Economic and Social Committees

My name is Edward S. Rivera and I’m the USG of ECOSOC. I have an extensive history with MUN that goes back to high school. I’m originally from New Jersey where I discovered my love for MUN and participated in conferences as a delegate myself. Throughout my experience with MUN there was always one committee type I found exceptionally fun and enjoyable: ECOSOC.

ECOSOC committees are ideal in that they are not as big as General Assembly committees or as small as crisis and specialized. The intermediate size range ECOSOC committees offer makes them a perfect match for the novice that wants an introductory to stimulating debate and a favorite for the more experienced participants who enjoy the competitive size. Economic and Social Council committees also offer a wide array of topics to choose from and a great introduction to the different areas of international relations.

This year I am excited to announce that we will be running the following ECOSOC committees: Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice; Commission on the Status of Women; Committee on Economic, Cultural, and Social Rights; Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues; Commission for Social Development; and the Economic Commission for Europe. I am excited to see how each committee responds to the structure and size of ECOSOCs and how all of you address the issues you are presented. See you at BosMUN XI!

Sincerely,

Edward S. Rivera