COMMITTEES
Committees
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
A principal organ of the UN charged with the maintenance of international peace and security. Its powers include establishing peacekeeping operations, enacting international sanctions, and authorizing military action. The UNSC has 15 members, including five permanent members with veto power.
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Serves as the central forum for discussing international economic and social issues and formulating policy recommendations addressed to member states and the United Nations system. It has 54 members elected by the General Assembly for overlapping three-year terms.
Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)
Acts as the main policymaking body of the UN in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. It guides the UN in developing policies and strategies for combating national and transnational crime and improving the efficiency and fairness of criminal justice administration systems.
Historical Crisis Committee
A dynamic and unique committee format in Model United Nations that simulates real historical crises. Delegates engage in crisis management, collaboration, and strategic decision-making, often dealing with scenarios that require swift and decisive actions within a historical context.
The United States Senate
The upper chamber of the United States Congress, established in 1789. Each state elects two senators for six-year terms, with about one-third of the Senate seats up for election every two years. The Senate plays a crucial role in the federal legislative process, including the ratification of treaties and the confirmation of presidential appointments.