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The General Assembly is one of the six main organs of the United Nations, the only one in which all Member States have equal representation: one nation, one vote. All 193 Member States of the United Nations are represented in this unique forum to discuss and work together on a wide array of international issues covered by the UN Charter, such as development, peace and security, international law, etc.
General Assembly Committees are great for those new to Model UN! There is a lot of guidance and training provided during the committee sessions.
Background guides will be available in the Fall of 2026.
General Assembly 1: Ethical Use and Regulation of Artificial Intelligence
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Background Guide General Assembly 1 - PDF
General Assembly 2: Global Access to Food and Water Security
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Background Guide General Assembly 2 - PDF
Under the Charter, the Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It has 15 Members, and each Member has one vote. Under the Charter, all Member States are obligated to comply with Council decisions. The Security Council takes the lead in determining the existence of a threat to the peace or act of aggression. It calls upon the parties to a dispute to settle it by peaceful means and recommends methods of adjustment or terms of settlement. In some cases, the Security Council can resort to imposing sanctions or even authorize the use of force to maintain or restore international peace and security.
Topic: Asymmetric Warfare and the Use of Autonomous Weapons Systems
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Background Guide Security Council - PDF
The Security Council is only open to those with prior MUN experience.
The Organization of American States was established in order to achieve among its member states—as stipulated in Article 1 of the Charter—"an order of peace and justice, to promote their solidarity, to strengthen their collaboration, and to defend their sovereignty, their territorial integrity, and their independence." Today, the OAS brings together all 35 independent states of the Americas and constitutes the main political, juridical, and social governmental forum in the Hemisphere. The Organization uses a four-pronged approach to effectively implement its essential purposes, based on its main pillars: democracy, human rights, security, and development.
Topic: Deforestation and Resource Extraction in Latin America
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Please Note: This committee will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Participants must be fluent in the language to participate in this committee. Position Papers must be written/submitted in Spanish.
Background Guide OAS - Spanish Committee - PDF (English)
Background Guide OAS - Spanish Committee - PDF (Spanish)
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM is part of the United Nations system, as a related organization.
IOM supports migrants across the world, developing effective responses to the shifting dynamics of migration and, as such, is a key source of advice on migration policy and practice.
The Organization is guided by the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, including upholding human rights for all. Respect for the rights, dignity and well-being of migrants remains paramount.
Topic: Climate Change and Extreme Weather
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Please Note: This committee will be conducted entirely in French. Participants must be fluent in the language to participate in this committee. Position Papers must be written/submitted in French.
Background Guide UNFCCC - French Committee - PDF (English)
Background Guide UNFCCC - French Committee - PDF (French)
The following committees are specialized committees. They are limited in size and it is very helpful for those participating in them to have prior MUN experience. Those new to MUN can sign up for one of these committees, but should work closely with their advisors to prepare.
United Nations Development Program
The United Nations Development Programme is the United Nations’ leading agency focused on promoting sustainable development and improving the quality of life in countries around the world. Working in over 170 countries and territories, UNDP partners with governments to reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, build resilience to crises, and advance environmental sustainability. Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, UNDP supports long-term economic and social progress through capacity-building, innovation, and international cooperation, helping nations create more inclusive, equitable, and resilient societies.
Topic: Sovereignty of Disappearing Island Nations
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Background Guide United Nations Development Program - PDF
International Seabed Authority
The International Seabed Authority is an autonomous international organization established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to regulate and oversee mineral-related activities in the deep seabed beyond national jurisdiction. Composed of member states from around the world, the ISA is guided by the principle that the seabed and its resources are the “common heritage of mankind.” It works to ensure that deep-sea resource extraction is conducted responsibly, balancing economic development with the protection of marine environments. Through international cooperation, rule-making, and oversight, the ISA seeks to promote equitable sharing of benefits while safeguarding ocean ecosystems for future generations.
Topic: Deep-Sea Resource Extraction Governance
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Background Guide International Seabed Authority - PDF
UN Office on Drugs and Crime
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is a global office within the United Nations system dedicated to addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges related to illicit drugs, transnational organized crime, corruption, and terrorism. Established in 1997 and headquartered in Vienna, UNODC works with Member States to promote justice, security, and the rule of law through research, international conventions, and technical assistance. It supports countries in strengthening legal systems, combating trafficking networks, and preventing crime, while also advancing global cooperation to build safer, more resilient societies.
Topic: International Organized Crime and Transnational Networks
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Background Guide UN Office on Drugs and Crime - PDF
UN Commission on the Status of Women
UN Commission on the Status of Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.
UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide.
Topic: Role of Women in Leadership and Governance
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Background Guide UN Commission on the Status of Women - PDF
Historical Committee - 1986 - Response to the Chernobyl Disaster
The year is 1986, and a catastrophic nuclear accident at the Chernobyl power plant in the Soviet Union has sent shockwaves across Europe and the international community. As information about the explosion and its environmental and human impacts slowly emerges, governments around the world are forced to respond amid uncertainty and limited transparency. Delegates in this committee will address the crisis based only on the information available to their respective nations at the time.
Topic: Response to the Chernobyl Disaster
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Background Guide for Historical Committee - PDF