BOLMUNPAZ 2026

BOLMUNPAZ 2026

BOLMUNPAZ (Bolivia Model of United Nations – La Paz) is a leading interscholastic Model United Nations conference held in La Paz, Bolivia, and organized by students of La Salle School.

With more than 20 years of continuous history, BOLMUNPAZ has consolidated itself as one of Bolivia’s most recognized Model United Nations conferences, distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, diplomacy, innovation, leadership, and meaningful youth participation.

Endorsed by the United Nations Information Centre (CINU), BOLMUNPAZ seeks to uphold the principles and values of the United Nations by providing young people with a space to analyze international challenges, defend national interests, negotiate with other delegations, and build collective solutions through diplomacy.

Date and Venue

Dates: October 15, 16 & 17 

Venue: La Paz, Bolivia - Colegio La Salle

BOLMUNPAZ 2026 will feature both in-person and online committees, allowing participants from Bolivia and abroad to become part of the conference.

Participation

BOLMUNPAZ welcomes students interested in international relations, diplomacy, politics, law, economics, global affairs, leadership, and public speaking.

Participation is open to students from:

• Schools / High Schools
• Universities
• National institutions
• International institutions
• Independants

Participants from Bolivia and countries around the world are welcome to apply.

Depending on the conference structure, participants may apply as:

• Delegates: Students representing a Member State, organization, political actor, historical figure, or other assigned representation within a committee.
• Head Delegates: Students responsible for coordinating and representing an institutional delegation.
• Faculty Advisors: Teachers or academic advisors accompanying and supporting participating delegations.

BOLMUNPAZ encourages both experienced MUN delegates and students participating in a Model United Nations conference for the first time.

Committees

BOLMUNPAZ 2026 offers a diverse range of traditional, specialized, legal, political, historical, and innovative committees, designed to challenge delegates with contemporary international issues and complex diplomatic scenarios.

Committees are conducted in:

• Spanish
• English

The conference combines traditional United Nations simulations with specialized forums, creating different levels of debate and allowing participants to explore areas such as:

• International Peace and Security
• Human Rights
• International Law
• Sustainable Development
• International Economics
• Humanitarian Affairs
• Disarmament
• Global Governance
• Emerging Technologies
• Contemporary Geopolitical Conflicts

The official list of committees, topics, languages, academic levels, and country allocations will be available through the BOLMUNPAZ official platforms and MyMUN.

Academic Experience

Academic excellence is one of the pillars of BOLMUNPAZ.

Delegates are expected to research their assigned countries and topics, understand international law and foreign policy, develop realistic diplomatic strategies, negotiate with other participants, and contribute actively to the drafting of solutions.

Throughout committee sessions, delegates will face situations that require:

• Critical thinking
• Public speaking
• Diplomatic negotiation
• Strategic decision-making
• Policy analysis
• Resolution writing
• Coalition building
• Crisis management
• International cooperation

BOLMUNPAZ seeks to go beyond conventional debate.

Delegates are encouraged to defend their interests firmly while understanding that diplomacy ultimately requires the ability to listen, negotiate, compromise, and build consensus.

International and Hybrid Experience

One of the defining characteristics of BOLMUNPAZ 2026 is its commitment to making international participation possible regardless of geographical distance.

Through a combination of in-person and online committees, as well as initiatives such as Proyecto Hacienda, BOLMUNPAZ seeks to reduce the logistical barriers that often prevent students from participating in international Model United Nations conferences.

Delegates traveling from other cities or countries may apply to Proyecto Hacienda, which can provide accommodation with verified La Salle School host families, additional meals, local transportation, and coordinated arrival and departure assistance.

Together, these initiatives allow BOLMUNPAZ to connect students from different cities, countries, cultures, and educational backgrounds through a shared diplomatic experience.

Proyecto Hacienda – BOLMUNPAZ Hospitality Program

To make BOLMUNPAZ more accessible to participants coming from other cities and countries, the conference introduces Proyecto Hacienda, a hospitality initiative designed to provide visiting delegates with a safer, more welcoming, and more affordable experience during their stay in La Paz.

Through Proyecto Hacienda, eligible participants may be hosted by the family of a verified La Salle School student who is part of the BOLMUNPAZ community.

Depending on the assigned host family and the participant’s arrangements, the program may include:

• Accommodation during the conference.
• Meals outside the official conference program.
• Local transportation related to the participant’s stay and conference activities.
• Reception and assistance upon arrival in La Paz.
• Transportation to the airport or corresponding departure point at the end of the conference.
• Support from a local student host and family throughout the participant’s stay.

