GeMUN Genoa 2025

Topics

1. The rise of populism and its impact on democracy
2. The protection of vulnerable communities from radicalization
3. Indigenous rights and traditional knowledge

About the committee

The Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM), also known as the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, is responsible for addressing a broad range of social, humanitarian, and human rights issues. It focuses on topics such as the protection of children, the promotion of women’s rights, the advancement of indigenous rights, and the elimination of racial discrimination.

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1. The Gaza emergency and its implications for regional stability
2. The democratic downfall and civilian rights crisis in Venezuela
3. The humanitarian crisis in Sudan

About the committee

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security. The Security Council has the authority to make decisions that member states are obligated to implement, including the establishment of peacekeeping operations, the imposition of sanctions, and the authorization of military action.

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1. The intersection of economic, social, and environmental sustainability towards the 2030 agenda
2. The role of early child education in breaking the cycle of poverty
3. The crisis of public and social distrust in the scientific community

About the committee

.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. Its mission is to promote international collaboration in the fields of education, science, culture, and communication to foster peace, sustainable development, and mutual understanding among nations. UNESCO works to preserve cultural heritage, promote access to quality education, advance scientific knowledge, and defend freedom of expression.

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1. Responsibilities and obligations of Member States on refugees’ human rights
2. The employment of torture in juridical investigations and in prisons
3. The right to bodily autonomy and integrity

About the committee

The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) is an intergovernmental body within the UN system responsible for promoting and protecting human rights globally. Established in 2006, it consists of 47 member states elected by the General Assembly and meets regularly to address human rights violations and concerns. The HRC investigates issues such as freedom of speech, discrimination, and the rights of marginalized groups, and it can make recommendations, review country-specific situations, and adopt resolutions.

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1. Economic sovereignty and debt restructuring balance
2. Tax-driven economic retaliation in power dynamics
3. Public-Private partnerships for climate adaptation and mitigation

About the committee

The Sixth Committee (Legal) of the United Nations General Assembly (GA6) is the primary forum for the consideration of legal questions in the General Assembly. The committee addresses a wide range of international legal matters, including the development of international law, the promotion of the rule of law, counter-terrorism measures, diplomatic relations, and legal aspects of UN peacekeeping operations.

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Topic

The role of diplomatic organs in worldwide dynamics

About the committee

The General Assembly will take place on saturday February 22nd. All delegates from LEGAL, SOCHUM and ECOFIN are expected to participate.

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Topics

1. The right to peaceful assembly and expression in public order frameworks
2. Legal status and rights of illegal children
3. Privacy rights and press freedom in the digital age

About the committee

The United Nations General Assembly has an express mandate to promote the progressive development of public international law as laid out in the Charter of the United Nations. Specifically, Article 13 of the Charter states that the General Assembly has the authority to "initiate studies and make recommendations for the purpose of: (a) promoting international co-operation in the political field and encouraging the progressive development of international law and its codification."

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