SECRETARY GENERAL - ANNA LIU

Greetings delegates! Welcome to ACMUN! My name is Anna Liu and I am your Secretary General for the ACMUN XVI Conference of 2021. I was born in Zhengzhou, China, and I moved to Canada when I was five. My Model UN journey started in grade 9 when I joined the club for fun. Since then, it has been a big part of my life, and it led me to become passionate about politics, international relations, and public speaking. I absolutely love traveling to various places in the world to attend conferences and making long-lasting friendships. Unfortunately, we cannot travel and meet in person like we used to, but I'm sure we can overcome the obstacles posed by the pandemic and still have an amazing conference experience! On behalf of the entire ACMUN team, thank you for joining ACMUN XVI and we look forward to meeting you all in April.

CHARGE D'AFFAIRES - RHEA SIROMANI

Hi Everyone! My name is Rhea Siromani and I am the Charges D'affaires for ACMUN XVI. I was born in London, Ontario and later moved to Oakville. I then got a chance to live in London, England for two years where I was able to spend a lot of time travelling with my family, further developing my interest in global affairs. For as long as I can remember, I have been passionate about social advocacy and it has always been a dream of mine to work in the UN one day which is one of the many reasons why I love Model UN conferences. I have been a delegate at multiple MUN conferences in past years and am fascinated with how much I am able to learn, and how innovative students can be. I am looking forward to seeing you all in April come up with solutions to global issues through your passion and interest in all that the ACMUN conference has to offer!

UNDER SECRETARY GENERAL OF LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS - CHLOE OH

Hello delegates! My name is Chloe Oh and I am the Undersecretary General of Logistics and Operations for ACMUN XVI. I am incredibly excited for this year's conference, and very grateful to work with a wonderful group of the ACMUN team! I was born in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea and moved to Canada when I was thirteen. So far, I have travelled to three different continents and is currently capable of speaking four different languages. I am passionate to meet new people and experience new cultures; this is one of the many reasons why I love being in a part of the MUN family. In previous years, I have participated in former ACMUN conferences and have competed in various debate tournaments. Such experiences have allowed me to approach global issues in multiple different perspectives. Personally, I believe that ACMUN XVI will also be an eye-opening experience to solve global issues in an innovative way and strongly believe that we can make the best out of the experience amidst the coronavirus pandemic:) I can't wait to see you all in April!

 UNDER SECRETARY GENERAL OF FINANCE - RAPHAEL CHOI

Hey delegates! I am Raphael and I am the Undersecretary General of Finance this year. I am beyond eager to be part of this year's Model UN conference. Though this is my first year in Model UN, I have already been welcomed by a fantastic team of people working with me. As a person coming from a rather diverse background, I cannot wait to meet all of you! I was born in Hong Kong, but I do have a Canadian citizenship and I am also Portuguese! Since the lockdown, I have became increasingly interested in politics and global affairs, hence I joined Model UN. I am looking forward to further sharing and expanding my knowledge from all the wonderful opportunities ACMUN will offer!

UNDER SECRETARY GENERAL OF COMMITTEE AFFAIRS - ERIC WU

Hey hey! My name is Eric Wu, and I'm serving as your Under Secretary General of Committee Affairs for ACMUN XVI this year. A bit about me, I was born in the United States and moved back and forth from China and the US until I was about 6 years old, when I moved to Canada. I've been involved in MUN for about 3 years now, joining initially back in grade 7, and I've loved the travelling aspect and meeting new people at conferences, as well as participating in the debate aspect and writing up resolutions. On behalf of the Committee Affairs team, we can't wait for you to participate in some great committees we've planned this year.

 UNDER SECRETARY GENERAL OF MARKETING - MEGAN MCKENZIE

Hey everyone, My name is Megan McKenzie and I'll be your marketing team for ACMUN XVI. I was born in Toronto and raised in Oakville, Ontario. One of my dream jobs is working in politics and maybe even the UN. I have been apart of MUN for three years and my favourite part of it is getting the opportunity to talk and debate with others about major world issues. This will be my first year on the ACMUN team and I am super excited to be able to help plan our very first online conference and make it a new and exciting experience!

