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WINMUN 2024

Meet the Secretariat 

Aaditya

Gandhi

Greetings everyone! It is an honour to serve as the Secretary-General of WINMUN 2024. Having witnessed first-hand the profound impact this forum can have on young minds, I look forward to providing you with an enriching and enjoyable platform at Winchester's 9th annual conference. Your voices, insights, and passion for global issues can drive meaningful change, and I eagerly anticipate the exceptional contributions each of you will make at WINMUN 2024. See you there!

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Meet the Chairs.

General Assembly 1

General Assembly 2

General Assembly 3

General Assembly 4

The Economic and Social Council

Security Council (Senior)

Security Council (Junior)

Human Rights Council

Futuristic Crisis Council

Historic Crisis Council

Office on Drugs and Crime

Office for Outer Space Affairs

International Monetary Fund

International Court of Justice

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Shams Khan

Co-Chair

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Jamila Bhagat

Head Chair

Formula 1

Press Corps

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Nesa Ganwani

Co-Chair

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Khadija Zakriya

Head Chair

Arab League

Committee Topics

General Assembly 1 (DISEC)
Strengthening international cooperation to combat transnational organised crime

Developing effective strategies to combat radicalization and extremism through countering violent extremism (CVE) programs
General Assembly 2 (ECOFIN)
Addressing global trade imbalances; reducing trade deficits and encouraging fair trade

Exploring new frameworks and policies to address tax evasion, ensure fair taxation, and foster international cooperation for economic development.
General Assembly 3 (SOCHUM)
Developing future-proof strategies to sustainably address the refugee issue

Protecting sites of cultural importance in conflict zones
General Assembly 4 (SPECPOL)
Evaluating the success of UN Peacekeeping Forces, with a special focus on accountability for human rights abuses

Examining the recognition of indigenous rights and cultural preservation in specific French overseas territories, such as New Caledonia or French Guiana
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Human Rights Council (HRC)
Adequately protecting and reinforcing the rights of workers in the gig economy

Universal criminalization of homelessness and effective reform of the homeless
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Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Tackling the issue of modern slavery and minimum wage violations in the prison system

Regulating cryptocurrencies and analogous technologies
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International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Nicaragua v. United States (1986)

Georgia v. Russia (2008)
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الجامعة العربية
تعزيز التنمية والتعاون الاقتصادي في العالم العربي

إعادة بناء مناطق ما بعد الصراع في العالم العربي
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UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Addressing the legal and regulatory challenges posed by space tourism, space mining, and potential extraterrestrial criminal activities


Evaluating the potential benefits of shifting from punitive drug policies to harm reduction and decriminalization strategies, with an emphasis on public health
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UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
Balancing innovation and regulation: Promoting sustainable space tourism and transportation

Addressing the growing threat of space debris by developing mitigation and prevention strategies
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Mitigating the global effects of a possible decline in the US dollar's standing in light of the new BRICS currency

Addressing the use of Coercive Economic Measures by powerful nations on developing countries
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Security Council (UNSC)
SENIOR
Strengthening biosecurity through the development of strategies to prevent accidental or intentional release of synthetic biological agents for bioterrorism

Responding to the increased deployment of Private Military Companies (PMCs) in conflict zones

JUNIOR
Addressing cyber threats and cybersecurity and promoting international cooperation on cybersecurity issues

Addressing the humanitarian crisis in Syria
Historic Crisis Committee (HCC)
Responding to the Suez Crisis (1956)
 
The Korean War (1950)

 
Futuristic Crisis Committee (FCC)
Responding to a global water scarcity crisis in the year (2050)

Responding to the Chinese invasion of Taiwan (2025)
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European Union (EU)
Addressing the rise of far-right and nationalist movements in Europe

Addressing the refugee and migrant crisis in the European Union
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Formula 1 (F1)
Budget Caps and Financial Fair Play: Striking a balance between ensuring Fair Competition and allowing for Technological Innovation

Driver Contracts and Transfers: Debating the role of driver loyalty, contractual obligations, and the impact on team dynamics
Press Corps
Press Corps provides a unique opportunity for delegates to engage with our conference by reporting on the many events that occur in the committees in real-time. While serving as a vital reporting mechanism between committees, members of the press are also afforded the ability to utilize the values and points of view of news outlets and implicated parties, all to further create a more lively and heated current crisis.

Conference Documents

Registration and Schedule

DATES
Registration Deadline | 5th January 2024
Deadline for Position Paper and Draft Resolution submission | 18th January
 2024 ​
Conference Dates | 19th, 20th and 21st
 January 2024

Please note that if only 1 delegate is representing their school, they would not need to pay for the School Fee.

FEES (NO REFUNDS)
Delegate Fee: AED 200
Chair/Volunteers Fee: AED 75

BANK DETAILS

The Bank Details given below to Transfer Funds to The Winchester School, Jebel Ali
Bank Name: ​MASHREQ BANK
Bank Address: Al RIQQA, DEIRA.
Account No.: 010493144418
IBAN No.: AE540330000010493144418
Swift Code: BOMLAEAD

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Al Jazeera

CGTN

Sky News

BBC

Africa News

ABC News

Deutsche Welle (DW)

CNN

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