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2025 Committees
GWCIA 30 is excited to offer a wide variety of committees including International Bodies, Regional Bodies, Historical/Specialized Committees, and Crisis Committees. We are excited to have a wide range of topics including real UN bodies and fantasty committees so that every kid can have an amazing CIA experience. Some committees are specifically marked for novice delegates, and we kindly ask that these committees be assigned within a delegation to delegates who have little or no Model UN experience. These committees will have a more "teaching" approach and a slower committee pace in order to help delegates learn while doing. Advisors are welcome to place delegates with little to no MUN experience in non-novice committees, however we kindly ask that novice committees are reserved for novice delegates in order to foster a stress free learning experience for new delegates!
International Bodies
Under Secretary General: Sameeksha Arutla
intl_gwcia@email.gwu.edu
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Chair: Alyssa Wismar
UNICEF focuses on a variety of initiatives for children worldwide, from proper nutrition to water access to everything in between. Delegates in the UNICEF committee will zoom in on challenges faced by children in refugee camps and the concerning spread of prominent diseases among children worldwide. Humanitarian programs, healthcare facilities, and many other solutions developed by delegates in this committee through cooperation and conversation will help empower children facing these issues today and create a brighter future for every child, everywhere.
UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30)
Chair: Cara King
Hello delegates! Welcome to Brazil for COP30! In this committee, delegates will be asked to examine the many dimensions of climate policy. From reducing carbon emissions, to financing green infrastructure, to protecting rainforests, delegates will consider ways in which all parties, rich and poor, public and private, can work together to combat climate change. The committee’s innovative solutions and bold action will hopefully come together to bring substantial progress in solving climate change.
THIS IS A DOUBLE DELEGATE COMMITTEE
UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Chair: Samhita Madakshira
​Welcome to ECOSOC! In this committee, delegates will address the pressing economic issues of our time, specifically dealing with the ongoing tensions and issues around global trade. With so many countries trading with each other, how do we ensure that competition is fair and countries are not being taken advantage of? How will countries deal with rising tariffs and global tensions while protecting their own local economies? Delegates will address these questions as they research and debate the various aspects of global trade, hopefully reaching a solution that provides a better economy for all.
THIS IS A NOVICE COMMITTEE
UN Women
Chair: Gabby Greer
Delegates in UN Women will work to better the status of women around the globe by addressing key challenges such as unequal access to education and political participation. Through effective debate and collaboration, delegates will work together to provide solutions that ensure half of the world's population not only has equal educational opportunities but also can advocate for change politically. Delegates should come to this committee prepared to discuss these challenges and offer innovative solutions to global issues of gender inequality and the empowerment of women around the world.
Regional Bodies
Under Secretary General: Lucas O'Flanagan
regional_gwcia@email.gwu.edu
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Chair: Parker Brandenburg
​​How many Myanmars are there? One? Two? Seven? And who owns the South China Sea anyway? These are the questions that delegates will explore in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2025 summit. Delegates from different nations will brainstorm new and innovative ways to help bring peace to the long-troubled nation of Myanmar, as well as how to seek peace amongst themselves regarding the dispute over the South China Sea’s various reefs and islands. Together, delegates will seek to create a more peaceful and cooperative Southeast Asia that can stand united in the modern era in the face of new dynamic challenges.
Organization of American States (OAS)
Chair: Deepti Pillai
It’s 2025, and The Organization of American States (OAS) is dedicating its time to fostering unity and collaboration among member states through cultural initiatives. Recognizing the profound impact of culture on societal cohesion, the committee seeks to promote the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Americas. This year, our focus turns to the vital contributions and traditions of Indigenous peoples. Delegates will explore how OAS countries can work together to preserve Indigenous languages, support cultural heritage, and protect the rights of Indigenous communities, ensuring that their identities are honored and uplifted across the hemisphere.
African Union (AU)
Chair: Clara Milosevic
The year is 2050, and global and regional crises have necessitated an extraordinary Convention of the African Union. Facing the climate crisis, resource scarcity, and political upheaval, a new order must be forged. Will the Union seek to become more integrated, even federalize, or will nationalism and regionalism take over? Delegates are tasked with designing a new political order for Africa.
United States Senate
Chair: Wyatt Christian
Welcome to Capitol Hill in 2021 and the 117th Congress of the United States of America. In this committee delegates will be representing Senators from around the nation and will be tackling one of the most pressing legislative goals of the incoming administration; Infrastructure. Delegates will cooperate to produce a bill focused on the improvement of the national rail system, and on the further adoption of green energy technologies within our nation’s infrastructure. Delegates will use their diplomatic skills and policy know-how to write a bill, forged through compromise, and comprehensive in detail, that will hopefully revolutionize America as we know it and put the nation on a path for the future.
Historical-Specialized Committees
Under Secretary General: Penelope Walston
histspec_gwcia@email.gwu.edu
Pokémon Board of Directors
Chair: Wretam Purkayastha
Welcome to the POKÉMON BOARD OF DIRECTORS! We are currently in the year 2025... scalpers are among the crowd of busy lines, taking trading cards away from kids and denying them from securing the full art Umbreon. The video games have reached new lows and have received more hate than any other, due to the graphical limitations and easy mechanics. Despite the new consoles coming out... they are skeptical. Pokémon as a brand has maintained the same formula, and while it has worked for a while... the fans want more. It's up to YOU guys to ensure the video games, anime, and trading cards are all strong! Delegates will be expected to go beyond of what made Pokémon great and introduce new elements that freshen up the company that has become a household name.
