United Nations Development Programme
Internally Displaced Persons:
Every day people accorss the world are forced to flee their normal place of residence because of a conflict, war, human rights violation, or even natural disaster. Unlike the term refugee, interally dispalced people do not cross national borders and are at large within their own country's borders. Southeast Asia, a region all to familar with natural disasters and armed conflicts faces the problem of reintegrating interanlly dispalced people. For example, the continuous fighting among different ethnic groups and inter-communal violence in Indonesia and led to the uprooting of over 200,000 Indonesians. The story is no better across the region, where many IDPs are confined in camps with limited access to basic necessities. Much progress is needed to ensure social and economic stability for the future.

Reducing Inequalities in the Legal System:
Improving access to justice for the poor and disadvantaged is a goal the UNDP has been striving for for years. Women, children, and minorities are often left out of the democratic equation, leaving many voices unheard. Humans rights violations and inequality in the legal system are common in countries still emerging from conflict. South Asian countries in specific, such as Timor Leste, have rapidly changing legal frameworks and provide limited information and legal access to certain citizens. Combating these barriers to justice is necessary in developing a nation's identity.

United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization
Marginalization of Education:
Although the foundations of education might be in place, many individuals still cannot take advantage of the resources available because of their background – the respective solutions involve more than increasing the prevalence of educational institutions. Minorities in this region face obstacles in the journey towards attaining quality education – from discrimination to a lack of resources in minority locales. Education reform and human resource development are crucial tools to achieve equality and social justice in Southeast Asia.

Combating Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia:
Human trafficking, the illegal trade and migration of human beings for labor, criminal, and sexual exploitation is a paramount issue effecting both developed and developing countries. Often termed modern say slavery, this fast growing industry is all to common in the region of Southeast Asia, where over 200,000 women and children are annually trafficked. Trafficking is more than just a human rights issue, it is a social, economic, and criminal issue as well. Human trafficking needs needs to be tackled by a united front with the cooperation of local and national governments.

World Health Organization
Medical Disaster Relief
Each year the world experiences some sort of natural disaster. In 2008, Cyclone Nargis ravaged Myanmar; in 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the United States; and in 2004, tsunamis tore through Southeast Asia leaving over 200,000 people dead. After each of these disasters, WHOs ability to effectively respond and provide relief is tested. Since natural disasters cannot be prevented, delegates will be asked to decide where WHO can improve to enhance its medical disaster relief capabilities to assist affected countries.

Treatment and Reduction of Malaria
Over the past couple of decades cases of malaria have spread into a global issue, effecting tropical climates as well as many temperate regions. Of the eleven countries in Southeast Asia, ten of them have a widespread problem of malaria. As more strains of malaria have become resistant to any type of treatment, the need for a way to limit the spread has never been more vital. In debating this topic, delegates will be asked to evaluate the current methods and develop their own innovative solutions to resolve the current malaria endemic.

Economic and Financial Committee
Maritime Trade Regulation
Maritime trade is a crucial element for international trade between every country. Ships use a flag of convenience to reduce operating costs or avoid government regulations when moving from country to country. Flags of Convenience are important to Southeast Asia since three of the eleven nations operate an open shipping registry. When debating this topic, delegates will explore the economic impact of maritime trade regulation, specifically flags of convenience.

State Formation from an Economic Outlook
Historically, the United Nations has played the role of arbitrator in cases of independence struggles. However, self-determination is not the only aspect that defines a state; the ability to be economically viable is just as important as the ability to self-rule. In Southeast Asia, the struggle for autonomy occurs more often than any other region in the world. Following the sluggish recovery from the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, more states are seeking independence. During debate, delegates in EcoFin will evaluate the practicality of new state formation from an economic outlook
and determine a course of action.

Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Reduction of the Drug Trade
The illicit drug trade has developed into a global black market where billions of dollars are exchanged for drugs each year. This black market is largest in Southeast Asia, where narcotics have been grown and sold for centuries. The focus of the drug trade in Southeast Asia is known as the Golden Triangle an area where the drugs are high and enforcement of the law is low. Through this lawlessness, the world's narcotics supply is kept at all-time highs, affecting every nation in the world. During debate, delegates will examine old and new techniques to reducing the drug trade and enforcing the law.

Legal Aspects of Counter Terrorism

United Nations Environment Programme
Topic 1 : Environmental Impact of Tourism

Disarmament and International Security
Topic 1 : Intra-state Ethnic Conflict