DISEC

Evaluating biological and chemical weapons conventions

DISEC

The Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC), formally known as the United Nations General Assembly First Committee, addresses global challenges to peace and security, focusing on disarmament, arms control, and international security issues (United Nations 2020). Unlike the UN Security Council, DISEC includes all 193 Member States and provides a forum for inclusive debate, consensus-building, and norm-setting. Its resolutions are non-binding, but they help establish international standards, encourage cooperation, and shape the development of treaties and agreements.

As a committee of the General Assembly, DISEC’ s mandate emphasizes dialogue and collaboration. It does not have enforcement powers, but its recommendations guide global discussions on conflict prevention, arms reduction, and cooperative security (UNODA 2016). By providing a platform for inclusive negotiation, DISEC reinforces the UN’ s mission of maintaining international peace and stability.

STUDY GUIDE

THE DAIS

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LAUREEN
RAHEEL

DEPUTY CHAIR | QMUN

Laureen is a 2nd year Politics and IR student at QMUL. She joined MUN to grow her professional speaking skills; only to find out it’s far less serious than imagined. I enjoy reading, and travelling— but will most likely be found lounging around :/.

LILY CONNOLLY-WOODS

HEAD CHAIR | EXMUN

Lily is a student at the University of Exeter, studying Politics and International Relations. Born in Belfast but raised in London, Lily began her MUN journey in high school as a result of her growing interest in international diplomacy and conflict resolution.

She has spent her first and second year at university as an active member of the Exeter Model United Nations Society, chairing debates, being the Social Secretary for 24-25, and becoming the President for 25-26. She spends most of her time planning holidays, making spreadsheets and trying to find the best pizza in the UK.

Outside of Model UN, Lily spends her time singing in classical choirs, creating publicity and being a novice photographer.

CAROLINA

MARQUES

DEPUTY CHAIR | QMUN

Carolina is a Politics and IR student at QMUL and she’s been doing MUN for a year now. She always wanted to do MUN even before uni but she never had the opportunity to do it in her home country. Outside MUN she’s passionate about coffee dates, history and of course: ICE CHOCOLATE!

DISEC

DISEC

THE DAIS

LAUREEN RAHEEL

DEPUTY CHAIR | QMUN

Laureen is a 2nd year Politics and IR student at QMUL. She joined MUN to grow her professional speaking skills; only to find out it’s far less serious than imagined. I enjoy reading, and travelling— but will most likely be found lounging around :/.

LILY CONNOLLY-WOODS

HEAD CHAIR | EXMUN

CAROLINA

MARQUES

DEPUTY CHAIR | QMUN

Carolina is a Politics and IR student at QMUL and she’s been doing MUN for a year now. She always wanted to do MUN even before uni but she never had the opportunity to do it in her home country. Outside MUN she’s passionate about coffee dates, history and of course: ICE CHOCOLATE!

LAUREEN
RAHEEL