TEVMUN 2026

Topic

Discussing the political status of the breakaway regions of Georgia.

About the committee

The Republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia are two mostly unrecognised states which declared independence in the 1990s and achieved recognition from the Russian Federation in 2008, following the Russo-Georgian War. For Georgia and most of the international community, the territory of these countries is simply Georgian land under Russian occupation. Functionally, however, South Ossetia and Abkhazia are independent states under significant Russian influence. Their existence has led to a prolonged frozen conflict, whose effects are growing more visible by the day, as Georgia seems to be growing further from meeting the requirements from joining the NATO or the EU. With recent shifts in the dynamics characterising the conflict (the Georgian Dream party winning the Georgian election and the abolishment of the pro-Georgian administration-in-exile of South Ossetia), the conflict, which had, until now, seemed unsolvable, appears to be slowly reopening to a potential conclusion. As Georgia is increasingly being strained from the Western community and grows closer to Russia and China, the issue of the breakaway states seems the last obstacle to Georgia formally aligning itself with Russia.

Chairs

• Gabriela Kowalczyk
• Daniel Cal

Countries

Topic

The Turkish War of Independence (1919-1922)

About the committee

Empires are collapsing. Armies are retreating. Revolutions are whispering across Anatolia. Before the Turkish Grand National Assembly is founded, before the future of the region is decided, delegates enter a moment of total uncertainty. In this historical crisis committee, imperial officials, nationalist commanders, foreign leaders, and regional representatives will compete to decide whether the Ottoman state survives, whether a new national movement rises, and who will control the fate of Anatolia. History is not yet written.

Chairs

• Kamil Strzelec
• Eymen Yıldız

Countries

Topic

Examining opportunities and regulatory challenges in the use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare.

About the committee

It is widely recognised that AI is beginning to transform medicine, from improving the accuracy of diagnoses and evaluating imaging studies to predicting illnesses and supporting physicians in clinical decision-making. AI also has the potential to increase the efficiency of healthcare systems and expand access to medical services for populations living in areas with limited healthcare provision. This committee will examine how this emerging technology can enhance patients’ lives and shape the future development of healthcare systems around the world. At the same time, regulatory and ethical issues related to artificial intelligence are becoming increasingly significant. The use of AI in healthcare raises important concerns regarding personal data privacy, patient consent, algorithmic bias, and liability for medical errors. Because healthcare is such a sensitive field, involving direct risks to human life and safety, clear legal frameworks for the use of AI are essential. In this committee, we will discuss the challenge of balancing regulation that fosters innovation with regulation that ensures adequate protection.

Chairs

• Róża Nowak
• Joanna Weronika Czerniejewska
• Natasza Wochnik

Countries

Topic

Addressing ways to combat Female Genital Mutilation and its long term effect on Women.

About the committee

Gender-based violence impacts women in various ways globally, with one of the most scarring forms of it being Femal Genital Mutilation (FGM). The practice is universally harmful, imposes deep trauma and persists because of cultural norms and myths. It has no health benefits and leaves survivors with long-lasting physical and psychological trauma. FGM covers all procedures removing or injuring female genitalia for non-medical reasons, carried out on girls from infancy to age 15. Female genital mutilation is an infringement upon fundamental human rights of girls and women. The right to health, security, dignity, bodily autonomy, and, in the common cases where the procedure leads to death, even their right to life. The committee will discuss the strategies to limit the occurence of FGM and support victims of this life-threatening procedure.

Chairs

• Sara Wysocka
• Michał Jakubowski

Countries

Topic

Addressing the maternal death spikes in conflict zones.

About the committee

In times of armed conflict and wars, maternal death cases rise sharply, due to a number of factors such as hospitals facing destruction, medical staff fleeing and supply chains crumpling. Lack of resources lead to pregnant women losing access to essential treatments including antenatal care, safe childbirth facilities, and emergency obstetric treatment which makes many preventable deaths fatal and inevitable especially in countries experiencing long time instability, like Afghanistan, Yemen, and South Sudan. Infrastructure damage have restricted access to hospitals and displacement from houses leads to worse living conditions and health risks, which not only leads to the maternal deaths spike but builds up several barriers to mental health. What role could humanitarian organizations play in providing maternal care? What are the strategies to improve healthcare access for displaced pregnant women? How could we protect and prevent maternal healthcare facilities during conflict?

Chairs

• Yeonhwa Song
• Jin Heng Li

Countries

Topic

Preventing the use of refugees as a political and country-destabilizing weapon.

