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COMMITTEES FOR EAGLEMUNC X

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JoinT Crisis Committee: 'The Troubles' Conflict
- 'The Troubles' Northern Ireland
- 'The Troubles' Republic of Ireland​​

The tension between the Republicans and Unionists of Ireland have reached a boiling point. Skirmishes have begun in the streets, and people are calling for a solution. In each of the respective committees, delegates will be tasked with finding a resolution that is satisfactory for both their constituents and for the greater good of the island. ​

Arctic Council

In a world that is facing the drastic effects of climate change, nations and Indigenous peoples must work together to protect the places that they call home. The Arctic Council will look at the rights of the Indigenous peoples in the area, as well as the interests of some of the most powerful countries and institutions in the world.

Robespierre's Committee of public safety​​

After ousting the royal family and instituting a peoples’ government, Maximilien Robespierre’s Committee of Public Safety controlled the everyday lives of the French populace. The delegates will have to come to tough decisions in regards to taxation, military conscription, and feeding the masses.

Spanish civil war: The Nationalist Faction​

During the Spanish Civil War, Francisco Franco and other pro-Nationalist forces led a rebellion against the Republican government. This Nationalist Faction will be forced to answer issues of strategy and ideology in forming a counter-government, while also finding resources and allies to help support them.

wüRZBURG wITCH tRIALS

The witch trials were not uniquely set in Salem, Massachusetts. In the predominantly Catholic Holy Roman Empire, witch trials were a not-so-rare occurrence. This committee will have delegates come face-to-face with issues of Puritanical culture, social and political conformity, and early Reformationist ideology. ​

Boston School Committee

A school committee, as is said with local politics, is never too small or insignificant. As one of the leading metropolitan areas in the United States, Boston sees some of the most important issues plaguing the youth of today. While attempting to keep a balanced budget, delegates will have to tackle topics such as LGBTQ+ policies in their public schools, teacher wages and rights, and other social changes.

World Health Organization Crisis Meeting: Ebola

Faced with the potential of a deadly worldwide outbreak, workers at the World Health Organization must act quickly to control the spread of the Ebola Virus coming out of Africa. Where will funds be allocated? How will information and guidelines be disseminated to the public? These questions and more will have to be answered expeditiously by delegates if they wish to keep people safe. ​

Cabinet of Porfirio diaz

In a wave of political turmoil and a faltering economy, Porfirio Diaz won the Mexican presidential elections in 1880 and abandoned the idea of no reelection, allowing him to hold power until 1911. Serving as cabinet members, many of whom are technocrats known as Cientificos, delegates will be responsible for handling political turmoil and a faltering economy. 

Japan reconstruction agency

In February of 2012, the Reconstruction Agency was created by the Japanese government to coordinate reconstruction related to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake, tsunami, and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. Headed by Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, the agency was responsible for not only physical reconstruction, but also economic and social policies for the people affected by the disasters. Delegates will be responsible for determining how to rebuild the economies and infrastructure of the communities impacted by the tsunami.​

united Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

In a world with rapid political and environmental changes, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees must work together to address the rising refugee crisis. Delegates will focus on climate refugees, as well as the European migration crisis, to establish protections for these populations and create a more just world.

cOMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS

As the world begins to debate the lasting effects of colonialism and the monarchy, the Commonwealth of Nations will work to improve the lives of those living in the 54 British Commonwealth Nations. The delegates will have to deal with the impacts of the post-Brexit United Kingdom, as well as supporting small states and boosting environmental protections to bring and maintain the Commonwealth’s strength into the twenty-first century.

International criminal police organization (INTERPOL)

The International Criminal Police Organization will work together as the world’s leading collaboration of law enforcement to fight pressing crimes of the twenty-first century. Delegates must find creative solutions to halt drug trafficking, environmental crime, and cyber crime in our increasingly technological world.

Group of asia and the pacific small island developing states

In this meeting of Asian and Pacific Island nations, delegates will be responsible for creating sustainable development plans to advance the region’s economy and establishing trade plans. Delegates will also focus on how best to incorporate and address the rising influence of the Pacific Island nations in the region.

Old Kingdom of egypt 

The Old Kingdom of Egypt, also known as the “Age of Pyramid Builders”, was characterized as a golden age in Egyptian history because of the advances made in architecture, building, and craftsmanship. Delegates will be responsible for all aspects of civilization building, from internal matters such as agricultural and economic development, to handling the expansion of Egypt and the threat from other civilizations. ​

House un-american Activities Committee: 1945​

In 1945, as the threat of communism was widespread throughout the United States, the House committee on Un-American Activities became a permanent committee responsible for investigating threats of propaganda or subversion by communists in the United States. This trial-based committee will task delegates with uncovering communism in the highest levels of US society, particularly in Hollywood.

FIFA World cup qatar 2022​​

As the smallest nation to ever host the World Cup and the first in the Arab world to do so, Qatar faces many challenges and opportunities in hosting the tournament. Delegates will be responsible for handling all of the important tasks which go into planning such a massive event, including infrastructure, funding and politics, as well as dealing with corruption amongst themselves. ​

2010 Afghanistan Parliamentary election

In September of 2010, Afghanistan held elections to choose representatives to the Wolesi Jirga, Afghanistan’s lower house in the National Assembly.  Serving as members of the Wolesi Jirga in the leadup to these elections, delegates will be responsible for not only making decisions which impact their own electoral outcome, but also grappling with political turmoil, threats, and allegations of fraud surrounding the election.

2009 greek Financial Crisis

In the aftermath of the worldwide financial recession of 2007 to 2008, Greece experienced a massive government debt crisis. Delegates will be responsible for handling the crisis, and addressing the structural weaknesses which led to it by working with each other and with financial institutions in Greece, Europe and the rest of the world.
These crisis committees are intended for creative, seasoned, and engaged delegates who wish to challenge themselves beyond the realm of a typical committee.
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economic redistribution summit
Thematic Committee  ​

After a tumultuous year, some of the world’s wealthiest philanthropists are coming together to find a way to best allocate the money to benefit the world. This new NGO will be completely up to the delegates to run and enumerate. They will decide what they best think will help rebuild the political and cultural structures around the world. ​ 

Ad-hoc​

The Ad-hoc committee, in its sixth year at EagleMUNC, is a small, intensive committee that challenges the strongest delegates at the conference to respond quickly and efficiently to rapid and tough crises.  As part of the challenge, delegates are not made aware of the topic until a few days before the conference to keep them on their toes.  Check back closer to the conference for updates.