About United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

UNSC

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is the most powerful body of the United Nations, responsible for maintaining international peace and security. As one of the six principal organs of the UN, the Security Council has the authority to make binding decisions that member states are obligated to carry out under the UN Charter.

Committee Topic

Preventing the Militarization of Humanitarian Aid in Conflict zones

The UNSC consists of 15 member states, with five permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. The permanent members hold veto power, which can block any substantive resolution, making consensus-building and diplomatic negotiation crucial aspects of the committee's work.

Key responsibilities of the UNSC include:

  • Maintaining international peace and security
  • Investigating disputes that might lead to international friction
  • Recommending methods of adjusting such disputes
  • Authorizing military action when necessary
  • Imposing sanctions and other measures to enforce its decisions
United Nations Security Council

In the UNSC committee, delegates will grapple with complex international crises, security threats, and peacekeeping operations. The committee's decisions can have far-reaching implications for global stability and international relations. Delegates must balance national interests with the collective responsibility of maintaining international peace and security.

Success in the UNSC requires delegates to consider several key factors:

  • Historical context of conflicts and disputes
  • Geopolitical implications of proposed solutions
  • International law and UN Charter principles
  • Humanitarian concerns and human rights
  • Economic and social consequences of decisions

Get Ready For UNSC

Read the backgrounder, prepare for intense diplomatic negotiations, and be ready to make critical decisions!

Please send position papers to spamundelegateinquiries@southpointe.ca. Include your surname, forename, and delegation in the subject.

View the Committee Backgrounder
View the Committee Backgrounder

Meet the Dias

Marie Harmsworth
Marie Harmsworth
Chair
A grade 11 at Lord Byng Secondary, Marie is elated to serve as chair for the United Nations Security Council at SPAMUN 2025. Though she was initially (and forcibly) dragged into MUN 3 years ago, she has since developed a passion for the fruitful debate, chaotic crisis sessions, and intense table knocking found in the committee room. Since then, she has committed an unspeakable amount of time fixated on topics ranging from Weapons of Mass Destruction, to Inside Out. Beyond the committee room, Marie can be found refining her Spotify playlists, scrambling to complete the (many) items on her to-do list, or cramming her piles of homework. Marie sincerely hopes that SPAMUN 2025 will offer delegates a day of fruitful debate and numerous exhilarating committee sessions.
Jayden Chan
Jayden Chan
Director
Entering his final year at Steveston-London Secondary School, Jayden is super duper elated to be serving as the Director of the United Nations Security Council at SPAMUN 2025. From teaching strangers how to swim at his first full MUN conference a year ago to being called Remy Zee on 86 separate occasions, which, in my humble opinion, we bare zero resemblance, from constantly ragebaiting all delegates of opposing blocs to eating everyone's food, Jayden has gained an insatiable addiction to the world of MUN. Outside of MUN, he can be found working very hard at school, playing his violin, and swimming.
Kaveer Lally
Kaveer Lally
Assistant Director
As a grade 10 student at Southpointe Academy, Kaveer is excited to serve as the Assistant Director for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) at SPAMUN 2025. He was initially introduced to MUN by a family member 2 years ago and has since developed a strong passion for MUN which has led to his return time after time. Kaveer is looking forward to a committee filled with fruitful debate, creative solutions, and intense discussions. Outside of the committee room, Kaveer can be found playing basketball, spending time with family, and travelling or seeing new things. Kaveer wishes you all the best with your preparations and is looking forward to meeting you all at SPAMUN 2025!

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