The objective of Proyecto Hacienda goes beyond accommodation. It is designed to create a genuine cultural and community exchange, allowing visiting delegates to experience La Paz alongside local students while becoming part of the BOLMUNPAZ community.

For international and out-of-town participants, the conference organization will also coordinate their arrival and departure logistics. BOLMUNPAZ will arrange for participants registered under Proyecto Hacienda to be received upon arrival and transported to their corresponding departure flights or terminals once the conference concludes.

Host students and families participating in Proyecto Hacienda are subject to an internal verification and coordination process established by the organization and La Salle School.

Availability is limited and participation in the program is subject to prior registration, confirmation, eligibility requirements, and the corresponding authorization procedures, particularly in the case of minors.

More Than a Conference

Proyecto Hacienda reflects one of the central values of BOLMUNPAZ: diplomacy begins with human connection.

By opening their homes to visiting delegates, members of the La Salle community help transform BOLMUNPAZ into more than a Model United Nations conference. It becomes an opportunity to create friendships, experience Bolivian culture, and build connections between students from different cities and countries.

For participants traveling to La Paz, BOLMUNPAZ does not simply offer a place to debate.

We welcome you into our community.

Program Highlights

BOLMUNPAZ 2026 will include:

• Opening Ceremony: Official inauguration of the conference with authorities, invited guests, organizers, and participating delegations.
• Committee Sessions: Intensive rounds of formal and informal debate, negotiation, alliance-building, and drafting of diplomatic documents.
• Academic Preparation: Resources and guidance designed to support delegates in understanding committee procedures, international affairs, and diplomatic strategy.
• Multilingual Committees: Simulations conducted in Spanish and English.
• Specialized Committees: Innovative formats and simulations that extend beyond traditional General Assembly debate.
• International Participation: Opportunities to debate and cooperate with students from Bolivia and other countries.
• Closing and Awards Ceremony: Recognition of delegates and delegations whose diplomatic performance, preparation, leadership, and contribution to debate distinguish them throughout the conference.

Why BOLMUNPAZ?

Participating in BOLMUNPAZ is an opportunity to develop skills that extend far beyond Model United Nations.

Diplomacy

Learn how countries negotiate, cooperate, compete, and defend their national interests within the international system.

Academic Growth

Research complex global challenges and understand the political, economic, legal, humanitarian, and historical factors behind them.

Public Speaking

Develop confidence while speaking before committees, defending arguments, responding to questions, and participating in diplomatic negotiations.

Leadership

Learn to organize coalitions, coordinate strategies, propose solutions, and lead groups toward common objectives.

Negotiation

Experience the complexity of reaching agreements among actors with different interests and priorities.

International Perspective

Interact with students from different backgrounds and understand international challenges from perspectives beyond your own.

Community

Become part of a Model United Nations community built over more than two decades of debate, leadership, and academic excellence.

More Than 20 Years of Diplomacy

For more than two decades, generations of students have been part of BOLMUNPAZ.

What began as an academic simulation has developed into a space where hundreds of young people have learned that international affairs are not simply discussed from a distance: they can be analyzed, questioned, negotiated, and transformed.

Each edition inherits this history while introducing new committees, new challenges, and new perspectives.

BOLMUNPAZ 2026 continues that legacy.

Application Process

Students and institutions interested in participating may apply through the official BOLMUNPAZ application process. 

Applications may be available for:

• Individual Delegates
• Institutional Delegations
• Head Delegates
• Faculty Advisors

Further information concerning fees, deadlines, committee allocations, eligibility, preparation materials, and participation requirements is published through the official BOLMUNPAZ communication channels.

Early application is encouraged, as committee capacities may be limited.

Stay Connected

For announcements, committee releases, academic resources, application information, deadlines, and conference updates, follow the official BOLMUNPAZ platforms:

Instagram: bolmunpaz

TikTok: bolmunpaz

Application Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TwW4SQFXt04hHhK6I_e0u520afbMCRxR/view?usp=drivesdk

Agents of Change

For more than 20 years, BOLMUNPAZ has provided young people with a place to debate the challenges of their time.

Now it is your turn.

Represent a nation.
Defend its interests.
Challenge ideas.
Build alliances.
Negotiate solutions.
Experience diplomacy.

Welcome to BOLMUNPAZ 2026.