WACMUN 2024

Topics

1. Deliberation upon the increasing xenophobia and related intersectionality around the world.
2. Addressing Human Rights Abuses and Journalistic Freedom Violations in the ongoing Israel- Palestine Conflict with special emphasis on forced displacement of civilians.

About the committee

UNHRC: The Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is an intergovernmental body within the UN system, which is made up of 47 States responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe. It has the ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations that require its attention. It is also responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights round the world, and for addressing and taking action on human rights violations around the globe. website : https://www.ohchr.org/en

Chairs

• Kanav Jain
• Yamdagni Pandey

Countries

Topics

1. Addressing the Global Impact of the 2023-2024 El Niño Event
2. Enhancing Humanitarian Access and Services in Gaza and the West Bank

About the committee

UNGA: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. It comprises of all Member States, and provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covers by the Charter of the UN. The Assembly also makes recommendations to States on international issues within its competence. It has also taken actions across all pillars of the UN, including with regard to political, economic, humanitarian, social and legal matters. website : https://www.un.org/en/ga/

Chairs

• Naisha Bansal
• Vrinda Bansal

Countries

Topics

1. Discussing legal frameworks' role in safeguarding women's reproductive rights and ensuring access to safe abortion services.
2. Addressing the increased risk of gender-based violence (GBV) during humanitarian emergencies like conflicts and natural disasters.

About the committee

CSW: The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the world’s main policy-making body dedicated exclusively to gender equality and the advancement and empowerment of women. It is part of the UN, and it works to promote women’s political, economic, civil, social and educational rights. website : CSW at https://www.unwomen.org/en

Chairs

• Prisha Ahuja
• Mihika Singhania

Countries

Topics

1. Economic Implications of Conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
2. Reforming Global Economic Governance Institutions

About the committee

ECOSOC: Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), which is responsible for the direction and coordination of the economic, social, humanitarian, and cultural activities initiated by the UN. It is the UN’s largest and most complex subsidiary body. website : https://ecosoc.un.org/en

Chairs

• Natasha Agarwal
• Bidisha Gogoi

Countries

Topic

Assessing Allegations of Genocide and Violations of International Law in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

About the committee

ICJ: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946. The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands). Of the six principal organs of the United Nations, it is the only one not located in New York (United States of America). The Court’s role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies. The Court is composed of 15 judges, who are elected for terms of office of nine years by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. It is assisted by a Registry, its administrative organ. Its official languages are English and French. website : https://www.icj-cij.org/home

Chairs

• Hetavi Shah
• Raiyan Aditya

Countries