The General Assembly
The General Assembly (GA) is the largest organ within the United Nations as well as DIAMUN. GA is also the broadest organ and engages with a wide plethora of diverse political, economic, and social issues on an international scale.
GA1: Disarmament & International Security Committee
Engage in critical discussions on global peace, disarmament, and security, shaping solutions to some of the world’s most pressing conflicts. Delegates in GA1 tackle nuclear proliferation, arms control, and international stability.
GA1 Issues:
1.1 Countering the threat posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and unexploded ordnance
1.2 Regulating the use and accountability of private military and security companies (PMCs) in armed conflict
1.3 Combatting the illicit trade and proliferation of small arms and light weapons
GA2: Economic & Financial Committee
Examine international financial systems and economic development with a focus on equity and sustainability. This committee challenges delegates to craft solutions to debt crises, trade disputes, and resource distribution.
GA2 Issues:
2.1 Regulating the economic monetisation and sale of personal citizen data by foreign technology enterprises
2.2 Evaluating the commercialisation of weather modification and rain-stealing technologies
2.3 Developing international regulations for AI in global financial markets to prevent systemic economic risks
GA3: Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Committee
Delve into humanitarian crises, human rights, and cultural cooperation across the globe. Delegates debate issues ranging from refugee protection to combating racial discrimination.
GA3 Issues:
3.1 Preventing childhood statelessness caused by conflicting Nationality Laws
3.2 Protecting children’s rights in monetized family content and online entertainment
3.3 Protecting Indigenous Peoples’ cultural rights from the unauthorised commercial use of traditional expressions
GA4: Special Political & Decolonization Committee
Address complex political disputes and decolonization efforts that continue to shape the global landscape. Delegates explore peacekeeping, self-determination, and questions of territorial sovereignty.
GA4 Issues:
4.1 Rebuilding trust in UN information systems in the age of AI-generated disinformation
4.2 Creating effective exit strategies and post-mission transitions for UN peacekeeping missions
4.3 Reforming the decolonisation process for the remaining non-self-governing territories