Model UN Conference

Dividing The New World: Role of Religion and its Role in the New World

Our modern understanding of the Treaty of Tordesillas is one of strife, a damaging choice made for natives across the ocean by the European powers. How would more native, religious, and colonial voices impact the Treaty of Tordesillas? These voices will work in tandem to ensure an equitable situation. The land of the New World must also be divided; If European powers win out, delegates must further delve into how Spanish and Portuguese territory will be spliced. Some must maintain native safety while also appeasing European powers if indigenous peoples prevail. Consider whether or not to support native culture and religion, or drown it out in favor of European faith. 

Questions to Consider:

1. Will you choose fairness or power?
2. Will you choose assimilation or diversity?
3. Will religion be mandated across the New World, and if so, which? 

In this committee delegates will represent countries from all over the globe, each with varying codified laws surrounding LGBTQ+ identifying individuals. This committee is pertinent to the rights surrounding LGBTQ+ individuals’. and the general social treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals. We will discuss:

• Marriage inequality
• The legality of being queer
• autonomy over gender identity
• How the United Nations could more explicitly address and include LGBTQ+ rights in Human Rights dialogue.

Finally, this committee will discuss how nations can dismantle the effects of anti-LGBTQ legislation, and the engrained history of homophobia and transphobia permeating each respective society. 

Questions to Consider:

• What is the role of the United Nations in addressing these issues, and how far does the power of the United Nations extend?
• How does the United Nations achieve recognition of LGBTQ+ individuals and sustain their rights without infringing on another nation's sovereignty?
• What role does religious, social, and cultural intersections have in the dignity of LGBTQ+ individuals?

The World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for achieving high standards of health for all people and member states. Brain Drain poses a major threat to world health. Brain Drain or Human Capital Flight is the exodus of skilled trained citizens from an underdeveloped country to a developed one. Delegates will attempt to mitigate this phenomenon to ensure stable healthcare in developing countries.

Questions to Consider: 

• What makes Brain Drain more likely to occur?
• What incentives can be created to entice people to remain in their home country?
• What are the benefits of emigrants pursuing education outside of their homeland?
• What roles should developed nations play in repairing countries affected by Brain Drain  

DNC/RNC Committees: Battle for the soul of our nation:

The political landscape has changed rapidly. Voters are split on the role of federal power, the balance between economic growth and fiscal restraint, and how the United States should handle foreign affairs. At the same time, within the party, coalitions are shifting. Younger voters differ from older voters on issues such as, but not limited to technology, energy, and personal privacy. Where long-standing groups continue to dominate and shape debate. 

At the Democratic Nation Convention, delegates from across the United States will gather to shape the Party’s future and nominate a presidential candidate. Delegates will chart the Party’s path to victory using various policies, strategies, and relevant issues. The convention will feature the voices of possible presidential candidates. Ultimately, the party will emerge stronger with an agenda relevant to the needs of American people.

Questions to Consider:

• Which factions within the party should influence the 2028 election strategy the most and why?
• How can the party address economic concerns without ostracizing swing voters?
• What positions on immigration, foreign policy, and social issues will keep the Democratic party competitive in the election?
• Where can delegates realistically compromise without weakening the party’s message? 

DNC/RNC Committees: Battle for the soul of our nation:

The political landscape has changed rapidly. Voters are split on the role of federal power, the balance between economic growth and fiscal restraint, and how the United States should handle foreign affairs. At the same time, within the party, coalitions are shifting. Younger voters differ from older voters on issues such as, but not limited to technology, energy, and personal privacy. Where long-standing groups continue to dominate and shape debate. 

The Republican National Convention comes at a time when the Republican Party is in complete power and needs to reevaluate its core values for the next election cycle. The political landscape has changed rapidly. This Republican National Convention is more than just a formality. Delegates will be choosing a party nominee and setting the GOP’s agenda heading into the 2028 election. Whether the party will lean towards traditional conservatism, a populist approach, or a more moderate stance will depend on how delegates navigate these issues.