 

What is ACMUN?

Appleby College Model United Nations began sixteen years ago as thirty students huddled in a music room debating world affairs on Saturdays. Over the past years it has grown into one of Canada's premier single day high school conferences, run entirely by student volunteers and attended by hundreds of students eager for high quality debate.

The organizing committee of the Appleby College Model United Nations conference is committed to delivering an experience in keeping with the international spirit of the United Nations. It aims to raise awareness of pressing global issues and to have delegates consider how they can change the world around them though being community spirited and globally responsible.

2005 – 2006 ACMUN I 2006 – 2007 ACMUN II 2007 – 2008 ACMUN III 2008 – 2009 ACMUN IV 2009 – 2010 ACMUN V 2010 – 2011 ACMUN VI 2011 – 2012 ACMUN VII 2012 – 2013 ACMUN VIII 2013 – 2014 ACMUN IX 2014 – 2015 ACMUN X 2015 – 2016 ACMUN XI 2016 – 2017 ACMUN XII 2017 – 2018 ACMUN XIII 2018 – 2019 ACMUN XIV 2019 – 2020 ACMUN XV 2020-2021 ACMUN XVI

Sulaiman Hakemy Devon Allaby Kosaluchi Mmegwa Jonathan Crombie Daniel Mitropolsky Meghan Anslow Chinezimuzo (Nezim) Mmegwa Arthur Kwan Hung Wu Adam Kouri Jackson Gillard Annie Hsu Mikail Malik Anjali Siromani Sawsan Haider  Anna Liu

Dear Delegates, Advisors, and Esteemed Guests,

     On behalf of the Planning Committee, I am truly honored to welcome you to the 16th annual Appleby College Model United Nations Conference. My name is Anna Liu, and I will be serving as your Secretary General of ACMUN XVI. This year, ACMUN will be taking place virtually on April 24th, 2021, through Zoom platform to ensure the safety of all our participants, volunteers, and secretariats.

     As we face the numerous challenges brought about by the global pandemic, we are forced to become innovative and creative in how we approach tasks in our daily lives. Not only has the experience made us become more flexible to changes, but it has also opened our minds to new and bold ideas. As such, the ACMUN XVI Planning Committee came up with the theme of "Lead the Change" to encourage our delegates to challenge the norms by creating fresh, pioneering resolutions. We hope that every delegate can speak up for what they believe in and propose novel solutions that will transform our world for the best.

     This year is the first year that ACMUN is taking place online, and in order to ensure a wonderful virtual experience for everyone involved, we have created a guide to virtual MUN found under the Conference tab. Please familiarize yourself with the instructions on the guide, and feel free to contact us for any technological assistance. For the best experience, we strongly recommend that the delegate uses a laptop or desktop to participate in the conference.

     In order to give our delegates the chance to explore and debate on a variety of topics, the ACMUN team has prepared 15 traditional UN committees and 3 brand new specialty committees, including the 2020 Election Committee, Middle Ages Council, and the International Criminal Police Organization. For a more detailed description of all 18 committees and the topics for each, please check out the Committee Descriptions and Committee Topics tab. Prior to the conference, we will upload background guides for each committee to the website as well as the contact information of the chairs. Our chairs would be happy to answer any questions you may have about the topics.

     Of course, none of this would've been made possible without the help of our Under-secretary Generals, planning committee, volunteers, and Appleby College staff members. I would like to extend my greatest gratitude to those who accompanied ACMUN throughout the last few years, those who are accompanying ACMUN this year, and those who will be accompanying ACMUN in the years to come. We appreciate all the hard work you have put into planning this conference and into making sure that ACMUN will be an enjoyable experience for all.

     As concluding remarks, I would also like to thank the delegates and the advisors for choosing to join us this year as we embark on an unforgettable journey to change the world. I look forward to meeting everyone in April and to seeing all the creative ideas you will come up with in committees. Remember, don't be scared to innovate and "Lead the Change!"

