Topics
Escalating Malnutrition Rates, Trade Route Blockage of the Suez Canal, and Domestic Abuse
Middle East & North Africa Summit provides a platform for delegates to engage in discussions and negotiations concerning the pressing issues faced by countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. The interconnectedness of these nations encourages delegates to work with others to find solutions that benefit many countries at once. Each year, the specific nations represented change to foster lively debate on the selected topics.
Committee Type
Regional
Committee Size
Small
Topic Intros
Domestic Abuse
At least 35% of women in MENA have experienced some form of violence by an intimate partner during their lifetime, placing MENA second highest in the world.
Trade Route Blockage of the Suez Canal
This specific canal is a huge trade route and almost half the profits most countries in MENA can make through trade.
Escalating Malnutrition Rates
Population expansion and migration, increased reliance on food imports, water scarcity, and the threat of climate change are all putting a strain on the region's agricultural systems and increasing its vulnerability.
