FAMUN FACAMP 2023

Topic

International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space

About the committee

Fourth Committee - Portuguese | High School The 4th Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) discusses the peaceful use of outer space since 1958 when there was a concern that an arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union would extend beyond the Earth. The UNGA included this agenda item to promote cooperation among states, preventing the use of outer space for non-peaceful purposes. Outer space is a global common, as it is beyond the national jurisdiction of states. Therefore, the management of activities carried out in this area and their results should be directed toward the benefit and interest of all humanity. Since the end of the Cold War, the challenge for the 4th Committee is to consider the terms of international cooperation. Unequal access to outer space and spatial technologies among countries cannot be an obstacle to enjoying the benefits derived from the use of this global common. If only a few countries – and companies – have the resources and technologies to access and explore outer space, how to guarantee that these benefits will be directed to the interest of all humanity?

Countries

Topic

International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space

About the committee

Fourth Committee - Portuguese | High School The 4th Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) discusses the peaceful use of outer space since 1958 when there was a concern that an arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union would extend beyond the Earth. The UNGA included this agenda item to promote cooperation among states, preventing the use of outer space for non-peaceful purposes. Outer space is a global common, as it is beyond the national jurisdiction of states. Therefore, the management of activities carried out in this area and their results should be directed toward the benefit and interest of all humanity. Since the end of the Cold War, the challenge for the 4th Committee is to consider the terms of international cooperation. Unequal access to outer space and spatial technologies among countries cannot be an obstacle to enjoying the benefits derived from the use of this global common. If only a few countries – and companies – have the resources and technologies to access and explore outer space, how to guarantee that these benefits will be directed to the interest of all humanity?

Countries

Topic

The situation in Afghanistan

About the committee

English | High School Since 2001, the Security Council has been involved in the situation of Afghanistan, having authorized sanctions and the use of force to combat the Taliban rule and establish a new government in the country. Besides, since 2002 the Council has renewed the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, which is responsible for delivering humanitarian assistance and supporting the reconstruction of the country. However, after the Taliban’s seizure of power in 2021, the Council is struggling to stop the escalation of violence and the massive violation of human rights, especially of women and girls. In this grave context, FAMUN 2023 delegates have the urgent task of flipping the Council’s script to foster peace in Afghanistan.

Countries

Topic

The situation in Afghanistan

About the committee

English | High School Since 2001, the Security Council has been involved in the situation of Afghanistan, having authorized sanctions and the use of force to combat the Taliban rule and establish a new government in the country. Besides, since 2002 the Council has renewed the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, which is responsible for delivering humanitarian assistance and supporting the reconstruction of the country. However, after the Taliban’s seizure of power in 2021, the Council is struggling to stop the escalation of violence and the massive violation of human rights, especially of women and girls. In this grave context, FAMUN 2023 delegates have the urgent task of flipping the Council’s script to foster peace in Afghanistan.

Countries

Topic

Human rights of internally displaced persons

About the committee

Portuguese | High School Internally Displaced Persons, or IDPs, are people who have been forced to flee their homes because of persecution, conflict, violence, or disasters but have not crossed an international border. Today, there are about 53.3 million IDPs around the world. Since they remain in their own countries, they can claim their rights, and states have the primary responsibility to provide protection and assistance to IDPs. However, IDPs can face great difficulties when stuck in conflict zones or when they have to move to places where humanitarian assistance cannot be delivered. In addition, many IDPs lose their jobs and homes, which can lead to poverty. In this sense, FAMUN 2023 invites students to discuss the current situation of IDPs, the main causes of internal displacement, such as climate change, poverty, and conflicts, and how their rights can be protected. One more time, FAMUN takes part in the UNHCR MUN Refugee Challenge. So, Human Rights Council delegates have the important mission of writing innovative and bold resolutions that can ensure the human rights of IDPs.

