Position paper for France
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Reducing space threats through norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours |
| Paper text: | |
| According to the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, it states “the exploration and use of outer
space shall be carried out for the benefit and in the interests of all countries and shall be the
province of all mankind”. Due to the recent rise of military presences in space, namely the
use of anti-satellite missiles and potentially nuclear weapons, some nations have failed to
uphold this treaty.
The French Republic believes that space should be accessible to everyone and that this accessibility strengthened through cooperation with other nations, particularly in scientific research and regulations against the weaponization of space, such as anti-satellite missiles. As of 2022, the French Republic is committed to not conducting destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite missile tests (DA-ASAT), and was a Co-sponsor of resolution A/77/383 (France Diplomacy, DA-ASAT). The resolution encourages nations to commit to not conducting DA- ASATs, and calls upon all states to take steps to prevent the weaponization of space. In 1961, the French Republic established the National Center for Space Studies (CNES), which aims to facilitate bilateral cooperation and shape French space policy around cooperation with other nations. The CNES has promoted scientific research cooperation with other European States, and supports the organization Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) in its goal of tracking the world's climate. The French Republic will look forward to offering its support to nations that advocate for the same goals and regulations as stated in the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, and are willing to work with nations that wish to de-escalate their militarization of space. The French Republic proposes that the international community should take more time to seriously review existing guidelines for the peaceful use of outer space and set detailed regulatory policies that aim at curbing illegal behavior by some countries, particularly focusing on the current and future technological advancements. | |
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects |
| Paper text: | |
| According to Goal 16 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), it guides nations to
“Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to
justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.”
However, several states are unfortunately struggling to catch up to this goal. The French
Republic is apprehensive about the loss of innocent civilian life at the hands of the illicit
acquisition of small arms and light weapons. The French Republic believes that the
International Community must take action against this issue if we wish to diminish conflict in
the world and fulfill the SDGs goals. As there are estimates that there are 800 million small
arms and light weapons in the world, the circulation of these small arms leads to half a
million deaths per year, and 90 percent of these deaths are seen in conflicts. In 2017, the
French Republic, in collaboration with the Federal Republic of Germany, launched an
initiative to fight against the spread of firearms trafficking in the Western Balkans,
with additional cooperation with local Balkan governments. The initiative had two
components: a regional road map with input from local governments, outlining 7 objectives
as they see fit. Additionally, local coordination meetings were aimed at reviewing the actions
taken and facilitating dialogue on the effectiveness of objectives.
Internationally, the French Republic is a signatory to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), along with 116 nations. The French Republic highly recommends that the international community Impose strict and specific regulations regulating the agreed terms of conditions regulating the illegal transportation and trade of small arms. Additionally, the French Republic encourages sharing information about illegal activities done by certain states or state- sponsored terrorist organizations to increase cooperation among nations. The French Republic looks forward to offering its support to the international community that implements or is interested in implementing regulations on trade in small arms. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Role of the United Nations in promoting development in the context of globalization and interdependence |
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| The Transforming Our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development states,
“We are resolved to free the human race from the tyranny of poverty and want and to heal
and secure our planet.” Despite the United Nations’ efforts to date, pressing global
issues like poverty, gender inequality, and public health continue to persist,
particularly with the deadline looming. Therefore, the United Nations must develop
and implement a new program to support the developing world.
