COMMITTEES
*Check committees and topics periodically; subject to change.
Positions Papers should be 2-7 pages per topic excluding bibliography
In order to be eligible for a research award, you must submit a position paper to your chair by January 15th 11:59 PST. Deadline for extensions is January 15th 11:59 PST.
To be eligible for any award, you must submit a position paper to your chair by January 30th 11:59 PST.
To request an extension for your position paper, please fill out a request in the form below.
Position paper extension request form
Delegate Guide
Tech Policy:
Technology is allowed during unmoderated caucus and to write resolution papers, unless otherwise specified by your chairs. Docs must be created by chairs for resolutions in order to check version history.
Crisis Committees
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Security Council
Head Director: Albert Trombetta
Assistant Director: Itay Volk
Crisis Staff: Rebeca Reyes Apontes & Rushil Giroti
Topic: Maintaining Peace and Security in Northern Ireland
Email: scvmun.sc@esuhsd.org
(Single delegation)
Message from the Secretary General:
During the midst of recent geopolitical conflicts, the United Nations Security Council’s efforts to address peace and security crises have remained static due to its current structure. Although the United Nations Security Council grants the veto power to the five permanent members, we encourage you to think about its implications in the real world. At SCVMUN, we hope to empower the next generation of leaders and changemakers to challenge paradigms and work collaboratively towards a more peaceful and secure world. We look forward to seeing you all at SCVMUN and hope to see nuanced and productive discussions in committee.
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Historical Crisis
Head Director: Saariya Malik
Assistant Director: Mashrur Ahmed & Ramon Perez
Crisis Staff: Joelle Drake
Topic: India-Pakistan Partition
Email: scvmun.hsc@esuhsd.org
(Single delegation)
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Joint Committee Crisis 1
Head Director: Pablo Gonzales
Crisis Staff: Ben Phipps, Yucef Bouzina, Daniel Van Schewick, & Harshil Garg (virtual)
Topic: Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict (Azerbaijan)
Email: scvmun.jcc1@esuhsd.org
(Single delegation)
Joint Committee Crisis 2
Head Director: David Phipps
Crisis Staff: Ben Phipps, Yucef Bouzina, Daniel Van Schewick, & Harshil Garg (virtual)
Topic: Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict (Armenia)
Email: scvmun.jcc2@esuhsd.org
(Single delegation)
Specialized Committees
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AD HOC
Head Director: Julian Lake
Assistant Directors: Mira Bhakta, Leela Rao, Luke Hankins
Topic: Homelessness in the Bay Area
Email: scvmun.adhoc@esuhsd.org
(Single delegation)
Message from the Secretary General:
Unlike other conferences, our Ad Hoc structure is a normal specialized structure and the topic is known to the delegates, we expect strong research and ample preparation following the position paper requirements. Thank you for your participation and time in making SCVMUN successful!
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Nato
(North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
Head Director: Yazan Elayyan
Assistant Directors: Albert Yang
Topic: NATO’s Relationship with Russia and MENA
Email: scvmun.nato@esuhsd.org
(Single delegation)
General Assembly
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WB
(World Bank)
Head Director: Zoe Nguyen
Assistant Directors: Giovanna Lima
Topic: Funding and Creating Disability Programs in Developing Countries
Email: scvmun.wb@esuhsd.org
(Double delegation)
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Unhcr
(United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
Head Director: Sahar Waseem
Assistant Directors: Omar Youssef
Topic: Providing Humanitarian Care to Refugee Camps in Gaza
Email: scvmun.unhcr@esuhsd.org
(Double delegation)
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Ecosoc/Csw
(Economic and Social Council/ Commission on The status of Women)
Head Director: Daniel Van Schewick
Assistant Director: Nikita Panov & Ashley Galvin
Topic: Addressing Violence Against Indigenous Women
Email: scvmun.ecosoc@esuhsd.org
(Double delegation)
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IAEA
(International Atomic Energy Agency)
Head Director: Aneesh Swamy
Assistant Directors: William Norwood & Nilashree Canagraj
Topic: A New Requiem for Nuclear in the Age of AI
Email: scvmun.iaea@esuhsd.org
(Double delegation)
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Disec
(Disarmament and International Security Committee)
Head Director: Jennifer Guise-Brogdon
Assistant Directors: Daniel Catapang & Pranav Guhnal
Topic: Ethnic Conflict in Myanmar
Email: scvmun.disec@esuhsd.org
(Double delegation)
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Who
(World Health Organization)
Head Director: Maddie Bhuvan
Assistant Directors: Sahana Chockalingam & Patrick Bennett
Topic: Spread of Infectious Diseases as a Result of Climate Change
Email: scvmun.who@esuhsd.org
(Double delegation)
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UNEP
(United Nations Environment Programme)
Head Director: Kylie Watanabe
Assistant Directors: Aarushi Arya
Topic: The Environmental Repercussions of Genetically Modified Agriculture
Email: scvmun.unep@esuhsd.org
(Double delegation)
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SOCHUM
(Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural)
Head Director: Jillian March
Assistant Directors: Suyash Jevaria, Rayla Chen
Topic: Promoting Freedom of Expression and Protecting Journalists in Qatar
Email: scvmun.sochum@esuhsd.org
(Double delegation)
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UNESCO
(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
Head Director: Avril Amendola
Assistant Directors: Sidhartha Mandepudi & Arya Khirwadkar
Topic: Influence of AI in Education and Modern Culture
Email: scvmun.unesco@esuhsd.org
(Double delegation)
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UNDP
(United Nations Development Programme)
Head Director: Paige Watanabe
Assistant Directors: Thomas Du & Aavineet Pahwa & Harshil Garg (virtual)
Topic: Developing Sustainable Infrastructure in Conflict Zones
Email: scvmun.undp@esuhsd.org
(Double delegation)