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.
