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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 Armenia and Azerbaijan

  2. The situation in Syria  

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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. Strengthening international cooperation to combat illicit financial flows

  2. Addressing the economic and social impacts of climate-induced migration.

  3. The role of Western media in shaping global economic narratives

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. Regulating the use of medication in combating mental health concerns.

  2. The question of data privacy in global health surveillance

  3. The impact of global trade on access to healthcare

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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. Assess the impact of urbanization on biodiversity in rapidly growing cities.

  2. Addressing the implications of biotechnology to develop resilient agriculture.

  3. The ethical implications of greenwashing.

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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. Evaluating the effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping operations in vulnerable regions

  2. The question of child poverty and forced labor

  3. Addressing exploitation and mistreatment of migrant workers.

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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 preservation of heritage sites in developing regions

  2. The exploitation and commercialization of indigenous cultures as a means of profit gain.

  3. Addressing educational inequalities in conflict stricken zones.

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. Addressing challenges associated with high levels of immigration 

  2. The issues regarding security and managing rising political instability in Yemen

  3. Promoting economic diversification in oil-dependent Arab states

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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. Assessing the Legality of China's Maritime Claims and Sovereignty over the South China Sea (Philippines vs. China) 

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 Vietnamese Civil War

  2. The First Indo-China 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 improving the educational infrastructure in Central Africa.

  2. Assessing the implementation of methods to strengthen the enforcement of renewable energy sources. 

  3. Assessing the socio-economic impact of foreign investments on developing nation

UNISSIG

The UNISSIG at DIAMUN 2025 recognizes the importance of safeguarding information as a means to mitigate risks related to the availability and confidentiality of information assets. Information security is increasingly vital in a time when technology and innovations are rapidly developing.
UNISSIG Issues:

  1. Regulating the use of personal data on social media platforms for training generative AI models.

  2. Addressing the rise of cyberterrorism and state-sponsored cyber attacks 

  3. Addressing the role of the dark web in enabling networks for organized crime.

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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. Regulatory methods for improving women’s access to healthcare and reproductive rights globally

  2. Measures to enhance women’s digital literacy 

  3. Enhancing international collaboration to end gender-based violence, trafficking, and sexual violence in conflict zones

UNFCCC

The UNFCCC aims to reduce the impacts of climate change and foster debate on the devasting impacts of climate change, the stabilization of greenhouse gas concentration in the atmosphere, and mitigating the negative implications arising from excessive human intervention in the Earth's climate.

UNFCCC Issues:

  1. Evaluating geoengineering solutions as a response to climate change.

  2. Establishing international standards for climate-resilient nuclear power plants.

  3. Assessing the possibility of investing in infrastructure and technology to reduce environment caused health risks

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