About the committee

The topic revolves around immigrants who come to Europe, North America, and other parts of the world. Historically, immigration was always a hot topic in internal struggles for power between parties. But not only did immigrants play a role in internal politics, but also in external politics. There are instances where immigrants are used as a weapon in hybrid wars or used in a way to destabilize a nation. In instances where immigrants and, in general, immigration was used as a political weapon, we can point out the rise of right-wing to far-right parties in Europe and the USA. In France, the UK, and Germany, after the attacks in 2015 and 2016, which plagued big cities like Paris and London, parties in charge started to lose popularity. In France, the incumbent president, Francois Hollande, reached a point where if he ran for reelection, he would receive only 3-2% of the vote, and in Germany, a new anti-migration, eurosceptic party called Alternative für Deutschland rose to power, getting elected to the Bundestag in the 2016 elections. Nowadays the UK is in a political polling sensation where the leader changes from the Labour Party to the Tories to reform the UK, which openly is for deporting immigrants to countries such as Afghanistan and other war-torn countries. Germany after 2020 saw a surge for the AFD, after the war in Ukraine and worsening of the living standard, people in the previous DDR have voted in droves for the far-right party. The AFD is blocked by the cordon sanitaire, which is a blockade form creating a coalition with the party. The most upsetting for the German left and center was when the CDU was trying to pass an immigration bill with the support of the AFD. Such cooperation put in question the indestructible cordon sanitare. Regarding immigration as a country-distabalizing weapon, a perfect example of this are situations like the Polish-Belarusian border crisis, mass migration from Ukraine to Poland due to the Russian-Ukrainian war, and mass immigration from Palestine to Lebanon.

Chairs

• Krzysztof Nowicki
• Aleksander Dytkowski

Countries

Topic

Addressing the raising problem of ocean pollution.

About the committee

Ocean pollution is the introduction of harmful elements such as plastics, chemicals, oil, and waste into the world’s oceans. Every year, millions of tons of plastics pollute the oceans, making a huge impact on environment and people. Pollution severely damages marine ecosystems, harming wildlife through habitat degradation, disruption of food chains, and the decline of biodiversity. Additionally, toxic substances can enter the food chain, posing long-term health risks to people worldwide. This problem is further complicated, and it causes harm not only to people, but also the environment. In this committee delegates will focus ontackling the growing issue of ocean pollution, working to develop effective solutions while emphasizing the urgency and global importance of the issue.

Chairs

• Zuzanna Belina Brzozowska
• Patrycja Placak

Countries

Topic

Reforming Governance and Ethical Standards within the FiA to Ensure Transparency and Equity in Formula 1.

About the committee

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile is a body which oversees the world of Formula One. For years there grew many concerns about the transparency of its actions, accountability and fairness. Numerous controversial decisions, such as the incident during the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix have additionally raised questions about FIA’s consistency in rule enforcement. Furthermore, Formula One exists as a very exclusive society, where financial inequalities and discrimination are on a daily basis, while individuals attempting to get into the sport are often disqualified due to financial capabilities or other factors like gender – all threatening the sports integrity, spirit and hurting the image among global viewers.

Chairs

• Pola Sadowska
• Aleksander Cichoński

Countries

Topic

Combating the rise of financial fraud with an emphasis on deepfakes.

About the committee

With the rise of AI deepfakes are becoming more prevalent and increasingly harder to detect. Due to this we are seeing a surge in financial fraud. It is important to adres these concerns through implementing deepfake specific policies.

Chairs

• Aleksandra Maria Rokicka
• Juliusz Wertenstein-Żuławski
• Helena Hodgdon

Countries

Topic

Evaluating the Economic Significance of Rare Earth Minerals and the Investment Potential of Mining in Greenland.

About the committee

Rare earth minerals have various uses in the modern world economy, including electronic devices, magnets, electronic vehicles, defense systems, and many more. Due to their unreplacability and difficulty in obtaining, minerals such as neodymium, lithium, or molybdenum are regarded as one of the most valuable and important natural resources in the current market. The European Union currently obtains 95% of its total rare earth mineral use and reserve by importing it, mostly from china, which has almost complete control over world supply chains of these resources, which reassures their dominance on the international stage. The EU, looking to make itself more economically independent, has the option to invest in mining infrastructure in Greenland, which has one of the biggest world reserves of the raw minerals in question. It must act relatively quickly, as world superpowers are already taking interest in Greenland, with the main example being the attempted annex, by the United States of America.

Chairs

• Adam Skurowski
• Julia Jargieło

Countries