FLYIMUN 2026

Topic

Strengthening international preparedness and response mechanisms for future pandemics in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic

About the committee

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting global public health, preventing disease, and coordinating international responses to health emergencies. Since its establishment in 1948, the organization has played a crucial role in combating epidemics, improving health-care systems, and fostering scientific cooperation among nations. At FLYIMUN 2026, delegates will address one of the greatest public health challenges of the twenty-first century: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The excessive and inappropriate use of antibiotics in human medicine, agriculture, and livestock production has accelerated the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria, threatening to undermine decades of scientific and medical progress. According to numerous scientific studies, antimicrobial resistance could cause millions of deaths annually in the coming decades if decisive action is not taken. As resistance to existing treatments continues to increase, the international community faces growing challenges related to public health, food security, economic stability, and scientific innovation. Delegates will be expected to develop comprehensive and sustainable solutions concerning international cooperation, medical research, pharmaceutical regulations, antibiotic stewardship, surveillance systems, equitable access to treatment, and emergency response mechanisms.

Chairs

• Diyaalhaq Aaboud
• Zahra Ali
• Taha Yavuz Karslıoğulları
• Ananya Rasal

Countries

Topic

Contentious Proceedings Concerning the Legality of State-Sponsored Cyber Operations Against Critical Infrastructure and the Scope of Self-Defense Under Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations

About the committee

In an era characterized by unprecedented technological advancement, cyberspace has become an increasingly significant domain of conflict. States now possess the capacity to disrupt electrical grids, financial institutions, transportation networks, communications systems, and healthcare infrastructure without ever crossing a physical border. As these capabilities continue to expand, the international community faces a fundamental question: at what point does a cyber operation become an armed attack? The International Court of Justice has been called upon to address a dispute arising from a series of sophisticated cyber operations that resulted in widespread economic disruption, the paralysis of critical infrastructure, and significant civilian casualties. While the applicant state maintains that the attacks were orchestrated by the respondent state through proxy actors, the respondent rejects these allegations, arguing that insufficient evidence exists to establish legal attribution and that the measures adopted in response constitute a violation of international law. Throughout the proceedings, delegates will be required to confront some of the most complex questions of contemporary international law. Among these are the legal definition of force in cyberspace, the standards of attribution applicable to state-sponsored cyber activities, the extent to which existing humanitarian law governs digital warfare, and the conditions under which states may invoke the inherent right of self-defense recognized by Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations. Unlike traditional ICJ committees, this simulation places particular emphasis on legal interpretation, evidentiary analysis, and judicial reasoning. Delegates will be expected to analyze treaties, customary international law, judicial precedent, and general principles of law while balancing the competing interests of sovereignty, security, accountability, and international stability. Participants should approach this committee not as representatives negotiating political compromises, but as jurists responsible for delivering a reasoned and legally sound judgment whose implications may shape the future of international law itself.

Chairs

• Doruk Özdemir
• Zakiya Qureshi
• Madhoolika M

Countries

Topic

The Role of Journalism in Armed Conflict: Disinformation, Artificial Intelligence, and the Protection of Press Freedom in the Twenty-First Century

About the committee

The International Press Corps (IPC) serves as the eyes and ears of the international community. Unlike traditional committees, delegates within the IPC are not tasked with representing states or negotiating resolutions. Instead, they assume the role of journalists, correspondents, editors, photographers, and political analysts responsible for documenting global events, investigating the actions of governments and international organizations, and communicating information to the public. As armed conflicts become increasingly complex, the spread of misinformation and the emergence of artificial intelligence have fundamentally transformed the global media landscape. News is no longer confined to newspapers and television broadcasts; information now travels instantly across digital platforms, often reaching millions of people before its accuracy can be verified. Governments, private actors, intelligence agencies, and extremist organizations frequently exploit these developments to manipulate public opinion, influence political decision-making, and obscure the realities of war. Against this backdrop, delegates will examine the ethical and practical responsibilities of journalists operating in conflict zones. Particular attention will be devoted to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the creation and dissemination of information, the influence of social media platforms, the rise of deepfakes and coordinated disinformation campaigns, and the challenges associated with safeguarding freedom of expression while protecting national security and public order. Throughout the committee, delegates will be expected to publish news articles, conduct interviews, issue press statements, investigate breaking events, verify sources, and produce comprehensive analyses of rapidly evolving developments. Success within the IPC will depend not only upon analytical ability and writing skills but also upon accuracy, objectivity, creativity, and the capacity to work effectively under pressure. Ultimately, the committee seeks to explore a central question of modern international affairs: in an age in which information itself has become a weapon, what responsibilities must the press uphold in its pursuit of truth?

Chairs

• Kunsh Mathur
• Chitrika Bohra
• Elamelek Çolak

Countries