Councils Overview
NTUMUN 2025 is proud to showcase its 15 councils, 6 of which are designed specifically for beginners.
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Beginner Councils: Suitable for delegates who have little or no experience in MUN. The Academics team has prepared an introductory training programme tailored to each council. This will cover the basics of MUN such as Rules of Procedure and Resolution writing. The topics are also fairly straightforward, making it the perfect stage for you to put what you have learned from the training programme to action and adapt to the MUN environment.
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The International Press Corps is also an excellent choice for delegates with a flair for journalism and literature.
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Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
Council type: Beginner - Physical
TOPIC: The Question of Discrimination in Afghanistan
Focusing on the alarming decline of women's rights in the country since the Taliban's takeover in 2021, the scope of debate revolves around striking a balance between respecting religious beliefs and practices, particularly Islamic law, and upholding an equal right of autonomy and equality for all. The main points of contention include the Taliban's imposition of Sharia law, which has led to the denial of women's access to education, employment, and healthcare, as well as the restriction of their freedom of speech and movement. Delegates need to consider how women's rights may be protected while respecting the right to religion, and the importance of education and representation in promoting gender equality – all of which to be discussed cognisant of limitations of the UN Women's jurisdiction in influencing the Afghan government to take positive action to protect women's rights.
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), dedicated to promoting women's rights and empowerment globally. Established in 1946, the CSW is responsible for setting global standards and policies to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women. The commission is composed of 45 member states, elected by ECOSOC for a four-year term, and is supported by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). The CSW plays a critical role in promoting women's rights and addressing the challenges faced by women and girls worldwide, including violence against women, discrimination, and inequality.
United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Council type: Beginner - Physical
​The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) was established under the United Nations Charter in 1945 as one of its 6 principal organs, and it has a rotating membership of 54 members, with 18 being elected each year by the General Assembly to serve a three-year term. Pursuant to the U.N. Charter, ECOSOC is mandated to conduct studies, prepare reports, and provide the General Assembly with recommendations on economic, social, cultural, educational, health, and human rights-related matters. Delegates must note that ECOSOC’s resolutions are not legally binding: they are strictly formal recommendations to the General Assembly and serve to set the U.N.’s overall direction on the issue in question.
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TOPIC 1: The Question of Sustainable Urbanisation in Developing Countries
With more urban populations especially in developing countries, providing sound infrastructure and housing becomes more challenging. By 2050, 68% of the global population will live in urban areas, with nearly 90% of this growth happening in major regions like Asia and Africa. As such, these increasing pressures will inevitably lead to an uptick in problems like overcrowding, environmental degradation, and systemic inequality. As such, ECOSOC can provide a platform for countries to tackle this nascent issue.
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TOPIC 2: The Question of Green Bonds in Financing Sustainable Development
In barely a decade, green bonds have gone from the periphery of the capital markets to being one of its fastest-growing segments. Green bonds are now used globally as a financing source for a wide range of issuers including green renewable energy companies, sovereigns, and supranationals seeking to transition some or all of their business operations. More importantly, such green bonds can be used by governments to finance and raise capital for climate-related projects and construct sustainable infrastructure. As such, delegates can discuss the impact of such green bonds especially in LEDCs, and also how international transparency and parity can be achieved with this system burgeoning with potential.
