The Security Council is the primary arm of the United Nations in maintaining peace and security among the nations of the UN. The foremost concern of the SC is dealing with a threat to peace and stability of a region, anywhere on the globe, at any time. This PeCon, the SC will be the flagship committee that will be encompassing a crisis that needs to be addressed and resolved, and as such, it will be in a Joint Crisis Committee (JCC). 

This new type of committee will have one and a half days of debate in a crisis setting (JCC) which culminates in a regular SC at the end. Additionally, this will be a double delegation committee! In this special edition of the Security Council - Joint Crisis Committee, one will assume the roles of ambassadors of various countries and set forth on an important journey to ensure a safer and secure world for generations to come.

The year is 2011, amid intense tension and conflict in Syria. The world watches with bated breath as the balance of power dynamics is beginning to sway towards multiple sides. With various actors conceiving different approaches to rid the land of political turmoil and war, one can hardly see a peaceful or unilateral goal achieved to combat rising organizations and threats. Thus, it is the onus of the representatives present to take action and deliver on their promises to achieve peace and security, even in the face of rising danger.

Will you be up to the task of navigating these dangerous waters of diplomacy along with maintaining your nation’s views? Or, will you divert from the status quo? Well, there’s only one way to find out!

Agenda: Historic Security Council: Discussing the Syrian Civil War

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The United Nations General Assembly First Committee or the United Nations Disarmament and International Security Committee, abbreviated as DISEC or C1, is one of six main committees of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). It deals with disarmament and international security matters.

The United Nations (UN) reports with disapproval that large amounts of illicitly obtained arms are flowing into the Middle East and North Africa and falling into the hands of non-state armed groups. States such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United States have supplied assault rifles, mortars, rocket-propelled grenades, ammunition, and other kinds of weapons to Syrian rebel groups since the conflict began in Syria in 2011. Some of these arms have been diverted to a broader range of non-state actors (NSA), including the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

It has been widely recognized that uncontrolled arms flow to certain types of non-state actors contributes to conflict, armed violence, and insecurity around the world. As destabilizing as these illicit transfers are, and even legal transfers to non-state actors, it would be a mistake to see controls on this trade as a solution to all insurgent and terrorist violence. 

Delegates of DISEC, you should consider how your nation is afflicted by the issue of such illegal arms transfers to non-state actors, and if any previous actions taken by your national leadership are implementable on a global scale.

Agenda: Mechanisms to curb the supply of illicit arms to non-state actors.
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The United Nations Economic and Financial Committee or the United Nations General Assembly Second Committee, abbreviated as ECOFIN or C2, is one of the six main committees of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). It deals with global finance and economic matters.

The global economy is trying to stay afloat amidst its worst crisis in over 2 decades. High unemployment rates, hyperinflation, and crippling economic policies are signs of the looming threat of global stagflation, with a limited possibility of recovery. Moreover, the world is still healing from the wounds etched by the brutal lashing of the COVID-19 pandemic. With such globally integrated economies, a pandemic this huge can have a devastating effect, putting the most vulnerable at higher risks.

Furthermore, a war that began in the Eastern European region has not only slowed down the economic growth in several nations across the world, but also posed risks to the economic stability of the vast majority of the third-world nations. The COVID-19 pandemic and the Russo-Ukrainian conflict are pushing this economic train into a tunnel that possibly has no light at the end of it.

Understanding and addressing the main sources and consequences of these issues is extremely important in strengthening economic resilience and laying the foundations for a robust and sustainable recovery.

Are you up for the task of tackling the situation and strengthening the economy?

Agenda: Discussing the risk of stagflation amidst slowdown in global economic growth with a special focus on the damage from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russo-Ukrainian conflict.
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Established on 15 March, 2006, the United Nations Human Rights Council, abbreviated as UNHRC, is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world.

Several countries in South East Asia have thriving economies based on their global supply of drugs and narcotics. The rugged nature of these areas makes it virtually impossible to contain narcotics production. Moreover, these countries have witnessed a boom in synthetic drugs that are much easier to find and consume. While several governments in South East Asia have launched an all out “war on drugs”, this so called campaign to end drug consumption has led to rampant human rights violations, with governments peddling their own selfish agendas in the guise of controlling the sale of narcotics, effectively depriving several of their own citizens off their very basic human rights.

