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Specialized Committees

Specialised Committees, also known as Intermediate Committees, are smaller than General Assemblies/Beginner Committees and consist of more specific agendas. While Beginner Committees such as WHO focus on broader aspects, Intermediate Committees tend to focus on a more specific aspect of a larger issue. Intermediate committees consist of countries that are heavily involved in the committee’s field, therefore they are selectively chosen and are unique to each committee.

UNSC

The Security Council is one of the principal committees of the United Nations which addresses the most pressing issues of international security and peace of our time, having the highest level of debate, one for the most experienced delegates.

 

UNSC Issues:

  1. The situation in Afghanistan 

  2. The situation in Libya

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ECOSOC

ECOSOC is responsible for the social and economic aspects of the organization and is in charge of several commissions, responsible for the promotion of heightened economic wellbeing and identifying solutions to international financial, cultural, and educational problems. 

ECOSOC Issues:

  1. Measures to mitigate planned obsolescence in products around the world

  2. Addressing the regulation of wildlife trade in Southern Africa

  3. Exploring sustainable forms of energy to ensure energy security in LEDCs

WHA

WHA is the health arm of the UN. With the COVID-19 pandemic and ethical implications of health-related topics, this committee looks to be full of engrossing and debatable topics that look towards the past, present, and future of world health. 

 

WHA Issues:

  1. Addressing the de-stigmatisation of mental health and access to related healthcare

  2. Measures to safely implement nanotechnology in healthcare practices.

  3. The question of mitigating poor irrigation systems to avoid rapid spread of disease

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UNEP

The United Nations Environment Program is the committee that is responsible for coordinating all of the UN’s environmental activities and assisting developing nations in implementing environmentally sound technologies.

UNEP Issues:

  1. Implementing systems to tackle rising sea levels and flooding in southeast Asia

  2. Addressing the prevention of habitat loss as a result of human activity

  3. The question of the application of geoengineering to combat climate change

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HRC

HRC strives to promote human rights, amend and develop international human rights laws, address violations, review records of human rights for member states, respond to emergency situations, prevent abuses, and serve as a platform to discuss human rights issues.

HRC Issues:

  1. Methods to protect religious and ethnic minorities in China

  2. The question of advancing legislation on digital privacy

  3. Enforcing equitable labor laws to combat fast-fashion and the proliferation of sweatshops

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UNESCO

The United Nations Education, Scientific & Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the UN. It is aimed at contributing to the aiding of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development, and intercultural dialogue, offering a holistic view of the building blocks of modern society.

UNESCO Issues:

  1. The question of the preservation of cultural heritage and the repatriation of cultural artifacts 

  2. Methods to improve education and employment opportunities for people of determination

  3. The question of ethical medical practices in human trials

Arab League

A council to speak about the social, economic and political problems in the region. Now renamed as the Arab League and with 22 members, the reach of this committee has only grown as it seeks to debate the issues which link to the ever-present theme.  


Arab League Issues:

  1. The question of funding extremist and militia groups in the Middle East

  2. Promoting forms of higher education for underdeveloped communities in the Arab world

  3. The question of liberation in journalism and freedom of speech in the region

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ICJ

The International Court of Justice also known as the World Court is one of the six principal bodies of the UN. 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.

ICJ Issue:

  1. Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Ukraine v. Russian Federation)

HSC

Unlike any committee in DIAMUN ever, the Historical Security Council will be debating in Crisis Procedure, with the topics being focused on Post-WWII to Pre-Cold War events. The same basic structure of the Security Council will be found in HSC, with the P5 Nations wielding veto powers, and the ten other non-permanent nations which are relevant to the topics being debated

HSC Issues:

  1. The Suez Crisis

  2. The Yugoslav War

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YA

The Youth Assembly was founded on the 24th of August 1949. It works towards establishing a unique platform that promotes dialogue between exceptional youth, and private companies. At DIAMUN this committee is for our younger delegates where a large variety of issues are discussed. 
YA Issues:

  1. The question of ensuring food security and sufficient nutrition in Central Africa 

  2. Methods to promote cultural diversity in universal education systems

  3. The question of reducing xenophobia and intolerance toward foreign nationalities

UNCSTD

In an era driven by technological advancements and innovation, the role of science and technology in shaping our future cannot be understated. The United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (UNCSTD) at DIAMUN 2024, based on the UN Summit Of The Future, recognizes the paramount importance of harnessing these forces for sustainable development, justifying its inception.

UNCSTD  Issues:

  1. The question of safeguarding against the weaponization of space 

  2. Promoting the ethical integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare and medicine

  3. Regulating invasion of privacy from satellite telecommunication

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UN Women

With the continuous rise of unfair and unethical treatment of women around the world, DIAMUN aims to foster debate of these sensitive yet impactful issues among the younger generations, to create a more peaceful and equal environment. 

UNW Issues:

  1. The question of the pink tax and women’s access to hygiene products 

  2. Minimizing coerced sterilization as a form of discrimination against female minority groups

  3. Methods to reduce domestic violence against women in rural areas

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