Sincerely,

Anna Liu

Secretary General of ACMUN XVI

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Registration Information

Conference Date: April 24, 2021

Registration Closes: February 28, 2021

Late Registration Closes: March 20, 2021 

Payment Due: March 22, 2021

 

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VIRTUAL MUN GUIDE

All information regarding how the online version of ACMUN committee sessions will happen along with dress codes and rules can be found here:  Virtual Mun Guide

ACMUN XVI SCHEDULE - APRIL 24, 2021

9:00 - 10:00 Opening Ceremony with Guest Speaker 10:15 - 12:00 First Committee Session 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 1:00 - 3:00 Second Committee Session 3:00 - 3:15 Break 3:15 - 5:00 Third Committee Session 5:15 - 6:15 Closing Ceremony and Awards Presentation

 

ACMUN AWARDS

Awards are given to delegates by recommendation of their chair and co-chair. This means not every committee will have the same number of awards given. 

Best Delegate

A best delegate award may be given to one member of a committee who the chair and co-chair believe should be recognized for being the most prepared, knowledgeable and skilled in committee sessions. This typically means having one of the best position papers, amazing skills and knowledge in committee sessions/debates and more. 

Outstanding Delegate

An outstanding delegate award may be given to one or two members of a committee who the chair and co-chair believe should be recognized for fantastic preparation for the conference, great debate and work within the committee sessions and an outstanding position paper. This award typically means the delegate was within the top 3 of the committee. 

Honorable Delegate

An honorable delegate award may be given to one or multiple members of a committee who the chair and co-chair believe should be recognized for great work and skills within the committee sessions. This may include evident detailed work and preparation for the conference, great work within committee sessions or a fantastic position paper. This award typically means the delegate was in the top 10 delegates of the committee. 

 

 

Philanthropic Partnership

Since ACMUN's inception, Appleby College's pillars of community spirit and global responsibility have remained at the heart of our core values. As a team, we are dedicated to creating a conference in which delegates have the opportunity to translate diplomacy into concrete actions. Recognizing the importance of incorporating philanthropy and service into our conference, ACMUN is delighted to inaugurate our annual initiative of philanthropic partnership during the thirteenth year of our conference.

UNICEF Canada – ACMUN XVI Official Charity Partner

ACMUN XVI is excited to announce our support for UNICEF Canada for this year’s conference! The United Nations Children's Fund is an international humanitarian organization that promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child in 190 countries and territories around the world. UNICEF Canada translates the commitment made by the Convention on the Rights of the Child into practical action, focusing special efforts on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere. Through focusing on child protection, social inclusion, child survival, education, gender equality, and emergency relief, UNICEF advocates for measures to give children the best start in life.

On behalf of ACMUN and UNICEF Canada, we would like to thank you for your generous support! With our collective efforts as global citizens, we will create a brighter future with hope for our children!

 

THESE ARE THE OFFICIAL 2021 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES.

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)	NOVICE
UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL       (UNSC 1)	NOVICE
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL (UNHRC)	NOVICE
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR)	NOVICE
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (UNDP)	NOVICE
INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION (ITU)	INTERMEDIATE
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME (UNODC)	INTERMEDIATE
DISARMAMENT AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY COMMITTEE (DISEC)	INTERMEDIATE
ELECTION COMMITTEE	CRISIS
MIDDLE AGES	CRISIS
INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANIZATION (INTERPOL)	CRISIS

United Nations Security Council (UNSC 1)

Responsible for the preservation of international peace and security, the UN Security Council is one of the six principle organs of the United Nations and is in charge of approving any changes to its United Nations Charter, as well as forming their own resolutions. It has a total of 15 Members who are entitled to one vote each. Meetings can be called at any given time during a crisis. Under the Charter, all Member States are obligated to comply with Council decisions.

World Health Organization (WHO)

The World Health Organization formed in 1948 and based its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. It incorporates the former Office International d'Hygiène Publique and League of Nations Health Organization. It is a specialized UN agency that focuses on global health challenges, public health, emerging health issues, and finding a solution. After contributing to eradicating smallpox, WHO is now focused on stopping COVID-19, preventing HIV/AIDS, Ebola, TB, reproductive diseases, etc. It organizes World Health Day, which promotes collective action in protecting public health. It also organizes that global health campaigns, including Immunization Week, Tobacco Day, World AIDS Day, etc.

