BratMUN

!BRATMUN 2020 CANCELED!
The epidemiological situation in Bratislava is very concerning and therefore epidemiological restrictions have been applied which disable us from organizing Bratmun 2020. We faced the difficult decision of organizing the conference in an online format, but we do not think that an online experience would provide, and sufficiently replace what we are all used to at Bratmun- Intense debates, fun and most importantly engagement within our wonderful community. For that reason we are officially cancelling Bratmun 2020 and we hope to see you at Bratmun 2021. Please follow our social media and our website for any updates or alternative dates for Bratmun 2020.
Wear your masks and stay safe

Secretary General Jakub Lazár

TOPIC 6: Resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Chairs: Daniel Feldmar & Grigory Kuznetsov
Description: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the most relevant, long-running and controversial topics to ever knock on the door of the world of politics. At the core of the conflict, the Palestinian Hamas faces Israel in a deadly battle for recognition, land and sovereignty. Furthermore, Tensions rise as Israel's continous annexation of the West Bank brings the Arab world to the brinks of conflict. The palestinian people begin to look back to the days of the intifada and rumours are circulating of a potential 3rd uprising. Almost for 60 years the Middle East has been shaking by the ongoing struggle, with several attempts of resolution and agreement over the decades, the people of the Middle East call upon the world to aid them. the BRATMUN Security Council will hold a conference in order to take a step forward in one of the most difficult situations faced in history. Their job will include an educated, closer and global observation of the conflict, with the objective of assembling a resolution that might change the way the world perceives the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

TOPIC 5: Accession of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia and Ukraine into NATO
Chairs: Martin Rožka & Jakub Andrej Filčák
Description: Expansion of North Atlantic Treaty Organization has always been a matter of debate. Either strategical, financial or political aspects have been the key factors of final decision. NATO now stands in front of another debate of this kind. The fate of Ukraine, Georgia and Bosnia and Herzegovina can also be in your hands. Come to Bratislava in November and make the decision!

TOPIC 4: Nigerian Civil War
Chairs: Matej Sedlár & Matej Nemčok
Description: On July 6, 1967, the tensions arose in the Delta of Niger. The sudden ethnic separation of Biafra from the federal government of Nigeria, which resulted from the effect of decolonization in the country, was met with immediate force. The committee is to be set in 1967, with the time flow significantly altered. The delegates will face one of the greatest conflicts of decolonization of Africa, with questionable international involvement. The aim of the council is rather complex, consisting of resolving the territorial, ethnic as well as the economic issues of newborn Nigeria, whilst coping with further escalation of the conflict, altogether, to stabilize the situation as a whole and bring peace to West Africa.

TOPIC 3: Combatting drug related violence in Latin America
Chairs: Viktor Racskó & Ema Dudíková
Description: In recent years there has been an increase in drug related violence in Latin American countries. The war on drugs is an international effort to eradicate the supply and demand for illegal substances, ranging from the relatively benign ma*****na to much more dangerous drugs like crack co***ne. The prohibition of these substances is tied to various international treaties which require participants to work together to stop international drug trafficking and limit and even criminalize the possession, use, trade, and distribution of drugs outside of medical and scientific purposes within their own borders.
Allthough the drug war is a noble effort to stop drug trafficking and eradicate the many operational drug cartels, drug related violence is increasing and since 2006 have led to at least 80.000 deaths in Mexico. It is up to the UNODC what strategic measures should be implemented how to aid local governments in the drug wars.

TOPIC 2: Reviewing UN resolution on Safety of Journalists
Chairs: Matúš Molčan & Matej Nižňan
Description: On 29th September 2019, HRC passed HRC Resolution 33/2, also titled The safety of journalists. The resolution strives to ensure greater complementarity between existing UN agencies and mechanisms tasked with ensuring the safety of journalists, which will be a key indicator for measuring Goal 16 in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. However, cases of unjust treatment of journalists arise every day not only from more totalitarian regimes but occasionally in so-called free democracies. Therefore it is going to be the intention and goal of this committee to propose more concrete solutions to already existing problems that were acknowledged in the original resolution, with the clear objective to fulfill Goal 16 in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

TOPIC 1: New Global Vaccine Safety Blueprint
Chairs: Dominika Kleinová & Rebeka Juhošová
Description: Vaccines are among our most powerful health mechanisms and yet, every fifth child does not receive the vaccinations they need for essential health care. Almost 10 years ago, the Global Vaccine Safety Blueprint was created to increase the capacity of vaccine safety in low and middle-income countries. And while vaccine hesitancy has become one of the most prominent health-related issues in developed countries, globally, the biggest barrier stays lack of access. Moreover, the matter remains current in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and its future developments. BratMUN 2020’s WHO Committee will take a closer look at the ways in which the GVSB could be improved and implemented in countries worldwide.

We’re making it official!

BratMUN is now on Wikipedia. Check it out:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bratmun

Save the date and get ready to debate!
BratMUN 2020 is just around the corner. The available committees will be publicized in the following days, so keep and eye out for that.

We are beyond excited to announce our first-year collaboration with the Faculty of Law (Comenius University), on the premises of which the 2020 conference will be held.
Hope to see you there!

Check out this link to learn something new about our conference:

Simulovaný summit spojených národov opäť v Bratislave V novembri tohto roku Bratislava privíta mladých delegátov z celej Európy už na 20. ročníku simulovaného stretnutia OSN.

A brand new BratMUN website is up!
New features include :
-blogs and testimonials
-historic timeline
-improved communication
It’s simple and easy to navigate so go check its new and fresh design as well as features for yourself at :
www.bratmun.sk