Charter of Values of the CINUP Union
Partnership agreement v1, adopted on May 25, 2026
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Preamble
The Comité interuniversitaire des Nations Unies de Paris (CINUP) is a union of associations governed by the French law of July 1, 1901 and by its statutes, registered in Paris on February 20, 2015. It brings together university associations that share one aim: to promote the culture of multilateral diplomacy and international relations in support of the United Nations, among students in Paris and in France.
Every year, the presidents of CINUP’s member associations, the external members and the members of the board adopt this Charter to affirm their shared values, the ethical principles and the collective vision on which their inter-university cooperation rests, in keeping with CINUP’s statutes.
Any association, external member or board member who subscribes to the principles of this Charter must formally approve it and undertakes to respect its provisions, which allows them to become a member of the Union, in accordance with CINUP’s statutes.
This Charter is a statement of political and ethical orientation. It does not replace CINUP’s statutes and creates no new legal rules; the statutes or the internal regulations may, however, refer to it as a reference text.
Article 1United Nations, diplomacy and international relations
The member associations affirm their commitment to the principles of the United Nations and undertake to promote its values among students, in particular:
- a culture of dialogue, negotiation, languages and multilateral diplomacy;
- inter-university and international cooperation;
- an understanding of the international institutions that promote the United Nations;
- participation in Model United Nations simulations and related educational projects.
Article 2Human dignity, equality and non-discrimination
The member associations recognize human dignity as a fundamental principle and undertake to ensure a respectful, inclusive and caring environment within their associations.
No discrimination, direct or indirect, based in particular on origin, identity, beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, language or any other personal characteristic, is tolerated in the activities of the CINUP network.
Article 3Academic standards, training and student professionalism
The member associations recognize the importance of high academic rigor and student professionalism in their activities.
They affirm their intention to develop, as far as their means allow, training, reflection and simulation activities designed to strengthen in particular:
- diplomatic and institutional skills;
- analytical and research skills;
- written and spoken expression;
- the preparation of students for academic and professional paths in international relations and diplomacy.
Article 4Integrity, transparency and accountability
The member associations subscribe to principles of responsible governance and integrity, based on:
- transparency in the management of the association;
- the moral and financial responsibility of their governing bodies;
- fair information for their members;
- compliance with the legal framework for associations under the law of July 1, 1901.
CINUP promotes a culture of trust, ethics and dialogue, essential to inter-university cooperation.
Article 5The Paris International Model United Nations, the project that unites CINUP
The Paris International Model United Nations (PIMUN) is the inter-university project that unites the Comité interuniversitaire des Nations Unies de Paris.
As such, it embodies CINUP’s purpose of bringing the member associations together around a shared diplomatic simulation, founded on the values of cooperation, dialogue, mutual respect and multilateralism.
The member associations recognize PIMUN as the largest United Nations simulation in France, a place for exchange, transmission and inter-university collaboration in Paris, and affirm their intention to contribute to it, with due regard for their autonomy, their own statutes and their means.
Through PIMUN, CINUP encourages the sharing of experience, the pooling of good practice and the continuity of knowledge between associations from one edition to the next.
Article 6Cooperation and inter-university solidarity
The member associations affirm their commitment to solidarity, mutual respect and inter-university cooperation.
They recognize the diversity of backgrounds, association cultures and means as a strength of the CINUP network and intend to build a shared environment based on mutual help, transmission and student fellowship.