General Assembly Plenary (GA Plen)
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I. Addressing the Rise of Foreign Election Interference within Member States
II. Combating Illegal Mining and Trafficking of Precious Metals
The General Assembly (GA) Plenary is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the United Nations (UN), and is the only UN organ in which all 193 Member States are represented. The GA Plenary committee discusses the full spectrum of international issues covered by the UN Charter such as, but not limited to, development, international law, and peace and security.
Size: Large
Delegation Type: Double
Outcome Type: Resolution
Decision Type: Majority
International Telecommunications Union
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I. Evaluating Efforts to Improve Internet Access for Schools and Students in Rural and Remote Areas
II. Expanding Cybersecurity Capabilities to Protect Critical Information Infrastructure in Developing Member States
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the oldest agency in the United Nations originally founded in 1865. The ITU is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for managing information and communications technology. The ITU continues to improve access to digital technologies across the globe.
Size: Large
Delegation Type: Double
Outcome Type: Resolution
Decision Type: Concensus
Group of 77
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I. Examining the Impact of South-South Migration on Populations and Economies
II. Promoting Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability through Infrastructure and Information Sharing
The G77 is designed to promote economic interests in the areas of trade and development while expanding its negotiation capacity at the United Nations. Originally composed of 77 Member States, G-77 has since expanded to 134 Member States. Much of the work of G77 focuses on South-South cooperation and efforts to strengthen economic development for developing Member States.
Size: Medium
Delegation Type: Double
Outcome Type: Resolution
Decision Type: Majority
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons - Executive Council
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I. Addressing Concerns Regarding the Complete Elimination of the Syrian Chemical Weapons Programme
II. Ensuring the Responsible Handling of Dual-Use Chemicals In Preventing the Proliferation of Chemical Weapons
The OPCW’s mission is to globally promote the destruction and permanent prohibition of chemical weapons. It was founded in 1997 and follows to the guidelines of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The OPCW Executive Council, specifically, consists of 41 Member States and is responsible to further adhere, promote, and implement the CWC. The OPCW works toward achieving its goals by verifying the removal of chemical weapons through onsite inspections and further evaluations of Member States’ declarations.
Size: Medium
Delegation Type: Double
Outcome Type: Report
Decision Type: 2/3rds Majority
International Court of Justice
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I. Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (The Gambia v. Myanmar; 7 States intervening)
II. Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change
III. Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Ukraine v. Russian Federation)
IV. Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Armenia v. Azerbaijan)
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (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. The Court is composed of 15 judges, who are elected for terms of office of nine years by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.
Size: Small
Delegation Type: Single
Outcome Type: Judgement
Decision Type: Majority
Security Council (SC)
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Open Agenda
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is responsible for maintaining international peace and security. The UNSC works to determine the existence of threats to peace and security or acts of aggression. The Council may call upon disputing parties to settle by peaceful means and recommend terms of the settlement, impose sanctions, or resort to authorizing the use of force to maintain or restore international peace and security. The UNSC is an open-agenda committee and will simulate a crisis.
Size: Small
Delegation Type: Single
Outcome Type: Resolution
Decision Type: Majority (P-5 Veto)
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