IMUNA 2022
This page provides an overview of the 28th edition of the International Model United Nations of Alkmaar, which took place from Friday, 10 June to Sunday, 12 June 2022. The photos taken by our conference photographer, including committee portraits, are available here.
Executive Staff
Ms. Faye Bellis
Secretary-General
Ms. Ella Groen
Deputy Secretary-General
Mr. Sten Vermeulen
Financial Manager
Ms. Sam Rozema
Housing Coordinator
Ms. Florine de Boer
Art Director
Ms. Rosa Olbers
Deputy Art Director
Mr. Stijn Geuzebroek
Head of Catering Services
Mr. Eric Chueng
Deputy Head of Catering Services
Mr. Deven Knaapen
Head of Administrative Affairs
Ms. Charlotte Heine
Head of Promotions
Mr. Brent van Leenen
Head of Information Technology
Mr. Thijmen Voskuilen
Deputy Head of Information Technology
Theme
The theme of IMUNA 2022 was “Healthy Planet; Heal the earth while we still can“.
The last few years have proven how important it is for countries to work together. COVID-19 has taken over our lives in rapid speed. Not only has the pandemic been of great impact in our individual lives, also the environmental and humanitarian issues have risen once again. The theme of IMUNA 2022 is ‘a Healthy Planet’, with the focus on the different aspects that can make a world healthy. Even though ‘a healthy planet’ can have various meanings for every individual, it is important to discuss these differences.
With the issues of this year, we aim to focus on creating a healthy planet for everyone. If we do not intervene now, it may have a huge impact on what we eventually will be able to accomplish in the future. We hope that, through research and debate, the delegates will be able to find the best possible solutions for these issues, so that we can take the first step in making our planet a healthy environment!
Committees & Issues
General Assembly 1 – Disarmament and International Security (GA1)
Issues
- Sub-forum 1: The rise of the right-wing extremism in developed countries
- Sub-forum 2: The issue of Iran’s nuclear interests imperilling world safety
- Sub-forum 3: Limiting and stopping unnecessary and unsanctioned involvement of the US in foreign conflicts
General Assembly 3 – Social, Humanitarian & Cultural (GA3)
Issues
- Sub-forum 1: The right to privacy in the digital age during COVID-19
- Sub-forum 2: Determining an approach to curb the negatives of drug use and distribution
- Sub-forum 3: Protecting religious freedom
General Assembly 4 – Special Political & Decolonization (GA4)
Issues
- Sub-forum 1: The issue of reparations for former colonies
- Sub-forum 2: Defining national sovereignty in an increasingly globalised world
- Sub-forum 3: The treatment of war veterans
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Issues
- Prevention and treatment of COVID-19 and its mutations
- The question of preventing, combating and punishing human trafficking
- Finding solutions to reduce the environmental impact of food production
Security Council (SC)
Issues
- The change of regime in Afghanistan
- Rising tensions between China and the United States of America
- The issue of the drug war in Mexico
North Atlantic Council (NAC)
Issues
- The tension between Russia & Ukraine
- Militarization of the Arctic
- Developing cyber defence strategies
Human Rights Council (HRC)
Issues
- The issue of discrimination based on gender identity
- Providing resources to reduce the rise of mental health conditions
- The issue of bodily autonomy and its relation to government mandates and laws
Environment Commission (EC)
Issues
- Increasing access to affordable alternatives to oil, gas and coal
- The impact of vegetarianism on the environment
- The effects of climate change of natural resources and politics in the MENA region
Sustainable Development Commission (SDC)
Issues
- The issue of implementing the Glasgow Climate Pact (COP26)
- Water scarcity as a result of climate change
- The issue of making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable