Delegate Committees
At the conference, delegates represent countries and are assigned to committees in which they discuss and debate possible solutions to conflicting issues in the world. Each country has a different viewpoint on the issues so it is ideal to research as much as you can to prepare for conference. These committees vary in size and topic area and are organized to simulate the United Nations.
Click on the Committee Titles to learn more about the topics selected for your assigned committees for conference.
General Assembly (GA)
The GA is the largest committee and discuss topics varying from drug trafficking to food security. Delegates are expected to discuss and adopt resolutions dealing with a variety of international issues. These delegates can also serve as the nation’s ambassador and represent the country at formal hearings and events. Resolutions adopted by the General Assembly Subcommittees may be heard by the General Assembly and vice versa.
General Assembly Subcommittees
The GA Subcommittees are broken down to more specific topics. Each committee is about 50 to 60 students in size. The Secretary General may recommend the resolutions from these ten committees for consideration of the General Assembly.
o Council for Economic Advancement
o Political & Security Committee
o Social, Humanitarian, & Cultural Committee
o Environment & Technology Committee
o Legal Committee
o World Health Organization
Security Council
This committee is one of the smallest and most exclusive of the United Nations. Delegates in this committee settle issues related to international defense and security. This committee is unique because the Big Five (China, Russia, USA, UK, and France) have the power to reject any resolution with a veto. In order for a resolution to pass, it must get the approval of all five nations.
BLOCS
BLOCs
A BLOC is a group of countries within the same region that form together to work toward a common goal, typically to promote economic, social, political, military, and cultural cooperation. The views of a particular nation must be superior to the BLOC's views, unless the nation feels it will receive some benefit from its continued adherence to a BLOCs’ views.
o Arab League (AL)
o Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
o African Union (AU)
o European Union (EU)
o Organization of American States (OAS)
SPECIALIZED COMMITTEES
Historical Security Committee (HSC)
All topics will relate to a particular period of time in past history. Delegates will represent the views of their countries during that time period.
Nation Building Committee (NBC)
Delegates in this committee will resolve current regional disputes between nations or ethnic parties. Delegates will be assigned to represent various nations or interested parties in order to rebuild or create a new state at different points in history.
Non-Governmental Forums (NGF)
Twelve delegates will be selected from the ranks of the conference, and each will represent three distinct Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) in three broad agenda points written by the Secretary General. Delegates will roam from committee to committee, like lobbyists, offering their services as a resource to inspire fellow delegates to create resolutions that their NGOs envision for the welfare of society.
COURTS
International Criminal Court (ICC)
Delegates will present and judge four cases dealing with alleged crimes committed by historical world figures. Delegates will research each historical figure and determine their guilt or innocence. Student participants will present one case and judge the other three.
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Delegates will present and judge four cases dealing with historical international affairs between nations. Like ICC, delegates will present one case and judge the other three. One delegate of the committee will be selected by the Justices of the Court to serve as the Chief Excellency of the International Court of Justice for the following year.
PRESS
Video Press
Press Corp delegates learn about issues such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and regional media challenges. Delegates will interview other delegates and develop the conference slideshows and videos. These delegates should have a strong interest in digital photography, videotaping, and PowerPoint.
Written Press
Delegates in this committee will also learn about issues of the press. They report on the activities of the conference by interviewing various delegates and staff in order to develop articles for the daily conference newspaper. These delegates should have a strong interest in writing.
Click on the Committee Titles to learn more about the topics selected for your assigned committees for conference.
General Assembly (GA)
The GA is the largest committee and discuss topics varying from drug trafficking to food security. Delegates are expected to discuss and adopt resolutions dealing with a variety of international issues. These delegates can also serve as the nation’s ambassador and represent the country at formal hearings and events. Resolutions adopted by the General Assembly Subcommittees may be heard by the General Assembly and vice versa.
General Assembly Subcommittees
The GA Subcommittees are broken down to more specific topics. Each committee is about 50 to 60 students in size. The Secretary General may recommend the resolutions from these ten committees for consideration of the General Assembly.
o Council for Economic Advancement
o Political & Security Committee
o Social, Humanitarian, & Cultural Committee
o Environment & Technology Committee
o Legal Committee
o World Health Organization
Security Council
This committee is one of the smallest and most exclusive of the United Nations. Delegates in this committee settle issues related to international defense and security. This committee is unique because the Big Five (China, Russia, USA, UK, and France) have the power to reject any resolution with a veto. In order for a resolution to pass, it must get the approval of all five nations.
BLOCS
BLOCs
A BLOC is a group of countries within the same region that form together to work toward a common goal, typically to promote economic, social, political, military, and cultural cooperation. The views of a particular nation must be superior to the BLOC's views, unless the nation feels it will receive some benefit from its continued adherence to a BLOCs’ views.
o Arab League (AL)
o Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
o African Union (AU)
o European Union (EU)
o Organization of American States (OAS)
SPECIALIZED COMMITTEES
Historical Security Committee (HSC)
All topics will relate to a particular period of time in past history. Delegates will represent the views of their countries during that time period.
Nation Building Committee (NBC)
Delegates in this committee will resolve current regional disputes between nations or ethnic parties. Delegates will be assigned to represent various nations or interested parties in order to rebuild or create a new state at different points in history.
Non-Governmental Forums (NGF)
Twelve delegates will be selected from the ranks of the conference, and each will represent three distinct Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) in three broad agenda points written by the Secretary General. Delegates will roam from committee to committee, like lobbyists, offering their services as a resource to inspire fellow delegates to create resolutions that their NGOs envision for the welfare of society.
COURTS
International Criminal Court (ICC)
Delegates will present and judge four cases dealing with alleged crimes committed by historical world figures. Delegates will research each historical figure and determine their guilt or innocence. Student participants will present one case and judge the other three.
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Delegates will present and judge four cases dealing with historical international affairs between nations. Like ICC, delegates will present one case and judge the other three. One delegate of the committee will be selected by the Justices of the Court to serve as the Chief Excellency of the International Court of Justice for the following year.
PRESS
Video Press
Press Corp delegates learn about issues such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and regional media challenges. Delegates will interview other delegates and develop the conference slideshows and videos. These delegates should have a strong interest in digital photography, videotaping, and PowerPoint.
Written Press
Delegates in this committee will also learn about issues of the press. They report on the activities of the conference by interviewing various delegates and staff in order to develop articles for the daily conference newspaper. These delegates should have a strong interest in writing.