A Model United Nations (MUN) Regional Conference is being held at Kathmandu. The event is organised by the US Embassy in partnership with the Youth Thinker's Society. <br/><br/>Youths from 12 South and Central Asian countries including India are participating in 5 day conference. The basic aim of the MUN is to provide a platform to young minds to channelise energy and resources for a more prosperous and peaceful world. <br/><br/>The delegates are discussing a wide range of issues including environment and water security, promoting human rights of migrant workers, finance security, nuclear non-proliferation and countering youth radicalisation. The event is also providing an opportunity to youths to get familiar with the operations of UN conference and other agencies. <br/><br/>The conference simulate four UN committees-United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Economic and Financial Committee (ECOFIN), United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). <br/><br/>Participants playing the role as delegates representing different countries on specific UN committees and deliberating on various important issues. The conference will conclude on Friday.