By Dide G11 The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the six main organs of the United Nations and is responsible for coordinating the economic, social, and related work of fifteen specialised agencies, …
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ECOSOC Chair Interviews
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EC Chair Interview
By Hélène G10 Interview with Arthus, chair of the environmental council. Topic 1: The impact of unsustainable production and fast fashion and its impact on climate change. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the …
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The Politician who faked his own death
By Hélène G10 John Stonehouse was a British politician seen as a potential future prime minister, but shockingly abandoned his wife and children without warning, to escape mounting financial troubles and fraud charges. He then …
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Breaking Barriers: ECOSOC Debates Exclusion in the Labour Market
By Aabha G12 The debate in ECOSOC at BaMUN 2024 has been an intense and multifaceted discussed the barriers to equity in the labor market. Background Information This issue examines discrimination based on race, religion, …
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HRC1: The question of freedom of the press in times of war
By Willow G11 and William G10 Introduction and Background Information The freedom of the press is a fundamental aspect of democratic societies. Having the ability to recognise the rights of press in numerous international engagements. …
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CCPCJ: Israel and Palestine work together to safeguard children
By Lucinda G10 On Saturday the 23rd of November 2024 during the BAMUN conference, the question of whether or not measures to promote safeguarding of unaccompanied Palestinian child refugees should be implemented, was posed. Since …
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HRC2: Measures to Address the Social and Environmental Impacts in Sudan
By Sarah G10 Towards Stability and Sustainability: Solving Sudan’s Challenges Sudan has faced years of conflict, poverty, and environmental issues that have deeply impacted its people. Climate change has contributed and aggravated to the difficulties …
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YHC: Expanding Access to Education for Children in Isolated Rural Areas
By Ruoxi G9 Introduction Access to education is amongst the biggest ongoing challenges faced by children in isolated rural areas. In 2023, about 34.7% of children living in rural areas are out-of-school (Braga). Sub-Saharan Africa …
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ECOSOC Divided: Colonial Legacy, Reparations and Sustainability
By Lilia G11 The ECOSOC debate intensified as delegates shifted their debate to the colonial resource extraction and its impact on a country’s development. Historically, colonial powers extracted vast amounts of natural resources from their …
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Economic Sanctions, Yay or Nay?
By Lucinda G10 At the Basel MUN conference, the Council of Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice was faced with the question of whether economic sanctions and international trade should play a role in conflict resolution. …
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