by Press Release | Nov 23, 2024 | AMUN Chronicle
On the topic of Agricultural development, food security and nutrition, Egypt emphasizes the importance of collaboration. Egypt is looking forward to working with fellow Member States to work to address not only nutrition and food security challenges but also to...
by Abby Fetter | Nov 23, 2024 | AMUN Chronicle
In 2009, the Kingdom of Belgium filed an Application with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the Republic of Senegal, alleging Senegal had a duty to prosecute or extradite Hissène Habré under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhumane, or...
by AMUN Staff | Nov 23, 2024 | AMUN Chronicle
The AMUN Secretariat has received an application for Membership from the State of Palestine. It has been forwarded to the Security Council for consideration. We will see what the Security Council wishes to do.
by Shannon L. Dunn | Nov 23, 2024 | AMUN Chronicle
For 29 years, AMUN has been a primary timekeeper in my life, providing a certain rhythm and cadence to my years. For some, the year begins on January 1st and ends on December 31. For others, it’s the fiscal year. For many of you, the academic calendar dictates—you...
by Brandon Borges | Nov 23, 2024 | AMUN Chronicle
The Republic of Nauru (“Nauru”) filed an Application to institute proceedings in the International Court of Justice (“the Court”) against the Commonwealth of Australia (“Australia”) to rehabilitate phosphate lands Australia mined during its administration before...
by Raegan Mach | Nov 23, 2024 | AMUN Chronicle
In the United Nations, there are six principal organs, one of which is the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The ICJ hears two types of cases: contentious disputes and advisory opinions. This year, the ICJ Justices will hear oral arguments for three contentious...
by Raegan Mach | Nov 23, 2024 | Two Point Two
Each year, the AMUN International Court of Justice (known as “the ICJ”) convenes in the deepest levels of the Sheraton Grand to address and settle international legal disputes among nations and states. Yet, year after year, the same question haunts the halls of the...
by AMUN Staff | Nov 20, 2024 | Two Point Two
The Security Council is unique within the United Nations: its decisions are binding on all Member States. While decisions of the International Court of Justice are binding for the Member States directly involved, no organ but Security Council can bind all the Members....
by AMUN Staff | Nov 18, 2024 | Two Point Two
Understanding the topics you are addressing and the documents you are producing throughout Conference can feel insurmountable in the face of so much content. There is a lot of information to shift through, and it can be difficult to know where to start. With that in...
by AMUN Staff | Nov 16, 2024 | Two Point Two
The International Press Delegation (IPD) plays a vital role in American Model United Nations (AMUN) by delivering unbiased, accurate coverage of the simulations. As the official press corps, IPD reporters monitor committees, interview representatives and work...