As President Macron stated in his 2018 address to the United Nations General Assembly, “We must rethink development aid — not as a form of charity, but as a genuine investment in our shared future, built through equal partnerships and respect,”. In this spirit, President Macron has pioneered a new form of development, a policy founded in co-design and co-construction. The French Republic has spent €13.7 billion and launched 1,250 projects through the Agence Française de Développement. The French Republic is committed to the development of nations in issues such as gender equality, war, biodiversity, public health, poverty, and especially climate change. The French Republic recommends that the United Nations promote a development model rooted in genuine partnership. We advocate for an approach grounded in strong, inclusive cooperation, emphasizing the importance of empowering bold local voices, fostering mutual accountability, and ensuring a safe and sustainable future for those in need. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind |
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| At the One Planet Summit in January 2020, President Macron declared, “Our house is
on fire. I want to be clear: we need to act now, and we need to act together." The French
Republic stands firm in the belief that Climate Change is among the greatest
existential threats that humanity faces, and it must be curbed immediately. The world
is already experiencing freak weather events, rising sea levels, outbreaks of insects
and diseases like malaria, and record-breaking heat levels. The climate change-related
disastrous situations are too vast for any one nation to address alone, so the French
Republic emphasizes the need for a strong multilateral approach to tackle this pressing
challenge.
The French Republic has worked diligently to synthesize the needs of the modern world with our push toward renewable and clean energy, prioritizing this goal chiefly among our policies. We plan to be carbon neutral by 2050, if not sooner, and have also banned the extraction of new oil and gas resources, which will phase out fossil fuels from the French Republic’s economy and industries. Through the France Relance Recovery Plan, the French Republic innovates and is a trailblazer in the world of green technologies, establishing new avenues for the future. The French Republic is also one of the largest donors to the Green Climate Fund, a fund focused on helping the developing world deal with climate-related issues, as well as construct low-carbon infrastructure. This demonstrates the French Republic’s durable, flexible, and enduring commitment to addressing climate change. The French Republic is of the persuasion that climate change must be fought together; we must assist those unable to assist themselves and work to make the world green despite hardships. In accordance with this, the French Republic has strengthened partnerships with African nations through the Sahel Alliance and actively supports global efforts like the International Solar Alliance. These efforts are part of a broader French commitment to ensure that no nation is left behind in the global energy transition. In this same sense, the French Republic urges member states to reconcile ideological, cultural, and economic differences and forge a common consensus to help overcome Climate Change. The French Republic calls upon the nations of the world to strengthen their commitment to the Paris Agreement, committing to a greater level of transparency and accountability when it comes to the reduction of carbon emissions. The French Republic also seeks to have the United Nations donate a trillion dollars to the Green Climate Fund. These goals will help direct our future away from one buried under crippling miasma and towards a future of clean and fresh air to be enjoyed by countless generations to come. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination |
| Paper text: | |
| Goal 10 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals aims to “reduce inequality
within and among countries.” This target was introduced in 2016, but reports of
discrimination are rising globally, and the global refugee population has risen to a staggering
37.8 million. As stated in Article 1 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human
Rights, “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed
with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.”
The United Nations has helped over 49,000 torture survivors in 93 countries receive direct
support. While there have been many successes in self-determination recently, additional
goals and targets can be implemented to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
by 2030.
Since the enactment of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen in 1789, France has not strayed from its efforts to uphold human rights and values enshrined in the vital declaration. The French Republic is solely devoted to the promotion of the growth of human rights, with the belief that every person has inherent rights and freedoms. In 2024, the French bill “controlling immigration while improving integration” was enacted by President Macron, which fast-tracked the asylum process and simplified administrative immigration litigation. The French government also enacted the Humanitarian Strategy of the French Republic in 2023, seeking to promote international humanitarian law, increase food security, protect children, and much more. The French Republic believes that strengthening legislation designed to combat inequalities and discrimination would be crucial to ensuring universal self-determination. With the establishment of a global support organization designed to respect sovereignty and territorial integrity, interactions between governments and self-determination movements can be executed in a peaceful manner. The French Republic is confident in the ability of this Committee to ensure human rights that can pave the way for self-determination internationally. This inalienable right should be provided for every human being to ensure equality and prosperity for all. The French Republic recommends that the international community needs to increase funding and resources for UN programs that provide direct support to refugees and torture survivors. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Improvement of the situation of women and girls in rural areas |
| Paper text: | |
| The 5th United Nations Sustainable Development Goal seeks to “achieve gender equality and
empower all women and girls.” This goal, while noble in its targets, has unfortunately not
made much progress in thirty years. The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the
Empowerment of Women, also known as UN Women, is an organization determined to
create policies and standards that uphold women’s rights. The French Republic
acknowledges the dire necessity of all women and girls to be protected and equally
represented. We also recognize the differing values of various cultures, which makes global
cooperation crucial to accomplishing the objective of gender equality.
