Committee: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Topic: The effect of armed conflict and violence on children
The devastating impact of armed violence and conflict on children reaches far beyond
measure. UNICEF reports that approximately 350,000 children are recruited as child soldiers
worldwide, while countless others endure the hardships of displacement, trauma, and loss.
Education disruptions affect over 75 million children due to ongoing conflicts, perpetuating
cycles of poverty and instability. We cannot begin to fathom the immense physical and
emotional toll these innocent souls bear, leaving lasting scars that may persist throughout
their lives. It is the collective responsibility of nations to provide, protection, and
opportunities for healing in order to secure a brighter and safer future for these vulnerable
young lives.
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Committee: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Topic: Reworking democratic governance and peace building frameworks in Central Africa
Transformative change in the Central African region is necessary to increase the inclusion of
human rights and build trusting relations between the state and the citizen. This will help
change the narrative of this region, as well as achieve the sustainable development goals and
agenda 2063. The important priority areas for this plan are Priority Area 1) people, Priority
Area 2) prosperity, and Priority Area 3) peace. Recent outbursts of conflict and the multipolar
order of the world has consequently affected the Central African region. The United Nations
Development Program aims to build democratic governance, eradicate poverty and build
inclusive institutions. This development enables the optimum utilisation of resources to
abolish all forms of poverty and embrace culture with diplomacy. Increasing citizen
participation and building public service systems that can provide and serve the community
will help unlock the potential of African youth to build a productive economy..
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Committee: United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (UNHCR)
Topic: Addressing the increased discrimination and social exclusion faced by female refugees
Female refugees often face heightened discrimination and vulnerability compared to their
male counterparts. These women are confronted with a myriad of challenges, ranging from
gender-based violence to limited access to healthcare and education. Additionally, cultural
norms and traditional roles can further exacerbate their difficulties, hindering their integration
into host communities. The intersection of gender and refugee status often leaves these
women at a disadvantage, requiring comprehensive support and inclusive policies to ensure
their safety, empowerment, and meaningful participation in society. The United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is deeply concerned about the increasing
discrimination and social isolation faced by female refugees. Because they are both refugees
and women, these vulnerable people face a double burden, making them especially
vulnerable to different forms of injustice and marginalisation. The UNHCR recognizes the
importance of adopting tangible steps to prevent gender-based discrimination and violence in
refugee settings. It urges intensified efforts to provide gender-sensitive humanitarian aid,
build secure and inclusive environments, and ensure female refugees' access to education,
healthcare, and livelihood possibilities. The UNHCR highlights the need to address negative
stereotypes and biases that perpetuate social exclusion and work relentlessly to protect female
refugees' rights and dignity.
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Committee: Special Political and Decolonization Committee (SPECPOL)
Topic : Neo-colonialism and the implications of off-shore military bases and humanitarian intervention
The rapidly progressing world today poses an ever-growing threat of neo-colonialism, and in
RMUN, ‘23 SPECPOL seeks to confront this issue with focus on two aspects: 1. Off-shore Military Bases 2. Humanitarian Intervention In an era of extensive globalisation that many claim borders on neo-colonisation, there are certain factors of volatility that can heavily
influence the flow of civilization. On one hand, the establishment of Mobile Off-shore Bases by many powerful nations outside their home territory has provoked ruthless questioning on their true objectives. On the other hand, humanitarian intervention in times of crises, particularly in politically unstable regions, has been termed a “vehicle of neo-colonialism”,
due to suspicions that these intervening entities operate not with the goal to reinstate peace
and security but rather to further their own motives. All delegates in SPECPOL are tasked
with working together and enshrining the principles of democracy to find reasonable
explanations and feasible solutions to the given topic on both global and region-specific
scales.
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Committee: Economic and Financial Committee (ECOFIN)
Topic: Digitalisation of the economy
The pandemic has instigated a digital revolution in all fields. The economy is also being digitalised and we can see a rising shift from cash based economies to cashless economies. Adoption of technology has become very common that everyday transactions are also done in the digital mode. Digitalisation has also increased the labour productivity, facilitated
economic activities and saved many companies and their employees from going into a loss during the pandemic with the provision of work from home. It also provided better transparency in the economy because of the increased number of digital payments. Whereas,
the digital economy has posed a threat to some nations due to high ranging technological disparities among people, layoffs due to the integration of artificial intelligence and the increased risks of cyberattacks and concerns for privacy. Since digitalising the economy is inevitable, the committee looks forward on how to start moving into a digital economy while critically discussing the agenda and finding solutions for the problems at hand so that all nations and people can enjoy the advantages of a digital economy.
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