NAIMUN LXI 2024
North American Invitational Model United Nations
Registration Closed
Dear advisors, delegates, and friends of NAIMUN,
Greetings from Washington, D.C.! As the Secretary-General and Executive Director of NAIMUN LXI, we cannot wait to welcome you to the 61st iteration of the North American Invitational Model United Nations, held at the Washington Hilton from February 15-18, 2024. For more information regarding this year's conference, please reference our website: naimun.modelun.org.
At this time, NAIMUN LXI has reached its full conference capacity, and we are no longer accepting applications.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding the upcoming conference, please do not hesitate to contact our Director of Registration, Roma Jha, at naimun@modelun.org.
All the best,
Romita Chattaraj and Daniel Wachman
Executive Director and Secretary-General, NAIMUN LXI
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Committees
General Assemblies: World Trade Organization (WTO)
General Assemblies: International Organization for Migration (IOM), 1975 - Double Delegation
Economic & Social Councils: Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) - Double Delegation
Economic & Social Councils: Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) - Double Delegation
Economic & Social Councils: Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) - Double Delegation
Economic & Social Councils: United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD)
Economic & Social Councils: African Union (AU) - Double Delegation
Economic & Social Councils: Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) - Double Delegation
Economic & Social Councils: Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) - Double Delegation
Historical Crisis: JCC: Boxer Rebellion, 1899: Chinese Court
Historical Crisis: JCC: Boxer Rebellion, 1899: Eight-Nation Alliance
Historical Crisis: “Ireland, Unfree, Shall Never Be at Peace": The First Dáil Éireann, 1919
Historical Crisis: Retracting Radcliffe: Sindh Partition, 1947
Historical Crisis: X Marks the Spot: Ming Treasure Voyages, 1403
Historical Crisis: Las Soldaderas: Heroines of the Mexican Revolution, 1910
Historical Crisis: Giustizia e Libertà: Italian National Liberation Committee, 1943
Contemporary Crisis: United Nations Security Council: Albanian Civil War, 1997 - Double Delegation
Contemporary Crisis: The Highest of "Steaks": JBS S.A. Board of Directors, 2017
Contemporary Crisis: "Fowl" Weather: Operation Thunderball, 2019
Contemporary Crisis: Fission Française: Tahiti Antinuclear Movement, 1995
Contemporary Crisis: The Fall of Kafala: Global Union Federation on Qatari Labor Rights, 2018
Contemporary Crisis: From 1MDB to IMDb: 1Malaysia Development Berhad Scandal, 2015
Contemporary Crisis: Dangerous Precedent, No President: Lebanese Cabinet, 2014
Non-Traditionals: Ad hoc Committee of the Secretary-General
Non-Traditionals: Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), 2024
Non-Traditionals: International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Non-Traditionals: Press Corps
Non-Traditionals: Apna Time Aayega: Azadi Records, 2022
Non-Traditionals: Freezing Cold Assets: The Icelandic Financial Collapse, 2008
Non-Traditionals: JCC: Basque Independence, 1981: Gabinete del Primer Ministro Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo
Non-Traditionals: JCC: Basque Independence, 1981: Cabinet du Président François Mitterrand
National Security Apparatus: The Third Taiwan Strait Crisis, 1993: United States National Security Council
National Security Apparatus: The Third Taiwan Strait Crisis, 1993: United States Defense Policy Board
National Security Apparatus: The Third Taiwan Strait Crisis, 1993: Taiwan National Development Conference
National Security Apparatus: The Third Taiwan Strait Crisis, 1993: Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party
National Security Apparatus: The Third Taiwan Strait Crisis, 1993: People's Liberation Army
General Assemblies: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - Double Delegation
General Assemblies: First Committee: Disarmament and International Security (DISEC)
General Assemblies: Third Committee: Social, Cultural, and Humanitarian (SOCHUM)
General Assemblies: Fourth Committee: Special Political and Decolonization (SPECPOL)
Economic & Social Councils: British House of Commons (BHOC)
General Assemblies: 27th Special Session of the General Assembly, 2002: World Summit for Children - Double Delegation
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Topics
Expanding Trade Capacity in Agriculture
Pharmaceuticals & Intellectual Property Rights
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Forced Migration
Violence Against Migrant Women
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The Feminization of Poverty
Structural Violence and Femicide
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Natural Disaster Resilience in the Pacific
SIDS’ Right to Water
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Improving Health Equity for Indigenous People
Erosion of Election Security
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The STEM Gap: Bridging Gender Discrepancies
The Role of AI in Sustainable Development
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The Natural Resource Curse in Africa
The Democratization of Africa
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Technical Development of Employment Opportunities
Resource Mobilization for Emergency Relief in Yemen
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The Blue Economy: Balancing Trade and the Environment
The Mediterranean as a Gateway for Refugees
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Future of the Qing Dynasty
Providing Support to the Boxer Movement
Pushing Back Against Foreign Influence
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Rethinking Missionary Efforts
Economic Responses to the Boxer Movement
Political Responses to the Boxer Movement
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Gaining Independence from Great Britain
Achieving International Recognition and Building An Irish State
Averting Civil War
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Prioritizing Local Needs in the National Debate on Partition
Overcoming British Interference in Indian Politics
Sindh’s Future: Autonomy or Integration?
