AJPMUN 2023

Topics

1. Addressing the ongoing conflict, the use of chemical weapons and the humanitarian catastrophe in Syria
2. Efforts to prevent the proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and North Korea's posed threat by nuclear and missile programs

About the committee

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six main organs of the United Nations (UN), responsible for maintaining international peace and security. This committee will be addressing the use of chemical weapons in the current Syrian civil conflict. The Syrian government has been deploying chemical weapons against its own civilians. Numerous lives have been lost as a result of these chemical attacks, that involved the use of sarin and chlorine gas. The committee will also focus on debating and planning strategies to address the threat posed by North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile programs, the raised tensions and violations of international norms and resolutions.

Chair

• Abhimanyu Kumar Sharma

Countries

Topics

1. Addressing the displacement crisis in Ukraine
2. Refugee Access to Jobs and Financial Services
3. Protecting Refugee Children and ending statelessness

About the committee

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It holds the responsibility of protecting and assisting refugees worldwide. The committee will focus on the displacement crisis in Ukraine, specifically the situation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees. Delegates will debate on how to safeguard the Ukrainian refugees impacted by the conflict, offer them humanitarian aid, and find long-lasting solutions. They will look at methods to facilitate safe returns and rehabilitation, and ensure the rights and welfare of those who have been displaced are protected.

Chairs

• Alp Çepni̇
• Mariam Elkalash

Countries

Topics

1. Measures to improve the stability of the gig economy and workers' rights
2. Combating climate change for sustainability and peace in conflict-prone regions

About the committee

The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the principal organs of the United Nations (UN) and plays a vital role in promoting sustainable development, economic growth, and social progress worldwide. The committee's attention will be on fostering stability in the gig economy whilst protecting employees' rights. Delegates will talk about legislations and rules that guarantee gig workers receive fair pay, social security, and access to benefits. The committee will additionally address how climate change, sustainability, and peace in areas prone to violence interact and debate on how climate change is negatively affecting these areas.

Chairs

• Siya Sawhney
• Krithika Kannan
• Renu Saharan

Countries

Topics

1. Efforts to mitigate the ecological and societal effects of the Willow project
2. Tackling the need to reconnect the power grid across Europe damaged as a result of the tensions between Russia and the EU

About the committee

The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union consisting of 27 member states, located in Europe and will be addressing the negative climate changes favored by the “Willow” Project. The “Willow” project is an oil drilling project located in Alaska. The Biden administration has acknowledged that "Willow", WILL release an additional 9.2 million metric tons of carbon pollution into the atmosphere each year. As climate change mitigation effects us globally, it is the international leaders’ responsibility to engage in negotiations and promote safe and sustainable development of this project. The committee will additionally address the urgent need to restore the power grid across Europe, damaged due to tensions between Russia and the EU. Delegates will discuss and strategize ways to ensure reliable and secure supply of electricity to affected regions, explore options for repairing damaged infrastructure, establish alternative energy sources, and enhance cross-border cooperation to restore power connectivity.

Chairs

• Rishika Agrawal
• Shaurya Bajaj
• Tuna Karadöl

Countries

Topic

Children's mental health in a post-pandemic, in-conflict state

About the committee

The main goal of UNICEF is to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs, and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF's work encompasses a wide range of areas that are crucial for children's well-being. The topic of children's mental health in a post-pandemic, in-conflict state refers to the psychological well-being and emotional state of children who have been affected by both the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing armed conflicts or warfares across the globe.

Chairs

• Azhaan Salman
• Aditya Singh Thakur
• avi Contractor

Countries