Position paper for Hungary
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Reducing space threats through norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours |
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| We are strongly convinced that reducing space threats through norms, rules and principles
of responsible behaviors is possible through the Outer Space Treaty. We firmly believe that
all Member States are part of an international community. All these Member States should
be guided by a commitment to the principles of the Outer Space Treaty by supporting the
treaty and its universalization. We are deeply concerned about the potential threats,
weaponization, and the use of weapons for mass destruction in an internationally
unregulated zone. Recognizing a need for international awareness regarding the reduction
of space threats can be through the Outer Space Treaty: exploring space freely to benefit all
mankind, not be claimed by one State’s sovereignty, States taking responsibility for any
damage caused to space and celestial bodies, and shall remain weapon free and not used
for mass destruction in any part.
We also believe in the importance for all States to practically implement Transparency and Confidence Building Measures (TCBM) to promote safe and responsible behavior in outer space, reduce risks of conflict or misunderstandings from arising, and encourage international cooperation in space explorations and operations of satellites. These guidelines should be used for private civilian companies and to restrict space from becoming militarized. | |
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects |
| Paper text: | |
| We are strongly convinced that reducing space threats through norms, rules and principles
of responsible behaviors is possible through the Outer Space Treaty. We firmly believe that
all Member States are part of an international community. All these Member States should
be guided by a commitment to the principles of the Outer Space Treaty by supporting the
treaty and its universalization. We are deeply concerned about the potential threats,
weaponization, and the use of weapons for mass destruction in an internationally
unregulated zone. Recognizing a need for international awareness regarding the reduction
of space threats can be through the Outer Space Treaty: exploring space freely to benefit all
mankind, not be claimed by one State’s sovereignty, States taking responsibility for any
damage caused to space and celestial bodies, and shall remain weapon free and not used
for mass destruction in any part.
We also believe in the importance for all States to practically implement Transparency and Confidence Building Measures (TCBM) to promote safe and responsible behavior in outer space, reduce risks of conflict or misunderstandings from arising, and encourage international cooperation in space explorations and operations of satellites. These guidelines should be used for private civilian companies and to restrict space from becoming militarized. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Role of the United Nations in promoting development in the context of globalization and interdependence |
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| To protect the climate for current and future generations, we recognize the importance of action being taken now and fully support efforts to combat climate change. As a member of the European Union, we have pledged ourselves to its 2019 European Green Deal, including reaching zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, our Climate Law, adopted just one year later, pledges us to reach climate neutrality by 2050 and reduce greenhouse gas production by 40% by 2030. We have transformed our solar energy to be approximately 25% of total energy production, making it the second-largest energy production method in our country, overtaking gas and coal, our previous energy suppliers. The policy we have launched in 2025, commonly called the “polluter pays principle”, mandates that the largest polluting entities within our country pay fines to the government in hopes of reducing their emissions and reaching zero emissions by 2050. The United Nations has taken action to promote safe and responsible use of nuclear energy through the International Atomic Energy Agency, which we support in hopes of keeping our fellow member states safe, as well as providing energy for our country. These efforts show that we take the small issue of climate change seriously and are committed to eliminating it, and we urge all other member states to look inward and address the needs and concerns of their people and have national interests in mind. Local solutions, brought upon by individual member states, are our best defense against climate change. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind |
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| We recognize that globalization and interdependence have generated both economic
opportunity and new vulnerabilities. The United Nations should promote a balanced
approach to globalization that respects national sovereignty, cultural diversity, and the right
of each Member State to determine its own path to sustainable development.
We believe that development is most effective when it strengthens self-reliance rather than dependency. The UN’s role should focus on practical cooperation that delivers measurable results by supporting national institutions, creating local employment, and enhancing resilience to external shocks. We encourage UN agencies to coordinate closely with national governments, ensuring that assistance aligns with domestic priorities and reflects the social and cultural context of each country. We support policies that advance fair trade and predictable investment conditions as key drivers of inclusive growth. Partnerships should be built on mutual benefit and transparency, rather than conditionality. Technology transfer and education initiatives are vital, but they must respect national values and ownership. We encourage voluntary knowledge-sharing frameworks in clean energy, agriculture, and digital skills to help communities adapt to a changing global economy. As a member of the European Union and a strong advocate of connectivity, we remain committed to the 2030 Agenda while emphasizing realistic and results-oriented cooperation. True interdependence must rest on respect, equality, and solidarity among nations. Through balanced globalization and strengthened partnerships, the United Nations can help create a world in which development serves both national independence and collective prosperity. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination |
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| Our government firmly asserts the rights of self determination which we define as the
ability to express oneself and preserve one’s national identity. We reaffirm the previous
claims made in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or
Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities (1992), declaring that identities of minorities in
other countries should be protected by the state. Approximately 1.7 million ethnic
Hungarians live in Romania, Slovakia, Serbia, and Ukraine according to the Research
Institute for Hungarian Communities Abroad (MKKI). It is paramount that these
communities have the freedom to preserve their language, sense of nationalism, and
cultural identity as a whole, for this will remain a priority. We staunchly support this idea,
and ask the United Nations to define cultural autonomy and ensure the protection of
minority rights.