Questions to Consider:

• Which factions within the party should influence the 2028 election strategy the most and why?
• How can the party address economic concerns without ostracizing swing voters?
• What positions on immigration, foreign policy, and social issues will keep the Republican party competitive in the election?
• Where can delegates realistically compromise without weakening the party’s message? 

Digital Piracy poses a significant challenge for the international digital space as the rapid expansion of online platforms has outpaced the ability of governments to create consistent, effective, and fair regulatory frameworks. The ease of accessing and sharing copyrighted material has also led to major economic losses for creators and industries. While some nations employ strict penalties and surveillance-based enforcement, others simply lack the infrastructure or political will to address piracy effectively. The result is a fragmented global landscape on how to address the legality of digital piracy.

Questions to Consider:

• What motives do companies, governments, and the public have towards using versus destroying digital piracy?
• How should the international community balance the protection of intellectual property with public access, digital rights, and the reality of rising global piracy?
• What practical, enforceable measures can nations adopt, to curb industrial-scale piracy without harming consumers or legitimate technological innovation?
• Who should be held accountable in the digital piracy ecosystem? 

The Zero Point has arrived on Fortnite Island. Its immense power could be useful for those who wield its power. The Imagined Order (IO) wants to use the Zero Point to trap players in the endless loop of Battle Royale. However, citizens of Fortnite Island want to destroy the loop and free themselves using the Zero Point. 

Questions to Consider:  

• Is there an alternate power source to the Zero Point?
• What does a player trapped on Fortnite Island do to stop the endless loop of Battle Royale?
• Is it possible to create an alternate reality to the IO?

The IBRD was established with the original mission of financing the reconstruction efforts of war-torn European nations following World War II, with goals shared by the later Marshall Plan. The Bank issued its inaugural loan of $250 million ($2.6 billion in 2 dollars) to France in 1947 to finance infrastructure projects. Following the reconstruction of Europe, the Bank's mandate expanded to advancing worldwide economic development and eradicating poverty. The IBRD provides commercial-grade or concessional financing to sovereign states to fund projects that seek to improve transportation and infrastructure, education, domestic policy, environmental consciousness, energy investments, healthcare, access to food and potable water, and access to improved sanitation. This committee will focus on the early years of the IBRD, with the primary goal of restarting economies in Europe after the end of World War II.

Questions to Consider:

• Who pays for the restoration of war-torn Europe?
• What is to be done with the vestiges of leadership in Nazi Germany? (IE: Should former Nazi’s be allowed to hold public office? To what extent should former Nazi public workers be allowed to hold office or places of decision making?) 
• Should there be a “pecking order” to decide which countries receive financial and loan assistance first? (IE: Should the French get assistance first and Germans last?)

Immigration has become one of the main topics of British politics since Brexit. During and following COVID, the number of so-called "small boat" crossings has risen almost exponentially, as have other methods of entry. Since then, the far-right Reform UK party has dominated in the polls, promising to freeze immigration and stop immigrants entering the UK via the English Channel. The center-left Labour party currently has a majority in Parliament, but risks losing control in the next General Election if they fail to adequately address the immigration issue. The center-right Conservatives have moved toward Reform, leaving Labour even more exposed. 

Questions to Consider:

• How will you address the immigration crisis while maintaining the stance of your party? 
• How will you ensure the basic rights and safety of immigrants making the dangerous Channel crossings as they seek a better life in the UK?
• How will you respond to the effects of immigration within your individual constituencies across the UK?

As global demand for higher education rises, the world faces a widening divide between those with access to quality universities and those without. This committee will examine the challenges created by funding disparities, visa barriers, political tensions, and the growing influence of elite global universities. Delegates will analyze the hidden factors that determine who receives educational opportunities, who can pursue them abroad, along with who remains excluded from the international knowledge economy. The task ahead is to consider policies that can shape a more equitable global higher education landscape—one where access becomes a universal pathway rather than a privilege reserved for few.

Questions to Consider:

• How can nations expand access to higher education without creating long-term dependence on foreign universities or outside funding models? 
• What strategies can governments use to retain skilled graduates and reduce brain drain?
• How should countries regulate or collaborate with global university campuses to protect academic quality and national autonomy? 
• What policies can improve student mobility—such as visas, scholarships, or credential recognition—while balancing security and national interest?
  
