PHSMUN committees 2024

There are six different committees for the 2024 Summer conference. These six committees all have two topics of which you will be debating on. These are what you will come to be writing resolutions on. The six committees are the UN Security Council, Future UNSC, Special Political, Human Rights, Middle East and Central Africa committee and the historical committee. 

UN Security Council

• The UN Security Council is the primary body responsible for maintaining global peace and security within the United Nations. It has 15 members, including five permanent ones (China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US) with veto power, and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. Its main functions include authorizing peacekeeping missions, imposing sanctions, and issuing resolutions to address conflicts and security threats worldwide.

Future UNSC

• The Future UNSC is the Security Council as it stands now however set in the future. It still retains all the features of the normal security council and other than the terms stated in the Future UNSC briefings nothing has changed.
  

Special Political

• The Special Political Committee (SPECPOL) is a committee that simulates the United Nations General Assembly, focusing on political and security matters like disarmament, decolonization, and peacekeeping. Delegates draft resolutions and debate solutions to global challenges.

Human Rights

• The Human Rights Committee tackles pressing global human rights issues. Delegates engage in discussions surrounding civil liberties, political freedoms, minority rights, and humanitarian concerns. They collaborate to draft resolutions aimed at addressing these challenges and promoting respect for human rights worldwide through diplomatic means.

Middle East and Central Asia

• The Middle East and Central Asia Committee is a committee that addresses political, social, and security issues specific to the Middle East and Central Asia regions. Delegates discuss topics such as regional conflicts, terrorism, refugee crises, and humanitarian aid. They work together to develop resolutions aimed at resolving conflicts, promoting stability, and fostering cooperation in these regions.

Historical

• The Historical Committee offers a journey into crucial moments from the past. Delegates step into the shoes of historical figures or nations, immersing themselves in debates, negotiations, and crises of the chosen era. Through research and some role-play, participants gain insights into historical decision-making and its continuing effect in global issues.