United NATIOns Special Commission on the congo crisis, 1960
Location: Bosewell 203
Topic 1: Restoring Constitutional Order
Topic 2: Upholding Human Rights
A period of tremendous political and cultural upheaval in the wake of decolonization efforts by European powers across Africa, the Congo Crisis threatens to destabilize the entire region of Central Africa and derail neighboring nations’ paths to independence. Further compounding the issue is the Cold War, which has seen the US support rebel factions against the reigning USSR-favored regime spearheaded by Patrice Lumumba. As a commission dedicated to arbitrating the crisis on the basis of UN commitments to equality and human rights, it is your job to keep external influences on the periphery and help the newly established nation safely navigate this tumultuous period in the most equitable and sustainable manner possible.
In-Room Director
Jessica sadek
Jessica is a sophomore majoring in International Relations and minoring in Economics. She has been involved with model UN since high school and now serves as the Director of Engagement for IRC’ travel MUN team and USG for W&M’s High School Conference. Outside of model un Jessica loves collecting everything from different tea flavors to key chain medals to shot glasses from every new city she visits. Last year, Jessica chaired the JJC for &MUN and is very thrilled to be back to direct the Congo Committee and meet some of the best delegates on the circuit.
SPEC Czar
alex winkler
Alex Winkler is a sophomore from Annandale, VA majoring in Government. They have been involved in Model UN since seventh grade, and Alex recently served as the USG-Novice for WMHSMUN XXXIX. Alex also enjoys traveling to conferences and working as the co-Director of Logistics for W&M’s travel MUN program. Outside of MUN, you can find them singing in the William & Mary Choir, reading, and exploring all that Colonial Williamsburg has to offer.