UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization)

Agenda Item 1: Preventing the ongoing problems caused by economic instability in developing countries

Agenda Item 2: Reducing rapid population growth in developing countries

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) was established in 1966 to support the industrial development activities of developing countries. The organization became a specialized agency of the UN in 1986. The main purpose of the Organization is to contribute to the industrialization of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. In recent years, UNIDO has assumed an increasing role in global development, focusing on environmental sustainability, comprehensive globalization and poverty reduction. With the Lima Declaration adopted at the 15th General Conference held in Lima / Peru in 2013, it was decided that the main task of the Organization is to ensure "Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development" in UNIDO member countries. As of 2022, 170 countries are members of UNIDO. UNIDO provides technical assistance, policy advice, and capacity-building services to help countries build more sustainable and inclusive industrial ecosystems. While UNIDO does not specifically address the problems of economic instability and rapid population growth, it aims to promote sustainable development, which can help to address these and other related issues.

Under-Secretary General: Anılcan Çelikdel

Committee Level: Beginner

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OHCHR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights)

Agenda Item 1: Validity of individual rights upon the rise of technology

Agenda Item 2: Facing the aftermath of the Rohingya refugee crisis

The Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights is the leading United Nations entity for human rights. Founded in 1993, OHCHR has a central role in safeguarding the integrity of the three pillars of the United Nations: peace and security, human rights and development in accordance with the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. OHCHR is the principal human rights office of the United Nations the Office operates according to the treaties and the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council. Alongside OHCHR supervises the Human Rights Council in Geneva. The Council is made of 47 Member States, which are elected by the majority of members of the General Assembly of the United Nations through direct and secret ballot. The delegates attending this committee will discuss and further add-on to one of the most important achievements in human history. The Geneva convention which aims to limit the atrocities of war. And the aftermath of the Rohingya Genocide and the status and humanitarian condition of nearly a million refugees

Under-Secretary General: İlgim Mina Abat

Committee Level: Beginner

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HLPF (High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development)

Agenda Item 1: Preventing the contamination of clean water originates from city life

Agenda Item 2: Ensuring proper management and raising international awareness upon the worldwide forest zones

The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) is a United Nations platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The HLPF provides political leadership, guidance, and recommendations for sustainable development policies and strategies, and promotes the integration of the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic, social, and environmental. The HLPF works to promote sustainable development and address related issues, despite not having a specific mandate related to raising international awareness of forest zones or preventing the contamination of clean water. This includes assisting with the implementation of SDGs 6 and 15, which seek to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and biodiversity loss. SDG 6 aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. The HLPF also offers member nations a forum for exchanging best practices and experiences in tackling challenges related to sustainable development, such as those involving clean water and forest areas.

Under-Secretary General: Eren Eroğulları

Academic Assistant: Irmak Öztüfenk

Committee Level: Beginner

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UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change)

Agenda Item 1: Reaching a framework for global minimum carbon price

Agenda Item 2: Agreeing for a stance against corporate greenwashing

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is a committee established to address global climate change. Its main objective is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that will prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system. The UNFCCC does work to develop and implement policies and agreements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change, even though it does not specifically address a global minimum carbon price or globally acknowledged principles on reporting and auditing of corporate emissions. This involves negotiating brand-new accords and guidelines, like the Paris Agreement, as well as collaborating with member nations to create and carry out national climate action plans.

Under-Secretaries General: Seren Anaçoğlu, Oğuz Öğrenci

Committee Level: Beginner

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FIFA (International Federation of Association Football)

Agenda Item : The Host Selection for 2030 World Cup

Football, the power that has been connecting numerous people all around the world for hundreds of years. The commercialization of football, however, has made this powerful sport more than what it meant yesterday. In such an atmosphere, international association football competition, officially FIFA World Cup also being the most comprehensive organization in the world, is held every four years, which each nation is aspiring to host. After the controversial host selections for successive World Cups 2018 and 2022 under the presidency of Sepp Blatter who is blamed for numerous claims of bribery, World Cup 2030 is now subject matter. From east to west, many states are struggling to host this most prestigious sport contest on earth. In the FIFA Committee, delegates will have the chance, first, to find out the inner dynamics of the international governing body of football, and then to have a say in the host selection of World Cup 2030. The fact that either proposing or supporting a bid is primarily combined with political grounds will stimulate delegates to think and shape their manners in the light of their countries' interests

Under-Secretary General: Kaan Öztoprak

Committee Level: Intermediate

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The Manhattan Project

The Manhattan Project was started 2 years after the U.S. joined World War II, following the events of the Axis Powers’ occupation of France and the attack on Pearl Harbor. In the year of 1943, the United States’ President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and United Kingdom Prime Minister Winston Churchill agreed upon pooling their resources to develop nuclear weapons, which eventually became the Manhattan Project. The scientific breakthrough that has been made in the project was later transformed into destruction after the U.S. attack on Japan. This new weapon caused enormous damage and it affected the global aspect upon wars and governments, resulting in tens of treaties about the regulation and usage of atomic power. In the Manhattan Project committee, you will have the chance to experience and contribute to the scientific progress in the middle of World War II. You will have the opportunity to decide whether this newfound power that lies within the atom is used for good, or destruction.

