🌏 Youth Shine at APYMUN 2025: Building Bridges for a Sustainable Future (Hong Kong, July 2025)
We are thrilled to reflect on the incredible success of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Youth Model United Nations (APYMUN) Conference and Global Competence Youth Forum, co-organized by the Future Education Centre in partnership with Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) and other esteemed institutions.
At Hong Kong Polytechnic University from July 14-16, 2025, young minds from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond came together to engage in meaningful dialogue about global challenges, spanning AI ethics to sustainable development.
A Platform for Global Voices
The opening ceremony at Hong Kong Polytechnic University featured inspiring speeches from dignitaries, including:
- President Jia Wenjian (BFSU), who emphasized youth’s role in global governance and innovation.
- Vice President Zhao Ruheng (Hong Kong PolyU), who urged participants to merge technology with humanistic values for a sustainable future.
- A special video message from UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who praised Model UN as a catalyst for youth leadership.
Students from 11 countries engaged in dynamic debates on AI cooperation, cultural heritage, and marine sustainability, culminating in a symbolic lighting of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) screen.
Celebrating Excellence
We extend our deepest congratulations to all participants, especially the award-winning delegates (recognized by surname):
🏆 Best Diplomatic Presence:
- Ms. YEUNG (Hoi Ping Chamber of Commerce Secondary School),
- Mr. ZENG (Canadian International School of Hong Kong),
- Ms. MUDIGDO (DSC International School)
🏆 Best Meeting Facilitation:
- Ms. JADHWANI (Good Hope Secondary School),
- Mr. SINGH (King George V School)
🏆 Honourable Mentions:
- Ms. LEE (PLK Ho Yuk Ching College),
- Mr. KHAN (Islamic Kasim Tuet Memorial College),
- Mr. SADIQ (Islamic Kasim Tuet Memorial College)
🏆 Best Delegates:
- Mr. SIT (Hoi Ping Chamber of Commerce Secondary School)
- Mr. KOO (SINGAPORE International School (Hong Kong))
Their dedication to diplomacy and collaborative problem-solving embodied the spirit of the United Nations.
Calling Future Leaders
Interested in joining the MUN Beijing 2025 this November? Limited seats available, express interest early!
“Youth builds together, the world wins together.”As we mark the 80th anniversary of the UN and approach the 2030 SDG deadline, APYMUN 2025 proved that young voices are indispensable in forging a brighter future.
