General Assembly & Economic and Social Councils
The General Assembly is a main committee where all countries discuss global issues like peace, security, and human rights. The Economic and Social Council focuses on economic and social matters, such as development, health, and education. GA includes all UN member countries, while ECOSOC coordinates the work of specialized UN agencies in these areas.
Topic: Treaties & Sovereignty of Global Crimes Against Humanity
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Single Delegate GA - Sixth Legal Committee
Novice Middle School GA
Topic: Protecting the Right to Education in Conflict and Post-Conflict Settings
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Dual Delegate GA - Social, Cultural, and Humanitarian Committee (SOCHUM)
Topic: Determining Corporate Acquisition in the Market of Residential Facilities
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Specialized: World Economic Forum (WEF)
Specialized Committees
Specialized bodies are organizations that focus on specific areas of global concern, such as health, human rights, or labor. They are part of the larger UN system but work on particular issues in more detail. These bodies have specific mandates and work with other organizations to address challenges within their focus area.
Topic: Nuclear Deterrence and Arms Control
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Specialized: North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Topic: Crimes & Indictment: Addressing Charges Against Class A
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Specialized: Tokyo War Crimes Trials
Topic: Pax Mongolica
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Specialized: Navigating the Silk Road
Crisis Press Corps
Topic: Addressing the Legality of Abducting Foreign Nationals
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Specialized: International Criminal Court (ICC)
Topic: The Trial of Man
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Specialized: Nuremberg Trials
Topic: The Role of American Government
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Specialized: Constitutional Convention
Crisis Committees
Crisis Committees are fast-paced, dynamic committees that deal with urgent, real-time situations. It can include historical situations, and even fantasy. They often simulate historical events, fictional scenarios, or ongoing crises, requiring delegates to think quickly and make decisions to resolve the issue. Unlike traditional committees, Crisis Committees involve more interactive and immediate responses, with delegates frequently reacting to updates and changes in the situation throughout the conference.
Topic: Press Corps
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Topic: The Art of Propagating Communism
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Joint Crisis Committee (JCC) Yalta Conference: Joseph Stalin’s Advisors
Topic: Balancing Border Security and Civil Liberties within DHS Operations
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Specialized: U.S. Senate
Topic: Strategic Authorization of Atomic Weapons for the Conclusion of the Pacific War
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Joint Crisis Committee (JCC) Yalta Conference: President Harry S. Truman’s Cabinet
Topic: Establishing the United Nations
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Joint Crisis Committee (JCC) Yalta Conference: Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s Advisors
Middle School Committees
The middle school committees are designed for middle school students with little to no MUN experience to get an insight and practice the conference process. It is a great opportunity for students to apply the skills they’ve learned in an open and instructive environment.
Topic: Preventing Nuclear Escalation on the Korean Peninsula
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Topic: Preventing Nuclear Escalation Between India and Pakistan in Kashmir
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Intermediate/Advanced Middle School GA
Topic: Project Thunder
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Specialized Middle School: INTERPOL