The Arenas of Debate

Committees

Each committee simulates a real body of the United Nations system. Read the agendas, pick your favourites and prepare to represent your nation.

UNSC
01 — COMMITTEE

Security Council

Advanced
Agenda item: The Situation in the Sahel Region

The Security Council bears primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Fifteen members, five veto powers, and decisions that shape the world.

DISEC
02 — COMMITTEE

General Assembly — Disarmament & International Security

Beginner
Agenda item: Regulating Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

The First Committee of the General Assembly deals with disarmament, global challenges and threats to peace that affect the international community.

UNHRC
03 — COMMITTEE

Human Rights Council

Intermediate
Agenda item: Protecting Digital Privacy as a Human Right

The Human Rights Council is responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.

WHO
04 — COMMITTEE

World Health Organization

Beginner
Agenda item: Strengthening Global Pandemic Preparedness

The directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations system.

UNEP
05 — COMMITTEE

Environment Programme

Intermediate
Agenda item: Climate Migration and Displacement

The leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda.

ECOSOC
06 — COMMITTEE

Economic and Social Council

Intermediate
Agenda item: Bridging the Global Digital Divide

The central platform for discussing international economic and social issues and formulating policy recommendations.

CRISIS
07 — COMMITTEE

Historical Crisis Committee

Advanced
Agenda item: The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962

A fast-paced committee where delegates respond to evolving updates in real time. Every directive counts.

ICJ
08 — COMMITTEE

International Court of Justice

Advanced
Agenda item: Advisory Opinion on State Obligations in Respect of Climate Change

The principal judicial organ of the United Nations, settling legal disputes between states.