THIMUN Office issues a formal invitation letter to the MUN-Director for visa applications

 

TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT

THIMUN & ITO Tours offer an airport pick-up service to your hotel/hostel or the World Forum.

Alternative transport options:

From Amsterdam/Schiphol Airport:

      • Take a direct train to Den Haag Hollands Spoor (HS) or Den Haag Centraal (CS)

From Den Haag Hollands Spoor station (HS):

      • Take tram 1 (direction Scheveningen, stop World Forum)

From Den Haag Centraal Station (CS), there are 3 possibilities:

      • Take Tram 17 (direction Statenkwartier, stop Kunstmuseum Den Haag)
      • Take Bus 24 (direction Kijkduin, stop Kunstmuseum Den Haag)
      • Take Bus 28 (direction DH Zuiderstrand, stop Statenplein)

All options are within a short walking distance to the conference venue

HTM PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONFERENCE TICKET

  • At registration, all participants (students, MUN-Directors, chaperones) receive a 4-day HTM public transport ticket (valid Tuesday thru Friday).
  • Ticket allows unlimited tram/bus travel in The Hague and Scheveningen during the conference.
  • Extra day cards available online via the HTM website.
  • Schools not needing HTM cards must notify the THIMUN Office by 1 December 2025. These schools receive a €20.00 discount per participant on the participation fee

ACCOMMODATION

  • THIMUN requires accommodation details for all participants during the conference.
  • Schools must provide the name of their accommodation on FORM II.
  • Local students staying at home are exempt from this requirement.
  • Information is for administrative purposes only.

THIMUN does not handle hotel bookings or changes.

Code of conduct

GENERAL BEHAVIOUR

  • THIMUN The Hague is an educational simulation of UN Councils
  • Delegates act as diplomats and ambassadors for their assigned country and school.
  • High standards of personal conduct and behaviour are required both inside and outside the World Forum.
  • Proper delegate behaviour is essential for maintaining strong relations with the World Forum, the City of The Hague, as well as the diplomatic and business communities.
  • Schools must select students carefully and avoid bringing those likely to cause disciplinary issues.
  • Misconduct can affect the reputation of both THIMUN, and the school
  • Attendance at THIMUN is by invitation. Schools or individual students may lose the privilege if students do not uphold proper standards and accepted behaviour.

MUN-DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT

  • All students must be accompanied and supervised by designated MUN-Director(s).
  • A MUN-Director must be a teacher at the school or one of the participating schools
  • Each group should have at least two MUN-Directors. Small or local delegations may have just one MUN-Director

Students staying in hotels must be supervised by MUN-Directors, who must:

  • Stay in the same hotel
  • Have rooms located close to student rooms
  • Sign the hotel Code of Conduct (via ITO PCO) and ensure student compliance

At least one MUN-Director per school must be:

  • Present at the World Forum during conference hours
  • Attend the MUN-Director meeting on Tuesday

MUN-Directors are required to adhere to the dress code (see below).

DRESS CODE

  • Formal dress and appropriate footwear are required at all meetings, reflecting what real UN diplomats wear.

Prohibited attire includes:

  • National dress
  • Military uniforms
  • Armbands
  • Dress code is enforced to maintain professionalism and avoid offending other delegates.

CONDUCT IN THE WORLD FORUM

  • Delegates and teachers must be courteous to World Forum staff and THIMUN staff, many of whom volunteer their own time to serve participants.
  • Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the World Forum.
  • Alcohol consumption and drug use is not permitted.

CONDUCT IN HOTELS

  • THIMUN relies on the goodwill of hotels to offer affordable accommodation for delegates.
  • Poor behaviour by even one student can jeopardise future hotel availability.
  • Students must act responsibly to maintain positive relationships with hotel staff and management.
  • Students must always be polite and considerate to hotel staff and other guests.
  • A curfew of 11 p.m. is recommended each night. No noise in hotel rooms after 10 p.m.

TOBACCO, ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

  • Smoking, alcohol and drug use are strictly prohibited inside the World Forum.
  • MUN-Directors must set and enforce their own rules for students outside the venue.
  • In the Netherlands, the legal drinking age is 18.
  • MUN-Directors are responsible for enforcing rules on tobacco, alcohol, and drugs both on and off conference premises.

THIMUN Policy Against Undiplomatic Behaviour, Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination

Disrespectful behaviours in preparation of and during a THIMUN conference should be addressed by attendees directly or through their MUN-Director, head committee chair or one of the executive student officers. Instances of undiplomatic behaviour, bullying, harassment, or discrimination should be called to the attention of THIMUN Foundation’s Board or Staff.

All forms of undiplomatic behaviour, bullying, harassment, and discrimination are not acceptable. Such acts and behaviour are incompatible with THIMUN’s educational mission and are a violation of our values.

Consequences may include issuing a verbal reprimand, expelling violators from the conference without compensation, barring violators from future THIMUN involvement, as well as barring their respective schools from future THIMUN involvement.

The THIMUN Foundation has the right to take these or any other actions deemed appropriate in order to ensure the safe participation of all students and to uphold the values and ethos of THIMUN.

PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SAFETY – Anti-bullying and harassment

Every THIMUN participant has the right to feel safe and included at THIMUN conferences We believe that a THIMUN conference should create a community in which all students and staff thrive, and all identities are affirmed and protected.

Definition of bullying and harassment:

Bullying and harassment include written, verbal, electronic or physical conduct that adversely affects the ability of one or more students to participate in or benefit from a THIMUN conference. It also refers to placing a student (or students) in fear of harm. This includes conduct that is based on a student’s actual or perceived race, colour, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and/or religion. This also includes conduct that targets a student because of a characteristic of a friend, family member, or other person or group with whom a student associates.

Definition of cyberbullying:

Cyberbullying is the use of any electronic/digital communication technology to bully or harass, as defined above, regardless of the location or type of communication used.

Please note that the THIMUN Foundation can neither be held responsible for behaviour or actions conducted by participants within the World Forum Convention Centre nor off the premises of the conference.

DOWNLOADS

Practicalities and Forms

Click the links below to download the Registration Handbook for THIMUN The Hague, as well as all forms.

Fillable PDF Forms for Individual Student positions – THIMUN The Hague 2026: 

Please note that the Registration form (ONLINE Form I) and the Participation form (ONLINE FORM II) are only available online in a secure environment (MUNIS).

RESEARCH REPORTS

The Research Reports for THIMUN The Hague 2026 will be published in December 2025 on the Conference Web-App.

STUDENT PREPARATION GUIDES

Preparation guidelines, rules and procedures, sample resolutions etc. can be found on our Foundation site under the Education section.

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