HSMUN2012

Prescribed Topic
The question of fostering a lasting and tenable peace settlement for Arab Spring states.

The Security Council is the most powerful body of the United Nations, as it alone has the power to make resolutions binding upon member states. It is also one of the most diplomatically challenging committees, as each of the permanent five members has the right to veto draft resolutions.

At this year’s conference, delegates will discuss the issue of fostering a lasting and tenable peace settlement for Arab Spring states.. The established agenda of the Security Council may also be superseded by urgent matters relating to international crises.

Prescribed Topics
The question of dealing with the cross-border proliferation of small arms.

The question of military tactics resulting in a high percentage of 'accidental' civilian
deaths.

The first committee of the United Nations General Assembly, DISEC, has a mandate to discuss
those issues pertaining to international peace and security which are not under deliberation by
the Security Council. This committee is often called upon to make resolutions to secure peace
into the future.

Prescribed Topics
The question of the scope and application of universal jurisdiction in carrying out antiterrorist
operations.

The question of criminal accountability and immunity of UN personnel

The UN General Assembly has an express mandate to promote the progressive development of
public international law. Article 13 of the UN Charter establishes, in particular, that the “General
Assembly shall initiate studies and make recommendations for the purpose of: encouraging the progressive development of international law and its codification."

Prescribed Topics
The question of creating a framework for dealing the rapid spread of contagious
diseases.

The question of providing mental health services to developing countries.

The WHO is tasked with the maintenance of international public health. It makes
recommendations for measures and policies to improve health outcomes for people around the
world.

Prescribed Topics
The question of dealing with women's rights violations in countries which only formally
prohibit them.

The question of safeguarding human rights in prosecuting counter-terrorism policies.

The General Assembly allocates to its Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Affairs Committee,
commonly referred to as the "Third Committee", agenda items relating to a range of social,
humanitarian affairs and human rights issues that affect people all over the world.

Prescribed Topics
The question of environmental accountability for resource extraction.

The question of standardization of the 'organic' food label.

The United Nations Environment Programme aims “to provide leadership and encourage
partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and
peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations”.

Prescribed Topics
The Creation of the State of Israel

For the first time ever, in celebration of HSMUN’s tenth anniversary, a special General Assembly
will be held. This committee will include all of the countries who sat on the General Assembly in
1947.