The promotion of women’s and girls’ rights is at the forefront of France’s priorities. This value is made evident through the adoption of our feminist foreign policy in 2019. Gender equality is an indispensable goal required for the well-being of France. The Republic of France has 88.9 percent of the necessary laws and systems that are vital for the support of gender equality. In honor of International Women’s Rights Day this year, France has launched the International Strategy for Feminist Foreign Policy, bringing together French society and international organizations. The French Republic is a sole believer in increasing opportunities for women and girls in rural societies to have universal access to quality education and employment. Such an objective can be achieved through vocational training and access to educational materials and childcare. The Republic of France has confidence in this Committee and believes that with cooperation and collaboration, much can be accomplished to ensure the success and thriving of women and girls all over the world. The French Republic calls upon the international community to report regularly on its progress and challenges in implementing gender equality policies, while strengthening the monitoring and promotion of human rights for women and girls. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Our ocean, our future, our responsibility |
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| On March 31st, the Eiffel Tower was illuminated in blue, symbolizing an urgent global SOS
for the ocean and signaling a global call to action to protect humanity’s most vital resource.
The French Republic will not turn away from this urgent plea but recognizes that protecting
our ocean requires a united global response, which can only be achieved through
multilateralism and solidarity.
The French Republic has a long history of leadership in ocean governance. In 2025, building on this legacy, the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), co-hosted by the French Republic and Costa Rica in Nice, marked a historical mobilization of the international community to protect the ocean and support the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14), which remains the least funded of all SDGs. The summit culminated in the historic Nice Ocean Agreements, which led to significant progress in establishing universal legal frameworks for the high seas, securing substantial economic investment in the new blue economy, and advancing the decarbonization of marine transport. Domestically, the French Republic has been a leader in the creation of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), particularly in its overseas territories, which are home to 10 percent of the world’s coral reefs. This demonstrates the French Republic’s strong commitment to environmental sustainability over economic exploitation of its Exclusive Economic Zones. Domestic legislation has also reduced single-use plastics and greatly increased investment in sustainable fisheries. The French Republic is committed to taking meaningful action to significantly limit deep-sea trawling and to strengthen and expand the protection of MPAs globally. The French Republic calls on all Member States not only to commit to protecting the ocean but also to do so with complete transparency, ensuring that commitments are implemented. Strengthening ocean governance through multilateralism will remain a top priority for the French Republic during this plenary session. The French Republic recommends that all member states of the United Nations commit to protecting at least 30 percent of the world’s oceans by 2030 through the establishment of MPAs, the promotion of sustainable fishing practices, and strict limits on deep-sea trawling, while ensuring transparency and accountability in implementation. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations |
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| The French Republic recognizes the vital need to strengthen the coordination of emergency
humanitarian assistance within the United Nations. As global crises driven by armed conflict,
climate change, economic instability, and mass displacement grow, the French Republic is
committed to making this issue a top priority on the global agenda.
