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Committee Summary
The General Assembly Plenary stands as one of the most democratic bodies of the United Nation, every member state has one vote and there are no vetoes. It's where international norms get debated, contested, and ultimately written, making it one of the most consequential forums for global politics. Here, all nations are welcomed and encouraged to advocate for change.
This session tackles two issues that are very much alive in today's headlines:
Topic A: Strengthening Protections for Refugees in Armed Conflict Zones takes on the growing breakdown of refugee protections where they're needed most, in active war zones. As the distinction between civilian and combatant gets harder to draw and host countries buckle under the pressure, delegates will have to wrestle with real tradeoffs between humanitarian responsibility, state sovereignty, and what international law can actually enforce.
Topic B: Exclusive Economic Zones and the Freedom of Navigation digs into one of the sharpest fault lines in modern international relations. Competing maritime claims in the South China Sea, the Arctic, and elsewhere are putting the UNCLOS framework under serious strain, and delegates will need to figure out how to reconcile the rulebook with the geopolitical realities rewriting it.
MEET THE CHAIR
CARLY BLOOM
Dear Delegates,
Welcome to BruinMUN! My name is Carly Bloom, and I am very honored to serve as the Chair for GA Plenary this year.
I am currently a 4th-year student here at UCLA majoring in Global Studies and minoring in History. I was born and raised in Calabasas, CA, which is less than 20 miles away from campus! If all goes to plan, I hope to apply to law school this year and pursue my passion of international law and global affairs. Outside of Model UN, I am a member of Chi Omega as well as the Los Angeles Ski and Board Club. I also love to play and watch tennis, go to the beach, spend time with my friends, and of course, doom scroll on my phone. I also have a deep love for thrifting at all the markets around town and trying the newest restaurants and coffee shops (ask me for recs at the conference!).
I joined Model UN my freshman year of high school, so this is technically my 8th year doing MUN (minus a brief hiatus). Originally, I thought my MUN days were over when I came to college, but I came out of my MUN retirement and joined UCLA MUN my sophomore year after receiving convincing testimonials from friends in the club. I am so happy I joined because I have loved the second family MUN provides, and I can honestly say joining has been one of the best decisions I've ever made.
I hope you guys are excited as we are, and I can’t wait to meet you all! The topic of this committee is one I am very passionate about and cannot wait to hear the innovative solutions proposed by you all! Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or other members of the Secretariat if you have questions or concerns at any time.
I am so excited for BruinMUN to commence, and I am looking forward to seeing you all!
Best,
Carly Bloom | Chair, General Assembly Plenary | BruinMUN 34