ISPMUN 2025

Topics

1. Ensuring the protection of refugees and displaced persons in global crises
2. Combating the Global Suppression of Press Freedom and Journalistic Rights

About the committee

Topic 1 - Wars, natural disasters, and political persecution are displacing people at an unprecedented rate, leaving millions without homes, rights, or futures. Refugee camps overflow, asylum systems collapse under pressure, and some countries shut their borders entirely, turning their backs to those in desperate need. Many refugees, instead of finding sanctuary, are subjected to exploitation and exposure to dangerous conditions. The Human Rights Council must take action in securing the rights of refugees while ensuring sustainable and fair solutions- The fate of millions hangs in the balance. Topic 2 - The ability to report the truth is under siege. Around the world, journalists face censorship, intimidation, and violence simply for doing their jobs. Governments are cracking down on media, enacting restrictive laws to silence dissent, and even resorting to imprisonment- or worse- to suppress inconvenient truths. In conflict zones, reporters risk their lives to shed light on human rights abuses, while in authoritarian regimes, entire media outlets are shuttered for exposing corruption. The erosion of freedom of the press threatens democracy, transparency, and the public’s right to information. Now, the Human Rights Council must take decisive action to safeguard journalists and uphold the fundamental right of freedom of expression.

Chairs

• Maxmilian Meitner
• Tereza Hájková

Countries

Topics

1. The impact of economic sanctions on global stability and development
2. Regulating cryptocurrencies to prevent economic instability and illicit financial activities

About the committee

Topic 1 - Sanctions are one of the most powerful tools in international diplomacy, often used to deter human rights violations, curb military aggression, and pressure authoritarian regimes. However, while sanctions aim to force political change, they frequently come at a high cost—crippling economies and disproportionately harming the daily lives of innocent civilians. In nations like Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela, economic restrictions have exacerbated poverty and food shortages. As the use of sanctions grows, the question remains: Are they truly effective, or do they cause more harm than good? The Economic and Social Council must now assess their role in global stability and development—should they be reformed, restricted, or reinforced? Topic 2 - Digital currencies have revolutionized finance, offering financial independence, rapid transactions, and vaster opportunities for economic growth. However, the rise of cryptocurrencies has also given rise to illicit activity, from untraceable money laundering and terror financing to the circumvention of economic sanctions. Without proper regulation, decentralized digital assets could undermine national economies and create volatile financial bubbles. Some governments have embraced cryptocurrencies, while others have banned or heavily restricted them, fearing their destabilizing potential. Now, ECOSOC must solve this dilemma: How can the international community regulate cryptocurrencies without stifling innovation, and what measures should be taken to prevent their misuse in the global economy?

Chairs

• Dominik Srdinko
• julie skladalova

Countries

Topic

The Korean War

About the committee

Topic 1: It is late 1950. The Korean War has begun. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have reached a breaking point. After years of escalating hostilities and failed negotiations, North Korean forces led by Kim Il-Sung have crossed the 38th parallel, launching a full-scale invasion of South Korea led by Rhee Syng-man. With direct and indirect involvement from nations such as the USA led by President Truman and General Macarthur, China, led by Mao Zedong, and the Soviet Union, led by Stalin, the world now stands on the brink of another devastating conflict- one that threatens to entangle global superpowers in a brutal proxy war. With shifting alliances, uncertain leadership, and the looming threat of full-scale global escalation, the fate of the Korean Peninsula lies in the hands of the committee.

Chairs

• Jakub Kratochvíl
• Jan Pohl

Countries