United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe and for addressing situations of human rights violations and make recommendations on them. It has the ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations that require its attention throughout the year. It meets at the UN Office at Geneva.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is a global organization overseen by the UN, dedicated to saving lives and protecting human rights by assisting refugees and building a collectively better life for these individuals, their communities and forcibly displaced people. They work to ensure that an individual fleeing persecution, violence, war or disaster at their home country is able to find a safe place for refuge. Since 1950, when the UNHCR was established in 1950 to support millions of displaced Europeans after WW2,  the organization has been committed to their goal of facing multiple crisis all over the world and providing essential and integral assistance to refugees, asylum seekers, internationally displaced, and stateless people who have nowhere to go.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

The United Nations Development Programme works in 177 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. The UNDP helps countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. This is a critical time for the world. The UNDP sees this period as a huge opportunity to advance the global sustainable development agenda. In September 2015, world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction, and climate change. The UNDP supports countries' efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, or Global Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030.

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies – ICTs. Founded in 1865 to facilitate international connectivity in communications networks, the ITU allocates global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develop the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect, and strive to improve access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide.  ITU is committed to connecting all the world's people. Through their work, they protect and support everyone's right to communicate.​

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes, known as the UNODC for two decades has been committed to making the world safer from drugs, organized crimes, corruption and terrorism. The UNODC focuses on eliminating these threats and promoting peace and sustainable well-being as deterrents. As part of their mission, the UNODC is committed to supporting the UN Member States in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at its core. The 2030 Agenda clearly recognizes that the rule of law and fair, effective and humane justice systems, as well as health-oriented responses to drug use, are both enablers for and part of sustainable development.

Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC)

Founded after the Second World War in 1945, the Disarmament and International Security Committee, DISEC, combats global problems, disarmament, and menaces of international peace. Confronted with problems like the promotion of terrorism through media platforms and the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, DISEC explores potential solutions to international security problems. This committee will provoke excellent discussion on how to solve some of the world's most imminent problems.

Election Committee

Tensions are running high a week before the election. Set during the height of the election a few months ago, this committee, comprised of half Republicans and half Democrats, is in a volatile debate over the ideals of both parties. Both parties will present their opinion on COVID-19, taxes and public programs, and universal healthcare. Within this committee, delegates will be roleplaying as various important members of both political parties, such as Senator Mitch McConnell, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and Dr. Anthony Fauci. Representatives in this committee must find a way to cooperate with their party and win over their rival. Which side will prevail, and which side will convince US citizens to vote for them?

Middle Ages

The Hundred Years war refers to a fight for the largest kingdom in Western Europe. This committee is set in the year of 1328. Disputes and decisions are being finalized with the conflictual question being "who will be the next succession to the French crown?" Fighting against the strongest force at the time, political leaders of England are debating as what steps to take to claim victory and possession of the French Throne. Kings, princes and political leaders will have to decide on their strategy to conquer France, whether they take a more passive approach or a violent approach is to the decision of the court.

With the uprising of French alliances, technology, and the birth of an unknown advantage, how can the United Kingdom outmatch the undefeated French power?

International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)

Located in Lyon, France, the International Criminal Police Organization, or commonly known as INTERPOL, is a world-wide organization that facilitates police cooperation and crime control. INTERPOL enables its 194 member countries to work together in order catch criminals, connecting with police agencies across the world. Common crimes that the INTERPOL focuses on are counter-terrorism, organized crime and cybercrime.
In this specialized committee, delegates will be representing a federal police agency, including the FBI, MI5, NPA, RCMP, the Secret Service, and more.

