Dear BERMUN 2025 participants,
Welcome to this year's SOCHUM Committee!
This year's conference theme "Building a Rules-Based Order to Withstand Authoritarianism" could not be more relevant in a world where more than one third of the global population endures authoritarian rule.
As our committee will discuss and address neocolonialism, delegates are expected to find ways to prevent widening inequality and end cycles of exploitation, while recognizing the complex dynamics of transnational corporations and global or multilateral institutions.
Doing so could take the form of reducing dependency by implementing economic reforms and strengthening democratic institutions to ensure that decision-making processes reflect the population’s genuine interests.
Our other topic will focus on "Encouraging the political integration and representation of minorities within governments.“ This issue is not only clearly connected to our general theme because authoritarian regimes frequently discriminate against minorities, but it is also linked to the topic of "Addressing Neocolonialism.“
Minority groups often face systematic barriers to political representation, as neocolonial institutions often privilege dominant groups.
We must recognize our shared responsibility in creating an equal, sustainable, and peaceful world for all.
On a personal note, I am 16 years old and in 11th grade at Primo-Levi-Gymnasium in Berlin-Weißensee. BERMUN 2025 will be my 12th MUN conference, and my 6th as a Student Officer. Besides MUN and politics I am also very interested in sports especially football, as I play and also coach.
I am honored to serve as your Chair at this year's conference and look forward to fruitful debates.
See you all in November!
Sincerely
David Beller
