UNESCO

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was born on 16 November 1945. UNESCO’s mission is to contribute to the building of a culture of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information. Regarding the agenda item of our committee, the UNESCO committee will represent the forum of International Bioethics Committee (IBC) The Director-General of UNESCO convenes the IBC at least once a year. Through its sessions and working groups, the Committee produces advice and recommendations on specific issues that are adopted by consensus and are widely disseminated.

In MUNB’25, delegates of the UNESCO committee will cooperate to their agenda item of Ethical and Societal Implications of Emerging Technologies in Medicine and Bioethics the matter needs immediate solutions worldwide.

As advancements in fields like genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology continue to evolve, the potential benefits to human health are immense. However, these innovations raise complex ethical questions regarding privacy, consent, and the potential for inequality. Public awareness and active discussions in political, educational, and media spheres are crucial for addressing the challenges posed by these emerging technologies, ensuring that they are implemented in ways that benefit society as a whole while safeguarding against potential harm.

In this committee, delegates are expected to find solutions to these matters and work on their solutions cooperatively and meticulously