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.
Chilean Senate
The upper house of Chile’s bicameral National Congress, responsible for approving legislation, overseeing government actions, and representing regional interests. In a Model UN setting, it allows delegates to simulate national legislative processes, debate public policy, and engage in political negotiation.
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.
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.
United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)
The UN's top decision-making body on the environment, responsible for setting global environmental priorities and developing international environmental law. It provides a platform for countries to discuss and coordinate actions on issues like climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.
General Assembly 3rd Committee (GA3)
Focused on social, humanitarian, and human rights issues, GA3 debates topics such as the protection of children, treatment of refugees, and elimination of racism. It plays a key role in upholding international human rights standards and addressing global social concerns.
World Health Organization (WHO)
A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. It coordinates global health responses, sets health standards, and supports countries in managing health crises, disease outbreaks, and strengthening healthcare systems.
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.
Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
A functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council dedicated to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women. It reviews progress on women’s rights globally, develops policies to eliminate gender-based discrimination, and advocates for women's participation in all spheres of life.
Disarmament and International Security (DISEC)
The First Committee of the UN General Assembly, responsible for addressing global challenges related to disarmament, international security, and arms control. DISEC debates issues such as nuclear non-proliferation, conventional weapons, and the militarization of space, aiming to promote peace and reduce threats to global security.