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The Emperor of Perpetual Happiness and The Tributary System
Politics on the Maritime Silk Road
Legacy of the Treasure Voyages
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Gendered Violence and Exploitation
Securing Labor and Political Rights
Women’s Post-Conflict Representation and Leadership
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Coordinating the Resistance
Governing After Liberation and Republic or Monarchy?
Italy on the World Stage
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Addressing Economic Devastation and Funding State-Sponsored Reimbursements
Preventing the Spread of Unrest Beyond Albania’s Borders
Restoring the Rule of Law and Providing Humanitarian Aid
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Repairing the Global Public Image of JBS S.A. and Addressing the Collusion of Board Members with Brazilian Legislators
Responding to “Operation Bullish” and Investigating Illegal Financing
Moving Forward: Internal Restructuring and Building Ethical Supply Chains Internationally
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Coordinating the Rescue of Trafficked Animals
Decreasing Global Demand for Illegally Derived Animal Products
Promoting International Awareness of Animal Conservation
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Expanding the Impact and Scale of the Protests and Improving Nuclear Impacts in French Polynesia
Determining the Status of Foreign Travelers and the International Airport
Determining the Future of French Presence & Coordinating with International Allies
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Labor Camps and Working Conditions
Migrant Worker Protections & Unionization
FIFA and Foreign Relations
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Bringing Charges Against Implicated Individuals and Corporations
Addressing Unrest within Malaysia
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Ending the Presidential Vacuum and Ameliorating Sectarian and Political Divisions
Addressing the Political, Economic, and Humanitarian Consequences of the Influx of Syrian and Palestinian Refugees
Maintaining the Stability of the Democratic Electoral System and Preventing Future Political Crises
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Lindke v. Freed
Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo
Acheson Hotels LLC v. Laufer
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Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons (1995)
Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide
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The Modern Indian Music Industry and the Role of Independent Studios
Crackdowns on Freedom of Speech in Modern India
Leveraging Music as a Means of Political Expression
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Rehabilitating and Reinforcing Iceland’s Banking System
Addressing Political Unrest and Reactionary Movements
Reconsidering and Restoring Iceland’s Place in the World
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Breaking the ETA’s Support Network in France
Addressing Discontent Over ETA Attacks and the Amnesty Declaration
Legitimizing the Spanish Government in Light of Franco’s Legacy
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Addressing Discontent over ETA Attacks and the French Response
Disagreements Between the French and Spanish Governments
Implementing the Policy Goals of the New Socialist Government
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US Policy in the Asia-Pacific Region and Global Democratization and Alliance-Building
Economic Recovery After 1990-1991 Recession
Presidential Perception in Light of the Upcoming Election
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Role of the Military in a Post-Cold War Order
1996 Fiscal Year Budgeting
Redefining How the Resources of the Military Can be Used During Peacetime
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Independence vs. The One China Policy
Navigating the Possibility of Full Democratic Transition
Security Relationship with the United States
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Defining Chinese Communism Post-1989 and Navigating Economic Transition
Addressing Corruption within the Party Apparatus and the Government
National Security and Espionage
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Eliminating Corruption in Government
Democracy Movements within China
Territorial Security in the First Island Chain
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Deep Sea Mining & Biodiversity of the Sea Floor
Governance of Online Misinformation
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Water Weaponization
Addressing Remnants and Effects of Armed Conflicts
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Impact of Drug Trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean
Arbitrary Deprivation of Civil Liberties
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Neocolonialism in Development Loan Programs
Evaluating Special Political Missions in the Middle East
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Modern Reparations in Caribbean States
Rising Childcare Costs and Maternal Stigmas
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Protecting Children from Harm and Exploitation
Advancing Comprehensive Development for Every Child
Organizers
Audrey Martin
Director of Programming
Jie Xin Ching
Director of Logistics & Security
Olivia Smathers
Director-General
