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FIRST

First Committee on Disarmament and International Security

President: Fátima Fuente del Campo González

Chair: Josué Yazid Reyes Oliveros, Itzá Mailen Contreras Arellano, David Trujillo Loza, Aarón Vázquez Guzmán, Renata Santiago Vargas.

Topic A) Actions to curb the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s nuclear ambitions to enhance security cooperation among countries in East Asia and the United States of America to mitigate the risk of military nuclear conflicts


Topic B) Strategies to eradicate illicit weapons’ trafficking in Latin America and the United States of America to minimize the number of homicides and crime due to criminal organizations in the region

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Background and faculties

The First Committee on Disarmament and International Security (FIRST) was created in 1945 as one of the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) six main committees, being composed by all 193 Member States of the United Nations. The commission deals with global challenges and threats that may affect international security. Additionally, it debates over a broad range of topics, including nonproliferation, arms control, nuclear disarmament, weapons of mass destruction, terrorism and illicit weapons’ trafficking. The commission’s work is essential in addressing the main causes of different conflicts and promoting disarmament efforts globally.

The First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, seeking for solutions to the challenges that the international security regime deals with, is entitled to:​

  • Discuss and provide recommendations on principles of cooperation that impact international peace and security;

  • Work on measures to prevent conflicts including arms control agreements and non-proliferation treaties;

  • Provide forums for Member States to discuss and debate issues related to disarmament and international security;

  • Invite experts to provide insights and information on specific issues;

  • Collaborate with specialized agencies and other international organizations focusing on specific aspects of disarmament and security;

  • Elaborate studies to gather data and analysis on disarmament and security topics.

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