SSUNS 2024
Secondary Schools United Nations Symposium
Empowering Youth Leaders Today
In 1992, a group of McGill University students came together with a hope of creating an environment for high school students to explore a wide range of global issues. They sought to offer an opportunity for these students to collaborate and problem-solve as active, young leaders. Now in its 32nd year, the Secondary Schools’ United Nations Symposium (SSUNS) continues to grow and innovate, hosting hundreds of high school and Cégep students from all across the world. SSUNS is regularly attended by dozens of schools, staffed by over two hundred McGill students, and registers over one thousand delegates.
The Secondary Schools’ United Nations Symposium (SSUNS) is a Model United Nations conference hosted by McGill University students in Montreal, Quebec. The past few years have forced our conference to quickly adapt to changing circumstances. We are excited to bring SSUNS back to the Sheraton Hotel in Montreal this year, welcoming students from all around the world to participate in our conference.
This year will be the 32nd iteration of SSUNS. From innovative committees to exciting delegate events, the Secretariat has worked hard to put together an extraordinary conference. For more information on our conference, please visit our website!
Committees
SDG 16: UN Human Rights Office
SDG 2: FAO
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUS)
United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation
United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
SDG 13: 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States
Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD)
Spotify Board of Directors -2025
2026 FIFA WORLD CUP - Mexico, USA, Canada
Producteurs et productrices acéricoles du Québec (PPAQ) – The Maple Syrup Cartel
The National Federation of Women Workers – The Fight Beyond the Battlefield (1917)
ICJ: The Chilean-Peruvian Maritime Dispute, 2014
The Washington Post – Bezos Acquisition, 2013 Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Le Salon du Livre Francophone de Beyrouth – Édition 2018 Advanced : The US Senate
Ad-Hoc Specialized Agency
Ministry of Magic and the Return of the Dark Lord
The Cinematographe Lumière Board of Directors, 1897
Advanced Crisis: The succession of Shah Jahan, 1658
Non-Traditional Crisis: The Pink Panther International Jewel Thieves, 2012
The Siege of Quebec, 1775
Ad Hoc of the Secretary General
JCC - Republic of Venice vs Republic of Genoa
The Cola Wars (Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo)
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This year’s iteration of the UN Human Rights Office focuses on the critical intersection between human rights and civil society, encouraging delegates to adopt a nuanced approach to understanding how ...
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At SSUNS 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will address the escalating global food security crisis, a challenge intensified by conflict, climate change, and political instability. In r...
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This committee challenges delegates to develop innovative solutions that ensure a peaceful, secure, and sustainable international space frontier. As outer space becomes increasingly militarized, with ...
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The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) is a leading scientific authority on radiation exposure and its long-term effects. Operating under the mandate of t...
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The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), established in 2000, is a vital advisory body within the UN Economic and Social Council, dedicated to ensuring Indigenous voices are h...
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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations tasked with regulating international air transport and promoting the long-term sustainability of the ...
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The Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) takes place in Antigua in May 2024, with a focus on securing the future and long-term viability of small island nations, so...
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As technology evolves rapidly, the global community faces a critical challenge: protecting fundamental human rights in the digital realm. This committee will explore the intersection of human rights a...
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Despite its dominance in the global music streaming industry, Spotify faces significant financial and reputational challenges. At the core of these issues is the ongoing controversy over artist royalt...
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Welcome, delegates, to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Committee! Tasked with organizing FIFA’s first-ever triple-hosted tournament, delegates will navigate the complex worlds of finance and logistics, while ...
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The year is 2012. Decades of dominance, and near-monopolization, of the maple syrup industry have led to significant cracks in its foundation. A mass shortage in 2008 prompted the creation of a strate...
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The year is 1906, and a new force is rising in Britain. The National Federation of Women Workers has just been founded, giving voice to the countless women suffering under brutal working conditions in...
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At The Hague, the stakes are as vast as the waters in question. Peru and Chile clash before the International Court of Justice over a 38,000 square kilometer stretch of the Pacific Ocean, rich in fish...
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In 2013, The Washington Post comes under the ownership of Jeff Bezos, one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, who acquires it for $250 million. The Post stands as a pillar of the American political...
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Le comité La Littérature comme Résistance : Le Salon du Livre Francophone de Beyrouth, 2018 prend place dans la richesse culturelle de Beyrouth, ville vibrante de langues, de mémoires et d’expressions...
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“HE-WHO-MUST-NOT-BE-NAMED RETURNS,” declares Harry Potter, a 14-year-old Hogwarts student known for surviving the Dark Lord's first rise. His claim, delivered after the traumatic events of the Triwiza...
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Since the dawn of the 20th century, the movie industry has experienced a whirlwind of technological breakthroughs. From flickering black-and-white images to the dazzling realism of CGI, cinema has nev...
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The Mughal Empire , once one of the wealthiest and most powerful in the world , now teeters on the edge of collapse. Emperor Shah Jahan, the mighty ruler and visionary builder of the Taj Mahal, lies...
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Known around the globe for their “glamorous” and high-profile thefts, the infamous Pink Panthers have executed some of the most daring jewel heists in modern history. With a sprawling network of inter...
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When the dust settled at the end of the Seven Years' War in 1763, Britain emerged as the master of colonial North America east of the Mississippi River. The Saint Lawrence Valley , once the heart of N...
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The year is 1350. The Black Plague has swept through Europe, leaving devastation in its wake. In the Mediterranean, the scars of the pandemic are fresh, but the wheels of history continue to turn. Ami...
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The year is 1893. For the past seven years, Jacob’s Pharmacy’s revolutionary beverage, “Coca-Cola,” has carved out a dominant position in the emerging soda industry. But its hold on the market is abou...
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Advancing Space Deweaponization and Ensuring an Inclusive, Secure Space
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Addressing Radiation and Nuclear Dangers in Conflict
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Breaking the Cycle: Ensuring Indigenous Autonomy and Promoting First Nations Rights
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Advancing Sustainable Aviation: Fostering Technological Innovation for a Greener Future
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4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (May 2024, Antigua)
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Safeguarding Cybersecurity and Upholding Digital Rights
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