Kathmandu University’s First-ever MUN Concludes with Strong Emphasis on Youth Leadership

Kathmandu — The first edition of KUMUN 2025, the Model United Nations Conference organized by Kathmandu University, came to a successful close on 5 December 2025 in its Dhulikhel campus, establishing a milestone for student-led diplomacy in Nepal. Over three days, the conference brought together over 250 delegates and involved an audience of approximately 5,000 students, faculty members, and online participants in spirited debates, policy-making exercises, and cultural exchange.

The national anthem opened the closing ceremony, followed by the remarks of Aayush Chaudhary, President of Youth for Change – KU and Head of the Conference, who praised the energy and dedication shown by delegates. Guest of Honor Bhim Prasad Shrestha, Professor at KU, stressed the importance of ‘youth-led’ dialogue and academic diplomacy as a key driver for change in the future of Nepal. The final addresses by Secretary-General Pratyush Pant and Deputy Secretary-General Sambridhi Neupane saluted the delegates, volunteers, and partner institutions for their efforts.

During the conference, the delegates represented their respective countries or institutions in committees such as the United Nations Environment Programme, Federal Parliament of Nepal, Economic and Financial Affairs Council, United Nations Security Council, International Press Corps, and the United Nations Human Rights Council. The sessions included structured debates, moderated caucuses, resolution drafting, and committee voting-a realistic simulation of international diplomacy and parliamentary procedure in formal business attire.

At the end of the program, awards for Best Delegate, Outstanding Delegate, and Best Position Paper were presented to recognize those showing exceptional research, diplomacy, collaboration, and clarity in articulating their positions. For participants, organizers, and the audience alike, the conference was termed as a promising beginning with many hoping that KUMUN will grow into a flagship platform for nurturing future leaders, enhancing critical thinking, and fostering global awareness among Nepal’s youth. While KUMUN 2025 concludes, the organizers, Youth for Change – KU and KU Leadership and Professional Development (KU-LPD), reiterate commitments toward continuity of such platforms, which encourage meaningful involvements of young Nepalis with academic diplomacy and leadership development. The success of this first edition suggests that Kathmandu University has laid the foundation for a tradition that could inspire generations of student leaders across Nepal.