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NWMUN–Seattle 2026 · November 20–22

Committees and topics

See what each committee will discuss, share the topics with your delegation, and get the background guide for your assignment.

Delegates applauding during a NWMUN committee session
GA
Novice / Intermediate

General Assembly Plenary

A broad forum for debate and negotiation among Member States.

2026 topics
  1. Disaster Risk Reduction
  2. The Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity
Sunday: Security Council elections — how do they work?

In the final General Assembly committee session on Sunday, November 22, delegates simulate elections for non-permanent Security Council seats.

This is a procedure, not a third topic. Position papers should address the two substantive topics listed above, not the elections.

General Assembly election explanatory note ↗

Background guide (PDF) Open and download
PBC
Novice / Intermediate

Peacebuilding Commission

Focuses on peacebuilding and recovery after conflict.

2026 topics
  1. Women, Peace, and Security
  2. Advancing Post-Conflict Recovery and Political Stabilization in the Central African Republic
Background guide (PDF) Open and download

The Security Councils

Same two topics · different formats

The Secretariat may add suggested topics for the Security Council and Reformed Security Council and provide additional background materials when an issue requires the Councils’ attention.

SC
Experienced

Security Council

Simulates the current United Nations Security Council.

2026 topics
  1. The Situation in Iran
  2. Protection of Civilians in Protracted Urban Warfare
Background guide (PDF) Open and download
RSC
Experienced

Reformed Security Council

Explores a reformed Council with a different institutional structure.

2026 topics
  1. The Situation in Iran
  2. Protection of Civilians in Protracted Urban Warfare
Background guide (PDF) Open and download
SC vs RSC: what is different?Both councils also use rotating delegate chairs rather than one permanent delegate chair.

Current vs. reformed Council

The SC simulates the existing UN Security Council. The RSC uses a reformed structure, so delegates explore how changes in representation and procedures can affect the Council’s work. Their substantive topics are identical; consult each committee’s guide and procedural rules for its specific format.

Rotating chairmanship in both councils

Delegates take turns chairing council meetings to simulate the real Security Council’s rotating presidency. NWMUN’s Director and Assistant Director coordinate the rotation and support the delegate serving as chair.

Country & committee finder

Find your delegation’s committees

Choose one country for yourself, or several for your team. Committees with no seats for your selection are grayed out.

Search the country list, or select below. Showing the first 8.

Represented committees
GA · General Assembly PlenarySelect a country to check membershipView committee & topics ↓
PBC · Peacebuilding CommissionSelect a country to check membershipView committee & topics ↓
SC · Security CouncilSelect a country to check membershipView committee & topics ↓
RSC · Reformed Security CouncilSelect a country to check membershipView committee & topics ↓

No countries selected. Showing all four committees.

Membership includes permanent members and observers; it does not indicate registration availability. Official country matrix ↗ · Checked October 25, 2026.

Next step

Preparing for your committee?

Start with the background guide linked on your committee card. Find rules of procedure, position-paper guidance, and submission instructions on the Prepare page.

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