The Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) is the First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly and one of the six main organs of the United Nations. Its purpose, as outlined under Chapter IV of the United Nations Charter, is to uphold general principles of cooperation in the maintenance of international peace. More specifically, DISEC oversees international disarmament, the regulation of arms, and any other issues regarding international security.

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DISEC cannot enforce any legally binding decisions, nor can it directly intervene in situations of conflict; therefore, member states must collaborate closely in order to draft peace treaties, establish cooperative arrangements, and make recommendations to solve the issues on its agenda. As DISEC is open to all 193 member states of the UN, it is a crucial body in dealing with international issues.

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DISEC is designed for delegates of all experience levels. Position papers are not mandatory for this committee, but must be completed in order to be considered for an award.

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Please email any committee-related questions to charge@vymun.org.