COMMITTEES

*Check committees and topics periodically; subject to change.

Positions Papers should be 2-7 pages per topic excluding bibliography

In order to be eligible for a research award, you must submit a position paper to your chair by January 16th 11:59 PST. Deadline for extensions is January 16th 11:59 PST.

To be eligible for any award, you must submit a position paper to your chair by January 29th 11:59 PST.

To request an extension for your position paper, please fill out a request in the form below.

Delegate Guide

Tech Policy:

Technology is allowed during unmoderated caucus and to write resolution papers, unless otherwise specified by your chairs. Docs must be created by chairs for resolutions in order to check version history.


Crisis Committee


Historical Crisis

Directors: Mashrur Ahmed, Saariya Malik

Topic: The 1927 Chinese Communist Revolution

Email: scvmun.hsc@esuhsd.org

(Single delegation)


Specialized Committees


Security council

Directors: Albert Trombetta, Itay Volk

Topic: International Maritime Trade in Light of Recent Conflicts and Threats

Email: scvmun.sc@esuhsd.org

Background Guide

(Double delegation)

Message from the Secretary General:

During the midst of recent geopolitical conflicts, the United Nations Security Council’s efforts to address peace and security crises have remained static due to its current structure. Although the United Nations Security Council grants the veto power to the five permanent members, we encourage you to think about its implications in the real world. At SCVMUN, we hope to empower the next generation of leaders and changemakers to challenge paradigms and work collaboratively towards a more peaceful and secure world. We look forward to seeing you all at SCVMUN and hope to see nuanced and productive discussions in committee.


International court of justice

(ICJ)

Directors: Greis Tozaj, Giovanna Lima

Topic: Determining the future of the Kashmir region

Email: scvmun.icj@esuhsd.org

Background Guide

(Single delegation)


AD HOC LOCAL

Directors: Crystal Ding, Julian Lake

Topic: Public Transportation in the Bay Area

Email: scvmun.adhoc@esuhsd.org

(Single delegation)

Background Guide

Message from the Secretary General:

Unlike other conferences, our Ad Hoc structure is a normal specialized structure and the topic is known to the delegates, we expect strong research and ample preparation following the position paper requirements. Thank you for your participation and time in making SCVMUN successful!


Nato

(North Atlantic Treaty Organization)

Head Director: David Phipps

Topic: Eastern Expansion of NATO and its Relation to Article 5

Email: scvmun.nato@esuhsd.org

(Single delegation)


General Assembly


WB

(World Bank)

Head Director: Nikita Panov, Suyash Jevaria

Topic: Impact of Tariff Regimes on Global and Local Economies

Email: scvmun.wb@esuhsd.org

Background Guide

(Double delegation)


Unhcr

(United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)

Head Director: Ben Phipps, Mytae Suntay, Teddy Nguyen

Topic: Restriction of Freedom of Expression for Journalists in the Philippines

Email: scvmun.unhcr@esuhsd.org

Background Guide

(Double delegation)


Csw

(Commission on the Status of Women)

Directors: Aarushi Arya, Jillian Marsh, Rayla Chen

Topic: Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan

Email: scvmun.ecosoc@esuhsd.org

Background Guide

(Double delegation)


IAEA

(International Atomic Energy Agency)

Directors: Avril Amendola, Jay Sampat

Topic: The Role of IAEA in Securing Space-Based Nuclear Technologies

Email: scvmun.iaea@esuhsd.org

(Double delegation)


Disec

(Disarmament and International Security Committee)

Directors: Bindhya Parthasarathy, Kyle Krisdakumtorn, Pranav Guhnal

Topic: Fighting Cyber Terrorism and the Use of Technology by Terrorist Organizations

Email: scvmun.disec@esuhsd.org

Background Guide

(Double delegation)


Who

(World Health Organization)

Directors: Raghav Kochar, Sofia Bella Rodriguez, Sophia Chen

Topic: Effects of World War II on Healthcare

Email: scvmun.who@esuhsd.org

Background Guide

(Double delegation)


UNEP

(United Nations Environment Programme)

Directors: Aimee LeNguyen, Kimi Shirai

Topic: Environmental Racism and its International Effects

Email: scvmun.unep@esuhsd.org

(Double delegation)


SOCHUM

(Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural)

Directors: Berkhashni Nirula, Yucef Bouzina

Topic: Safeguarding Human Rights Amid Growing Political Surveillance and AI Manipulation

Email: scvmun.sochum@esuhsd.org

(Double delegation)


UNESCO

(United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization)

Directors: Jacob Kong, Jakob Samson, Rachel Freidman

Topic: Artificial Intelligence usage in Global Intelligence

Email: scvmun.unesco@esuhsd.org

(Double delegation)


UNDP

(United Nations Development Programme)

Directors: Daniel Van Shweik, Daniel Vu, Thomas Du

Topic: The Realization of Global Accessibility to Clean Water and Sanitation

Email: scvmun.undp@esuhsd.org

(Double delegation)