The “Model United Nations (MUN) – New Silk Way” conference took place in Kazakhstan and was one of the biggest simulation in Central Asia that reflects the work of the UN.More than 400 participants from Central Asia, South Asia and Europe (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Italy, France, the Netherlands and other countries) joined the MUN conference this year and practiced diplomatic, leader, orator, and language skills.

As part of the MUN conference, more than 50 students were enrolled into UNFPA committee discussing about gender based violence and its consequences on reproductive health. National Coordinator of Y-PEER Kazakhstan was elected to chair the sessions. The conference included the virtual participation of Ms. Ana Rizescu, UNFPA EECARO youth consultant and Mr. Peter Mladenov, Y-PEER Network International Coordinator, who joined as guest speakers.