Director: Raya Mardani — Committee Type: General Assembly

This session of the World Food Programme focuses on the frontline of global hunger, where conflict, climate stress, and political barriers stand between millions of people and their right to survive. Delegates will examine how food becomes both a weapon and a lifeline, how aid is blocked or diverted, and how solutions must adapt to the realities on the ground. The committee will also move beyond emergency response to confront the future of food assistance, weighing scientific innovation against ethics, sovereignty, and long-term stability. Through negotiation and collaboration, delegates will design frameworks that protect vulnerable populations, strengthen humanitarian access, and build a food system that remains resilient in crisis. Lives depend on these choices, and the world expects bold ideas.

South Sudan remains one of the most dangerous places in the world for humanitarian workers, and food insecurity continues to rise as conflict disrupts supply routes and blocks aid from reaching those most at risk. Years of civil war, targeted attacks on convoys, and the manipulation of food supplies by armed groups have pushed communities to the edge. Delegates will address how the WFP can secure reliable delivery pathways, prevent the diversion of aid, and protect humanitarian staff who face daily threats. The challenge is to build systems that work in an active conflict zone, where international norms are tested and civilians bear the cost. Delegates must find workable approaches that safeguard neutrality, strengthen monitoring, and keep food moving to the people who need it most.
As climate pressures intensify and global hunger rises, genetically modified crops have become a point of sharp debate within international food assistance. Supporters argue that GMOs can increase yield, resist pests, and survive harsh conditions. Critics warn of health concerns, environmental impacts, and the influence of powerful agricultural corporations on vulnerable states. Past disputes, including Zambia’s refusal of GMO maize during a famine, reveal how scientific solutions can collide with national sovereignty and public trust. Delegates will examine whether and how the WFP should integrate GMOs into its food aid programs, what safeguards are needed for countries with limited regulatory capacity, and how to balance urgent nutritional needs with long-term consequences. The debate calls for careful judgment, clear standards, and a vision for food security that serves all communities.

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