About this Guide
This guide is intended to help you make the most of your time at YMUN. Please be sure to read it thoroughly and that you understand all of the information provided.
The conference schedule, contact information, and more are all available at ymun.org/welcome. Please save or bookmark that page so you can refer to it easily, and don’t ever hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Nonprofit Partner
YMUN LI is incredibly proud to once again partner with Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS). IRIS is an international nonprofit which works for immigrants and displaced families around the world. The organization provides shelter, emotional well-being, and empowerment, and facilitates programs that foster cross-cultural socialization.
We encourage you to engage with IRIS and learn about their important work. IRIS representatives will be present at the Opening Ceremony and during Yale Day. Additionally, we will be fundraising for IRIS throughout the conference. Delegates will be able to donate during committee sessions, and delegates and advisors are welcome to make donations any time at the merch stand.
Keynote Speaker
Raoul Nyenimigabo
We are delighted to announce Raoul Nyenimigabo as YMUN LI's keynote speaker! Born and raised in Burundi, Nyenimigabo's life took a dramatic turn after the assassination of his father, a political dissident, in 2015. Forced to flee the country, he spent seven years in Congo as a refugee. During his time in exile, he served as a Refugee Youth Representative and worked with the Red Cross and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as a translator, bridging communication gaps between Kirundi-speaking refugees and French or German-speaking staff.
Nyenimigabo currently studies Mathematics and Economics at Yale University, where he works on two projects: recycling biodegradable waste from rapidly growing urban areas in Burundi into organic fertilizer, and creating free primary schools in refugee camps within the Great Lakes African Region. As a courageous leader in the organization delegates will be simulating, we are honored that he is joining us and believe there is no one better to inspire the next generation of diplomats.
Yale Day
Yale Day, one of YMUN’s most beloved and important traditions, offers delegates the opportunity to learn from some of Yale's most distinguished faculty, get to know the school, and meet current Yale students. Yale Day takes place during the morning and early afternoon on Friday. To see the schedule, rooms, and descriptions of events, visit ymun.org/yale-day.
