General Assembly

The tiny junctions between neurons in the brain that allow them to communicate with each other are called synapses. Just like the connecting points between neurons in the brain, each forum in HIAMUN is a platform for communication and connection and exchange of ideas between delegates. Synapses, the theme of HIAMUN ‘25, represents all the different ways delegates cooperate and interact during the highly anticipated conference, working together to form a prospering world, just like synapses connect to form the animated brain.

The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations. It is the most inclusive UN body, as it includes all 193 member states. The GA handles a wide range of issues, from human rights to social and economic development to global peace and security.

My esteemed chair, Habiba Amr, and I have selected topics we think will spark heated debate and inspire sophisticated resolutions. The first topic is one that will bring many nuances and spike controversy, “Establishing measures to achieve SDG 5 (Gender equality)”. The second topic is one that is a prominent issue today—that we continue to see more of as conflicts around us escalate—“Safeguarding the Rights of Displaced Persons.” Lastly, the third topic is one that has always been a General Assembly favorite, and one that never fails to heat up the debate, “Enhancing the Effectiveness of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty.”

Habiba and I are honored to be chairing this intriguing forum, and are excited to witness the riveting debate and to see what innovative solutions and creative approaches our delegates come up with.