ACGMUN 2025

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1. Promoting Small Arms Control in the Private Security Sector
2. Enhancing transparency in the military expenditure of UN Member States by adding to the UN Register of Conventional Arms

About the committee

The Disarmament and International Committee of the United Nations is responsible for global security, peace efforts, arms control and disarmament. It recommends actions to reduce weapons, prevent conflicts and enhance stability among nations. It is an advanced committee.

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1. Countering the adverse effects of the European Union (EU) Digital Markets Act
2. Preventing hyperinflation caused by the introduction of cryptocurrency in national markets

About the committee

The Economic and Financial committee primarily addresses global economic issues, international economic cooperation and sustainable development. Additionally, it deals with international trade, and financial policies. Its discussions and recommendations aim to foster economic stability and development.

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1. Combating gender-based violence perpetrated by paramilitary groups in the Caribbean
2. Tackling the glorification of extremist ideologies fueling racism, xenophobia, and related intolerance

About the committee

The Social, Humanitarian and Cultural committee works to advance gender equality, human rights and social development. It additionally examines matters related to children’s rights such as child labour, protection from exploitation and rights to education.

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1. Discussing the Puerto Rico statehood movement and its right to self-determination
2. The issue of the independence of Indigenous populations in Oceania

About the committee

The Special Political and Decolonization Committee focuses on political challenges related to decolonization, self-determination for nations and issues regarding peacekeeping missions. It aims at promoting global peace and sovereignty. It’s an intermediate committee.

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1. Establishing a legal framework for the management of electronic waste
2. Ensuring equal access to justice for stateless persons

About the committee

The Legal Committee of the General Assembly deals primarily with international legal matters such as the development and codification of international law. Additionally, it is responsible for legal issues related to UN activities and treaties. It plays a crucial role in promoting international peace and cooperation and is an advanced committee.

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1. Limiting the consequences of the recovery of polluted rivers in megacities
2. Preventing illegal Rhino poaching in Southern Africa
3. The issue of the orangutan palm oil crisis

About the committee

The Environmental Commission of the United Nations is responsible for coordinating global environmental efforts, promoting sustainable development and addressing environmental challenges. It deals with issues connected to pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss and is a beginner committee.

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1. Implementing the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples
2. Bridging the digital divide in the aftermath of the Global Tech Summit
3. Providing aid for resilient infrastructure in Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs)

About the committee

The purpose of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations is to promote economic and social cooperation and development. It serves as a forum for discussion and coordination for global economic and social issues. Additionally, it plays a key role in monitoring and implementing sustainable development goals and fostering partnership between governments, NGO’s and other stakeholders.

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1. Tackling the crisis of personnel shortages in light of the plethora of unemployed medical professionals
2. Ensuring the ethical use of 3D printing in the medical field
3. Examining the use of polygenic screening in In-Vitro-Fertilization (IVF) for genetic mental health issues

About the committee

The World Health Organisation of the United Nations is a specialized agency that plays a crucial role in global public health. It is responsible for providing leadership on international health matters, setting health standards, monitoring and assessing health trends and coordinating emergencies related to health. The organization's expertise, guidance and coordination when combating diseases and improving healthcare is crucial. It is a beginner committee.

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1. Evaluating the state of human rights in Bahrain
2. Securing the universal application of International Human Rights Law in Human Rights Courts
3. Addressing the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of Member States on the full enjoyment of human rights

About the committee

The Human Rights Council of the United Nations is primarily responsible for advancing and safeguarding human rights on a global scale. Its conducts assessments, investigate violations and provides recommendations to address human rights concerns within member states.

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1. The issue of refugees as resources in armed conflicts
2. Countering the impact of migrant remittances on Member States’ Gross National Income (GNI)
3. Providing digital accessibility and skills to displaced persons and communities in Western Africa

About the committee

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration, including providing services and advice to governments and migrants to ensure safety and dignified management. The organization focuses on areas such as migration health, emergency response, labor migration, and migrant integration. IOM also works on preventing human trafficking and protecting the rights of migrants.

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1. Exploring the implementation of bonded scholarship programs in Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs)
2. Navigating commercial rights in the Israel-Palestine conflict
3. Mitigating the production of vehicles utilizing non-exhaustible resources

About the committee

The United Nations' Special Conferences are convened to address rising global issues, negotiate agreements and foster international cooperation matters such as climate change and disarmament. Their significance lies in their potential to address critical challenges and promote peace, sustainability and cooperation on a global scale.

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1. Increasing the involvement of youth non-governmental organizations in intercultural dialogue
2. Modernizing education systems in preparation for future job markets

About the committee

The Youth Assembly of the United Nations provides a worldwide platform for young people to engage in discussions related to global issues. Its role includes encouraging youth participation in UN related activities and conversations as well as in UN processes, advocating youth led solutions to global challenges and promoting collaboration between youngsters that aim at creating positive change on a global scale.

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1. Ensuring the effective liquidation of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)
2. Evaluating the efficiency of divesting resources to cooperative efforts with the African Union
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About the committee

The Security Council of the United Nations consists of 15 member states, 5 of which are permanent members with veto power. The council's primary goals are to maintain international peace and security, prevent conflicts, authorize peacekeeping missions and impose sanctions when necessary. Its significance lies on its role to serve as a platform for diplomatic effort to resolve conflicts through negotiation and mediation.

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Territorial and Maritime Dispute between Nicaragua and Honduras in the Caribbean Sea (Nicaragua v. Honduras)

About the committee

The International Court of Justice serves as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It is responsible for settling legal disputes between states and provide advisory opinions on legal questions referred by organs of the United Nations and by specialised agencies. Additionally, it helps uphold international law and promote peaceful dispute resolution.

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