EBGFX 2026

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Breaking Barriers to Women's Leadership and Political Participation

About the committee

UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. This committee promotes women's rights, equal opportunities, and inclusive leadership while addressing global challenges through international cooperation and policy development. In this committee, delegates will examine the barriers that continue to limit women's participation in political leadership, public decision-making, and governance. Discussions will focus on advancing equal representation, strengthening inclusive policies, and creating opportunities for women and girls to lead at the local, national, and international levels. Recognizing that today's global challenges are interconnected, delegates will also explore how women's leadership contributes to addressing issues such as sustainable development, environmental protection, and climate resilience. By fostering inclusive leadership, the committee aims to develop practical and innovative policy recommendations that promote gender equality while supporting a more sustainable and equitable future.

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Advancing Girls' Education in the Digital Age

About the committee

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) works to protect the rights and well-being of every child, ensuring that children have access to quality education, healthcare, protection, and opportunities to thrive. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF collaborates with governments, communities, and international partners to create a better future for every child. In this committee, delegates will examine the challenges preventing girls from accessing quality education in an increasingly digital world. Discussions will explore barriers such as poverty, gender discrimination, child marriage, conflict, displacement, limited digital access, and unequal educational opportunities. Delegates will develop innovative, inclusive, and technology-driven solutions to ensure that every girl can access safe, equitable, and high-quality education. Recognizing the growing impact of environmental and humanitarian crises on education, delegates will also explore how climate change, natural disasters, and emergencies disproportionately disrupt girls' learning. The committee will work to develop practical policy recommendations that strengthen education systems, improve digital inclusion, and build resilience so that no girl is left behind

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Combating Gender-Based Violence and Protecting Women's Rights

About the committee

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is the principal intergovernmental body within the United Nations responsible for promoting and protecting human rights worldwide. It addresses human rights violations, strengthens international cooperation, and develops recommendations to uphold the dignity, equality, and fundamental freedoms of all people. In this committee, delegates will examine the global challenge of gender-based violence (GBV) and its impact on women and girls in both conflict and peacetime settings. Discussions will explore issues such as domestic violence, sexual and gender-based violence, child marriage, human trafficking, harmful practices, discrimination, and barriers to justice. Delegates will evaluate existing international human rights frameworks and propose innovative, rights-based policies to prevent violence, protect survivors, and strengthen accountability. Recognizing the growing impact of humanitarian emergencies and climate-related crises on vulnerable populations, delegates will also explore how conflict, displacement, and natural disasters increase the risk of gender-based violence. The committee will work to develop practical, collaborative, and sustainable solutions that protect human rights, empower women and girls, and promote a safer, more inclusive world.

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Closing the Digital Gender Gap through Inclusive Education and Innovation

About the committee

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) promotes international cooperation in education, science, culture, communication, and information to build peace and foster sustainable development. Through its work, UNESCO strives to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education while advancing innovation, digital literacy, and equal access to knowledge for all. In this committee, delegates will examine the digital gender gap and its impact on women and girls worldwide. Discussions will focus on barriers such as unequal access to technology, limited digital literacy, gender stereotypes in STEM, online discrimination, and disparities in digital infrastructure. Delegates will explore how governments, educational institutions, the private sector, and international organizations can collaborate to create inclusive digital environments and expand opportunities for women and girls. Recognizing the role of technology in addressing global challenges, delegates will also discuss how digital innovation can support sustainable development, environmental awareness, and climate education. The committee will develop practical and forward-looking policy recommendations that promote digital inclusion, empower women and girls with future-ready skills, and ensure that technological progress benefits everyone equally.

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Strengthening the Women, Peace and Security Agenda through Gender-Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction

About the committee

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations and is responsible for maintaining international peace and security. Through its resolutions and decisions, the Security Council addresses armed conflicts, humanitarian crises, peacekeeping operations, and emerging global security challenges while promoting international cooperation and stability. In this committee, delegates will explore the intersection of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda and Gender-Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Discussions will examine how armed conflict, climate change, natural disasters, and humanitarian emergencies disproportionately affect women and girls, increasing risks such as displacement, gender-based violence, food insecurity, and unequal access to humanitarian assistance. Delegates will assess existing international frameworks, including UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, to identify gaps and opportunities for stronger global action. Recognizing that sustainable peace and resilience require inclusive leadership, delegates will develop innovative and action-oriented policy recommendations to strengthen women's participation in peacebuilding, disaster preparedness, crisis response, and post-conflict recovery. The committee will promote collaborative solutions that enhance resilience, protect vulnerable communities, and advance international peace, security, and sustainable development.

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