 

THESE ARE THE 2021 OFFICIAL COMMITTEE TOPICS 

UNSC 1 - United Nations Security Council 

  1. Overthrowing of Government During the Syrian Civil War:                      

Since 2011, the relationship between the corrupted Syrian government and their citizens has been one of the worse humanity has witnessed in the past century. Endless slaughter, protest, continuous bombing and illegal weapon use has been witnessed, along with many other unseen crimes. With Donald Trump's recent direct attack on Airforce bases owned by Assad, Assad continues to develop chemical weapons to use against his own citizens (rebels). How can nations supporting Syria and nations backing the rebels collaborate to create solutions, while being pressured to release nuclear and chemical weapons?

  2. Maintaining South Sudan's Stability:

After the nation South Sudan has been created, the poverty levels have remained high due to decades of civil war. After the signing of a final cease-fire and power sharing agreement to end the civil war, conflicts still have not come to a stand still. Protest, rebellion and high rates of refugees and unemployment still haunts the South Sudanese government, along with displaced citizens in Sudan. How can the Security Council continue to maintain peace and passiveness between the two states?

 

WHO - World Health Organization

  1. Water Shortage in South Asia:     

Many South-Asian nations including Pakistan, India, Nepal and Bangladesh are being supplied with water infected by salinity and arsenic from industrial pollution and poor sanitation. Over half of the water supplies in these countries are not suitable for drinking. This situation has resulted in a severe water shortage, making citizens either drink infected water, or not drink at all. Over 134 million people in South Asia do not have access to clean water. The World Health Organization will have to improve not only the sanitization process of water, but the distribution and quantity of it as well.

  2. Preventing the Spread of a World-Wide Pandemic:       

Since the World Health Organization characterized SARS-CoV-2 as a pandemic in March 2020, activity around the world started to cease. Businesses remain closed and the number of beds available in Intensive Care Units continues to shrink. With the world-wide spread of COVID-19, it's more important than ever to execute proper hygienic practices, such as washing your hands, coughing into your elbow, and wearing proper-sized fitting masks. Even with new vaccines and cures making its way into our society, the virtue of physical distancing remains and the risks are still unforeseen. How can we flatten the curve?                          

 

UNHRC - United Nations Human Rights Council

  1. Restricted Basic Human Resources for Yemenis Children:

Ever since the start of the Yemeni crisis in 2011, citizens within the middle eastern country have had to endure extraordinary and brutal conditions caused by the civil war currently being fought between the government and Al-Qaeda plus Houthi militants.  Around 80 percent of Yemen's population, including over 12 million children, are in dire need of humanitarian aid. Children are forced to become soldiers, and other have struggled to survive. Due to a lack of intervention, these children are being forgotten and neglected by the outside world. The population also has suffered from a cholera outbreak since 2017. Even with a Saudi-led intervention in 2015, the fighting and suffering has not ended. It is up to the delegates of the UNHRC to develop an action plan to save the children of Yemen from further pain.

  2. Loss of Human-Rights in Rwanda and DRC:

Millions of lives in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are currently at stake. Ever since the horrific Rwandan genocide of 1994, the human right conditions in Rwanda, the DRC, and surrounding countries have been in an atrocious state. Rampant racism occurs on a daily basis, basic necessities are hard to find, and gender inequality is noticeable almost everywhere. Even now, racism still exists between the two main ethnic groups of Rwanda (the Tutsi and Hutu), and the aftermath of the genocide is still very noticeable in the country. In the DRC and Rwanda, fighting still occurs, and many refugees seek basic necessities since they do not have access to them.  The UNHRC will have to find an effective solution to this issue which has plagued this area of Africa for more than 20 years; will the committee succeed in guaranteeing basic human rights in the region?

 

UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

  1. Providing Refuge for Rohingya Refugees Seeking a New Home: 

Today, millions of people around the world are denied a nationality. As a result, they're often not allowed to pursue education, open a bank account, see a doctor, get a job, buy a house or even get married. One of the most ubiquitous example of statelessness is the Rohingya crisis. Traditionally living the Myanmar, the Rohingya are a Muslim minority who were forced to flee their homes in August 2017 when violence broke out in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, including the burning of entire Rohingya villages. The United Nations has described the Rohingya “as the most persecuted minority in the world.” Eighty percent of Rohingya refugees arriving in the neighbouring country of Bangladesh are women and children, including newborns. UNHCR is on the ground in Bangladesh aiding Rohingya refugees, but how can UN member states help?