The French Republic is dedicated to addressing the humanitarian impacts of climate change. Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change, overwhelming humanitarian assistance. The French Republic supports the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030), recognizing that sustainable development and better access to international climate finance are desperately needed. The French Republic emphasizes that developing solutions to climate change, as well as mitigating its impacts, must be a key priority of emergency humanitarian assistance strategies. As a strong advocate of multilateral humanitarian efforts, the French Republic fully supports the work of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), and critical organizations such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the World Food Program (WFP), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The French Republic believes that organizing improved coordination, addressing overlapping agency mandates, and promoting transparency and accountability are essential for these organizations to respond more quickly and effectively. The French Republic calls on Member States to strengthen their support and financial contributions to OCHA and other critical organizations such as UNHCR, WFP, UNICEF, and WHO. The French Republic also encourages increased cooperation with regional organizations, non-governmental organizations, and local authorities to strengthen emergency humanitarian assistance. The French Republic also strongly advocates for integrating climate change risk reduction into the core of humanitarian assistance policies, thereby enhancing our collective ability to address the increasingly devastating impact of climate-related disasters. | |
| Committee: | IAEA |
| Topic: | Nuclear security |
| Paper text: | |
| The International Atomic Energy Agency was founded with a goal “to accelerate and enlarge
the contribution of atomic energy to peace, health and prosperity throughout the world.”
While the nations of the world have taken great strides to further this goal, they have also
strayed away from it. Despite signing agreements such as the Nonproliferation and
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaties, IAEA members worldwide continue developing and
stockpiling nuclear weapons. Some member states are violating other agreements aimed at
ensuring the safety of peaceful nuclear technology. This blatant disregard for cooperation
and security should not be allowed to persist.
On the 28th of August 2025, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany wrote a letter to the Security Council, announcing renewed sanctions against Iran due to Iran’s violations of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. As a result, Iran in September agreed to allow IAEA inspectors to resume their inspections of its nuclear facilities to ensure compliance. France welcomes this cooperation and hopes that the sanctions can one day be lifted forever. During the 78th session of the General Assembly in 2024, France co-authored and voted to approve Resolution 316, which concerns the safety of Ukrainian nuclear facilities. This resolution pointed out various ways that the Russian Federation was jeopardizing the safety and security of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant during its ongoing occupation. While some concerns were ultimately rectified (including the allowing of IAEA inspectors into the plant), others remain unfixed. While acknowledging these positive steps, France also recognizes that the rest of the concerns should be addressed as well. The IAEA, with support from its members, can solve these problems. Members must urge other members to follow the rules and treaties that they have agreed to. IAEA inspectors must be allowed to continue to do their work and ensure the safety of our nuclear world. While the agency is not able to sanction its members directly, agreements exist, like the one involving Iran, which are capable of imposing sanctions. Such agreements should be upheld, and new ones created if necessary. The French Republic welcomes a world with great nuclear security and will extend its assistance to other nations that are willing to help. The world can only be made safer through cooperation and agreement, which France is willing to facilitate. The French Republic believes that all member nations must act together to ensure our collective security against nuclear threats. The French Republic recommends that all member states should reinforce existing mutual agreements and ensure that they are not violated in the future. We must hold nations accountable for continued disruptions to global nuclear security. Additionally, we must work together to defend the physical security of nuclear reactors. | |
| Committee: | IAEA |
| Topic: | Strengthening the Agency's activities related to nuclear science, technology and applications |
| Paper text: | |
| The IAEA was, upon its founding, authorized to “encourage and assist research on, and
development and practical application of atomic energy for peaceful uses throughout the
world.” However, the nations of the world in the atomic age as a whole have not fully
embraced this mission. Some countries have caved to irrational fears and forsaken peaceful
nuclear technology; others exploit it in order to create weapons of mass destruction. Amidst
these challenges, we must reaffirm our commitment to harnessing nuclear technology’s
transformative potential for the greater good, while prioritizing safety, security, and
responsible innovation.
