We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Schoolhouse Fall Model United Nations (MUN) Series! Get ready for a journey into the world of international diplomacy, teamwork, and global problem-solving. What is an MUN and Why Participate? For those new to the concept, MUN stands for Model United Nations, where participants take on the roles of country representatives to tackle real-world global issues. MUNs are an amazing way to build skills in public speaking, negotiation, and critical thinking while exploring international relations. Through this series, we aim to bring you a dynamic and educational experience, allowing you to participate in meaningful debates and make impactful resolutions. Committee Agendas: - UNSC: Addressing the Crisis in Afghanistan: Security and Humanitarian Solutions - INTERPOL: Countering Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery - SOCHUM: The Global Refugee Crisis: Ensuring Protection and Integration - DISEC: Reducing the Threat of Biological and Chemical Weapons - WHO: Global Health Security: Preparedness for Future Pandemics Each committee will have six committee sessions across the event, where delegates will work through discussions, debates, collaborative resolution drafting, and voting processes. These committee sessions will run for about an hour each, giving delegates the chance to develop thoughtful solutions while working alongside peers. How to Participate: 1. Register for the Main Series to join the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Training Sessions. 2. Complete the [Committee Preference Form](https://forms.gle/B2PvZixnkxSyF4PM7) to select your preferred committee. 3. Get assigned to your committee and receive access to Committee Background Guides, Rules of Procedure, and the official MUN Brochure. 4. Register for your specific committee's series. 5. Prepare by reading the background guides, trainings, attending the training session, researching your committee’s agenda, and familiarizing yourself with the issue as well as your country's stance on it. 6. Attend and participate in the conference, engaging in discussions, drafting resolutions, and collaborating on innovative solutions. Delegates who participate in minimum three sessions will receive a certificate of participation, with certificates of excellence and awards rewarded to top delegates. The Best Delegate from each committee will also receive exclusive Schoolhouse merchandise! For more information, please take a look at the official Coda doc for Schoolhouse Fall MUN 2024: [https://coda.io/@anshu-p/schoolhouse-fall-model-united-nations-2024](https://coda.io/@anshu-p/schoolhouse-fall-model-united-nations-2024) For any queries, please reach out to the Head Organising Members - [Anshu P](https://schoolhouse.world/u/anshu), [Nitya D](https://schoolhouse.world/u/nitya) and [Jil S](https://schoolhouse.world/u/jil). Members are welcome to join the event as audience! Feel free to tune in and support your peers. With diplomacy as your shield and empathy as your guide, you are challenged to tackle the world’s darkest crises and shape a brighter tomorrow. Will you rise to the call?

Welcome to the INTERPOL Committee sessions of the Schoolhouse Fall Model United Nations 2024! Schoolhouse MUN is an online Model United Nations event organized by a team of volunteers from schoolhouse.world. Delegates will have the opportunity to represent different countries in five distinct committees of the United Nations. This experience will enhance their understanding of current world issues and improve their public speaking, collaboration, and leadership skills. Agenda: Countering Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Developing international strategies to combat human trafficking networks and provide support to victims. Chairs: Anshu P and Luca G Overview of the Committee’s Agenda: In 2017 alone, an estimated 40.3 million people fell victim to modern slavery—an alarming reality that many are unaware of. Smugglers prey on those yearning for a better life, manipulating their dreams and snatching away their freedom in the process. Today, an unimaginable number of children have been reduced to commodities. In certain areas of Africa and the Mekong region, children make up half of all trafficking victims. In West Africa, that figure soars to a staggering 100%. These lucrative crimes thrive on the vulnerability of the most susceptible, benefiting the cruelest among us. The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) was established to address similar transnational issues. While INTERPOL is not a law enforcement agency itself, it plays an essential role in facilitating global police cooperation and supporting law enforcement to combat human trafficking and modern slavery. As delegates, it is your responsibility to explore how, why, when, and to what extent INTERPOL can and must act. Engage in vigorous discussions, challenge each other's perspectives, and ask those hard-hitting questions. Through assertive diplomacy and united action, you have the power to confront one of our world’s most pressing and heart-wrenching issues. Are you ready to rise to this pivotal challenge? Main Series: [https://schoolhouse.world/series/28597](https://schoolhouse.world/series/28597) Please note that each delegate must attend a minimum of three committee sessions to be eligible for a participation certificate. You are also welcome to join as an audience member! We look forward to your participation!

