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In the UN General Assembly, all 193 member states of the United Nations discuss pressing matters of international peace and security. At AMUN, these committees will encompass up to 80 delegates, our largest committees. Delegates must balance their own interests with those of allies, adversaries, and the committee as a whole to successfully pass resolutions.
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World Health Organization (WHO)
United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) United Nations Commission on Science & Technology for Development (UNCSTD) African Union (AU) Silicon Valley Summit (Specialized) Preamble to the Annexation of Hawaii: the Reign of Liliuokalani (Specialized) |
The Economic and Social Councils, Regional Bodies, and Specialized Agencies represent a diverse group of international forums. The organ is comprised primarily of subcommittees of the Economic and Social Council. The WHO and Human Rights Council take the lead in assessing threats to global health and human rights, and respond accordingly. Commission on the Status of Women and Commission on Science & Technology for Development similarly tackle matters on an expansive scale. Our regional body, the African Union, will immerse delegates in the issues of a single geographic region. Our Specialized Committee focuses delegates on a specific issue and puts delegates in the shoes of diplomats directly involved in the matter. These committees are small to medium sized, and will tackle distinct issues with a more specific focus than the General Assemblies.
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Crisis committees are known for their unique debate style. They afford delegates the opportunity to engage with topics in a more imaginative and spontaneous atmosphere. Delegates must respond quickly and effectively to crises, each one playing a critical role in the resolution for the broader conflict. Because crisis committees move quickly and are small in size, they create intimate, lively discussion. To get more information please refer to this guide to crisis developed by our amazing BCA Crisis team. A special shout-out to Michelle Surets, Derek Lin, and their dedicated chairs Laurence, Aaron, and Billy for pulling this guide together!!
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| AMUN Guide to Crisis |