The French Republic is one of the largest contributors to the IAEA’s budget this year. Additionally, it has increased its relative contribution over the previous decade. The IAEA cannot function without money, and France recognizes that there have been times when money has been tight. Such a scare occurred in 2023, with Director General Grossi remarking that “I will not be able to pay salaries or for the lights ... we will grind to a halt.” France urges member states to reflect on their own contributions and ensure that the Agency is able to continue its good work around the world, like inspecting nuclear facilities and promoting research into nuclear technologies. France is also a world leader in nuclear energy. The majority of our electricity comes from nuclear reactors (around 70 percent). Additionally, we are a member of Euratom, which seeks to create a collaborative nuclear power system across all of Europe. France is uniquely positioned to assist members of the IAEA in creating their own systems for nuclear power and encourages other capable members to offer the same assistance. Nuclear technology has other applications besides generating electricity. France has been directly involved in research, through the IAEA, in applications such as health, agriculture, and the environment. There are six IAEA Collaborating Centers in France, which is the second most of any member state; these Centers also cover the most IAEA topics of any member state. France hopes to lead by example in order to underscore the importance of nuclear research to the world. The agency only works through the support of its members. France has given much support to the agency and its mission, and believes that through its example, other members will be willing to increase their own participation in IAEA activities to benefit the world. The French Republic recommends that the members of the IAEA increase their financial contributions to effectively execute the Agency’s mission. Member states should also enhance their participation in the Agency’s activities, such as sending specialists to assist in training research staff, contributing to the construction or decommissioning of reactors, or supplying radioisotopes for medical purposes. Countries with an established tradition in nuclear research should be willing to support those with less experience in the nuclear field. | |
| Committee: | CND |
| Topic: | Promoting alternative development as a development-oriented drug control strategy that is sustainable and inclusive |
| Paper text: | |
| The French Republic is actively committed to the development of sustainable and inclusive
narcotic drug control strategies through the utilization of its status as a welfare state. Since
1994, the French Republic has practiced a national harm reduction policy that allows
citizens free access to various treatments and programs. In 2023, this policy allowed
177,000 French residents to receive opioid agonist treatment. Due to this legislative
method of harm reduction, the French Republic is a European leader in issuing opioid
agonist treatments.
Alarmed by the cooperation of drug traffickers in the Balkan states in the importation of narcotic drugs from South America, the French Republic continues to work toward eliminating narcotic drug use in France and throughout Europe. The French Republic recognizes the existential threat that the rising use of cocaine presents to the state and the surrounding European states. The French Republic’s anti-narcotics office (OFAST) found that in the first six months of 2025, authorities seized 45 percent more cocaine than in the same period of 2024. To combat this rise in drug possession, the Parliament passed legislation that takes measures against users and traffickers of narcotic drugs in April of this year. Created to lower violent drug crimes, this legislation creates a public prosecutor’s office focused on organized crime networks, increases penalties for traffickers, and expands the use of cooperating witnesses. The French Republic emphasizes the importance of Article 7 of the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988, which establishes mutual legal assistance between states when searching for the perpetrators of drug-related crime. Through the utilization of the preexisting framework, the French Republic wishes to work with its fellow European states on a resolution that will strengthen mutual legal assistance within Europe. The French Republic recommends strengthening mutual legal assistance and cooperation among European nations to combat narcotic drug trafficking, building on the framework established by the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988. | |
| Committee: | CND |
| Topic: | Promoting comprehensive and scientific evidence-based early prevention |
| Paper text: | |
| In alignment with Sustainable Development Goal Three (SDG 3), which emphasizes global
health and well-being, the French Republic places strong emphasis on the development of
scientific innovation to support the prevention of narcotics use and anti-addiction efforts.
The French Republic has committed to the principles of the International Standards on Drug
Use Prevention (2018), a framework developed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and
Crime (UNODC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This framework encourages
evidence-based interventions, early intervention across life stages, and monitoring and
evaluation. The French Republic has incorporated these principles into its national policies
and programs to combat narcotic drug use.
