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The details here are for the 2008 conference. The LIMUN 2009 agenda will be published in October.
Disarmament & International Security (DISEC)
Chaired by Tat-Seng Chiam (University of Oxford), Corina Stephanides (London School of Economics and Political Science), Sheetal Persaud (University of Oxford)
The First Committee of the General Assembly, responsible for the discussion of issues related to the regulation of the arms trade, the use of weapons and other items of significance to international peace and security.
Membership
192 Member States of the United Nations, plus Observer Missions
Agenda
I. The Implications of Climate Change on International Security
II. The Role of Private Military and Security Companies in Conflict
Download the DISEC Committee Guide
Contact DISEC at disec@limun.org.uk
Economic & Finance (ECOFIN)
Chaired by Richard Gracla (School of Oriental and African Studies), Sunny Wong (University College London), Katsiaryna Kachan (University of St Andrews)
The Second Committee of the General Assembly, responsible for economic questions including macroeconomic policy, sustainable development, globalisation, human settlements and poverty eradication.
Membership
192 Member States of the United Nations, plus Observer Missions
Agenda
I. Promoting Economic Growth of Less Developed Countries through Regional Cooperation
II. The Conditionality of Aid
Download the ECOFIN Committee Guide
Contact ECOFIN at ecofin@limun.org.uk
Social, Humanitarian & Cultural (SOCHUM)
Chaired by Zhao-can Huang (University of Nottingham), Christina Connolly (King's College London), Monika Sztajerowska (King's College London)
The Third Committee of the General Assembly, responsible for a range of important issues including education, scientific advancement, human development, human rights, the status of women, elimination of religious persecution, combating racism and cultural questions.
Membership
192 Member States of the United Nations, plus Observer Missions
Agenda
I. Post-conflict Reintegration of Refugees into Society
II. The Role of Information & Communication Technology in Development in Relation to the World Summit on Information Society
Download the SOCHUM Committee Guide
Contact SOCHUM at sochum@limun.org.uk
Special, Political & Decolonization (SPECPOL)
Chaired by Rene Holbach (Royal Holloway), Andreas Hermann (City University London), Stefania Zammit (University of Leeds)
The Fourth Committee of the General Assembly, responsible for the debate of issues relating to the right of self-determination, the diplomatic solution of international disputes and political affairs.
Membership
192 Member States of the United Nations, plus Observer Missions
Agenda
I. Implementing the "Responsibility to Protect"
II. The Question of Self-Determination for Non-Sovereign Regions seeking to Exercise Substantial Autonomy
Download the SPECPOL Committee Guide
Contact SPECPOL at specpol@limun.org.uk
General Assembly Special Session on the Elimination of all forms of Religious Intolerance and Discrimination (GASPEC)
Chaired by Anthony Moore (King's College London), Silvia Malgioglio (University of Westminster), Ana Zutinic (Leiden University)
GA Special Session to promote interfaith dialogue and religious freedom.
Membership
192 Member States of the United Nations, plus Observer Missions
Agenda
I. The Effects of Counter-Terrorism Activities on the Enjoyment of Freedom of Religion and Beliefs
II. Discrimination and Intolerance Against New Religious Movements and Religious Minorities
Download the GASPEC Committee Guide
Contact GASPEC at gaspec@limun.org.uk
UN Human Rights Council (HRC)
chaired by Taïs Jost (London School of Economics and Political Science), Mustafa Anjari (Imperial College London), Kasita Rochanakorn (University of Oxford)
Established in 2006 with responsibility for the promotion and protection of human rights and responding to violations.
Membership
Agenda
I. Internally Displaced Persons
II. The Human Rights Situation in Myanmar
Download the HRC Committee Guide
Contact HRC at hrc@limun.org.uk
World Health Assembly (WHA)
Chaired by Fernando Pacheco (Imperial College London), Sharada Sunder (London School of Economics and Political Science), Obiamaka Ojukwu (King's College London)
The governing body of the World Health Organization, responsible for issues of global health, pandemic diseases and sanitation.
Membership
Agenda
I. Integrating Gender into Health Policies and Programmes
II. Combating Hepatitis
Download the WHA Committee Guide
Contact WHA at wha@limun.org.uk
UN Environment Programme,
Governing Council (UNEP)
chaired by Rishi Raithatha (School of Oriental and African Studies), Li-Teck Lau (Imperial College London), Stephan von Perger (University of Oxford)
The policy and strategy arm of the UNEP responsible for overseeing a wide range of environmental issues.
Membership
Agenda
I. Promoting Sustainable Tourism
II. Global Framework for Regulation of Cross-Border Pollution
Download the UNEP Committee Guide
Contact the UNEP at unep@limun.org.uk
Security Council (SC)
Chaired by Jehan Karim (King's College London), Ryan Soo (The Inns of Court School of Law), Esteban Ramirez (University of St Andrews)
Responds to international crises with responsibility for the preservation of international peace and security.
Membership
Agenda
I. Problems of Effective Peace Keeping in Darfur
I. Kurdish Nationalism and the case for a federal Iraq
The Security Council will be also involved in the scenario of the Crisis Committee.
Committee Guide
Available in January
Contact the Security Council at sc@limun.org.uk
Global Compact (GC)
Chaired by Alistair Goddard (King's College London), Donaldson Tan (Imperial College London), Isabella Torres Maluf (Imperial College London)
The United Nations Global Compact is an initiative to encourage businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies, and to report on them. Under the Compact, the corporate community is brought together with UN agencies, labour groups and civic society.
See the Global Compact at LIMUN Information Sheet for further information and a membership list.
Agenda
I. The Implementation of Principle 4: The Elimination of All Forms of Forced and Compulsory Labour
II. The Implementation of Principle 10: Businesses Should Work against Corruption in All Its Forms, Including Extortion and Bribery
Committee Guide
Available in January
Contact the Global Compact Director
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
chaired by Jack Macaulay (University of Cambridge), Laure Lusteau (King's College London)
The principal judicial organ of the United Nations. The Court’s role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies.
Membership
15 Judges selected in special application process.
Agenda
Certain Questions of Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Djibouti v. France)
Download the ICJ Member's Handbook
Contact the ICJ Director
Crisis Committee (CC)
Chaired by Joseph Fleming (King's College London), Tomas Maule (School of Oriental and African Studies), Marie Le Mouel (University of Oxford)
A fast-paced political-diplomatic simulation, offering the opportunity to make decisions as you guide the world through a major crisis.
Membership
A range of actors will be represented including representatives from, governments, opposition movements, rebel groups, NGOs, private security contractors, UN agencies, oil companies and the international media.
Agenda
Announced in January
Download the Crisis Committee Committee Guide
Contact the Crisis Committee at crisiscommittee@limun.org.uk
