United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
Topic A: Venezuela: The Fragile Balance of Power.
Topic B: Ethnic Cleansing in the Twenty-First Century.
Chair: Elie Gharios
Chair: George Glynne
One of the founding Councils of the United Nations, the UNSC has been the scene of many superpower rivalries throughout recent history. With the added dynamic of the veto power, this council is a forum of intense geopolitical debate. It can also facilitate unprecedented co-operation and global uniformity in combating some of the world's gravest security threats and strengthening human rights and dignity.
Enquiries: SheffMUN.UNSC@gmail.com
United States of Europe Committee (USEC)
Topic: The (Con)Federalisation of European States.
Chair: Karim ElShorbagi
Chair: Kyriakos Chatziefthymiadis
A Sheffield-first, the United States of Europe Committee (USEC) will debate one issue (subject to tweaking from the chairs) across the weekend: the federation of the European Union. The year is 2022, the UK's departure from the EU has been completed. With economic fallout seemingly avoided, an historic conference has been called to propose the federation of the EU. The EU-27 assemble in what may be a fiery debate, with states' positions bedded in the present-day reality. Normal rules of procedure apply.
Enquiries: SheffMUN.USEC@gmail.com
United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
Topic A: The Prevention of Excessive Force by Law Enforcement during Civillian Protests and Demonstrations.
Topic B: Protecting the Quality of Life of Displaced Persons.
Chair: Colin Jun
Chair: Liana Rashid
The promotion of Human Rights globally is one of the core pillars of the UN. Through the work of the UNHRC billions of people are protected from tyranny and oppression. The UNHRC is a forum where the impact of international politics on individuals can be clearly seen.
Enquiries: SheffMUN.UNHRC@gmail.com
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Topic A: Radioactive Waste Disposal: Failure equals Fallout.
Topic B: Global Discrepancies in Food Demand and Production.
Chair: Atharva Torne
Chair: Badis Khiari Millan
The environment has never been a more pressing issue facing us and future generations. With that in mind, the UNEP has never been more important.
Enquiries: SheffMUN.UNEP@gmail.com
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality & Women's Empowerment (UN Women)
Topic A: Combatting Child Marriages amongst Females in Refugee Camps and Areas of Conflict.
Topic B: Protecting the Rights of Sexual Workers.
Chair: Ahmed ElKelany
Chair: Belinda Elikplim Chamenyi Milagros
The advancement of women's rights across the world is critical for global development. Through international co-operation UN Women endeavours to empower women globally and strengthen efforts to achieve gender equality. With innovative solutions and schemes, UN Women has historically been the birthplace of many successful and wide ranging UN initiatives.
Enquiries: SheffMUN.UNW@gmail.com
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Topic A: Corruption as an Obstacle to Positive Change and Development.
Topic B: The Surge in Crimes Committed by Civillians Displaced Economically as a result of COVID-19
Chair: Aniruddha Gupta
Chair: Terry Bantasan
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is the United Nations office tasked with coordinating the fight against drugs, organised crime, corruption and terrorism. In an ever-globalising world, a global response is increasingly required. The UNODC could be the pathway to achieve that.
Enquiries: SheffMUN.UNODC@gmail.com
