MUNSA 2023

Topics

1. The Misuse of International Funds in Development Programs of Countries in Crisis
2. Reducing Inequalities in Big Cities: SDGs 10 and 11

About the committee

The ECOSOC is one of the 6 principal bodies of the United Nations system, established in 1945 under the Charter of the United Nations, and composed of 54 countries elected by the General Assembly. By conducting policy reviews and dialogue along with recommendations in the economic, social and environmental fields, is the linchpin of the activities of the UN system and its specialized agencies and functional commissions in the aforementioned areas. It also serves as a hub for reflection and discussion on sustainable development and acts as a unifying platform for integration, review, follow-up and action towards achieving the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development. Be prepared for lively discussions and a great deal of learning about the global economic, social and environmental crossroads of the 21st century!

Chairs

• Inés Cirera
• Diahara Myriam Diarra

Countries

Topics

1. Protecting Children's Human Rights in the Climate Crisis
2. Ensuring Access to Mental Health Services for Children exposed to Firearm Violence

About the committee

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is an agency which works in more than 190 countries and territories with a mission and commitment to protecting children’s rights. It was created in 1946 to help children affected by World War II and in 1953 became a permanent agency of the United Nations. The governing body is the Executive Board, which is composed of 36 members in representation of the five regional groups of Member States at the United Nations. UNICEF’s work focuses on child protection, access to education and healthcare, and child poverty among others and especially tackling the challenges of the most vulnerable ones.

Chairs

• Andrea Flores
• Erna Tutic

Countries

Topic

NATO in 2035: an internal war and the end of multilateralism

About the committee

Our special imaginative committee this year is the Futuristic Committee, where issues from the past have been long solved, but new hypothetical ones have arisen amidst an ever-changing international community. The international arena has been altered: what was unimaginable then, has now become excruciatingly possible, and countries must be able to navigate through new balances and power distributions to defend their stance in an eclectic society. This Futuristic Committee is for those who want to challenge themselves by solving issues that may arise in the future. Those with immense creativity and imagination, and those with a strong willingness to dive into a different reality dominated by new factors.

Chairs

• Aina Capó Martínez
• Manuel Campos Lago

Countries

Topic

Enhancing the Military Capabilities of the European Union

About the committee

The European Council is one of the seven European Union institutions that shape the general political priorities of the EU and serves as an engine for European integration. Unlike other European bodies, such as the Parliament, the Council or the Commission, the EUCO has no binding power, which means that it cannot initiate or pass laws. However, it decides on strategies and policies with a focus on crisis-solving and strategic issues. Along with its presidents, it is composed of the heads of state or government of the 27 EU member states. At MUNSA 2023, the debates will take heed of the main topics and bones of contention of current EU politics, such as renewable energy, consumer protection and redefining EU members’ stances on matters of international security.

Chairs

• Cédric P.M.J. Schad
• Sebastian Linke

Countries

Topic

The Suez Crisis of 1956

About the committee

Have you ever wondered how crisis-solving may have looked like in the past? The Historical Security Council (SC) brings in retrospect the most powerful council of the United Nations. The SC was established in 1945 and was designed with its well-known binding power. By focusing on security, it has the duty of protecting world peace and stability. Besides the 5 permanent members, it is composed of 10 additional rotating members; 15 of them holding 1 vote each. The twist of the historical perspective will reenact some of the most concerning international crises, considering a different outlook by analyzing a new past dimension.

Chairs

• Àlex Font
• Laia Busquets Torres

Countries