The 2012 Tanzania Model United Nations (TMUN) was held from March 31st to April 2nd in Dodoma, Tanzania. Organized by the Youth of the United Nations Association (YUNA), the conference brought together youth from across Tanzania to discuss issues related to the theme "Rio+20 and Sustainable Development: Advancing Human Progress in Harmony with Nature". Over the course of the conference, youth participants engaged in committee sessions and General Assembly debates to simulate the United Nations. The conference highlighted both the opportunities and challenges of achieving sustainable development.

1. Youth of United Nations Association Tanzania
Theme: “Rio+20 and Sustainable development: Advancing Human Progress in
Harmony with nature” (Abstract)
The fifteenth Tanzania Model United Nations (TMUN 2012) took place in Dodoma at Pius
Msekwa Building from 31st March to 2nd April, 2012. TMUN is one of the largest youth
gatherings in the country which brings young people from across the country together. Organized
by the Youth of the United Nations Association (YUNA), TMUN 2012 was one of the successful
15 Model UN’s which earlier focused on various issues such as Peace and Security, Climate
Change etc.
The 2012 TMUN was officially opened by the Deputy Speaker of the Tanzanian Parliament,
Hon. Job Ndugai. The guests’ panel, during the opening session included Mr. Edward Lwidiko
(YUNA Chairperson), Mr. Phillip Musiba (UNIC Representative) and Mr. Adam Anthony, the
President of the 2012 MUN General Assembly and the TMUN Conference Coordinator, Ms.
Nicey Munisi a representative from the Palestinian Embassy.
Also the 2012 TMUN was attended by youth activists such as Mr. Lawrence Chuma and
Reynald Maeda from United Nations Association (UNA), Mr. Humphrey Polepole and Ebben
Msuya from Tanzania Youth Coalition, Ms. Angela Damas and Rebecca Muna from Citizen’s

2. Global Platform, Hanifa Kiluwa from the Ministry of Development, Gender and Children, Mr.
Kimeu Mutua from UNEP Kenya.
The conference was highlighted by a number of Committee sessions and General Assembly
sessions, a vibrant and exciting cultural event, an official opening ceremony and a closing
Ceremony. This MUN General Assembly carried a special feature where delegates represented
various countries at the general assembly and applied the Rules of procedures in line with those
of the United Nations.
At the end of this conference, youth realized the achievements, opportunities and challenges
ahead of us to achieve sustainable development. The meeting was then closed by Ms. Audrey
Njelekela, Dodoma-TACAIDS Regional Coordinator who also took part in awarding the best
delegates of the 2012 Model UN.