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
Council type: Beginner - Physical
Empowered by its motto 'Let there be bread', the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), a specialised agency of the UN, leads international efforts on food security and nutrition. The FAO's primary areas of focus include advising on agricultural strategy and cooperation, providing technical assistance for projects, conducting research and collecting agricultural development data, as well as offering education and training programs to support sustainable agricultural development. The FAO plays a vital role in alleviating global inequalities by reducing hunger and poverty, aspiring towards a world where everyone has adequate access to food and nutrition. ​
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TOPIC 1: The Question of Building Resilient Agricultural Systems Against Disasters
Disasters fueled by climate change, pandemics, epidemics, and conflicts are threatening global agriculture and food security — these catastrophes have increased fourfold, from 100 events annually in the 1970s to 400 in recent years. When impacted by disasters, food production grinds to a halt, disrupting supply chains and threatening food security. Building resilient agricultural systems against disasters and ensuring food security requires a multifaceted approach addressing complex risks faced by farmers, rural communities, and the entire agrifood system. Safeguarding agricultural productivity must start with improving agricultural infrastructure; additionally, considerations for leveraging technological innovations and awareness programs can mitigate disaster risk and reduce impact. While easy on paper, implementation is an arduous process that requires the involvement of all stakeholders — member states, NGOs, and local communities — to collaborate effectively and allocate necessary resources. When considering solutions, the question must also address how the FAO and its member states can reach out to and engage the greatest number of agricultural producers on this topic of disaster resilience and risk management.​
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TOPIC 2: The Question on the Promotion of Sustainable Farming Practices in the Use of Pesticides
Among many developing countries, farmers continue to rely heavily on Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) as an easily accessible and highly effective way to ward off pests. However, the use of HHPs can cause long-lasting health problems when ingested and environmental problems when not disposed of properly. To support the transition away from HHPs, a wide range of potential solutions is available, including recommendations for banning the use of deadly pesticides, implementing alternative pest control methods, improving pesticide regulation, educating farmers, and increasing investment in research and development of sustainable agriculture practices. However, with no one-size-fits-all solution, considerations of varying economic interests, inequalities, and cultural factors must be addressed to create an effective strategy for reducing the use of HHPs.
Special Political and Decolonization Committee (SPECPOL)
Council type: Beginner - Physical
NOTE: SPECPOL is a Double Delegation Council. Refer to the registration form for details on double delegation councils.
The Special Political and Decolonization Committee is a body under the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), serving as its Fourth Committee. Following Article 9 of the UN Charter, this Committee is made up of all members of the UN with equal voting rights among them all. As part of its mandate, the Committee debates a wide variety of issues, including five decolonization-related items.
TOPIC 1: The Question of Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
One of the most divisive territorial issues in contemporary international relations remains the Falkland Islands, also known as the Islas Malvinas. The main points of contention in this disagreement between Argentina and the UK are colonial legacies, sovereignty, and self-determination. The Falklands War of 1982 brought to light the long-standing tensions, but even now, some decades later, the islands remain under scrutiny by the UN under SPECPOL, with its status as a Non-Self-Governing Territory. Resolutions such as A/AC.109/2018/L.8 adopted by the UN General Assembly have brought this problem back time and time again as a concern of decolonisation and international law. Questions concerning how to strike a balance between historical claims and local will, as well as whether local rights should take precedence over colonial history, are raised by this ongoing conflict for sovereignty.
TOPIC 2: Reviewing Special Political Missions (SPMs)
Special Political Missions (SPMs) are a cornerstone of the United Nations' efforts to maintain peace and security in conflict-prone regions. Focusing on preventive diplomacy, mediation, and post-conflict reconstruction, SPMs are instrumental in promoting dialogue and fostering political stability. However, challenges such as unclear mandates, lack of cooperation from regional organisations, and the inadequate inclusion of women in peace processes hinder their effectiveness. As part of SPECPOL’s mandate, it is essential to regularly review these missions to address these gaps and ensure that SPMs can deliver on their promise of peacebuilding.
Division for Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea (DOALOS)
Council type: Physical
The Division for Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea (DOALOS) is a UN division addressing various ocean-related issues, including marine biodiversity, pollution, climate change, piracy, and economic activities. This council focuses on geopolitical disputes in the South China Sea, encompassing topics such as piracy, fishing rights, resource extraction, environmental concerns, and territorial disputes. Central to these discussions is the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which provides the legal framework for maritime activities and dispute resolution. To maintain a manageable scope, discussions are limited to the APAC/Oceania regions within the South China Sea, allowing for a diverse range of issues to be debated among the various countries with differing needs and interests in the area, while considering their obligations and rights under UNCLOS.​
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TOPIC 1: The Question on the Militarisation of the South China Sea
The limitations of the 1982 UNCLOS in creating a satisfactory response to the issue of an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) results in modern day disputes. Due to the strategic importance of controlling ocean access, there are always disagreements over military presence in the South China Sea. In the 2010s, disputes over territories led to the militarisation of landmasses in the South China Sea, numerous reefs, shoals and islets have been reclaimed to construct bases and airfields, while countries are increasingly strengthening their naval presence in the region by establishing garrisons and maritime patrols around disputed territory to this day. Further increase in tensions has also directly and indirectly led to increased naval expenditure, such as China’s new aircraft carrier Fujian and 5th generation fighter aircraft. How DOALOS can facilitate agreements between member states in limiting military presence will be crucial in maintaining peace in the wider APAC/Oceania region as a whole.​
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TOPIC 2: Nonpartisan issues - The Question of International Cooperation at Sea
Piracy and over exploitation of the sea are two major issues that concern any and all countries with a stake in the South China Sea. With more than $5 trillion dollars of trade transiting through the Sea yearly, the South China Sea is rife with piracy issues. However, tensions and lack of cooperation has prevented a unified international response like the Shared Awareness and Deconfliction (SHADE) conference in Bahrain annually, which coordinated several international anti-piracy measures around the Gulf of Aden.
