General Assembly Topic A: Crisis in Libya The ongoing Crisis in Libya is a dire one that must be met assessed

by the most internationally relevant and concerned diplomatic organization. Topic B: Alleviation of the Global Financial Crisis The currently debilitated state of the international economy has precedence as a crucial topic worthy of debate in the General Assembly. 3rd Social Cultural Humanitarian Topic A: Whaling in Japan: The onset of the 20th century brought about staunch opposition to Whaling in Japan, even though it has existed since the 12th century. While critics justify the end of the practice with reasons such as the extinction of a rare species and violations of the International Whaling Commission, Japanese fishers argue that the West is infringing upon their long standing cultural traditions because of cultural difference among countries. Issues of cultural sovereignty, international regulations regarding whaling, humanitarian efforts regarding extinct species, and even health issues all play an integral role in resolving this issue. Topic B:Effects of Climate Change on indigenous people in South America: Although the world has already begun experiencing the effects of climate change, the indigenous people of South America have been hit hard. Changing weather patterns have dramatically interfered with traditional food-growing and gather method, as well as water supplies. Many indigenous communities find it difficult to adapt in a culturally sustainable manner. Debate and resolutions should aim to rebuild the infrastructure of these people, as well providing vital instruction that can augment the traditional methods of these people in hopes of combating the effects of climate change. 4th Special Political & Decolonization (4th SPD) Topic A: Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Between 1988 and 1994, Armenia and Azerbaijan, following the collapse of the Soviet Union, fought over the Armenianmajority Nagorno-Karabakh enclave. This undeclared war left over 30,000 dead, with Armenian forces in full control of most of the territory as well as about 9% of Azerbaijans territory outside of Karabakh. A Russian brokered ceasefire in 1994 is still in place today; however, war is always looming over the region with constant threats from Azerbaijan and frequent skirmishes along borderlines. Furthermore, the now de-facto independent Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh is recognized by no state in the world, and suffers from dire economic conditions. In committee delegates will debate the future of Karabakh as well as address the socio-economic situation in the region. Topic B: Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo: In May 2011 the American Journal of Public Health released a study reporting that nearly 2 million women and girls in DCR have been victims of sexual violence, and that rape occurs there at a rate of one per minute. A long history of war and conflict in the region, from the First and Second Congo Wars, the Kivu Conflict, and the Rwandan Genocide have created a hotbed for the use of rape as a weapon of war. Sexual violence is used to intimidate, humiliate and torture in the DRC. Since 2008 the United Nations has considered rape a weapon of war. In committee delegates will discuss proper forms of action to stop and prevent sexual violence in the DRC as well as the legal implications of such acts. United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) Topic A: Child Mortality in Developing Countries In the UN Millennium Development Goals, they list Child Mortality as a major concern that they hoped to reduce by 2015. This committee will discuss how much progress has been made and current major issues related to Child Mortality, like poverty conditions, child labor regulations, water purification, infantile diseases like Polio, etc. There are many directions in which the delegates will be able to explore, and Child Mortality is a very pressing topic in UNICEF. Topic B: Children in Armed Conflict This topic will focus on various problems associated with war that affect children. This ranges from child soldiers and dealing with war trauma to the displacement of children and refugees. Various conferences and resolutions have been passes on each of these subtopics.