Welcome to the United Nations Security Council Committee sessions for the Schoolhouse Fall Model United Nations 2024! Schoolhouse MUN is an online Model United Nations event organized by a team of volunteers from schoolhouse.world. Delegates will have the opportunity to represent different countries in five distinct committees of the United Nations. This experience will enhance their understanding of current world issues and improve their public speaking, collaboration, and leadership skills. Agenda: Addressing the Crisis in Afghanistan: Security and Humanitarian Solutions Developing comprehensive strategies for stabilizing Afghanistan and addressing the humanitarian crisis. Chairs: Sarah W & Rivi K Overview of the Committee’s Agenda: A deeply scarred nation now faces an unfolding humanitarian disaster threatening millions of lives. At this very moment, over half of the population of Afghanistan, around 23.7 million Afghans, is in dire need of humanitarian assistance and protection. With Afghanistan’s infrastructure fragile and security stretched thin, every decision is urgent. Worse, at a time when it is more necessary than ever, international aid is diminishing, further escalating the crisis for civilians who depend on it for survival. Can the global community stabilize Afghanistan without jeopardizing regional security? Can humanitarian efforts be scaled without fueling extremism? With a primary goal of both maintaining and restoring international peace and security, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was formed to address crises such as this. Delegates, as members of the UNSC, you are tasked with balancing immediate aid initiatives with long-term stability. Will your solutions help restore hope, or will the country spiral further into uncertainty? For more than four decades, Afghans have continued to face displacement, unable to return to their homes due to the continuous conflict that their country has faced. Through collaboration and problem-solving, you have the power to help bring peace to this nation that has suffered for far too long. Are you ready to redefine the world’s role in Afghanistan? Main Series: [https://schoolhouse.world/series/28597](https://schoolhouse.world/series/28597) Please note that each delegate must attend a minimum of three committee sessions to be eligible for a participation certificate. You are also welcome to join as an audience member! We look forward to your participation.

Welcome to the DISEC Committee sessions for the Schoolhouse Fall Model United Nations 2024! Schoolhouse MUN is an online Model United Nations event organized by a team of volunteers from schoolhouse.world. Delegates will have the opportunity to represent different countries in six distinct committees of the United Nations. This experience will enhance their understanding of current world issues and improve their public speaking, collaboration, and leadership skills. Agenda: Reducing the Threat of Biological and Chemical WeaponsStrengthening international frameworks to prevent the proliferation and use of biological and chemical weapons. Chairs: Aritro G and Sneha M Overview of the Committee's Agenda: As of 2024, 193 states are party to the Chemical Weapons Convention, yet the threat persists. Since 2020, over 99% of declared chemical weapon stockpiles worldwide have been verifiably destroyed – but new threats emerge. In recent years, investigations have confirmed multiple chemical weapons attacks, including the use of Novichok agents in high-profile assassination attempts. The OPCW has verified the destruction of 72,118 metric tonnes of chemical agents, representing a staggering 98.7% of declared stockpiles. Meanwhile, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the catastrophic potential of biological threats, with experts warning that a weaponized pathogen could be even more devastating. The WHO reports that over 59 BSL-4 laboratories (the highest biosafety level) now operate globally, double the number from a decade ago. Each facility, while crucial for legitimate research, also represents a potential security concern. Recent advances in synthetic biology and gene editing have made it possible to modify pathogens in ways that were unimaginable just years ago. As delegates in DISEC, you face an evolving challenge: how do we maintain crucial scientific research while preventing its weaponization? With non-state actors showing increasing interest in CBRN(Chemical, biological, radiological and/or nuclear) capabilities, and new delivery systems becoming more sophisticated, your role is more critical than ever. Through robust debate and collaborative problem-solving, you must forge new paths in international security to ensure these devastating weapons remain firmly in the past. Main Series: https://schoolhouse.world/series/28597 Please note that each delegate must attend a minimum of three committee sessions to be eligible for a participation certificate. You are also welcome to join as an audience member! We look forward to your participation!