Overfishing/illegal fishing and deep-sea drilling are also ongoing issues within the region. Due to the rising middle class in China, projected demand for seafood is set to rise consistently for the next decade to come. The sustainable management of fisheries is a difficult question to address due to the differing interpretations and attitudes towards fishing grounds and sustainable fishing. Furthermore, rich oil and natural gas deposits in the South China Sea are also being opened to exploration, which have their own negative effect on the environment and ecology of the sea. DOALOS will need to be the authoritative platform in setting common ground on such issues that concerns every ocean-going state.
Futuristic-Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (F-SCO)
Council type: Physical
The year is 2030. In the shadowy corridors of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a storm brews, poised to disrupt the fragile equilibrium of Central Asia. Regional centricity has reached a fever pitch, as member states cling to their sovereignty while grappling with the geopolitical ambitions of external powers. The SCO stands as a bastion against the encroaching influence of NATO and its Western allies, heralding the rise of Asia as an unprecedented force ready to challenge the very foundations of Western hegemony. Well, it does not come easy to say the least.
Energy security lies at the heart of this tumultuous struggle, as member states vie for control over dwindling resources and strategic trade routes. Hydrocarbons and green technology intertwine in complicated crossroads; each step fraught with tension as countries weigh their economic dependencies against the spectre of environmental sustainability. The stakes have never been higher, and the lines drawn between friends and foes blur amid the chaos. Trust hangs by a thread, and the air is thick with the promise of conflict and ambition, to bring the almighty Central Asia back to its former glory.
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TOPIC: The Future of SCO
The landscape of regional conflicts and energy security reveals a myriad of challenges, where hydropolitics and economic sovereignty clash in a delicate balance. Disputes over shared water resources expose the tension between national interests and the necessity for multilateral cooperation, with the spectre of militarization looming over infrastructure, transforming vital resources into potential flashpoints for conflict. The ongoing quest for hydrocarbons juxtaposes traditional energy dependencies against an urgent global push toward green technology, as the implications of economic transitions uncover vulnerabilities and exacerbate tensions. Central to this struggle is the crippling burden of debt, which threatens national autonomy and dictates domestic policies. Compounded by the complexities of competing trade routes, the political landscape becomes fragmented, laying bare a profound struggle for independence amidst pervasive geopolitical rivalries. The nexus of energy, economics, and regional dynamics underscores the urgent need for equitable frameworks and cooperative strategies, lest the pursuit of unity and stability devolve into chaos and discord.
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
Council type: Physical
NOTE: UNSC is a Double Delegation Council. Refer to the registration form for details on double delegation councils.
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​TOPIC 1: The New Agenda for Peace
The groundwork for international peacekeeping and diplomacy was laid by the 1992 Agenda for Peace, which was created in the aftermath of the Cold War. It placed significant emphasis on mediation and post-war peacebuilding, establishing systems to prevent conflicts from recurring. However, there has been a substantial shift in the global political landscape, necessitating a reassessment. In 2023, UN Secretary-General António Guterres introduced the New Agenda for Peace, which broadens the focus to include gender equality, conflict prevention, sustainable development, and emerging threats such as cyber warfare. To address this new reality, the UNSC must strike a balance between its traditional post-war responsibilities and proactive measures to prevent disputes from escalating into crises.
TOPIC 2: Ethiopia Civil War
The people of Ethiopia, especially those in the Tigray region, have suffered greatly as a result of the civil war that broke out in November 2020. Despite the shaky peace being undermined by other significant parties like the Amhara militias and Eritrean forces, a ceasefire was reached in November 2022 between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). The Security Council faces an urgent need to address the ongoing conflict, human rights violations, and future peacebuilding efforts in light of the escalating violence, mass displacement, and growing humanitarian crisis.
