United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

In a rapidly evolving digital world, equitable access to cultural and informational resources is vital to sustainable human development. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will address the growing disparities in access to arts education and information literacy in the age of new media.

Topic 1 will explore the global inequalities in access to the arts, particularly in underfunded and marginalized communities, where a lack of arts education, funding, and educational resources limits creative development. Delegates will also debate copyright regulations, AI-generated artwork, and the promotion of music and visual arts across countries’ borders. Topic 2 will focus on the growing need for new media and information literacy in a world where economic disparities hinder global literacy and equal access to technologies. Delegates will examine disparities in access to digital learning technologies, censorship of online speech, and restrictions on social media platforms that suppress the free flow of information. Finally, the committee will inquire how critical thinking and literacy skills can be taught in schools to combat online misinformation.