Recognizing the need for scientific evidence-based early prevention for narcotic drug use, the French Republic has developed several government-sponsored institutions dedicated to conducting research and creating policy. In 1982, the French Republic launched the French Interministerial Mission for Combating Drugs and Addictive Behaviors (MILDECA). Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, MILDECA coordinates government objectives with several professional domains such as research, health, and law enforcement. Focused on coordinating research among professional fields, the MILDECA designed the 2023-2027 National Strategy on Addictive Behaviors. This five-year plan developed a comprehensive strategy to combat all addictive behaviors. The French Republic provides MILDECA with an annual budget of nearly twenty million USD. These funds allow for interstate research with groups such as the French Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Addictive Behaviors (OFDT) to research drug consumption. The OFDT produces scientific knowledge through national epidemiological surveys, qualitative observation systems, and analyses of supply. The French Republic recognizes that drug prevention is not a challenge that can be met within national borders. The French Republic expresses a strong interest in strengthening its scientific relationship with the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA). By working with other European Union nation-states and expanding on the framework of OFDT, the French Republic may develop evidence-based prevention programs that apply to Europe as a whole. Collaboration among governments, scientists, and researchers in several nations is key to understanding Europe’s unique situation in preventing narcotic drug use. The French Republic recommends that all member states of the United Nations work together to establish a collaborative research initiative network to develop and implement evidence- based prevention programs for narcotic drug use. | |
| Committee: | HSC-1994 |
| Topic: | The Situation in Rwanda |
| Paper text: | |
| The recent unanimous adoption of Resolution 872, establishing the UN Assistance Mission
for Rwanda (UNAMIR), and Resolution 846, establishing the UN Observer Mission of Uganda-
Rwanda (UNOMUR) demonstrates the Security Council’s commitment to maintaining peace
and security in the region. The Secretary-General’s report on the progress of UNAMIR has
shown promise; however, quelling the unrest in Rwanda continues to prove a challenge,
given the recent violence and persistent mutual tensions.
The French Republic is deeply interested in maintaining peace and stability in Rwanda and the surrounding region. France supports the efforts of UNAMIR and the continuation of the Arusha Peace Agreement. France believes that this mission is vital for the future of Rwanda and is important in maintaining security. Furthermore, France emphasizes that all parties to the Arusha Accords are responsible for upholding the agreement and preventing further violence. The international community also has a duty to provide the necessary resources to ensure UNAMIR's mandate is fulfilled, thereby bringing peace and security to the region. Secretary-General Boutros-Ghali, in the Report of the Secretary-General on Rwanda, states, “I am, however, convinced that, under the present circumstances, a reduction in the projected resource levels would negatively affect the performance and credibility of UNAMIR in the discharge of its mandate. It could also jeopardize the peace process in Rwanda.” France agrees with the Secretary-General’s assessment and stresses that successfully implementing the Arusha Accords require the international community’s support for the efforts of UNAMIR. The French Republic also believes that the establishment of the Broad-Based Transitional Government (BBTG) outlined in the Arusha Accords will aid in bringing lasting peace to Rwanda. | |
| Committee: | HSC-1994 |
| Topic: | The Situation in Boznia and Herzegovina |
| Paper text: | |
| Since the breakup of the former Yugoslavia, the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina has
included many violations of international humanitarian law and the deaths of over 100,000
people. In response to the conflict, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution
743, establishing the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), with subsequent
resolutions expanding its mandate to help deliver humanitarian aid, protect “safe areas”,
and use force to fulfill its mandate. However, UNPROFOR continues to experience challenges
in fulfilling its mandate, as it remains below its authorized strength and struggles to secure
adequate funding.
