Committees & Topics

Human Rights Council

Beginner

The Human Rights Council a body within the United Nations system working towards protecting and promoting human rights around the world. Given the broad nature of the committee and the fact that the topics debated are usually ones that everyone can relate to, discussions are indeed fruitful and engaging. Resolutions passed are very carefully thought through and offer real life solutions to the problem at hand.
This council is an appropriate first council for beginners who want to gain a quick and general understanding of one of the UN's core functions. This council may not be challenging enough for advances and well-seasoned participants.
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Environment Assembly

Beginner & Intermediate

The United Nations Environment Assembly is the highest-level decision-making body on the environment with all 193 members included. The assembly focuses on environmental challenges where the long term goal is sustainable development and set priorities for global environmental policies and develop international environmental law. The debating can become increasingly challenging due to a common frustration from lack of consensus from other members. The assembly requires a certain degree of innovative thinking as environmental issues are complex and multi-faceted with solutions not being readily evident. This assembly is an opportunity for enthusiastic participants to get challenged and learn more about actively debating.

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Economic and Social Council

Intermediate

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the six primary organs of the United Nations. ECOSOC brings people and issues together to promote collective action for a sustainable world. The Council coordinates specialized agencies, functional and regional commissions, conducts cutting-edge analyses, agreeing on global norms and advocating for progress. During debating the participants are expected to work together with other participants to navigate through a complex field of conflicting economic and social interests from other member states. They must work together and create solutions that advance sustainable development. Communication is key in this council and is therefore a great council for participants wanting to gain more experience.

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Security Council

Intermediate & Advanced

The Security Council is the classic Model United Nations committee. Most conferences offer delegates the opportunity to debate in this rigorous, challenging yet very rewarding council. Comprised of 15 members states, 5 of which are permanent members and have a veto power, the Security Council aims at establishing and maintaining international peace and security through the resolutions that are passed during debate. This is the only UN organ with the capacity to authorize military intervention and to carry forward binding resolutions to all members. Discussion in this council can get heated and consensus building can span more than a day with not all issues on the agenda necessarily being discussed during the conference, making this council more challenging and suitable for more advanced participants.

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Crisis Committee

Intermediate & Advanced

In the crisis committee, as the name suggests, the participants will be tasked with addressing a hypothetical crisis which will develop as the conference proceeds. Debates are fast-paced and the committee can be a very unique experience for students looking for a more dynamic experience that is always fresh and up-to-date. Solutions change rapidly on the basis of what the problem is, meaning that debate requires quick thinking but also some degree of planning to create effective solutions. Creativity and knowledge are key in this committee and therefore is suitable for the advanced participant looking for a challenge.

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