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Council type: Physical
NOTE: ICJ is a Double Delegation Council. Refer to the registration form for details on double delegation councils.
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The successor to the Permanent Court of International Justice, the International Court of Justice serves as the world’s foremost authority on jurisprudence and order. Based in The Hague, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations is tasked with settling international legal disputes and providing advisory opinions on legal issues referred to it by the UN and other organs. The main role of the Court is to ensure that consistent interpretation and application of international law is being upheld, on top of fair and equitable rulings on contentious cases.
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TOPIC: Certain Iranian Assets (Islamic Republic of Iran v. United States of America)
This gripping legal case between two once-allies has spanned the better part of the past decade since Iran initiated their dispute against the United States in 2016. Dating back to the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the clash first emerged when the freezing of billions of dollars of Iranian assets occurred, including those of Bank Markazi, Iran’s central bank. This action was taken in 2012 when The US Congress enacted two key pieces of legislation, the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 and the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act to justify actions like seizing Iranian assets in the US. This was done as part of the United States’s response to the revolution and Iran’s alleged ties to terrorism, with the assets being used to compensate families of victims of terror attacks.
Ostensibly, the Iranian government quickly took action, citing the actions as a direct contravention of the 1955 Treaty of Amity – the initial diplomatic agreement between the two countries. As such, without fair compensation by the US, this arduous war marches on.
Throughout all of this, one question remains — will the ICJ serve the needed justice to end this 45-year conflict?
Hunger Games (Dynamic Council)
Council type: Physical
Panem stands on the edge of the abyss.
The Capitol’s iron rule, long unchallenged, faces its greatest threat; not from a foreign adversary, but from within. Katniss Everdeen’s defiance in the 74th Hunger Games has shaken the very foundation of Snow’s regime. Unrest is spreading through the Districts, and rebellion threatens to erupt at any moment. The Capitol stands at the brink, a house of cards teetering as winds from the Districts howl ever louder.
In this atmosphere of looming rebellion and internal strife, President Snow has summoned the Capitol’s Forces, his most powerful and cunning political and military elites, to an emergency council. Each of you, entrusted with the fate of Snow’s regime, must now make the most perilous decisions Panem has ever known. Your task? To salvage control, crush burgeoning dissent, and secure the continued dominance of the Capitol over Panem.
The cracks in the system are widening, and only through strategic brilliance, unwavering loyalty, and ruthless efficiency can the Capitol maintain its dominance. As whispers of rebellion grow louder, the clock is ticking. This council must forge a path forward: whether through brutal military suppression or cunning political maneuvering. President Snow’s command is clear: the Capitol must prevail, or all will be lost.
Failure is not an option. Every decision from this council will determine whether the Capitol stands victorious or crumbles under the weight of revolution, particularly from District 12. This council, this moment, is the Capitol’s last stand. The fate of Panem lies in your hands. Will you be remembered as the saviors of the Capitol, or as the ones who witnessed its descent into ruin?
Welcome to the Capitol Forces.
Joint Cabinet Crisis (JCC)
Council type: Crisis - Physical
​TOPIC: The Korean DMZ Conflict
“Peace secured by slavish submission is not peace.”
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Kim Il sung, Supreme Leader of North Korea
Three million dead. For every dead soldier, a general weeps. For every dead son, a mother grieves. Families torn asunder, cities razed to ash — they called it the Korean War. Broken and battered, the Koreas begrudgingly agreed to cease the senseless slaughter. History must never repeat itself again.
Ten years later, as both sides lick their freshly healed wounds, they eye each other hungrily, wondering whether the horrors of the past mean anything next to the promises of the future. With a dilapidated military, both sides must now fight a war without warriors — a war of subterfuge, economic domination, and political might — even as political factionalism and poverty tear the peninsula apart from within.
Welcome to the arena where ideologies clash and crumble as easily as they are made.
Welcome to the theater where every player lies and conspires for his own ends.
Welcome to the Korean DMZ conflict.
*In a crisis council, delegates embark in an ever-evolving simulation where they can make dynamic decisions individually or collectively, influencing the world around them — and shaping the course of history.
**Prior crisis experience is not absolutely necessary for members of the Crisis Team.
United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)
Council type: Beginner - Virtual
Established in 2012, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) stands at the forefront of global environmental governance, uniting nations in a shared vision for a sustainable future. As the world's premier decision-making body for environmental matters, UNEA empowers 193 member states to confront the pressing ecological challenges of our time. In an era defined by environmental crises, UNEA serves as a beacon of hope, driving the global community towards actionable solutions that promise to safeguard our planet for generations to come.
