COMMITTEES OVERVIEW

GA2: General Assembly 2
Head Chair: Cailey T. (MGC New Life Christian Academy) Deputy Chair: Wenkai C. (ISM) GA2, or the Economic and Financial Committee (ECOFIN), focuses on "relating to economic growth and development such as macroeconomic policy questions; financing for development; sustainable development; globalization and interdependence; eradication of poverty; operational activities for development; agriculture development, food security and nutrition; and information and communications technologies for development."
Topic 1: The question of tackling the global debt crisis
Topic 2: Tackling youth unemployment in Sub-Saharan Africa
General Assembly 6 (GA6) - Legality
Head Chair: Keith T.(Xavier) Deputy Chair: Leona T. (CISM) General Assembly 6 (GA6), or the Legal Committee, is the ‘primary forum for the consideration of legal questions in the General Assembly.’ General Assembly 6 is responsible for policymaking and debating on the rule of law at the national and international levels.
Topic 1: The consideration of "ecocide" as a form of international crime
Topic 2: The question of defining, regulating, and prosecuting cyber warfare through international law
CSW: Commission On The Status Of Women
Head Chair: Justine T. (MGC New Life Christian Academy) Deputy Chair: Hannah W. (ISM) CSW, or the Commission on the Status of Women, is ‘exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality, the rights and the empowerment of women.’ CSW (UN)
Topic 1: Combating the issue of period poverty and the lack of reproductive health education for women
Topic 2: The question of tackling dowry deaths in the Global South
ECOSOC: Economic And Social Council
Head Chair: Danielle D. (BISM) Deputy Chair: Okwe K. (ISM) ECOSOC, or the Economic and Social Council, is the central platform for fostering debate and innovative thinking, forging consensus on ways forward, and coordinating efforts to achieve internationally agreed goals. It is also responsible for the follow-up to major UN conferences and summits. (https://ecosoc.un.org/en/about-us)
Topic 1: The question of ensuring job opportunities in light of developments in artificial intelligence
Topic 2: The question of promoting smart governance and digital infrastructure for urban management
HCC: Historical Crisis Committee
Head Chair: Krishna C. (ISM) Deputy Chair: Sean O. (Xavier) HCC, or the Historical Crisis Committee, focuses on a specific historical event, with delegates representing nations who were then heavily involved in the topic. In it, delegates strives to gain power and influence the historical outcome of the situation in a competitive yet collaborative environment.
Topic 1: The Cambodian Genocide
PFII: Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Head Chair: Elian A. (Xavier) Deputy Chair: Nathan D. (Xavier) PFII, or the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, deals with Indigenous Peoples topics. Specifically, they are mandated to deal with issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights. (https://social.desa.un.org/issues/indigenous-peoples/unpfii)
Topic 1: Combatting the issue of period poverty and lack of reproductive health education for women
Topic 2: The question of tackling dowry deaths in the global south
SC: Security Council
Head Chair: Rosa S. (SISC) Deputy Chair: Juhye L. (ISM) The UNSC, or the Security Council, has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It takes the lead in determining the existence of a threat to the peace or act of aggression, and calls upon parties to settle it by peaceful means and recommends methods of adjustment or terms of settlement. (https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en)
Topic 1: The Sudanese Civil War
Topic 2: Addressing the issue of conflict-related sexual violence in peacekeeping missions
HRC: Human Rights Council
Head Chair: Joshua S. (SISC) Deputy Chair: Dustin R. (Xavier) HRC, or the Human Rights Council, discusses ‘all thematic human rights issues and situations that require its attention throughout the year’ (https://www.ohchr.org/en/hrbodies/hrc/home) It aims to promote and protect human rights worldwide.
Topic 1: The question of protecting individuals’ right to privacy amidst technological advancements
Topic 2: The question of combatting human trafficking and modern slavery along the Medditeranean migration route
ODC: Office On Drugs And Crime
Head Chair: Arwen H. (CISM) Deputy Chair: Elisha M. (SSM) ODC, or the Office on Drugs and Crime, aims to ‘to make the world safer from drugs, crime, terrorism and corruption.’ While building networks of cooperation across borders and providing reliable data and analysis, they also train judges, police officers and border officials as well as healthcare and social workers to make communities safer and more resilient. (https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/about-unodc/index.html)
Topic 1: The question of mitigating the socioeconomic consequences of the war on drugs in the global south
Topic 2: Establishing effective guidelines on the use of Artificial Intelligence in law enforcement

RULES OF PROCEDURE

Committee File
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
Historical Crisis Committee (HCC)
Conventional Committee