Welcome to NEUMUN 2025, where delegates will engage in dynamic debates on some of the most pressing global issues. Below, you will find details on the committees, their respective topics, and the countries assigned to each committee.
1. UNODC (United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime)
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is a committee that aims to eradicate the production, transportation, and sale of drugs and assist member-states in decreasing the crimes through alternative modes of development and joint efforts against globally organized criminal networks.
Topic: Strengthening international cooperation to combat human trafficking
Participating Countries: Afghanistan, Brazil, Ethiopia, Finland, Ghana, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Russia, Spain, Thailand, Tunisia, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
2. ICJ (International Court of Justice)
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) serves as the primary judicial body of the United Nations, founded in 1945 to resolve legal disputes between states and offer advisory opinions on international law. It upholds legal principles in cases related to territorial conflicts, treaty breaches, and diplomatic issues. The ICJ’s decisions are binding for states under its jurisdiction, contributing significantly to global peace and justice.
Topic: South Africa vs. Israel – Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip – Filed on October 28, 2024
Countries: Argentina, Canada, Germany, India, Israel, Rwanda, Netherlands, Pakistan, South Africa, South Korea, Syria, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Qatar
3. SPECPOL (Special Political and Decolonization)
The Special Political and Decolonization Committee is a committee that focuses on addressing issues related to decolonization, peacekeeping, and international security. It aims to support post-conflict reconstruction, oversee peacebuilding efforts, and advocate for the rights of non-self-governing territories. SPECPOL also works to resolve geopolitical tensions, manage the peaceful use of outer space, and assist displaced populations through diplomatic cooperation and multilateral initiatives.
Topic: Should nuclear states be prohibited from using force on non-nuclear states?
Countries: Chile, Democratic Republic of Congo, Belgium, France, Iran, North Korea, Jordan, Madagascar, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Yemen