  
  

Climate Change has become a hallmark of both the industrial age and our modern world. In the past decade over 250 million people have been displaced due to natural disasters and climate change. However, the UN does not recognize the term “Climate Refugee”. In many countries displaced persons are refused refugee status if they are fleeing climate change and natural disasters. Many countries cannot accommodate the large  number of people fleeing to their borders. Climate Refugees. 

Questions to Consider:

• Should one's status as a climate refugee be designated the same as a political refugee?
• To what extent should the definitions be expanded for “refugee”, “climate refugee”, and “displaced persons” from climate-related disasters? 
• How should nations address and aid incoming waves of climate migrants in the coming years?

he United States Constitution was a novel concept for its time because it could be amended and it extended rights to many more people. The process for amending the U.S. Constitution is laid out in Article V; it requires a ⅔  both chambers of Congress– House of Representatives and Senate– to approve constitutional changes, followed by ¾ of the states ratifying the amendment. This was intentional, as it ensured the U.S. Constitution could not suddenly change. These requirements have prevented any new amendments from being ratified.  The 27th Amendment was ratified in 1992. 

This committee will consider at least two amendments to the U.S. Constitution: 

• Eliminating the Citizens United decision regarding campaign money and free speech on federal elections. 
• Eliminating the practice of gerrymandering congressional districts. 
• An amendment of your choice addressing the needs of the nation.

Questions to Consider:

• Should a constitutional amendment be created to limit campaign contributions on the federal level?
• Should independent commissions be required to establish congressional district maps?
• Should any existing amendments be modified or eliminated?

The UN Water Committee.  Access to water and sanitation is a human right. A well managed water cycle underpins progress across the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly in relation to hunger, gender equity, health, education, livelihoods, sustainability and ecosystems. Water is also at the heart of adaptation to climate change, serving as the crucial link between the climate system, human society and the environment. Without proper water governance, there is likely to be increased competition for water between sectors and an escalation of water crises of various kinds, triggering emergencies in a range of water-dependent sectors. 

Questions to Consider: 

• Should access to potable water be a human right?
• Should the United Nations tighten governance of water resources and water systems across the globe?
• Will there be an emerging black market for clean water distribution between the developed and less developed world?

As India gains its independence from the British, a violent partition occurs. In this committee, we’ll dive into the events of the 1947 partition of India and the bloody conflict that ensued, discussing how to ease tensions and best restore peace in the nations.

Questions to Consider:

• Should an independent state of Pakistan be created?
• Should India be in full control of its western (Pakistani) and eastern borders (Bangladeshi)?
• Should the British government be held accountable monetarily for the unrest its withdrawal has caused?

The UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) is a part of the United Nations General Assembly. It focuses on overseeing international law and affairs; including outer space regulations. 

This committee will focus on deorbiting the ISS (International Space Station) in the year 2031, and the consequences of having private companies and individual countries taking over the spatial landscape. Delegates will consider the position of having multi-millionaire private companies and independent nations controlling the space traffic and the effects this will have on the release of relevant space research. It will consider the famous Kessler Syndrome and more potential collisions in outer space caused by disengaged weather  satellites, defense satellites, and the ISS.

Questions to Consider:

• Who should govern outer space and the orbit of the earth?
• Who will pay for disposal of space debris, considering Kessler’s Syndrome?
• Should there be an international commission to regulate the private space sector?

It is more common than recognized that migrant children are separated from their families and communities during war, natural disasters, immigration, and other unforeseen circumstances.  Family tracing should be the first priority while intercountry adoption should only be envisaged for a child once these tracing efforts have proved fruitless, and stable in-country solutions are not available. 

Questions to Consider:

• How can delegates work to mitigate the financial burdens of families affected by war, natural disasters, and immigration?
• Should delegates consider the emotional toll placed upon migrant families to provide professional support?
• Can an international policy work among countries of varying socioeconomic climates?