Office of Legal Affairs

General Assembly

Topic A

Reformation of the United
Nations Peacekeeping Force

Managed by the department of peacekeeping operations, UN Peacekeeping is responsible for monitoring and observing peace processes in post-conflict areas and assisting ex-combatants in implementing peace agreements. This can be done in several ways, including confidence-building measures, power-sharing arrangements, electoral support, strengthening the rule of law, and economic and social development. Soldiers, police officers, and civilian personnel all can be a part of the UN Peacekeeping unit.

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Topic B

International Labour Standards

With over 3 billion individuals employed across the globe, issues concerning labour ethicality and international labour standards are more prevalent than ever. Since 1919, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has maintained and developed a system of international labour standards aimed at promoting opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work, in conditions of freedom, equity, security, and dignity.

Created and initially set to devise international standards of labour to contribute to lasting peace, the ILO has created global standards benefit international development, as well as mitigates adverse effects of international market competition. In the current ever-growing economy, international labour standards are an essential component in the international framework for ensuring that the growth of the global economy provides benefits to all.

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legal@pacificmun.org

Dais team

Monica Song

Director

Alex Oh

Chair

Naya Sedivy

Chair

About

LEGAL

The Sixth Committee, also known as LEGAL, is the primary forum for the consideration of legal questions in the General Assembly. Its mandate consists of promoting the development of public international law and its codification. All of the United Nations Member States are entitled to representation on LEGAL as one of the main committees of the General Assembly.

Established on February 13th 1946, LEGAL provides a unified central legal service for the many other organs of the United Nations. The Sixth Committee has universal membership; all member states of the United Nations are de jure members of LEGAL. The committee not only contributes to the progressive development and codification of international public and trade law, but also, following Article 102 of the UN Charter, registers, publishes, and serves as a depository of international treaties. Practice following the mentioned article has interpreted this provision as a broad authorization to elaborate new treaties on the widest range of issues, to adopt them, and to recommend them to states for their subsequent signature, ratification, and accession.

Besides its LEGAL also functions to promote the strengthening and development as well as the effective implementation of the international legal order for the seas and oceans.

Director

Monica Song

Monica Song is currently a senior at Lord Byng Secondary School in the Byng Arts Minischool Program. Since attending her first MUN conference in the tenth grade, she has met countless people, made lasting friendships, and gained valuable experiences. Hence, she is ecstatic to be serving as the Director of LEGAL at PacificMUN 2019. When not stressing out about school and tests, Monica can be found aimlessly scrolling through Instagram, taking photos of her dog, and eating dessert at various establishments around the Metro Vancouver area. She is excited for a weekend full of intense debate and cannot wait to make PacificMUN 2019 a truly unforgettable experience!

Chair

Alex Oh

Alex is an unusually short senior at RE Mountain Secondary School who has a passion for MUN, debate, and fashion. After attending his first conference, he has enjoyed every moment and opportunity that MUN has presented to him. Not only has MUN helped further his passion for public speaking, but it has also given him the opportunity to expand his knowledge and understanding of current international events. When Alex is not attending MUN conferences, case competitions, and debate invitationals, he is found binging shows, wasting money on food, and full sending it with the boys. As the Chair of the LEGAL committee, Alex is looking forward to meeting everyone in February.

Chair

Naya Sedivy

Naya Sedivy is a Grade 12 student at Crofton House School. She first became involved with the Crofton MUN club at the start of high school and has continued to be part of it annually attending various conferences. Outside of school, Naya is very involved in a competitive dance program in all the various disciplines such as ballet, jazz, lyrical, and musical theatre. She has won numerous scholarships and attended dance awards in Las Vegas. Naya was recently chosen to be part of Team Canada participating at IDO World Championships in Germany. She is thrilled to be apart of the PacificMUN staff team and looks forward to facilitating lots of passionate and exciting conversations. She wishes everyone a memorable weekend.