We further emphasize that self-determination should coexist with respect to national sovereignty and are skeptical of any external interference from intergovernmental agencies in regard to domestic affairs involving foreign members and autonomy. Our nation values cultural identity and shared civic principles, and we encourage all members within our borders to participate. We additionally strongly oppose the use of foreign military interventions and sanctions on other countries as well. Diplomacy and negotiation are the only manner in which conflict can truly be solved, and this method must be carried out in the UN when handling decolonization, for solutions must be negotiated for an outcome to be of merit. In conclusion, we call upon the United Nations to create a framework that establishes the relationship and defines the balance between state sovereignty and self-determination. This framework must ensure the protection of minority rights while preserving the independence of existing member states. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Improvement of the situation of women and girls in rural areas |
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| The country of Hungary fully supports the improvement of the situation of women and girls in rural areas around the globe. In Resolution A/RES/48/109 Member states were urged to integrate rural women’s needs into national development programmes, as well as strengthen institutions concerned with rural development, and also improve women’s access to productive resources. Furthermore, we welcome the UN to help women succeed in all aspects of their life. We would like to see women across the globe be treated equally by their government, by their employers, and peers. We focus attention on the need for a nuclear family in rural areas and would like to see all member states help women who have many children. We hope to see all member states give tax breaks and create NGOs that can help benefit and promote a nuclear family and help rural women by giving them valuable resources. Ultimately we suggest member states uphold adopted resolution A/RES/48/109. We encourage the member states of the UN to give tax breaks, create NGOs that will provide women resources and help build a supportive community for rural women. Which can benefit and promote a nuclear family lifestyle as well as help mothers, women, and girls in rural areas. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Our ocean, our future, our responsibility |
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| We firmly support “our ocean, our responsibility, and our future”, through the
development the UN has established; being the Convention of the Law of the Sea
(UNCLOS) in 1982, laying out the legal framework for the rights and responsibilities of
each nation's use of the oceans, and the UN Fish Stocks Agreement of 1995, implemented
to further conserve and manage fish stocks, in accordance with UNCLOS.
Our ocean, our future, our responsibility foregrounds the vital role our oceans play in
sustaining life on Earth, and how urgently cooperation and group efforts are needed to
preserve them. It is up to all of us to make an effort to ensure the health of our ocean to
last for us, and future generations.
While the importance of this topic stems from within the ocean, an ecosystem of services
is vital for providing oxygen, contributing to worldwide food security, protecting
biodiversity, and supporting global trade. Whether your country is landlocked,
surrounded by one ocean, or more, there are things we can all do to safeguard them.
With that being said, we encourage our neighbors and other members of the UN to enact
policies that make progress to protect one of the biggest things we all share. We propose
policies that target land-based pollution and encourage partnerships with the World Wide
Fund for Nature to undertake river restoration projects, as well as advocating for changes
in wastewater treatment and management, an idea that our Hungarian people have
brought forth.
Our next policy focuses on supporting sustainable development, specifically the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and contributing to research and education on sustainable water management, responsible fishing practices, and pollution reduction. We also urge the continuation of advocating for marine life, as other EU member states have tabled in the past, proving and exemplifying that even landlocked nations can play a vital role in marine conservation. Climate change mitigation is also very important and impactful in the management of our ocean. With that being said, we urge strong ties to the Paris Agreement that aims to target, among other things, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and helping to mitigate ocean warming and acidification, which is a major threat to the health of our oceanic ecosystems. To end, we firmly support the development and advancement of “our ocean, our future, our responsibility” to champion the vital role our oceans play in sustaining life on Earth, and how urgently cooperation is needed to preserve this source of life. It is our responsibility and our future; if we don’t do something now, then when? | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations |
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| We recognize that, as natural disasters, armed conflicts, and humanitarian crises continue,
the United Nations must strengthen the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance
to ensure a timely and effective response. When deciding the crises receiving the most aid,
decisions must be based on objective assessments of humanitarian need to ensure that
services are delivered fairly and efficiently. The United Nations must keep up to date on
current crises to ensure they are responding to the most severe emergencies first while also
providing support for crises of less severity.
In addition, we must work together to assist in times of crisis while also continuing to protect our citizens. When providing aid, member states must prioritize the safety of in-state citizens before aiding those abroad. We need to establish safety zones during times of conflict and maintain neutrality to gain access to populations in need and keep humanitarian workers safe. Hungary supports the increased cooperation with regional and local actors to ensure aid delivery while also respecting a state’s sovereignty. Diplomatic engagement will remain essential to allow humanitarian workers to operate safely and effectively in conflict zones. We firmly believe that through stronger coordination, protection of citizens, fair prioritization, and increased funding, the United Nations can continue to protect human life and rights in the face of growing global conflicts and challenges. | |
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