SDIMUN 2026

Topic

The Protection of Civilian Rights amid Non-International Armed Conflict in Sudan

About the committee

UNHRC finds its reflection in everyday life — cultures meeting, identities coexisting, and rights woven into the rhythm of a community. Since its establishment in 2006, the Council has confronted violations, defended freedoms, and upheld the inherent dignity of all people. UNHRC was chosen for SDIMUN because human rights remain at the heart of global diplomacy. From Galle’s diverse social mosaic emerges a reminder that every individual holds a story worthy of protection. Delegates in this committee must debate with empathy, clarity, and moral courage. Human rights work is not abstract — it is deeply personal. Here, diplomacy meets compassion, and your words carry the weight of real lives.

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Topic

Global Responses to Plastic Pollution and the Advancement of an International Plastics Treaty

About the committee

UNEA embodies the urgency and interconnectedness of environmental action. Since its formation in 2012, UNEA has led global governance on climate resilience, biodiversity protection, pollution reduction, and sustainable ecosystems. UNEA was selected for SDIMUN because environmental stewardship begins with the landscapes we call home. The forests and coastlines of Sri Lanka remind us that ecological crises are both local and global — and the solutions must be too. Delegates must be scientifically informed, environmentally conscious, and ethically driven. This is where innovation meets responsibility, and the world expects nothing less.

Chair

• Devansh Kapoor

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Topic

Ethical Governance of Artificial Intelligence in Accordance with UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of AI

About the committee

Established in 1945, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has safeguarded humanity’s intellectual and cultural inheritance — from world heritage sites to global literacy, scientific cooperation, and cultural preservation. At SDIMUN, UNESCO has been selected because our theme, From Galle to Globe, reflects a larger truth: even the smallest artefact from a coastal city tells a story that belongs to the world. This committee reminds us that heritage is not only what we preserve — it is what we learn from, protect, and carry forward. Delegates are expected to debate with sensitivity, depth, and a custodial mindset. Here, you are guardians of identity, stewards of knowledge, and architects of a future shaped by shared humanity.

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About the committee

**Please Use sdimun.org to apply for this committee.** Guided by the vigilant gaze of the photographers and journalists, the International Press Corps brings storytelling to diplomacy. For decades, the global press has stood as witness — documenting conflict, amplifying truth, challenging power, and preserving the moments that shape history. SDIMUN includes the IPC because every conference needs its chroniclers. Journalists and photographers hold influence: they question, interpret, and reveal. Through them, the world understands what happens behind the curtain of negotiation. Participants are expected to observe keenly, write boldly, and think critically. Your mission is not just to report — but to elevate truth with integrity and nuance.

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Topic

Gender-Based Violence in Contemporary Conflict Zones and Paths to Accountability

About the committee

Set against the steady rhythm of the Indian Ocean and the enduring resilience of the women who have shaped Galle’s social fabric for generations, UN Women finds its purpose in lived reality rather than abstraction. Established in 2010, UN Women was created to unify and strengthen the United Nations’ work on gender equality and the empowerment of women, serving as a global advocate, coordinator, and catalyst for change. From fishing communities along the southern coast to conflict-affected regions across the world, women have long borne the unseen weight of instability, displacement, and violence—often without voice or visibility. At SDIMUN, UN Women has been chosen because From Galle to Globe is not merely a geographical journey, but a recognition that local struggles echo within global systems, and that equity begins by listening to those most affected. This committee calls upon delegates to engage with empathy, policy awareness, and a grounded understanding of institutional limits. Here, progress is shaped not through enforcement, but through coordination, advocacy, and capacity-building. Delegates are not enforcers of justice, but architects of frameworks that enable it—working to ensure that dignity, protection, and opportunity are not privileges, but shared global commitments.

Chair

• Lilia Hajjaji

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