About
Harvard Model Congress Middle East is a government simulation conference run entirely by Harvard undergraduates. For three days, students will take on the roles of UN representatives, US Senators and Representatives, and Qatari Parliament representatives to tackle some of the world's most pressing issues. Through public speaking, negotiation, and compromise, delegates will challenge themselves to understand the nuances of politics and the intricacies of legislation. Delegates will work hand-in-hand with Harvard students to delve deeply into world issues and develop complex solutions.
Committees
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal councils of the United Nations (UN) 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.
This committee will be a women-only committee for delegates who feel more comfortable in that setting. The Arab League is a regional organization in the Arab world. The League's main goal is to bring member states closer, coordinate collaboration between them and to safeguard their independence and sovereignty. The League facilitates political, economic, cultural, scientific, and social programmes designed to promote the interests of the Arab world.
The G-20 is a group formed by nineteen countries with the largest economies plus the European Union that provides a forum for dialogue in order to promote meaningful and effective economic development. It works to address major issues related to the global economy, such as international financial stability, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development.
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. For the last 30 years, it has included NGOs and environmental groups in its loan portfolio. Its loan strategy is influenced by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, as well as environmental and social safeguards.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. The WHO's mandate seeks and includes: working worldwide to promote health, keeping the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. It advocates that a billion more people should have: universal health care coverage, engagement with the monitoring of public health risks, coordinating responses to health emergencies, and promoting health and well-being. It provides technical assistance to countries, sets international health standards, and collects data on global health issues. The WHO also serves as a forum for discussions of health issues.
The African Union is a continental union consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa. The objectives of the African Union include achieving greater unity, cohesion and solidarity between the African countries and African nations, defending the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of its Member States, accelerating the political and social-economic integration of the continent, and promoting African common positions on issues of interest to the continent and its peoples.
The Gulf Cooperation Council is a regional, political, and economic union including the six countries Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates. The GCC fosters close cooperation between these nations, aiming to encourage scientific and technological development, formulate consistent regulations, and set up joint ventures.
The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has jurisdiction over a range of matters related to energy research and development, federally owned or operated non-military energy laboratories, astronautical research and development, civil aviation, environmental research and development; marine research, and more.
House Judiciary will be a novice committee this year. The House Committee on the Judiciary has jurisdiction over matters relating to the administration of justice in federal courts, administrative bodies, and law enforcement agencies. It also provides oversight of the Department of Justice and the agencies under the Department's jurisdiction, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security. It also plays an important role in the consideration of nominations and pending legislation. Any legislation related to civil liberty, constitutional amendments, immigration and naturalization, and a variety of other topics is referred to the Committee.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is responsible for helping to develop and influence United States foreign policy. The committee debates and helps to negotiate treaties and trade. It also holds jurisdiction over all diplomatic nominations.
Senate Homeland Security will be an experienced committee this year. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is the Senate’s primary oversight committee with broad jurisdiction over government operations generally and the Department of Homeland Security in particular. Its primary responsibilities are to study the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of all agencies and departments of the federal government; evaluate the effects of laws enacted to reorganize the legislative and executive branches of government; and study the intergovernmental relationships between the U.S. and states and municipalities, and between the U.S. and international organizations of which the U.S. is a member.
The Shura Council of Qatar is Qatar’s legislative advisory body and a key institution within the country’s political system. Comprising elected and appointed members, the Council reviews draft laws, discusses state policies, approves the national budget, and provides recommendations on economic, social, and administrative matters. The Shura Council supports governance and national development by promoting public participation, strengthening legislative oversight, and contributing to the advancement of Qatar’s political and institutional framework.
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