The Aftermath of the French Revolution
Chair: Walker Szczecina
The year is 1795. The French Republic has only just emerged from the turmoil of revolutionary violence and the authoritarian rule of Maximilien Robespierre’s Reign of Terror. With Robespierre’s downfall, a new government—the Directory—now holds the reins of power. Tasked with guiding France into a new era, the Directory must balance two urgent priorities: preventing a return to the brutal excesses of the Terror while safeguarding the liberal and democratic ideals born from the Revolution. Across the country, disillusionment runs deep, and abroad, monarchist powers remain intent on crushing the Republic. In this fragile moment, the Directory must chart a path forward—one that secures both the survival and stability of the French Republic after years of chaos.
Coolidge's Cabinet
Chair: Caroline Xiao
The year is 1923. President Warren G. Harding is dead, and his successor, the famously Silent Cal(vin Coolidge), sits at the helm of a government in disarray. The Teapot Dome scandal, a web of oil leases, bribery, and betrayal, has eroded trust in the American political system. As members of President Coolidge’s Cabinet and invited advisors, you are convened in an emergency Cabinet meeting to address the crisis and chart a path forward. From sweeping international reforms to public-facing accountability measures, this committee must navigate the balance between political loyalty, institutional integrity, and the growing demand for transparency. Coolidge may be “Silent Cal,” but your voices — and votes — will define his presidency. Can a government clean up this spill?
Bubonic Plague
Chair: Kathleen Evans
As the bells ring and bodies line the cobblestone streets, the kingdoms of Europe find themselves in crisis. The year is 1348, and the Bubonic Plague is sweeping the continent. Believed to have spread to Europe through trade from the East, the plague rapidly spread inland from the ports. With no knowledge of germs, people across Europe have no idea how the plague spreads—some blame rats, some claim it’s a divine punishment. Regardless, the consequences are dire. People are dying by the hundreds, agricultural production is slowing, and trade is declining. Rumors run wild, spreading fear even faster than the plague itself. It is up to you to respond to this catastrophe—your choices could mean the difference between the survival or collapse of a continent.
THIS IS A NOVICE COMMITTEE
National AI Summit
Chair: Aodhán Murray
The date is June 4th, 2024 and the first annual National AI Summit has been assembled with government leaders, board members of legacy corporations, and founders of young startups ready to discuss and debate the ever-evolving Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector. In a brand new world, it is up to these leaders to navigate uncharted waters and set the framework for how AI should be utilized.
Crisis Commitees
Under Secretary General: Daniel Catapang
crisis_gwcia@email.gwu.edu
Star Wars JCC: The Separatists
Chair: Faith Farley
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… the Separatist forces have gathered for an intergalactic summit. The fate of the galaxy lies in the hands of the Separatists and the Republic. Do they pursue peace or condemn the galaxy to decades of conflict? The Separatist forces need to decide whether they will come together to form a united separatist force or whether their individual interests will divide them. At this intergalactic summit, the question remains: is peace an option?
This committee will be run as a JCC Crisis committee between the Republic and Separatist forces.
Star Wars JCC: The Republic
Chair: Mia Sorgie
WAR! The galaxy is in crisis as the Clone Wars rage on. Amidst the turmoil, a joint peace committee was convened in a last-ditch effort to bridge the divide and hopefully broker a ceasefire between the Galactic Republic and the Separatist Alliance. As Senators, Clones, and Jedi alike, it is in your interests to emphasize unity, civilian safety, and the restoration of democratic order. However, discussing war and peace may prove to be complicated, and you may soon find that peace may not be in everyone’s interests. But above all, the Galactic Republic values dialogue over division. So will the Republic's unwavering support for diplomacy prevail, or will the destruction continue?
This committee will be run as a JCC Crisis committee between the Republic and Separatist forces.
2019 European Heatwaves
Chair: Genevieve Fink
The year is 2019 and heat waves are taking over much of Europe. In Central Europe especially, heatwaves are becoming a larger threat, setting all time high temperature records internationally. In the midst of the first heat wave during June of 2019, temperatures are reaching peak levels of 115 degrees Fahrenheit and over 100 civilians have already been tragically killed. As heat waves run rampant across Europe, how will delegates respond? Water levels are rising, crops are withering, and fatalities are on the rise. Alongside many concerns in Europe during 2019, how can rising temperatures and dangerous climate conditions be tackled?
THIS COMMITTEE IS A NOVICE CRISIS COMMITTEE.
Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, 2023
Chair: Griffin Haber
It is the summer of 2023: the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a global health emergency, OpenAI just released GPT-4, and moviegoers are getting hyped for Barbie and Oppenheimer’s release. However, two big Hollywood unions are going on strike, the WGA and SAG-AFTRA. Writers and actors want better pay and are worried about losing their jobs to Artificial Intelligence. The cameras are rolling, and it is up to you, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, to negotiate with the striking workers and reach a deal before too much damage is done to the companies you represent, all while plotting your own schemes behind the scenes…