Furthermore, human trafficking, in particular child trafficking, is a widespread transnational crime that has plagued these nations for far too long. While landmark actions have been taken, they still fall short of ending this expansive market that deals with the illegal sale and trafficking of women and children, which continues to thrive and remains to be one of the biggest concerns of human rights organizations worldwide.

The widespread trafficking of drugs and human beings across the porous borders of the countries in South East Asia is a glaring human rights crisis which has been ongoing for several decades. This deeply concerning predicament requires the urgent attention of the international community.

The United Nations Human Rights Council, as the foremost body to protect and promote the human rights of every individual, must take decisive action to put an end to the deplorable conditions of human rights caused due to these criminal activities.

Delegates, it is up to you to deliberate and address the adoption and implementation of regulations towards upholding human rights, and reach a fruitful conclusion.  

Agenda: Discussing and deliberating the human rights violations due to drug and human trafficking with special emphasis on South East Asia.
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Prepare to be blown away in this exciting and capricious simulation of either an ongoing or historic political situation.

It is time for the delegates to deliberate wisely and rewrite this unsettling period on their own terms.In this edition of the CCC, one can assume the roles of influential figures of history and set forth on a journey to ensure a safer and secure world for generations. 

The year is 2003. The balance of power dynamics over the past decade is beginning to sway towards multiple sides. With no clear vision and insight into how threats can be persecuted and dealt with, one can hardly see a peaceful or unilateral goal achieved to combat rising organisations and threats. Thus, it is the onus of the leaders present during this time to deliver on their promises and achieve peace, sustainability and security even in the face of rising danger.

Are you up for the task? Can you stay loyal to your nation's beliefs and ideologies? Will you be made aware of the dangers entrenched in treading diplomatic and actionable waters?

Find out if you can shape history for better or worse in this engaging form of debate.

Agenda: Freeze date: 19th March, 2003
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The All India Political Parties’ Meet, abbreviated as AIPPM, is a symposium geared towards addressing issues and concerns unique to the nation and allowing India’s diverse political groups to reach a consensus on decisions pertaining to the same, all while standing in a politician’s shoes!

This committee is sure to test your wits, dramatics, patience, and political acumen.In India, where same-sex relationships were illegal, the striking down of the colonial Section 377 was greeted with joyous cheers, given it was the first step towards the acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community.

However, a truly inclusive society free from stigma is still a dream. The first agenda for AIPPM urges members to review the Special Marriage Act of 1954 with a special focus on legal recognition for married LGBTQIA couples, thus drawing attention not only towards representation but also to effective inclusion.

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 was initially an ordinance entitled the Armed forces (Assam and Manipur) Special Powers Ordinance. The Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act, 1990 was enacted specifically with the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in mind. These acts were introduced to enable effective counter-insurgency operations in high-insurgency regions by giving the armed forces sweeping power. The laws have turned controversial due to their nature and saw resistance after multiple cases of fake encounters and human rights violations began to surface. The condition of those regions that continue to remain under the AFSPA, 1958 and AFSPA, 1990, potential reasons for the act continuing to apply, and possible implications of the same are to be examined in the AIPPM.

Grab a seat in AIPPM to watch the Indian power dynamics play out! Indian power dynamics play out!

Agenda:
1) Reviewing the Special Marriage Act, 1954 with a special focus on marriages involving the LGBTQIA+ community.
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2) Reviewing the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 and the Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act, 1990 in the context of insurgency in North East India and the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, respectively.
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The International Press, abbreviated as IP, is the medium through which the world sees the UN. This committee provides an unbiased platform where astute writers and journalists are able to channel their thoughts, report on committee proceedings, and question the delegates of various other committees. 

The IP delegates enact the proverb, “The pen is mightier than the sword”, in its true sense. Through their words, they cut through the clatter and commotion to bring hard facts to the table, not only by reporting on events, but also by questioning the actions of the various delegates!

An IP delegate must be equipped with a keen insight into the workings of the UN, and through factual and opinionated articles, highlight the dynamic and ever-changing pace of events that impact the world today. From interviews to press conferences, IP is truly a force to be reckoned with!

Are you ready to take on the challenge of probing into committee debates, interviewing delegates and conducting press conferences? The International Press is the juggernaut you want to be a part of!
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