Under-Secretaries General: Kaan Akkaş, Zühtü Anıl Tutar

Academic Assistant: Burhan Mert Bellici

Committee Level: Advanced

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JCC: 1937 Japanese Invasion China

In 1937, the Imperial Japanese Army invaded China as part of the Second Sino-Japanese War. The invasion followed years of escalating tensions between China and Japan, including the Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931 and the Marco Polo Bridge Incident in 1937. The Japanese invasion of China was marked by brutal tactics and widespread atrocities committed against Chinese civilians and prisoners of war. The most infamous incident was the Nanking Massacre, in which an estimated 300,000 Chinese civilians and soldiers were killed by Japanese troops in the city of Nanking. The invasion of China was a significant event in the lead-up to World War II, as it demonstrated Japan's military aggression and expansionist ambitions. The conflict continued until the end of World War II in 1945, with Japan's surrender to the Allied powers.

Under-Secretary General: Devrim Özen

Academic Assistant: Ata Arın Öz

Committee Level: Advanced

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ILO (International Labour Organization)

Agenda Item 1: Freedom of association and unionization

Agenda Item 2: Steps on eliminating child labor, with special emphasis on migrant children in the United States

The International Labour Organization is a specialized UN agency which aims to set humane labor standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men. The organization was founded in 1919 as a part of the Versailles Treaty. In order to reflect the belief that universal and lasting peace can be accomplished only if it is based on social justice. Currently there are 187 member states which work together to ensure better working conditions. The ILO has a sub branch which is the Committee of Experts. Which regularly inspect the labor conditions provided within the member states. The delegates attending this committee will aim to find tangible solutions on eliminating child labor. Which is an issue of utmost importance for the ILO. Especially the migrant children in the United States of America which is an issue that needs immediate attention and action from the international community. Alongside the delegates will debate upon the freedom of association and unionization. Which is a cornerstone right for workers rights and social justice.

Under-Secretary General: Alp Ünal Ayhan

Committee Level: Intermediate

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Historical NATO

Agenda Item: Global war on terror: Operation Afghanistan and Iraq following the attacks of 9/11

The North Atlantic Treaty is a military alliance established after the second World War. As of today , NATO has 30 members (28 European and 2 North American) , formed by twelve founding members. This alliance sets out the idea of collective defence, meaning that an attack against one Ally is considered as an attack against all Allies. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization – or NATO – ensures that the security of its European member countries is inseparably linked to that of its North American member countries. The Organization also provides a unique forum for dialogue and cooperation across the Atlantic. This year delegates will be focusing on the Global War on Terror , the American-led military campaign after the 9/11 2001 terrorist attacks. President George W. Bush announced a plan to seek at and stop terrorists allgabe the globe. On October 7 2001 the President announced that the USA had begun military operations against Al-Qaeda training camps and Taliban military installations. In addition, in 2002 and early 2003 the USA began exerting pressure on Iraq to break ties with terrorists and destroy weapons of mass destruction. On March 19 2003, operations began in order to remove Saddam Hussein from power.

Under-Secretaries General: Haktan Keskin, Eren Erşanlı

Committee Level: Intermediate

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EU (European Union)

Agenda Item: Brexit

The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe. It was established in the aftermath of World War II to promote peace, stability, and economic prosperity in the region. One of the most significant recent events in the history of the EU has been the decision by the United Kingdom (UK) to leave the union, commonly referred to as "Brexit." The negotiations that followed were marked by numerous disagreements on issues such as the status of the Irish border and the rights of EU citizens living in the UK. As of January 2021, the UK and the EU have entered into a new phase of their relationship, with new trade and cooperation agreements in place. However, the impact of Brexit on both the UK and the EU remains uncertain, with some experts predicting economic disruption and political instability in the years to come.

Under-Secretary General: Mehmet Polat

Committee Level: Advanced

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WHO (World Health Organization)

Agenda Item 1: Disease spread due to migration and Infodemic management

Agenda Item 2: Expansion of universal health coverage

WHO, established in 1948, is an organization of the United Nations that links countries, partners, and individuals to advance health, ensure global security, and assist the most vulnerable people so that everyone can enjoy the best possible degree of health. WHO works to increase everyone's ability to experience good health and well-being by collaborating with 194 Member States across 6 regions and on the ground in more than 150 places.

Under-Secretary General: Naz Çoban

Committee Level: Beginner

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