Countries

Topic

Human rights of internally displaced persons

About the committee

Portuguese | High School Internally Displaced Persons, or IDPs, are people who have been forced to flee their homes because of persecution, conflict, violence, or disasters but have not crossed an international border. Today, there are about 53.3 million IDPs around the world. Since they remain in their own countries, they can claim their rights, and states have the primary responsibility to provide protection and assistance to IDPs. However, IDPs can face great difficulties when stuck in conflict zones or when they have to move to places where humanitarian assistance cannot be delivered. In addition, many IDPs lose their jobs and homes, which can lead to poverty. In this sense, FAMUN 2023 invites students to discuss the current situation of IDPs, the main causes of internal displacement, such as climate change, poverty, and conflicts, and how their rights can be protected. One more time, FAMUN takes part in the UNHCR MUN Refugee Challenge. So, Human Rights Council delegates have the important mission of writing innovative and bold resolutions that can ensure the human rights of IDPs.

Countries

Topic

Youth employment

About the committee

Portuguese | High School Generally, young people face more obstacles in the labor market than adults. According to the ILO, before the COVID-19 pandemic, they were three times more likely to be unemployed. Since 2020, young people have lost their jobs, which has impacted their families’ income. Moreover, online learning made it difficult for the youth to pursue education and training. The current social and economic crises threaten young people’s opportunities in the labor market. For most of them, the only alternative available is to work in informal jobs, especially in the “gig economy”. To face this situation, countries must focus on initiatives that can provide decent jobs for the youth while fostering sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economies. Investments in the “green”, “blue”, digital, creative, and care economies have the potential to ensure decent jobs for young people while fostering the implementation of SDGs 5 (gender equality), 8 (decent work and economic growth), 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure), and 13 (climate action).

Countries

Topic

Youth employment

About the committee

Portuguese | High School Generally, young people face more obstacles in the labor market than adults. According to the ILO, before the COVID-19 pandemic, they were three times more likely to be unemployed. Since 2020, young people have lost their jobs, which has impacted their families’ income. Moreover, online learning made it difficult for the youth to pursue education and training. The current social and economic crises threaten young people’s opportunities in the labor market. For most of them, the only alternative available is to work in informal jobs, especially in the “gig economy”. To face this situation, countries must focus on initiatives that can provide decent jobs for the youth while fostering sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economies. Investments in the “green”, “blue”, digital, creative, and care economies have the potential to ensure decent jobs for young people while fostering the implementation of SDGs 5 (gender equality), 8 (decent work and economic growth), 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure), and 13 (climate action).

Countries

Topic

The situation in Afghanistan

About the committee

Spanish | University Since 2001, the Security Council has been involved in the situation of Afghanistan, having authorized sanctions and the use of force to combat the Taliban rule and establish a new government in the country. Besides, since 2002 the Council has renewed the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, which is responsible for delivering humanitarian assistance and supporting the reconstruction of the country. However, after the Taliban’s seizure of power in 2021, the Council is struggling to stop the escalation of violence and the massive violation of human rights, especially of women and girls. In this grave context, FAMUN 2023 delegates have the urgent task of flipping the Council’s script to foster peace in Afghanistan.

Countries

Topic

Youth employment

About the committee

English | University Generally, young people face more obstacles in the labor market than adults. According to the ILO, before the COVID-19 pandemic, they were three times more likely to be unemployed. Since 2020, young people have lost their jobs, which has impacted their families’ income. Moreover, online learning made it difficult for the youth to pursue education and training. The current social and economic crises threaten young people’s opportunities in the labor market. For most of them, the only alternative available is to work in informal jobs, especially in the “gig economy”. To face this situation, countries must focus on initiatives that can provide decent jobs for the youth while fostering sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economies. Investments in the “green”, “blue”, digital, creative, and care economies have the potential to ensure decent jobs for young people while fostering the implementation of SDGs 5 (gender equality), 8 (decent work and economic growth), 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure), and 13 (climate action).

Countries