The French Republic is deeply concerned by the humanitarian violations in Bosnia and Herzegovina and firmly believes that the ongoing conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina must come to an end. France has contributed a significant amount of resources and troops to UNPROFOR, and is in full support of this action. France recognizes the importance of the delivery of humanitarian aid and the protection of safe areas, believing it is the responsibility of the international community to ensure that UNPROFOR is successful. Further, the French Republic demands that all parties involved in the conflict comply with UN resolutions and international law. France believes that, in order to achieve peace in the Bosnia and Herzegovina conflict, continued and increased support from the international community is required. France believes that UNPROFOR should be provided with adequate resources and personnel to fulfill its mandate. France is also in support of expanding the mandate of UNPROFOR to improve the protection of humanitarian convoys and to protect safe areas outlined in UN resolutions. The French Republic reaffirms its commitment to establishing peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. France encourages international cooperation to end the conflict, provide humanitarian aid, protect civilians, and uphold international law. | |
| Committee: | HSC-1994 |
| Topic: | The Situation in Somalia |
| Paper text: | |
| Since 1991, Somalia has been ravaged by civil war. A concerning humanitarian crisis has
ensued, created by the breakdown of law, destruction of infrastructure, and severe
drought. In response, the United Nations helped to form a ceasefire agreement, and the
Security Council passed Resolution 751 to establish the United Nations Operation in
Somalia (UNOSOM) to monitor the ceasefire and protect humanitarian aid. Continued
violence led to the Security Council passing Resolution 794, authorizing the use of “all
necessary means” to quickly establish secure conditions for humanitarian operations. To
realize this expanded mission, the Security Council created the Unified Task Force (UNITAF),
led by the United States, which successfully improved security for aid delivery. In 1993,
UNITAF was replaced by UNOSOM II under Resolution 814, expanding the mission to
disarm factions and rebuild Somalia. However, violent clashes, including the 1993 Battle of
Mogadishu, have severely hindered peacekeeping and humanitarian progress, and led to
many nations' decision, including France, to withdraw troops.
The French Republic is deeply concerned about the instability and humanitarian crisis in Somalia. France supports UNISOM II’s efforts and its aims of protecting humanitarian aid, disarmament, the restoration of peace, and the rebuilding of the nation’s infrastructure. However, France recommends that future endeavors in Somalia should be focused on political reconciliation and dialogue between the warring factions, rather than military intervention. France believes the international community should continue to support Somalia through humanitarian aid, diplomatic engagement, and collaborative peacemaking efforts. | |
| Committee: | SC-B |
| Topic: | The Situation in North Korea |
| Paper text: | |
| Since the current Supreme Leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea, Kim
Jong Un, took power in 2011, the state has rapidly progressed its nuclear development,
engaged in expansive missile testing, and expanded its military. The United Nations Security
Council has previously adopted over 20 resolutions on North Korea since Resolution 825
(1993), which called on the DPRK to comply with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
and the regulations of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Despite several UNSC
and U.S. sanctions against the DPRK’s actions, the country has carried out six nuclear tests
and continues to launch missiles in violation of NPT and IAEA guidelines throughout the 21st
century.
The French Republic strongly supports the U.S. goal of achieving the “complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of North Korea.” As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and one of five nuclear-power states, the French Republic has faithfully observed the Treaty’s security guidelines. The French Republic calls on the international community to increase sanctions on trade and finance against the DPRK until Pyongyang commits to complying with these guidelines. The French Republic is committed to its work with the European Union and the UN Panel of Experts on North Korea in its development of effective implementation of these sanctions. By expanding upon the ideas of the Preparatory Committee of the NPT Review Conference, the French Republic is committed to sanctioning the DPRK to take practical steps toward denuclearization. | |
| Committee: | SC-B |
| Topic: | Global Warming |
| Paper text: | |
| On September 25, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed the French Republic’s
climate commitments at a UN summit by stating, “We must accelerate, we must protect, and
we must mobilize together. That is the only way forward.”
Since 2015, the French Republic has remained committed to the Paris Agreement and continues to take increasingly more ambitious climate action. Moreover, France is also committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2050. France has employed the National Low-Carbon Strategy, which is currently in its second phase and working toward the Third phase. France has employed the National Low- Carbon Strategy, which is currently on its second phase and working toward a third. The French Republic is also heavily involved in the EU’s “Fit for 55”, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in member states by 55 percent by 2050. The French Republic calls upon all member states to strengthen their climate commitments by adopting ambitious greenhouse gas reduction strategies in line with the Paris Agreement and the Fit for 55 initiatives. | |
| Committee: | SC-B |
| Topic: | The Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
| Paper text: | |
| The recent trigger of Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty, following the incursion of Russian
drones into Polish territory, fired from the territories of Belarus and Russia, marks a grave
escalation. This flagrant violation of international law, Poland’s sovereign territory, and the
United Nations Charter is, unfortunately, a repeated pattern of aggressive and illegal
behavior by the Russian Federation. For almost two years, the Russian Federation has waged
a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, attacking a sovereign state that in no way threatened it. As of
2025, the French Republic has contributed over 5 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine,
including both direct equipment deliveries and funding through the European Peace Facility.
