MUNWeb 2023

Topics

1. Prevention of Conflict between China & Taiwan
2. Implementation & Maintenance of Measures to Ensure the Sovereignty of Ukraine

About the committee

###PREVENTION OF CONFLICT BETWEEN CHINA & TAIWAN### Since the end of the Chinese Civil War in1949, tensions between China and Taiwan have been consistently on the rise regarding Taiwan’s status as a sovereign state. More recently, tensions have risen dramatically following a visit to Taiwan by U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi. As a result, China has begun military exercises focusing on certain zones bordering Taiwan alongside its effort to speed-up the reunification. Council members will debate whether to grant Taiwan statehood and how it relates toward the prevention future conflict with China. ###IMPLEMENTATION & MAINTENENCE OF MEASURES TO ENSURE THE SOVEREIGNTY OF UKRAINE### After years of conflict and disputes between Ukraine and Russia, the Russian Federation took to invasion last February in order to undermine Ukraine’s territorial integrity. And while much of the world has been called to implement measures upholding Ukraine’s sovereignty, the war has dragged on. Recent conversations by Russian officials about the use of tactical nuclear weapons have also been reported. This topic requires UNSC members' resolve to strengthen current measures protecting Ukraine’s sovereignty, maintain these measures, and design the implementation of future means to protect the region.

Chairs

• John Steimel
• Isabella Myers

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Topics

1. Violation of Women's Rights in Iran
2. Implementing Protections for Migrant Workers & the LGBTQ+ Community in Qatar

About the committee

###VIOLATION OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN IRAN### Women in Iran have been facing systematic discrimination for the past 43 years. Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution., women’s basic rights; such as the right to choose one's clothing, ride a bike, or even go to a stadium have been severely restricted. Last September, Mahsa Amini, a young woman, was arrested by the morality police for wearing inappropriate hijab and was beaten to death while in police custody. This tragedy brought thousands of people into the streets to protest; the regime responded with repressive violence. Hundreds of women, men and children have been killed, with thousands more arrested, tortured, and facing a potential death sentence. Delegates in UNHRC will work together to implement measures for the protection of the rights of women, men, and children in Iran. ###IMPLEMENTING PROTECTIONS FOR MIGRANT WORKERS & THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY IN QATAR### More than 6500 migrant workers have died in Qatar alongside reports of forced labor, unpaid wages, and excessive working hours. Other reports out of the country also emphasize the extent of human rights abuses against the LGBTQ+ community. Delegates must resolve what the UNHRC and other General Assembly countries should do to protect these populations.

Chairs

• Taïra Sow
• Devasha Pant

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Topics

1. Global Energy Crisis
2. Economic & Environmental Maximization of Wind & Solar Energy

About the committee

###GLOBAL ENERGY CRISIS###The crisis has caused threats to millions of people in the world due to the war in Ukraine. Prices have skyrocketed in Europe, making the global energy shortage a political and economic challenge for many countries. A food and water shortage has resulted, while the emergence of funding and implementation of renewable energy remains of utmost importance. Delegates will draft resolutions for finding alternative sources of energy and implement measures to combat food and water shortages. ###ECONOMIC & ENVIRONMENTAL MAXIMIZATION OF WIND & SOLAR ENERGY### Africa is rich with large swaths of land for wind and solar energy. However, with so much economic and political instability in the region, we have failed to maximize the mechanisms of renewable energy. As UNEP, it is our duty to pave the way for a cleaner and more sustainable continent for the next generations. Delegates will work with countries who have already developed wind and solar infrastructure to safely and sustainably implement clean energy in African states.

Chairs

• Sietse Havinga
• Vesselina Sadovska

Countries

Topics

1. Implementation of Measures Against Illicit Use of the Internet
2. Limiting the Use of Chemical & Biological Weapons

About the committee

###IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES AGAINST ILLICT USE OF THE INTERNET### Cybercrime takes place in the borderless realm of the Internet and is compounded by the increasing involvement of organized crime groups involved in sex, arms, human, and other illicit trafficking. The breadth of cyber-enabled financial crimes, alongside the hacking of national security apparatuses, points towards a more wide-spread issue. Delegates must obtain information regarding the circumstances surrounding cybercrime and its definitions in order to enhance the debate, focusing their resolutions on preventative measures to tackle cybercrime on an international level. ###LIMITING THE USE OF CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS### The Biological Weapons Convention was put into action in 1975 and has since been ratified by 183 states. However, States have not completely seized the development of biological weapons. Although most deny any stockpiles of biological or chemical weapons, there are many allegations. And as science continues to produce toxic chemicals for legitimate and peaceful applications, it is up DISEC to continue implementing more comprehensive legislation; preventing the malicious use of newly developed chemical and biological applications.

Chairs

• Paul Mauersberg
• Alex Dietz

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