MUIMUN 2023

Topics

1. Political fragility or revolutions? The rise of soft coups d’état
2. The Role of the UN in Afghanistan

About the committee

The United Nations Security Council was established in 1946 and consists of fifteen members, of which five are permanent members with veto power. It has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. The Security Council can take a variety of actions to address threats to international peace and security, including imposing economic sanctions, authorising the use of force, and establishing peacekeeping missions.

Chairs

• Benevolence Mbano
• Armand Avizanda Perelló-Santandreu
• Gaveshna Sarswat

Countries

Topics

1. Lutter contre la malnutrition en sur le continent africain
2. Le panafricanisme ; une réponse au néocolonialisme ?

About the committee

L'Union Africaine est une organisation panafricaine qui vise à promouvoir la coopération, et l'intégration économique, politique, sociale et culturelle entre les pays Africains. Elle a pour objectif de garantir la sécurité et la stabilité sur le continent, de veiller au respect des droits de l’homme et d'œuvrer à la promotion des valeurs démocratiques. L'UA est composée de 55 membres et est basée à Addis-Abeba, en Éthiopie. The African Union is a pan-African organisation that aims to promote cooperation and integration among African countries on economic, political, social, and cultural levels. It aims to strengthen peace and stability on the continent, to promote respect for human rights and to uphold democratic values. The AU has 55 members and is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Chairs

• Ulysse Schaff
• Elie Houé

Countries

Topics

1. Advancing Entrepreneurship in Latin America
2. The International Trading System and Trade Negotiation in The Post-Covid Era

About the committee

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is a global organisation that works to promote development-friendly trade policies and practices. UNCTAD helps developing countries negotiate better terms of trade, and provides them with technical assistance to build their trade capacity and improve their access to markets. UNCTAD also works to promote investment in developing countries, and to foster greater economic cooperation among nations.

Chairs

• Budu Emmanuel
• Halil Tomur

Countries

Topic

[CONFIDENTIAL]

About the committee

In an Ad Hoc Committee, delegates will only receive the topic that be discussed on the first day of the conference. It is a simulated crisis-situation that delegates will have to formulate a response to in the form of Directives. PLEASE NOTE: The roles that you can choose are simply placeholders and do not in any way reflect the role you will be given during the conference. You will receive your real role on the first day of the conference. [We recommend this Committee for more experienced delegates who wish to take on a new challenge!]

Chairs

• Parshva Shah
• Thibault Créquy
• Benjamin Regis
• Maralmaa Natsag

Countries

Topics

1. Improving the protection of Natural World Heritage sites against the effects of climate change and other threatening human activities
2. The Impact of Conflict on World Heritage Sites

About the committee

The World Heritage Committee is responsible for implementing the World Heritage Convention and for identifying, protecting, and preserving cultural and natural heritage sites of outstanding universal value around the world. The committee meets annually to review and assess the status of World Heritage sites, and to decide on the inclusion of new sites on the World Heritage List.

Chairs

• Mustafa Khan
• Mathilde Genet

Countries

Topics

1. Decarbonization of the shipping industry: Challenges, Progress, and Future perspectives
2. Rethinking international maritime cooperation after the suez crisis: adressing threats to International shipping lanes

About the committee

The International Maritime Organization is a specialised organisation of the United Nations and is responsible for the regulation of shipping and the prevention of maritime pollution by ships. It works to promote safe, efficient, environmentally responsible, and sustainable shipping through international cooperation.

Chairs

• Dahlia Arora
• Mathilde Pléven

Countries