  2. Inclusion of Refugees in Education and Work:

Every refugee deserves a bright future, which is why one of UNHCR's goals is to help create equal opportunity for refugees around the world. UNHCR empowers refugees to build economic, cultural, and social ties with host communities, but even so, it's clear that there are disparities in the society for refugees. Over 4 million out of UNHCR's 7.4 millions children don't have access to education, and adults who are able to enter the workforce are often harassed for their status. For many, education and work provides hope, stability, dignity, and safety, so it's undeniable that rebuilding the lives of refugees remain a vital part in UNHCR's mission.

 

UNDP - United Nations Development Program

  1. The Completion of the Poverty Prevention Goals (1.1-1.5):

The United Nation's Sustainable Development Goal Number One—Zero Poverty in all its forms—remains one of the greatest challenges that humanity faces. While the number of people living in extreme poverty dropped by more than half between 1990 and 2015, there are still too many people in the world struggling for the most basic human needs. The goal of UNSDG No.1  is to eradicate poverty worldwide in all forms and dimensions by the year 2030.  This involves targeting those who are most vulnerable, increasing basic resources and services, and supporting communities affected by conflict and climate-related disasters. What's the next step in completing this goal?

  2. Improving Education Standards: 

Since 2000, incredible progress has been made in achieving the target of universal primary education. The total enrollment rate in development areas reached 91% in 2015, and the number of children who are out of school has dropped by almost 50% worldwide. In addition, there have been noticeable increases in literacy rates and female education. While these are all astounding successes, progress has also proven to be tough in some developing regions as a result of high levels of poverty, armed conflicts and other emergencies. A number of conflicts around the world led to sharp increases in the number of children out of school. This is a worrying trend. The UNSDG No.4 focuses on achieving inclusivity and quality education, as well as having free primary and secondary education schooling by 2030. As such, a strategy must be set in place to further improve the standards we have today.

 

ITU - International Telecommunication Union

  1. Data Protecting in Cybersecurity: 

A click of a button, a tap on the screen, or even downloading without you knowing, billions of records are leaked and unsecured each year, making data publicly available to all. We now live in a digital age where it is more important than ever to focus on our data protection and privacy on the web. With the ever-lasting evolution of software and hardware, technology not only offered sophistication to our lives, but to viruses, malware, and phishing scams as well. It's now up to the ITU to help put an end to data breaches.

  2. Distribution of Illegal Content in the Modern World Over Social Media: 

Common social media apps and sites are being manipulated to transport and distribute illegal content throughout the modern world. Content such as child pornography, phishing messages, narcotics deals and more are being transmitted via a multitude of media. Apps such as Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat are being hijacked and exploited to send illegal content through secret methods, including preventing the headquarters from receiving and having access to the messages. Whether it is improving and re-establishing the defense mechanisms of social media or increasing the consequences and laws for illegal distribution, the committee must decrease the total counts of illegal content distribution online.

 

UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

  1. Maritime Crime and Piracy in West and Central Africa: 

Criminal and violent actions by sea is often disregarded as a threat to security by many nations. However, petrochemical tankers and trade ships have been recently attacked and hijacked near West and Central Africa. The danger of modern pirates can be just as hostile as the most well-known terrorist organizations. This also harms the transportation and trade systems between several African, European, and American nations. The UNODC must improve upon the current defense mechanisms as well as laws and marine corps to successfully prevent the increase of modern pirates and the attacking of ships.

  2. Combating the Opioid Crisis:

Throughout the 21st century, the overdose of opioid-painkillers has become increasingly more popular within the society. Opioid drugs, including heroin, oxycodone, and fentanyl can all have serious side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, slowing of breathing, heart function and potentially coma and death. An estimated 130+ people die every day from opioid-related drug overdoses, with over 2 million users having an opioid use disorder in 2018. Opioid misuse is on the rise, soaring substantially as compared to past years. With the prolific use of this prescription drug, a strategy to prevent and protect the consumers is urgently needed.