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TOPIC 1: The Question of Sustainable Plastic Management
The burgeoning crisis of plastic pollution stands as a stark testament to humanity's escalating environmental neglect, where the insatiable demand for convenience and economic growth has precipitated an unparalleled crisis for marine ecosystems. As developed nations enact policies to mitigate domestic plastic consumption, they simultaneously export vast quantities of plastic waste to the Global South, perpetuating a cycle of environmental colonialism that exacerbates the very issues they seek to address. Nations with robust petrochemical industries fiercely resist initiatives aimed at curbing plastic production, while developing countries, often on the front lines of plastic pollution, grapple with the dual challenge of stricter regulations while lacking the resources to implement effective plastic waste management systems. These conflicting national priorities reveal the urgent need for a structural shift — one that fosters genuine cooperation and accountability among all stakeholders to reconcile economic growth with environmental stewardship across the globe.
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TOPIC 2: The Question of Sustainable Practices in Extractive Industries
The sustainability endeavour reveals a stark paradox: economic advancement often comes at the cost of ecological and social integrity. Indigenous and marginalised communities face displacement as corporate interests prioritise profit over the preservation of ancestral lands, resulting in environmental degradation, deforestation, and water contamination. Simultaneously, resource-rich nations grapple with overreliance on extractive revenues, creating economic volatility and hindering diversification. Such dependency often leads to corruption and social unrest, undermining long-term stability. In contrast, the push for a rapid transition to renewable energy clashes with the economic realities faced by fossil fuel-dependent regions. Thus, the quest for sustainable practices remains a challenge for all delegates to attempt, necessitating a delicate balance between economic imperatives and the imperative to protect human and environmental welfare.
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Council type: Beginner - Virtual
The UNODC (UN Office on Drugs and Crime) is an office of the UN, established in 1997 to combat organised crime, corruption, terrorism, and trafficking on an international scale, offering practical assistance and encouraging transnational approaches to action. In this council, the focus lies on the trafficking of cultural property on the global market, along with the tackling of organised transnational crime.
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TOPIC 1: Organised trafficking of art and cultural commodities
Organised trafficking of art and cultural commodities is an endemic issue, with UNESCO defining it as “the theft, destruction, or illegal transfer of cultural goods such as monumental, archaeological, anthropological, artistic and documentary works or their parts” and is closely tied with other aspects of organised crime, such as money laundering. UNODC places a strong emphasis on interstate police cooperation via institutions such as INTERPOL to tackle this issue. In 2022, the European Union introduced the EU action plan against trafficking in cultural goods. This action plan aims to deter criminals effectively, to address evolving security threats and to protect cultural heritage within and beyond the EU. Delegates should consider their respective nation’s role in producing or procuring cultural artefacts to shape their stance on the matter.
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TOPIC 2: Tackling of organised crime syndicates
It is often difficult to pursue and combat international organised crime due to bureaucracy and red-tape. The fact that no single country holds an extradition treaty with every other country further complicates the pursuing of criminals, as certain nations forbid the extraditions of their own citizens, while others lack proper agreements due to how their country is structured. However, there has been progress made to further the effort against this issue. In 2003, the UN passed the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC), but it was focused on the smuggling of people and firearms. In a growing landscape of illicit goods and services being traded and sold by transnational criminals, the UNODC needs to re-evaluate and adapt to changing law-enforcement dynamics.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Council type: Virtual
Borne from the East Asia Summit of 2005, the ASEAN+6 framework was designed to further the existing goals of ASEAN member states and to expand ASEAN’s diplomatic and economic engagement with the +6 member states (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, and New Zealand). ASEAN+6 has proven itself useful with initiatives like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) advancing free trade and regional integration in 2020. Moreover, ASEAN+6 was established to strengthen regional security while maintaining amity within the Southeast Asian Region. With this in mind, a key task of ASEAN+6 is to address intra-region and extra-regional territorial disputes, most notably the stability of the South China Sea.
