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Model UN Committees

African Summit

African Summit is a smaller committee that discusses broad, regional issues pertaining to the continent of Africa.

Topics:

The Legacy of Colonialism, Energy Security, and Political Stability

Size:

Small

Type:

Regional

Economic & Finance

The Economic and Finance committee is a medium-sized committee focused on issues of economic development.

Topics:

Financial Interdependency, Wartime Economics, and Food Price Inflation

Size:

Medium

Type:

Topic-based

European Summit

European Summit is a relatively small committee of European nations that centers around European conflicts and affairs.

Topics:

Combating Europe’s Housing Crisis, Decreasing Air Pollution, and Enacting AI Policies

Size:

Small

Type:

Regional

Group of 20

The Group of 20 fosters debate between the world’s twenty largest economies, prompting global cooperation between major world powers in an intimate environment.

Topics:

Global Business and International Trade, Refugee and Migration Crisis Management, and Technology Regulation

Size:

Small

Type:

General

International Court of Justice

The International Court of Justice settles disputes between international states and countries. Delegates will work in a team to complete a legal brief with their team and present their case, while acting as a jury for other cases.

Topics:

United States of America v. Iran, Bosnia and Herzegovina v. Serbia and Montenegro, Ecuador v. Colombia, and Belgium v. Senegal

Size:

Small

Type:

Court

International Security & Crime

The International Security and Crime Committee is a medium-sized committee that discusses issues pertaining to global security and justice.

Topics:

Gene Theft, Human Trafficking, and Transnational Criminal Organizations

Size:

Medium

Type:

Topic-based

Nation Building

Nation Building Committee is a unique historical committee, tasked with establishing civic order and governmental functions in countries that are emerging from a period of war or other types of upheaval. Multiple delegates represent each nation, each focusing on a specific topic area.

Topics:

The Cold War in South America

Size:

Large

Type:

Historical

Press/Media

The Press Corps creatively uses a wide range of media to document the Model UN Conference.

Topics:

News, Social Media, Videography, Photography

Size:

Small

Type:

Press

Social, Humanitarian & Cultural

The Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural committee is a medium-sized committee that focuses on fundamental human rights on an international scale.

Topics:

Censorship, Water Scarcity, and Women's Rights to Maternal Health and Workforce Equality

Size:

Medium

Type:

Topic-based

Asia-Pacific Summit

Asia-Pacific Summit is a smaller, regional committee that focuses on addressing the specific issues and conflicts faced by nations in the Asia-Pacific region.

Topics:

Socioeconomic Impacts of the Growing Wealth Gap, Gender Motivated Crimes and Violence, and Water Scarcity

Size:

Small

Type:

Regional

Environment & Technology

The Environment and Technology Committee is a medium-sized committee which debates topics that intersect the environment and technology with global affairs.

Topics:

Sustainable Agriculture, Waste Management, and Sustainable Tourism

Size:

Medium

Type:

Topic-based

General Assembly

General Assembly is the main representative body of the United Nations, and the largest committee at our conference. With member countries across the globe, it incorporates a unique 'regional debate' structure.

Topics:

Infectious Disease Prevention & Management, Regulation and Integration of Displaced Peoples, and Agricultural Sustainability

Size:

Large

Type:

General

Historical Security Council

The Historical Security Council is a small committee that explores geopolitical issues from different points in history.

Topics:

War and instability in the Middle East, Instability in Central America during the collapse of the Soviet Union, and Rise of International Drug Trafficking

Size:

Small

Type:

Historical

International Criminal Court

Delegates in the International Criminal Court will work in a team to defend or prosecute a historical figure, complete a legal brief with their team, and present their case, while acting as a jury for other cases.

Topics:

Christopher Columbus, Margaret Thatcher, Pol Pot, and Ranavalona I of Madagascar

Size:

Small

Type:

Court

Middle East & North Africa Summit

Middle East & North Africa Summit is a smaller committee that centers around regional conflicts and the unique challenges and opportunities faced by MENA nations.

Topics:

Escalating Malnutrition Rates, Trade Route Blockage of the Suez Canal, and Domestic Abuse

Size:

Small

Type:

Regional

Pan-American Summit

Pan-American Summit is a smaller committee that focuses on regional issues in the Americas and endeavours to solve them through cooperation between nations.

Topics:

Parasitic and Zoonotic Transmitted Diseases, Water Contamination and Pollution, and Natural Disaster Prevention and Rehabilitation

Size:

Small

Type:

Regional

Security Council

Security Council stands as a steadfast pillar of the United Nations, uniquely structured to address global security threats.

Topics:

Addressing the Spread of Violent Nationalism, Disruption of World Trade due to Global Conflict, and Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

Size:

Small

Type:

Topic-based

World Health Organization

The primary objective of the World Health Organization is to promote and improve global health. It is responsible for international public health.

Topics:

Addressing Health Challenges in Humanitarian Crises, Foodborne Illness, and Maternal and Child Health

Size:

Medium

Type:

Topic-based

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