FAMUN 2026
CONFERENCE THEME
Peace Begins with Youth
FAMUN 2026 brings the theme “Peace Begins with Youth”, inspired by the United Nations (UN) campaign “Peace Begins with Me”, which emphasizes the role of individuals in building peace through UN missions. At a time when the world faces rising hate speech, violent conflicts, and a crisis of multilateralism, FAMUN recognizes that peace cannot be left solely to governments and institutions. It must be nurtured by people, especially the younger generations who are already shaping the future. This theme challenges students to see peace not as an abstract diplomatic goal, but as a daily practice rooted in empathy, respect, and dialogue. Just as the UN campaign highlights the responsibility of each person to contribute to peace, FAMUN 2026 calls on youth to take ownership of this mission by transforming their words and actions into tools for reconciliation and understanding, especially in the fields of human rights and disarmament and non-proliferation. Ultimately, “Peace Begins with Youth” is more than a theme: It is a movement. It affirms that the voices of young people are indispensable in the struggle against division and violence, and that their commitment to justice and solidarity can lay the foundation for a more peaceful and cooperative world.
Get to know more about the UN “Peace Begins with Me” campaign, the initiative that inspired the FAMUN 2026 theme: https://peacebeginswithme.un.org
SIMULATIONS
HIGH SCHOOL
Assembleia Geral da ONU – Primeiro Comitê
Juventude, desarmamento e não-proliferação
Idioma: Português
Quais seriam os interesses e as prioridades dos Estados em capacitar a juventude para liderar processos de desarmamento e não‑proliferação? Com este tópico para simulação da Assembleia Geral da ONU, o FAMUN reafirma seu compromisso com os valores da organização e a convicção de que a juventude tem papel decisivo na construção de um mundo mais seguro e pacífico. A ONU vem reconhecendo cada vez mais a necessidade de incluir jovens em processos de educação para o desarmamento, campanhas de conscientização e debates sobre políticas públicas. Assim, nesta simulação, como representantes dos Estados-membros da ONU, os delegados terão o desafio de refletir sobre como o protagonismo juvenil pode fortalecer iniciativas multilaterais voltadas à redução de arsenais, à prevenção da proliferação e à promoção de uma cultura baseada no diálogo e na responsabilidade coletiva. O debate visa conectar a prática diplomática ao engajamento social, mostrando que o desarmamento não depende apenas de acordos formais, mas também da energia criativa e da coragem das novas gerações em assumir o compromisso de transformar a paz em realidade.
Documentos da Assembleia Geral da ONU sobre o tópico:
Tópico inspirado pela iniciativa Youth4Disarmament, do Escritório das Nações Unidas para Assuntos de Desarmamento, com apoio do governo da República da Coreia.
United Nations General Assembly – First Committee
Youth, disarmament and non-proliferation
Language: English
Do states truly have what it takes to empower youth to lead disarmament and non‑proliferation processes? By bringing this topic to the simulation, FAMUN underscores and supports the growing recognition within the United Nations that young people must be active partners in advancing global peace and security. The discussions emphasize the meaningful participation of youth in disarmament education, awareness‑raising, and policymaking, affirming that their voices are essential to building a safer future. In this simulation, as representatives of UN Member States, delegates are invited to explore how empowering youth can strengthen multilateral efforts to reduce arms, prevent proliferation, and foster a culture of dialogue and responsibility. By connecting advocacy with diplomacy, the debate highlights that lasting disarmament is not only a matter of treaties and negotiations, but also of engaging the next generation to lead with creativity, courage, and commitment to peace.
UN General Assembly documents on this topic:
This topic is inspired by the Youth4Disarmament initiative of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs with support from the Government of the Republic of Korea.
Conselho da Juventude da ONU
Juventude e direitos humanos
Idioma: Português
E se a própria juventude pudesse decidir o seu papel na promoção e garantia dos direitos humanos e na resposta à crise climática? A simulação do Conselho da Juventude da ONU, um órgão futurista, tem o objetivo de dar protagonismo às vozes jovens na governança global. Com um tema inspirado nos relatórios do Conselho de Direitos Humanos da ONU sobre os direitos humanos da juventude nos processos de tomada de decisão sobre mudanças climáticas e meio-ambiente, o debate reconhece que a juventude é ao mesmo tempo vulnerável a violações de direitos no contexto da crise ecológica e é capaz de liderar transformações profundas nesse quesito. Os participantes do FAMUN são desafiados a pensar como movimentos juvenis podem ganhar mais voz em fóruns climáticos e ambientais, explorando barreiras à participação e caminhos para promover a justiça climática, integrando direitos humanos às agendas ambientais. Em meio a um contexto de múltiplas crises e desconfianças, o debate evidencia que fortalecer lideranças jovens é essencial para avançar na proteção dos direitos humanos e construir um futuro ecologicamente mais justo e saudável.