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TOPIC 1: The Question of Myanmar's Coup Crisis
The Myanmar military coup of February 2021 marked a critical shift in the country's political landscape, ending its progress toward democracy. The Tatmadaw detained key political leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi, citing unsubstantiated voter fraud claims in the 2020 elections. This led to widespread protests through the Civil Disobedience Movement, resulting in violent military crackdowns that have caused thousands of civilian casualties and detentions. The international community has responded with sanctions, while ASEAN's mediation efforts have been largely ineffective.
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The crisis has been further complicated by the involvement of global powers, with China and Russia maintaining close ties with the military junta while Western nations oppose it. As the conflict enters its fifth year in 2025, Myanmar remains deeply divided, with the military struggling to maintain control against growing resistance. Without resolution, the issue continues to have significant implications for regional stability and international diplomatic relations. Can ASEAN restore prospects for peace and democratic restoration?
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TOPIC 2: The Question of Sustainable Energy Sources in ASEAN
As ASEAN’s energy demands begin to grow as the region moves into the mid-21st Century, there is an urgent need to transition from reliance on fossil fuels to more sustainable sources. Despite ASEAN’s geographical advantage in developing sustainable energy infrastructure, the Southeast Asian region remains heavily dependent on oil and non-renewable energy, exposing it to energy insecurity and oil market volatility. The recent ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting Plus Three (AMEM+3) instituted discussions in this area, foraying solutions for LEDCs in the region to develop and diversify their energy. In light of the ASEAN Energy Outlook (AEO8) and Phase II of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC), delegates must be cognisant of their actions in the council, making sure to keep in mind national interests, while working together as one ASEAN.
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
Council type: Virtual
NOTE: UNSC is a Double Delegation Council. Refer to the registration form for details on double delegation councils.
With the global order constantly shifting, international relations are becoming increasingly complicated, and because of our interconnection, we are becoming increasingly vigilant and suspicious of future security threats. Maintaining international peace and security is a current obligation that is characterised by constantly changing obstacles. In the end, this is an undertaking that can only be accomplished via rigorous diplomacy and novel cooperative measures to solve current global issues. It is thus well within the mandate of the United Nations Security Council to maintain international peace and security
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TOPIC 1: The New Agenda for Peace
The groundwork for international peacekeeping and diplomacy was provided by the 1992 Agenda for Peace, which was created in the aftermath of the Cold War. It put a lot of emphasis on mediation and peacebuilding after wars, setting up systems to stop conflicts from happening again. But there has been a substantial change in the political situation globally, calling for a rethink. In 2023, UN Secretary-General António Guterres presented the New Agenda for Peace, which expands the focus to include gender equality, conflict prevention, sustainable development, and emerging dangers including cyber warfare. In order to deal with this new reality, the UNSC must strike a balance between its customary post-war responsibilities and proactive steps to stop disputes before they worsen into crises.​
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TOPIC 2: Ethiopia Civil War
The people of Ethiopia, especially those in the Tigray area, have suffered greatly as a result of the civil war that broke out in November 2020. Despite the shaky peace being undermined by other significant parties like as Amhara militias and Eritrean forces, a ceasefire was reached in November 2022 between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). The Security Council faces an urgent need to address the ongoing war, human rights breaches, and future peacebuilding efforts in light of the escalating bloodshed, mass displacement, and growing humanitarian catastrophe.
International Press Corps (Press)
Council type: Physical/Virtual
OVERVIEW:
The general purpose of the press corps is to cover developments in the various committees. Delegates will become journalists from different news agencies around the world and will be required to report on the various happenings within the MUN. One must align themselves with their news agencies stance, writing style and political affiliations – just like any other delegate representing their respective entities within the MUN. It is important to be aware of every committees’ agenda, as most press delegates will be attending the majority, if not all (as per schedule constraints) of the committees in order to get a feel for as many as possible.
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PRESS CONFERENCES:
About 10 minutes in length. The focus is on asking relevant and pertinent questions, which can incite debate or challenge a delegate’s stance on a particular issue.
Interviews: can take place during unmod sessions, or during free time – however, it is completely up to the delegate’s discretion regarding whether they want to do it or not. Interviews should be concise and to the point, with select questions prepared beforehand.
ARTICLES:
Must be concise and relevant. Should also align with the agencies’ affiliations – for example, the Global Times cannot badmouth or question a delegate representing China’s stance!
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PHOTOGRAPHY:
Would be nice to have photos with every article – but try not to disrupt committee sessions or cause general chaos in the pursuit of the best photo!