 

DISEC - Disarmament and International Security

  1. Nuclear Proliferation in North Korea: 

With the support from Russia and China, North Korea is able to advance their inventory of nuclear arms at astonishing rates, considering it's poor economy. This situation puts pressure on right-wing and American allies to enter a full nuclear war. The Disarmament and International Security Council will need to determine how the disarmament and mitigation of nuclear mushrooming in North Korea can be eliminated before any direct intimidation from North Korea is put onto the United States of America.

  2. Illegal Drug Trade in North America:

Black markets, online distribution, and individual marketing are all methods of illegal drug trade that have occurred frequently across North America. Within a few miles, clicks and dollars, individuals are able to access illegal drugs that can permanently damage their health. With millions of deaths related to drug abuse and citizens relying on illegal drug trade to make a profit, North America is becoming one of the regions with the highest levels of drug distribution and misuse. How will the committee prevent illegal drug trade in America while still maintaining decent GDP for citizens relying on drug trade for their survival?

 

Election Committee

  Set in the months preceding one of the most divisive and impactful elections in US history, this committee is a debate between the two major contenders within the election: the left-wing Democrats and the right-wing Republicans. Both parties support one of two main candidates: Joe Biden and Donald Trump. This committee provides an opportunity for both sides to share their opinion on topics such as COVID-19, public services, and taxes. With each delegate playing a pivotal character in the election, which side will be able to convince the participants of this committee, and US citizens, to vote for them, and win the election?

 

Crisis Committee - Middle Ages

 The Middle Ages Committee is a crisis committee, meaning changes will be made to the scenario by the chair, during the conference. 

The Hundred Years war refers to a fight for the largest kingdom in Western Europe. This committee is set in the year of 1328. Disputes and decisions are being finalized with the conflictual question being "who will be the next succession to the French crown?" Fighting against the strongest force at the time, political leaders of England are debating as what steps to take to claim victory and possession of the French Throne. Kings, princes and political leaders will have to decide on their strategy to conquer France, whether they take a more passive approach or a violent approach is to the decision of the court.

With the uprising of French alliances, technology, and the birth of an unknown advantage, how can the United Kingdom outmatch the undefeated French power?

 

INTERPOL - International Criminal Police Organization

  1. Putting a Stop to Money Laundering

An estimated $2 trillion is laundered yearly around the world, affecting the general economy, social life and overall development globally. Money laundering remains a key component of other, more serious crimes, such as drug trafficking, robbery or extortion. Criminal gangs are moving illegally obtained funds through the use of shell corporations, banks, money transmitters and more in an attempt to integrate illegal activities into legitimate businesses and economies. With cryptocurrency on the surge, money laundering has exacerbated these issues. It is more vital than ever to find a solution to this issue.

 

THESE ARE THE OFFICIAL BACKGROUND GUIDES FOR 2021

Click a committee's name to view its background guide.

All positions papers must be submitted through the button on the right side by The DATE OF THE CONFERENCE: APRIL 24th before the first committee session. Completing your position paper is mandatory for you to be considered for an award. Please name your file COMMITTEE_DELEGATION.

If you are unsure how to write a position paper refer to this document.

United Nations Security Council 1 - Chair: Daniel Choi   Click here for email. 

World Health Organization - Chair: Ashley Liu  Click here for email.

United Nations Human Rights Council  - Chair: Jerry Zhao   Click here for email.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Chair: Madhav Satija   Click here for email. 

United Nations Development Programme - Chair: Joshua Li Click here for email. 

International Telecommunication Union  - Chair: Roy Zhang   Click here for email. 

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime  - Chair: Boyan Xu  Click here for email.

Disarmament and International Security  - Chair: Naomi Lorenzo   Click here for email.

Election Committee  - Chair: Hope Arpa  Click here for email. 

Middle Ages - Chair: Catriona Arnott   Click here for email.  

Interpol - Chair: Calvin Xu   Click here for email.