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UNGA Emergency Special Session

Agenda

Situation in Sri Lanka. September 15, 2008

Committee Location

Brief

The Emergency Special Session (ESS) of the United Nations General Assembly is a rare but powerful diplomatic forum convened under Resolution 377A(V), famously titled 'Uniting for Peace.'

Adopted in 1950, this resolution empowers the General Assembly to consider urgent threats to peace and security when the Security Council is deadlocked, and is unable to fulfill its duty of maintaining international peace and security.

Fun fact? This mechanism has been invoked only 11 times in UN history.

UNGA ESS challenges delegates to respond rapidly, diplomatically, and strategically in the face of crisis. If you're a delegate who enjoys fast-paced negotiations, handling high-pressure situations, and crafting impactful resolutions while working around global power dynamics, this committee is for you.

Executive Board

Niresh Swamy
Co Chairperson

Niresh Swamy

Niresh has probably spent every weekend of his college years either participating in an MUN, training people to participate in an MUN, or organizing one. He believes that the key to winning any committee is hidden in its rules of procedure and that one who bends the rules of procedure to their will, wins. However, he always says—when you play the game of Model UNs, you either win or you learn. Besides that, he loves a speech that turns heads, be it good or bad. So, we suggest you have these in order if you wish to make an impression.

Aritra Karak
Co Chairperson

Aritra Karak

“Let us not escape or reconstruct our present but simply understand how we arrived here, for Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it burned in one.” From the very first time Aritra set foot in a MUN during his first year of college, he was captivated by the world of diplomacy and debate. A natural orator and passionate debater, he quickly found his calling in the intense and challenging environment of the UN's security committees. His sharp insights and strategic thinking make him a standout in these high-stakes discussions. But Aritra is far from a one-dimensional personality. When he's not delving into global politics, you'll find him embracing his creative side—painting intricate commissions, pouring his thoughts into an ever-expanding novel, or taking the stage at an open mic to share his love for music.His ability to balance these diverse passions makes him a dynamic and multi-faceted individual both inside and outside the committee room.

Jagrath Mithun
Director

Jagrath Mithun

Meet Jagrath Mithun, a final-year CSE student who spends more time coding games than studying, plays basketball with questionable skills, and treats MUNs as his chance to sound way smarter than he actually is.