The French Republic condemns the Russian Federation's decision to bring war back to the European continent. The French Republic recognizes, with deep frustration, that this invasion not only threatens the sovereignty of Ukraine but also undermines the security, stability, and core principles of the United Nations Charter and international law. As the Russian Federation continues to violate the territorial integrity and sovereignty of European countries, the French Republic urges the United Nations Security Council to take immediate action to condemn these flagrant violations and uphold the Charter of the United Nations. | |
| Committee: | SC-A |
| Topic: | Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
| Paper text: | |
| In the charter of the United Nations, we collectively enshrined universal principles such as
sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the peaceful settlement of disputes. The French Republic
reaffirms its unwavering commitment to these principles and is deeply disturbed by the
Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine, which constitutes a grave breach of this charter,
reminiscent of the most egregious violations since the Second World War. The invasion is a
blatant contradiction of the principles this body upholds and violates international law. The
French Republic unequivocally condemns this aggression in all its forms. Since the invasion of
Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, the French Republic has consistently stood in solidarity
with Ukraine and its people in their struggle to defend their sovereignty and determine their
own destiny.
The French Republic of France has demonstrated solidarity with Ukraine through medical aid, economic support, refugee acceptance, and collaboration with international groups. We imposed economic and diplomatic penalties on aggressors and will increase pressure until the conflicts end. While Ukraine needs unconditional support, sanctions and aid are not enough. The French Republic demands that the Security Council encourage dialogue between parties to prevent escalation and ultimately end the war through purposeful negotiations. | |
| Committee: | SC-A |
| Topic: | West African Counterterrorism Operations |
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| The French Republic recognizes West Africa’s prosperity as crucial for international peace
and stability. The region faces significant challenges, including political corruption,
terrorism, and humanitarian crises. The French Republic reaffirms its commitment to
partnering with Western African allies to address these crises and ensure regional security.
In response to partner governments’ requests, the French Republic supports stability in
West Africa, through counter terrorism operations, leveraging its reliability and resilience to
contribute to a more stable region. The French Republic has provided assistance in counter-
terrorism operations in the region, notably through Operation Serval in Mali in 2013,
contributing to regional stability. Furthermore, the French Republic is committed to
humanitarian and developmental initiatives in the region.
The French Republic calls upon the international community should provide medical, financial, educational, and resource aid to countries in the region for long-term stability. | |
| Committee: | SC-A |
| Topic: | Terrorism and Radicalization |
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| The French Republic recognizes the growing global threat of terrorism and radicalization as
one of the most pressing threats to international and domestic security. Recognizing that the
French Republic has not had exceptionally devastating extremist terror attacks in recent
times, we call upon the international community to collaborate in monitoring and deterring
terrorist activities, with enhanced online security measures and a national counter terrorism
unit to swiftly deal with extremist and terrorist groups before they act. The French Republic
remains a committed player in the global fight against terrorism, working with NATO and
other members of the United Nations to play a leading role in counterterrorism operations
internally, regionally, and globally.
The French Republic emphasizes the importance of intelligence-sharing with global partners, working with regional partners on border security, and financial measures to cut the funding of extremist groups. The French Republic urges this council to support a comprehensive approach to terrorism that combines both security operations and prevention measures. This includes addressing socioeconomic factors that extremist organizations use to exploit vulnerable individuals and radicalize them. | |
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