MUNKOS, a small international Model UN, was held on July 29 at Heimerer College (Kolegji Heimerer) in Pristina, Kosovo. The conference was organized by Debate for Peace together with two local student leaders: Jon Hoxha from QSI International School of Kosovo and Ema Kuçi from Xhevdet Doda High School.
The event brought together approximately 40 students, including participants from Israel, Kosovo, Greece, and Poland. For many of the local students, it was their first experience participating in a MUN conference—an opportunity to step into the shoes of diplomats, explore global issues, and practice negotiation and public speaking.
At the end of the conference, all participants received certificates, and the top award winners in each committee received special commendation, including cash prizes for the “Best Delegates”. The delegates were also treated to a special acapella rendition by members of the conference secretariat.
Despite being a one-day simulation, the conference exceeded expectations in both participation and quality. Delegates displayed impressive engagement, navigating complex topics with confidence and curiosity. The collaboration between international and local students added a dynamic, multicultural layer to the discussions, and many expressed strong interest in continuing their MUN journeys.
This event was part of a broader effort by Debate for Peace to promote youth diplomacy and cross-border educational engagement. In recent years, students from Kosovo have taken part in Debate for Peace’s online MUN programs, as well as in international delegations to prestigious conferences—such as Yale Model UN in Brussels (2024) and Geneva (2025), and visits to the United Nations in Vienna (summer 2024 and 2025).
In addition to the conference, the Debate for Peace delegation also visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo, as well as the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo-UNMIK, where the students got to discuss diplomacy and peacebuilding with professionals.
The success of MUNKOS 2025 reflects the potential for MUN growth in Kosovo. Debate for Peace remains committed to building partnerships with schools, students, and youth organizations across the country, and looks forward to seeing continued growth in MUN leadership and partnerships with students and schools in Kosovo. Debate for Peace expresses its appreciation for the student organizers of MUNKOS, Heimerer College, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo, and UNMIK, for an unforgettable MUN delegation.
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