by Student Reporter | Nov 24, 2024 | AMUN Chronicle
By Taliyah Winn On a brisk November day, World Health Assembly (WHA) Representatives convene for the 2024 American Model United Nations Conference in Chicago to strategize and find solutions to two aspects of world health – women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health...
by Press Release | Nov 23, 2024 | AMUN Chronicle
The Kingdom of Belgium is looking forward to settling the ongoing dispute over extradition with the Republic of Senegal in front of the International Court of Justice. This delegation is confident that the Court will put an end to the injustices perpetrated by Mr....
by AMUN Staff | Nov 23, 2024 | AMUN Chronicle
The International Court of Justice has released the docket for the 2024 AMUN Conference. Territorial and Maritime Dispute (Nicaragua v. Colombia; Honduras and Costa Rica) Oral ArgumentsSunday, 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.Reading of the OpinionSunday, 7:00 – 7:20 p.m....
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...
