General Assembly
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
The United Nations Environmental Programme was founded as one of the first options to combat climate change and environmental degradation. Over the years the United Nations Environmental Programs has succeeded in protecting the atmosphere through reducing CFC and regulating mercury through the Minamata convention. UNEP now faces the crisis of promoting sustainable food growth and producing clean water for the planets ever growing population. UNEP needs your help to promote a healthy and sustainable planet that will last for generations!
The United Nations Environmental Programme was founded as one of the first options to combat climate change and environmental degradation. Over the years the United Nations Environmental Programs has succeeded in protecting the atmosphere through reducing CFC and regulating mercury through the Minamata convention. UNEP now faces the crisis of promoting sustainable food growth and producing clean water for the planets ever growing population. UNEP needs your help to promote a healthy and sustainable planet that will last for generations!
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Welcome to UNESCO! The 2020 dais is especially excited to have you here for MSUMUN’s biggest anniversary so far, and we hope that you’ve got the same level of excitement. This year, we’re tackling some of the biggest social topics impacting the world today, and we’re hoping you’ve got the solutions the world has been failing to provide. We’ve got education, we’ve got science, we’ve got culture, and now, all we need is your fantastic ability to persevere and find resolution. Once again, the UNESCO dais is happy to have you with us, and we’re ecstatic to see what you’re bringing to the table!
Welcome to UNESCO! The 2020 dais is especially excited to have you here for MSUMUN’s biggest anniversary so far, and we hope that you’ve got the same level of excitement. This year, we’re tackling some of the biggest social topics impacting the world today, and we’re hoping you’ve got the solutions the world has been failing to provide. We’ve got education, we’ve got science, we’ve got culture, and now, all we need is your fantastic ability to persevere and find resolution. Once again, the UNESCO dais is happy to have you with us, and we’re ecstatic to see what you’re bringing to the table!
Beginners Committee: DISEC Double Delegation
This year, MSUMUN will run a beginner’s simulation in order to teach Model United Nation’s unique parliamentary procedure to inexperienced delegates. Designed with a hands-on teaching approach, this committee gives new delegates a partner to work with and will feature temporary suspensions of the rules during committee in order to explain parliamentary procedure. Despite the slower pace than other General Assembly committees, the Disarmament and International Security Committee will still feature engaging debate, covering such topics as the regulation of UAVs, and the international small arms trade.
This year, MSUMUN will run a beginner’s simulation in order to teach Model United Nation’s unique parliamentary procedure to inexperienced delegates. Designed with a hands-on teaching approach, this committee gives new delegates a partner to work with and will feature temporary suspensions of the rules during committee in order to explain parliamentary procedure. Despite the slower pace than other General Assembly committees, the Disarmament and International Security Committee will still feature engaging debate, covering such topics as the regulation of UAVs, and the international small arms trade.
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.