General Assembly
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Welcome to United Nations Environment Programme! Right now, we find ourselves in a time where being environmentally-conscious has fallen by the wayside, in favor of money-making or convenience. On an everyday basis, it's easy not to think about where your phone goes when you trade in a new one; perhaps for a company, you don't want to consider the effect of fishing nets in the ocean when you're raking in thousands of dollars from the practice. In this committee, we want to challenge you to consider that practice a little more, and hopefully come across on the other side thinking about the world around you a little more. UNEP is thrilled to welcome you, and we look forward to seeing your solutions.
Welcome to United Nations Environment Programme! Right now, we find ourselves in a time where being environmentally-conscious has fallen by the wayside, in favor of money-making or convenience. On an everyday basis, it's easy not to think about where your phone goes when you trade in a new one; perhaps for a company, you don't want to consider the effect of fishing nets in the ocean when you're raking in thousands of dollars from the practice. In this committee, we want to challenge you to consider that practice a little more, and hopefully come across on the other side thinking about the world around you a little more. UNEP is thrilled to welcome you, and we look forward to seeing your solutions.
Superhuman Technologies and Resources Conference (S.T.A.R.C)
The Superhuman, Technologies and Resources Conference is a fictional United Nations General Assembly committee on the discussion that led into the Sokovia Accords. Although these accords were ratified by 119-member countries, the process it takes to get to that point, as well as the discussions on shared technologies and neo-terrorism, make for a committee revolving around key international concepts with a flare for the imagination. This committee will be extremely in depth, where all the necessary information will be available via the background guide and its included additional texts. Each individual nation has been affected by the introduction and culmination of superhumans and advanced technologies, and each has its own opinion and issues. Join the nations of the world in discussing international registration of superhumans, sharing domestic and alien technologies among one another, and devising an entirely new international system of defense against neo-terrorism and intergalactic threats.
The Superhuman, Technologies and Resources Conference is a fictional United Nations General Assembly committee on the discussion that led into the Sokovia Accords. Although these accords were ratified by 119-member countries, the process it takes to get to that point, as well as the discussions on shared technologies and neo-terrorism, make for a committee revolving around key international concepts with a flare for the imagination. This committee will be extremely in depth, where all the necessary information will be available via the background guide and its included additional texts. Each individual nation has been affected by the introduction and culmination of superhumans and advanced technologies, and each has its own opinion and issues. Join the nations of the world in discussing international registration of superhumans, sharing domestic and alien technologies among one another, and devising an entirely new international system of defense against neo-terrorism and intergalactic threats.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a global agency dedicated to ending hunger and providing safe and plentiful food for all. FAO deals with issues of hunger and food security in both developed and developing nations, and the FAO committee this year at MUSMUN will be no exception. This year, the FAO committee will be focusing on sustainable production of food as one topic and providing adequate nutrition for all as a second topic. A third topic may potentially be determined later. Come join us as we discuss one of the few things that brings everyone together: food!
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a global agency dedicated to ending hunger and providing safe and plentiful food for all. FAO deals with issues of hunger and food security in both developed and developing nations, and the FAO committee this year at MUSMUN will be no exception. This year, the FAO committee will be focusing on sustainable production of food as one topic and providing adequate nutrition for all as a second topic. A third topic may potentially be determined later. Come join us as we discuss one of the few things that brings everyone together: food!
Specialized
United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN Women)
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) has been meeting annually since 1947, shortly after the founding of the United Nations. At this time, all 15 original members of the organization were present. Issued tackled at this first session included assisting in the drafting of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights (UNDHR) and advocating to cease in the usage of “man” as a synonym for all humans. Today, as we gather for the CSW’s 72nd meeting, women are still not viewed equal to men politically, socially, and economically in most nations of the world. At the Commission’s 2019 meeting, we will be discussing pressing issues in the fight for gender equality including social protection services and sustainable infrastructure for the empowerment of women and girls.
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) has been meeting annually since 1947, shortly after the founding of the United Nations. At this time, all 15 original members of the organization were present. Issued tackled at this first session included assisting in the drafting of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights (UNDHR) and advocating to cease in the usage of “man” as a synonym for all humans. Today, as we gather for the CSW’s 72nd meeting, women are still not viewed equal to men politically, socially, and economically in most nations of the world. At the Commission’s 2019 meeting, we will be discussing pressing issues in the fight for gender equality including social protection services and sustainable infrastructure for the empowerment of women and girls.
Assembly of the African Union
The African Union Presidential Summit of 2019 is one of the most important meeting of African leaders to date, where leaders will debate the future of foreign investment, the pressures brought on to all African nations by the expected population growth, and other pertinent issues. The leaders in the African Union will decide how to allocate the expected 50+ billion USD worth of foreign investments into African countries by 2020, which could very likely shape the future of Africa as a whole. The leaders will have to analyze which regions in Africa are under performing and find solutions to issues in those countries. Simultaneously, the impending issue of population growth is looming over the fragile African states. Fertility rates are far above the global average as family planning efforts have failed. African leaders need to find solutions to this problem before already scarce natural resources are stretched to dangerous levels.
The African Union Presidential Summit of 2019 is one of the most important meeting of African leaders to date, where leaders will debate the future of foreign investment, the pressures brought on to all African nations by the expected population growth, and other pertinent issues. The leaders in the African Union will decide how to allocate the expected 50+ billion USD worth of foreign investments into African countries by 2020, which could very likely shape the future of Africa as a whole. The leaders will have to analyze which regions in Africa are under performing and find solutions to issues in those countries. Simultaneously, the impending issue of population growth is looming over the fragile African states. Fertility rates are far above the global average as family planning efforts have failed. African leaders need to find solutions to this problem before already scarce natural resources are stretched to dangerous levels.
Crisis
Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité 2.0:
The Haitian Revolution
After years of oppression and enslavement, Haitians are rising up against French colonialism in the name of French ideals: Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité. The time has come for the Haitian people to fight for their rights as humans and against being colonized by the French. With the guidance of cultural leaders, religious figures and military insight, the Haitian people will begin their fight for freedom in the autumn following the May 15th Paris Decree in 1791. You will embody one of these important figures and determine the fate of an island that has thus far known a history of struggle and tragedy. Will this revolution be known as the first successful slave rebellion, or is this fight for freedom futile? Bon chans!
The Haitian Revolution
After years of oppression and enslavement, Haitians are rising up against French colonialism in the name of French ideals: Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité. The time has come for the Haitian people to fight for their rights as humans and against being colonized by the French. With the guidance of cultural leaders, religious figures and military insight, the Haitian people will begin their fight for freedom in the autumn following the May 15th Paris Decree in 1791. You will embody one of these important figures and determine the fate of an island that has thus far known a history of struggle and tragedy. Will this revolution be known as the first successful slave rebellion, or is this fight for freedom futile? Bon chans!
Money Does Grow on Trees: The Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers
The Federation of Maple Syrup Producers of Quebec is Canada's guardian of maple syrup. Recently, the Federation experienced the largest theft of product in Canadian history. Producers are on edge, many even outright opposed to the Federation. Can you, the Board of Directors of the Federation of Maple Syrup Producers of Quebec, save Canada's iconic product? The Federation needs strong leadership now more than ever. Remember, money does grow on trees.
The Federation of Maple Syrup Producers of Quebec is Canada's guardian of maple syrup. Recently, the Federation experienced the largest theft of product in Canadian history. Producers are on edge, many even outright opposed to the Federation. Can you, the Board of Directors of the Federation of Maple Syrup Producers of Quebec, save Canada's iconic product? The Federation needs strong leadership now more than ever. Remember, money does grow on trees.