General Assembly
General Assembly committees are the largest committees at BUSUN and simulate the standing committees of the UN General Assembly, as well as other traditional UN organs. They tackle a wide range of issues which affect all nations.
General Assembly Committees
UNGA - The General Assembly
(Double Delegate)
The General Assembly is the central forum for international dialogue, giving every member state an equal voice on global issues. In this session, delegates will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping global governance, from security to diplomacy, while also addressing the challenges of preventing misuse. At the same time, they will debate strategies to combat violent extremism and terrorism worldwide, considering both hard security measures and softer, community-based approaches.
Topic 1: Decent Work in the Platform Economy
Topic 2: Global Medical Tourism
Chair: Lucas Pham
plenary@busun.org
UNCSW (United Nations Commission on the Status of Women)
Topic: Women in War
Chair: Reese Furhman
uncsw@busun.org
UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council)
Topic 1: Addressing the Impacts of Pharmacy Deserts
Topic 2: Protection of LGBTQ+ Children
Chair: Sarah Linjawy
unhcr@busun.org
WHO (World Health Organization)
Topic 1: Regulation and Usage of Healthcare Technology
Topic 2: Exploring the Prevalence and Prevention of Addiction
Chair: Devesh Kumar
who@busun.org
SOCHUM (Social, Humanitarian,
& Cultural Council) (Novice)
SOCHUM deals with human rights and humanitarian challenges within the UN system. This year, delegates will examine global backsliding in women’s rights, including the erosion of protections in both developed and developing regions. They will also deliberate on how to preserve the rights to self-determination for nomadic indigenous peoples, balancing cultural traditions with modern pressures of state-building and globalization.
Topic 1: Developing Fair Judicial Systems
Topic 2: Medicinal Drugs in Unlawful Markets
Chair: Rutva Brahmbhatt
sochum@busun.org
If you have any questions about the GA committees, please contact the USG for General Assemblies, Satvik Paduri, at general@busun.org.