Welcome to the WHO committee sessions of the Schoolhouse Fall MUN 2024! Schoolhouse MUN is an online Model United Nations event organized by a team of volunteers from schoolhouse.world. Delegates will have the opportunity to represent different countries in five distinct committees of the United Nations. This experience will enhance their understanding of current world issues and improve their public speaking, collaboration, and leadership skills. Agenda: Global Health Security: Preparedness for Future Pandemics Developing comprehensive strategies for global health security, including early warning systems, rapid response mechanisms, and international collaboration to prevent and mitigate future pandemics. Chairs: Anastasia M and Aarav T Overview of the Committee’s Agenda: Recently, the world has witnessed the significantly devastating impact of global health crises, as pandemics can negatively affect healthcare systems, destroy economies, and cause millions of deaths. There is a significant need for global health security. Countries worldwide face unique and shared challenges in pandemic preparedness. Our committee will focus on strengthening global health security to prepare for future pandemics. Our agenda will include discussing the implementation of early warning systems, increasing rapid response abilities, fostering global cooperation. Pandemics know no borders. Thus, it is important for various nations to coordinate resources, share information, and support one another, so that they can protect public health all around the world. Delegates, your responsibility is to explore the challenges of global health security: the steps we can take to better prepare for the pandemic, what roles the nations and organizations play, and what are the essential steps to for a resilient global response framework. Through open dialogue, strategic planning, and unified action, you have the opportunity to help shape a safer future for all. Are you ready to tackle one of our era’s most critical challenges? Main Series: [https://schoolhouse.world/series/28597](https://schoolhouse.world/series/28597) Please note that each delegate must attend a minimum of three committee sessions to be eligible for a participation certificate. You are also welcome to join as an audience member! We look forward to your participation!

Welcome to the SOCHUM Committee sessions of the Schoolhouse Fall Model United Nations 2024! Schoolhouse MUN is an online Model United Nations event organized by a team of volunteers from schoolhouse.world. Delegates will have the opportunity to represent different countries in six distinct committees of the United Nations. This experience will enhance their understanding of current world issues and improve their public speaking, collaboration, and leadership skills. Agenda: The Global Refugee Crisis: Ensuring Protection and Integration Crafting strategies for safeguarding refugees and enhancing their integration into host communities. Chairs: Aadya S and Jil S Overview of the Committee’s Agenda: Today, over 100 million people have been displaced worldwide, fleeing persecution, conflict, and natural disasters. For many, the struggle to escape is only the beginning of their journey. Refugees face daunting challenges at every step—an endless quest for safety, stability, and a place to call home. In regions like the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa, entire generations are growing up far from their homelands, awaiting a future that remains uncertain. This humanitarian crisis persists, highlighting both the strength of the human spirit and the gaps in global support systems. As delegates of SOCHUM, your task is to delve into how international frameworks can better protect refugees and ensure that integration efforts are both compassionate and sustainable. You’ll be asked to consider the root causes, the ethical responsibilities of host nations, and how to create solutions that are both just and practical. Engage in rigorous debates, challenge each other’s ideas, and remember that real change begins with dialogue. Together, let’s take a stand for those whose voices too often go unheard. Are you prepared to take on this humanitarian mission? Main Series: https://schoolhouse.world/series/28597 Please note that delegates must attend a minimum of three committee sessions to be eligible for a participation certificate. Audience members are welcome to join and observe the proceedings! We look forward to your participation!