Our Committees
BISHMUN 2024 will host an exciting and challenging mix of regular and specialized committees at this year's conference.
Our Secretariat and Chair team have worked tirelessly to curate a diverse and enriching set of committees and topics that will give attendees a fresh insight into contemporary international issues.
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If you have any questions regarding specific committees or the structure of the conference in general, e-mail BISHMUN@houston.nae.school with the subject title: "Attn: Committees."
Beginner Committees
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
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TOPIC A: Developing strategies for sustainable urbanization in the face of rapid population growth
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TOPIC B: CRISIS
United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA) - FULL
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TOPIC: Addressing the impact of microplastics on marine ecosystems and human health
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TOPIC B: CRISIS
World Health Organization - FULL
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TOPIC A: Diabetes control and prevention across the world in relation to regulating the food industry and health campaigns
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TOPIC B: CRISIS
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - FULL
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TOPIC A: Combating child labour in global supply chains, focusing on industries such as fashion and technology
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TOPIC B: CRISIS
Intermediate Committees
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) - FULL
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TOPIC A: Tensions and stability in North Africa, with focus on territorial disputes and military buildup
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TOPIC B: CRISIS
United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
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TOPIC A: Promoting responsible and inclusive AI adoption in industries to avoid job displacement.
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TOPIC B: CRISIS
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - FULL
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TOPIC A: Countering the spread of fake news and misinformation while upholding freedom of the press
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TOPIC B: CRISIS
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
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TOPIC A: Promoting the safe and secure use of nuclear technology for medical and energy purposes
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TOPIC B: CRISIS
Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
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TOPIC A: Empowering women in STEM fields to bridge the gender gap in technology and innovation
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TOPIC B: CRISIS
United Nations Disarmament Committee (UNDC)
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TOPIC A: Evaluating the impact of emerging technologies such as autonomous weapons on arms control treaties
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TOPIC B: CRISIS
Advanced Committees
United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
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TOPIC A: Freedom of expression and the challenge of combating online censorship and content moderation
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TOPIC B: CRISIS
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
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TOPIC A: Addressing the root causes of human trafficking and cores migration in conflict zones
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TOPIC B: CRISIS
World Trade Organization (WTO)
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TOPIC A: Ensuring fair and sustainable trade practices for agricultural products to achieve food security
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TOPIC B: CRISIS
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) - CLOSED
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TOPIC A: Exploring sustainable trade practices to enhance resilience in global value chains
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TOPIC B: CRISIS
United Nations Historical Security Council (UNHSC)
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TOPIC A: The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)
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TOPIC B: CRISIS