Documentos do Conselho de Direitos Humanos da ONU sobre o tópico:
United Nations Youth Council
Youth and human rights
Language: English
What if young people were not just consulted, but truly empowered to shape global responses to human rights violations and the climate crisis? The simulation of the UN Youth Council, a futuristic body, places youth voices at the heart of global governance. Drawing inspiration from reports of the United Nations Human Rights Council on youth participation in climate change and global environmental decision-making, the debate recognizes that young people are both disproportionately affected by human rights violations in the context of the ecological crisis and uniquely positioned to drive transformative change. FAMUN participants are invited to reflect on how youth movements can have greater influence in climate and environmental forums by overcoming barriers to participation and advancing climate justice through a human-rights-based approach. In a world marked by overlapping crises and growing distrust, the debate underscores that strengthening youth leadership is essential to protecting human rights and building a more just and environmentally healthy future.
UN Human Rights Council documents on this topic:
UNIVERSITY
United Nations General Assembly – First Committee
Youth, disarmament and non-proliferation
Language: English
Can institutions traditionally built on militarization and State control genuinely empower youth to dismantle the very systems that sustain them? Representing Member States in the UN General Assembly, delegates must grapple with this paradox. The debate must push beyond tokenistic “awareness‑raising” into the radical question of agency: Whether youth can seize leadership in disarmament and non‑proliferation, not as passive partners but as architects of a new security paradigm. By confronting the limits of diplomacy and exposing the contradictions of State‑driven processes, this simulation challenges participants to envision disarmament and non-proliferation as a generational struggle, one where creativity, defiance, and collective courage may matter more than treaties signed in guarded rooms.
UN General Assembly documents of this topic:
This topic is inspired by the Youth4Disarmament initiative of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs with support from the Government of the Republic of Korea.
SCHEDULE
DELEGATE’S TRAINING (HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY)
All Delegate’s Training will be held online, via Teams. The links for the meeting will be available in the Conference Guide. The dates of specific training are:
Monday, 17 August 2026 | 18:30-20:00 (BRT)
- General Assembly Training
- Youth Council Training
Wednesday, 19 August 2026 | 18:30-20:00 (BRT)
- General Assembly Training
- Youth Council Training
INTERACTIVE DIALOGUES (HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY)
25-29 August 2026 | Online – Via Teams
SAVE THE DATE! The schedule for the interactive sessions with UN Specialists will be available soon.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY)
Day 1 – Thursday, 03 September 2026 (BRT)
09:00-10:00 | Opening Ceremony (Live on YouTube – Canal FACAMP)
10:15-11:30 | Opening Plenary (Live on YouTube – Canal FACAMP)
11:30-13:30 | Lunch
13:30-15:30 | Registration
15:30-16:30 | Social event
16:30-18:30 | Session 1
18:30-20:00 | Social Event (High School and University)
Day 2 – Friday, 04 September 2026 (BRT)
08:30-09:00 | Head Delegate’s Meeting
09:00-11:00 | Session 2
11:00-11:30 | Coffee-break
11:30-13:00 | Session 3
13:00-15:00 | Lunch break
15:00-17:00 | Session 4
17:00-18:30 | Social Event (High School and University)
Day 3 – Saturday, 05 September 2026 (BRT)
08:30-09:00 | Head Delegate’s Meeting
09:00-11:00 | Session 5
11:00-11:30 | Coffee-break
11:30-13:00 | Session 6
13:00-15:00 | Lunch break
15:00-17:00 | Session 7
19:00-23:00 | Social Event (University)
Day 4 – Sunday, 06 September 2026 (BRT)
09:00-10:30 | Closing Plenary (Format and place to be confirmed)
10:30-11:30 | Closing Ceremony (Format and place to be confirmed)
FACULTY ADVISORS
Besides the regular sessions, Faculty Advisors also enjoy a special schedule prepared to ensure that they also get the most out of this experience. Faculty Advisors will have two special meetings in FAMUN 2026:
Day 2 – Friday, 04 September 2026 (BRT)
09:30-10:30 | Meeting with FAMUN Academic Coordinators
Day 3 – Saturday, 05 September 2026 (BRT)
09:30-11:00 | Special Lecture (Guest Speaker to be confirmed)
In the real UN, negotiations never cease! No matter if delegates are on their lunch break or just chatting informally through their favorite social media, they are always exchanging views on the agenda item. After all, consensus might be only an informal chat away!
Since our goal is to offer you the most accurate MUN experience, in FAMUN 2026 we will offer social events, so that delegates can interact in an informal setting. Save the dates:
Day 1 – Thursday, 03 September 2026 (BRT)
15:30-16:30 | Social event for High School and University
Save the date! More information will be available soon
18:30-20:00 | Social Event for High School and University
Day 2 – Friday, 04 September 2026 (BRT)
17:00-18:30 | Social Event for High School and University
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19:00-23:00 | Social Event for University
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SOCIAL EVENTS