The Economic and Financial Committee, also known as the UNGA Second Committee is tasked to discuss issues relating to economic growth and development. It coordinates groupings of nations to encourage regional growth and support for all nations, which is just one of the many subgroups that are formed under the committee to be able to substantively solve specialized issues.ECOFIN has set goals in lowering poverty and decreasing economic strain on countries facing large amounts of debt or countries that need financial reconstructing. In recent years the body has taken a definitive stance on one of the key issues in the middle east and has demanded that Israel end its occupation of Arab lands in Syria and cease its violation of human rights laws due to the evident economic impact that the situation in the area has on the people affected by this crisis.

Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee also called the third committee of the United Nations General Assembly was established in 1947. It acts as a forum for all the 193 member states to discuss issues related to social, humanitarian, and cultural sectors, emphasizing on human rights. Along its subsidiary body, the Economic and Social Council, it leads the process of drafting general resolutions on these matters. The Committee also addresses important social development questions such as issues related to youth, family, ageing, persons with disabilities, and prevention of heinous crime, criminal justice, and control over the international drug epidemic.

The Special Political and Decolonization committee also known as the Fourth Committee of the UNGA was established in 1993. Its mandate is built upon the Article XI of the United Charter, which commits to the preservation of the rights and dignities of those living in non-self-governing territories. The committee includes all 193 member states of the United Nations and focuses on balancing its attention between pressing short term issues such as peacekeeping, decolonization, and self-determination efforts, and more long term attention towards ameliorating the lasting impact of colonial impact.

The United Nations Security Council is responsible for maintaining international stability and peace by means of peacekeeping operations, sanctions and military action. It is one of the six principal organs of UN which consists of five permanent and ten rotating members. It can issue binding resolutions to member states and to approve any changes to the Charter of the United Nations, and is the only UN body with such abilities. The permanent member countries which are the USA, the UK, France, China and Russia hold the power to have a veto in substantive voting procedures. In the past, it has intended on issues ranging from the non-proliferation of the DPRK to the crisis of the Rohingya in Myanmar.

United Nation Commission on the Status of Women is the leading global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. It was established in 1946 and since has been an active panel of the Economic and Social Council. The tasks of the commission include ensuring women’s rights, documenting the lifestyle of women globally and formulating standards on gender equality. The commission makes recommendations to progress and promote women’s rights in political, economic and social fields, primarily by the implementation of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the UN which emphasizes development in the education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and communication and information sectors. It aims to encourage international collaboration to fund projects in areas such as literacy, teacher-training, and heritage conservation. UNESCO works as a crucial contributor for preserving global cultural diversity and promoting educational advances worldwide. The broad goals and objectives of the international community, as set out in the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals underpin all UNESCO strategies and activities.

The World Health Organization makes recommendations on matters of public health globally. It collaborates with other UN related agencies, NGOs such as MSF, and prestigious medical research facilities to conduct analysis and research of issues going on. It was established on April 7, 1948 as a specialized agency under the Economic and Social Council. WHO played a key role in the fight against Ebola and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in recent years. The organization has also made major contributions in combating the spread of HIV/AIDS, establishing UNAIDS in 1996. Recently, the WHO has been shifting some of their attention towards mental health issues. The World Health Organization is currently compiling detailed reports and studies on mental health issues and disorders.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was created in 1950 and is a prominent member of the United Nations Development Group. Its headquarters are situated in Geneva, Switzerland and it operates with the sole purpose of ensuring the protection and the safe displacement of refugees worldwide and also assists in their voluntary repatriation, local integration or resettlement to a third country. The commission aims to reach an efficient and ethical understanding of the reality of refugees by resolving emerging issues from crises due to wars, natural disasters, and political conflicts and maintain the balance between open borders and sovereignty.

The International Atomic Energy Agency was established in 1957 independently of the United Nations. It seeks to maintain peaceful use of nuclear energy, inhibiting its use for military purposes. The IAEA reports to the UN General Assembly and the Security Council and retains close relations with both. Principally it promotes the discussion of issues related to nuclear technology such as encouraging cooperation on the development of peaceful application and the formation of international safeguards against the misuse of nuclear materials. In line with its ‘Atoms for Peace and Development’ mandate, the IAEA supports countries in their efforts to reach the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set out in the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

United Nations Environment Programme was established in the year 1972 to direct and manage environmental activities within the UN system. It actively encourages international cooperation, provides guidance to UN organizations, and promotes the international scientific community to take part in constructing policies for many of the UN’s environmental projects through its scientific advisory groups. The organization also pays close attention to the usage of the world’s natural resources and encourages participation by the private sector to promote the sustainable methods.

The United Nations Human Rights Council was established in March 15, 2006 by the General Assembly. It consists of 47 member states that are responsible for supporting and protecting human rights around the world. UNHRC deals and attempts to rectify issues those revolve around human rights violation such as minority discrimination, human rights during conflict and family and gender rights. In recent years it played important role in dealing with the humanitarian issues caused by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as with the situation in Myanmar, Guinea, North Korea, Côte d’ Ivoire, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Libya, Iran and Sri Lanka

United Nations News Centre comprises of representatives from various global publications and media organization. It is responsible for producing regular updates on developments in all committees held in a conference. Members of UNNC require to report in the style of their assigned media outlet and offer comment on the proceedings of the conference. UNNC members have a distinct opportunity to be at the centre of the conference by having the responsibility of bringing out the information from their assigned committees and maintain interconnectivity.