F&HMUN 2024

Topics

1. Right to Intervene in Humanitarian Crises & Extent of Asylum of Refugee Seekers
2. Political and Extra-Judicial Executions & Death Penalties

About the committee

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)[a] is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The Council has members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. The Council investigates allegations of breaches of human rights in United Nations member states and addresses thematic human rights issues like freedom of association and assembly, freedom of expression, freedom of belief and religion, women's rights, LGBT rights, and the rights of racial and ethnic minorities.

Chairs

• Nitheshwar Vishnu
• Kanan Saxena
• Pratika Surana

Countries

Topic

Journalism

About the committee

In the midst of the intense debate and resolution-making at a typical MUN conference, the International Press Corps (IPC) gives a unique perspective to the world of diplomacy. Unlike the usual committees made up of delegates who represent countries, IPC comprises a team of journalists who are each assigned a well-known news agency. IPC delegates are required to not only report on the committee proceedings but also analyze the debate that takes place and submit a news article at the end of the day before the deadline. They are free to choose any news angle they wish given that it does not deviate from the mandate of their respective agency. They are also expected to verify the arguments made during the committee session, capture photographs to support their article and interview a particular delegate or Chair for a quote. Additionally, they have the liberty to use technology throughout the conference to assist their writing.

Chairs

• Shivansh Shah Chawla
• Vaishakh Anoop

Countries

Topics

1. Legitimacy of Corporate Imperialism
2. Interventions in Middle East Crises - With Emphasis on Arms and Ammunitions Trade

About the committee

The United Nations General Assembly First Committee (also known as the Disarmament and International Security Committee or DISEC or C1) is one of six main committees at the General Assembly of the United Nations. It deals with disarmament and international security matters.

Chairs

• Bengü Eğlenen
• Hanshika Singh
• Yoghan Faria

Countries

Topics

1. Deliberating upon the aftermath of the revocation of Article 370
2. Discussing over Article 371 with special emphasis on Ladakh and North East Crisis

About the committee

With more than 2000 registered political parties in India. The politics of the nation has been constantly changing. Typically called before the session of the parliament or introduction of the bill the All India Political Party Meets are conventions that allow the diverse political groups of India to reach a consensus on decisions of national importance, before sessions began. With the absence of legislative power of the parliament the initial purpose of the forum was for unrestricted political debate, discussion and deliberation which may not be allowed in parliament due to time constraints but this body now aids in providing a better insight into national issues. The AIPPM committee in MUN aims to mimic this reality by reproducing the stages of policies and jurisdiction, with delegates representing personalities from the divergent group of Indian political parties. While stepping into the shoes of assigned politician the AIPPM committee expects its representatives to be well versed, with their political party’s ideology, manifesto and beliefs which helps the representatives grasp the multi-layered processes that go behind policy-making and governance in India, providing them with a explicit experience to the hitches and hurdles that political parties accost in modern times. The AIPPM committee unlike other conventional MUN committee characterized by heated debates, cross talks, high levels of negotiations and political democracy echoes hopes of change and evolution!

Chairs

• Lakshya Sharma
• Ayati Maheshwari

Countries

Topics

1. Deliberation on conflicts and instability in the Middle East region with special emphasis on Israel - Hamas conflict
2. Biological weapons with special emphasis on development of Multilateral contingency strategies

About the committee

The United Nations Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations and is charged with ensuring international peace and security, recommending the admission of new UN members to the General Assembly, and approving any changes to the UN Charter. Its powers as outlined in the United Nations Charter include establishing peacekeeping operations, enacting international sanctions, and authorizing military action. The UNSC is the only UN body with authority to issue resolutions that are binding on member states.

Chairs

• Amlan Dash
• Misha Saraf
• Ananya Tiwari

Countries

About the committee

The secretariat is the UN's executive arm. The secretariat has an important role in setting the agenda for the deliberative and decision-making bodies of the UN (i.e., the General Assembly, Economic and Social Council, and Security Council), and the implementation of the decision of these bodies. The secretary-general, who is appointed by the General Assembly, is the head of the secretariat.

Chairs

• Surati Chaturvedi
• Anantjit Chander

Countries