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TRAIN'25

BAUMUN TRAIN'25


19–20 December 2025

Academics

Committees


  • UNESCO

    The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

    Whose history is it? The Benin Bronzes, the Rosetta Stone, Nefertiti’s bust, the Moai statues... all tell stories of civilizations, but also of colonialism and loss.

    In this committee, delegates will face a question of justice: should these cultural treasures stay in global museums for all to see, or return home to restore identity and pride?

    A debate of memory, dignity, and ownership awaits.

    Will you defend universal access, or fight for cultural sovereignty?

    • The Repatriation of Cultural Artifacts: Balancing Global Access and Cultural Ownership
  • OHCHR

    The United Nations Human Rights Office

    “Should I kill myself, or have a cup of coffee?” Albert Camus once wrote, a reflection of humanity’s timeless struggle with life and death.

    In this committee, delegates will confront one of today’s most sensitive questions: should individuals have the right to choose death through euthanasia or assisted suicide?

    Is it an act of dignity and autonomy, or a threat to the sanctity of life?

    This is not just law or ethics; it’s a test of human values.

    Will you defend life, or the right to die with dignity?

    • Ethical, Legal and Human Rights Dimensions of Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
  • UNWOMEN

    The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women

    What does it really mean to be “beautiful”? Across the world, women face impossible beauty ideals that shape confidence, limit opportunities, and challenge equality.

    In this committee, delegates will tackle how global beauty standards impact women’s empowerment and rights ,from media influence to cultural expectations.

    It’s time to redefine beauty and break the barriers.

    Join the debate. Be the change

    • Tackling Global Beauty Standarts and Their Impact on Women's Equality
  • LEGAL

    F-United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee

    In the age of AI, creation is no longer purely human. Algorithms now write, paint, and invent, but who owns what they create?

    As technology outpaces the law, questions of authorship and accountability grow sharper.

    In the 2028 session of the GA-6: Legal Committee, delegates will debate how to protect intellectual property in a world where creativity itself is being redefined.

    Who truly owns creation in the age of artificial intelligence?

    • Addressing the Legal Challenges of Intellectual Property Infringements from AI-Generated Outputs
  • UNODC

    United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

    In Scarface, the dream of power turns into a nightmare of violence, a warning of what happens when ambition meets inequality. “The world is yours,” the film declares, but only for those lucky enough to win the birth lottery.

    Gang violence isn’t born in a vacuum; it grows from poverty, exclusion, and systemic neglect.

    In this committee, delegates will confront the roots of violence, not just its symptoms.
    Will you let the cycle repeat, or help rewrite the story?

    Step in. Take action.

    • Addressing the Socioeconomic Root Causes of Gang Violence in Vulnerable Communities
  • UNSC

    The United Nations Security Council

    When the guardians of peace must become wielders of force, what remains of peace itself?
    As the UN’s reliance on peacekeepers grows, calls for a unified military force spark questions of sovereignty, accountability, and ethics.

    Should the UN transcend mediation and take up arms for peace, or would that betray its very principles? Delegates must weigh power against legitimacy, and security against human rights, redefining not just strategy, but the UN’s identity itself.

    Will you resist, endorse, or reimagine the militarization of the UN?

    • Question of Establishing the Ethics of a Possible UN Military Force
  • Council of the European Union: Foreign Affairs Council

    In a time of shifting alliances and rising global uncertainty, Europe faces a crucial choice: continue relying on others for security, or take full responsibility for its own defense.

    At the core lies the idea of a European Defence Union, more than military cooperation, it’s a question of sovereignty, unity, and credibility. From cybersecurity to collective defense, delegates will define Europe’s role in global security.

    Will you advocate for deeper integration, protect national sovereignty, or find the balance between them?

    The future of European strategic autonomy is yours to shape

    • Strengthening European Strategic Autonomy: Establishment and Implementation of the European Defence Union
  • SCC

    SCC: The Road to the Championship

    Football is more than a game it’s pure art. As Pelé once said, “The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning. The beautiful game that speaks to every heart.

    In this committee, delegates will take on the role of club managers, making crucial decisions on player signings, financial management, corruption issues, and more.

    Their challenge is to navigate the complex world of football administration and prove who truly has what it takes to lead their club all the way on the road to the championship.

    Step onto the pitch, make difference.

    • Open Agenda
  • US Criminal Court

    A charming face hiding unimaginable darkness; Ted Bundy stands as one of history’s most infamous criminals, a man whose crimes forced the world to question the nature of evil itself.

    In this courtroom, court members will step into the tension of Bundy’s real-life trial, where justice, morality, and media spectacle intertwine. From the weight of evidence to the manipulation of public opinion, every move will shape the outcome, and challenge the very integrity of the legal system.

    This is not merely a reenactment, but a reckoning.
    Will you uncover the truth behind the mask, or allow charisma and chaos to blur the pursuit of justice?

    The verdict will define more than one man, it will define the meaning of justice itself.

    • Ted Bundy Case
  • HCC: The Turkish Independence War

    “Milletin bağımsızlığını yine milletin azim ve kararı kurtaracaktır.”
    — Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Founder of the Republic of Türkiye

    A war that was not only about reclaiming land, but about reclaiming dignity, sovereignty, and the very right of a nation to exist.

    The Turkish Independence War reshaped not only Anatolia, but also the balance of global power, inspiring oppressed people across the world to rise against imperial domination.

    In this committee, delegates will navigate the political, military, and diplomatic struggles that defined a nation’s birth. Every choice will shape the legacy of independence.

    “Ya istiklal, Ya ölüm!”

    • Open Agenda
  • SOCHUM

    Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committe

    Across the world, voices are silenced, elections lose meaning, and civil society struggles to breathe.
    Authoritarianism doesn't only limit politics, it challenges dignity, justice, and human rights.

    In this committee, delegates will confront a core dilemma:

    Should sovereignty be respected even as freedoms erode, or should the international community act to defend resistance and protect democratic spaces?

    • Addressing the Rise of Authoritarianism and Possible Measures to be Taken by the International Community for Effective Resistance
  • FAO

    Food and Agriculture Organization

    Around the world, families skip meals, farmers lose their harvests, and communities face hunger they didn’t create.

    Food insecurity isn’t just about resources, it’s about access, dignity, and opportunity.

    In this committee, delegates will go beyond distribution: they will challenge the systems that allow hunger to persist.

    Will we accept hunger as inevitable, or work toward solutions that reach the most vulnerable?

    • Addressing Malnutrition and Food Insecurity on Low-Income Communities

Leadership

Secretariat


Doğa İNCE, Secretary General

Doğa İNCE

Secretary General

Gizem ÖZDEMİR, Director General

Gizem ÖZDEMİR

Director General

Bengs İLBAN, Deputy Secretary General

Bengs İLBAN

Deputy Secretary General

Eylül ÇAMYURDU, Deputy Director General

Eylül ÇAMYURDU

Deputy Director General

Ayşe HIDIMOĞLU, Deputy Director General

Ayşe HIDIMOĞLU

Deputy Director General

Ayşe Defne KURÇENLİ, Executive Academic Assistant

Ayşe Defne KURÇENLİ

Executive Academic Assistant

Barış YAVAŞ, Conference Advisor

Barış YAVAŞ

Conference Advisor

Gallery

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