UN General Assembly
Simulation Script: Global
Poverty Eradication
Topic: Eradicating Global Poverty, Enhancing Climate Resilience, and
Promoting Inclusive Growth (SDG 1)
Chairperson: Germany
Delegates: Morocco, Indonesia, South Korea, Colombia, Italy, Canada,
Peru, Chile, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania
1. Opening Session (3-5 Minutes)
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): "Guten Morgen, esteemed delegates.
As Chairperson, the Federal Republic of Germany calls this special
session of the General Assembly to order. Today, we are not only
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focusing on poverty reduction but also on building globally resilient
societies. Our post-pandemic world is defined by persistent inequality,
the threat of climate shocks, and financial struggles that often leaves
the poorest behind. Our German model Social State shows that
economic prosperity and social equity are not mutually exclusive. Let
this discussion serve as our shared path toward inclusive and
sustainable growth.
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): Before we begin, We shall now
proceed with the roll call. Delegates, When I call your country, please
raise your flag and say “present”.
The delegate of Canada (present) The delegate of Italy
(absent)
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The delegate of Chile (present) The delegate of
Morocco (present)
The delegate of Colombia (present) The delegate of
Peru (present)
The delegate of Czech Republic (present) The delegate of
Romania (present)
The delegate of Hungary (present) The delegate of
South Korea (present)
The delegate of Indonesia (present)
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): "Let the record show that the
distinguished delegate of Italy is absent. All other delegates are present
and accounted for. We shall now proceed to the Opening Statements.
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Delegates are reminded to adhere strictly to the three-minutes time
limit."
2. Opening Statements (2-3 Minutes Each)
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): "The Chair recognizes the
distinguished delegate of Morocco to deliver their opening statement."
MOROCCO: "Madam Chair, Morocco has made significant strides in
poverty reduction, cutting the national poverty rate by over 40% in a
decade. However, a substantial gap persists, particularly between our
vibrant urban centers and vulnerable rural areas. To address this, His
Majesty King Mohammed VI launched the National Human
Development Initiative (INDH) in 2005. This flagship policy adopts a
multi-dimensional approach, investing heavily in health, education, and
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local economic development, especially in disadvantaged provinces.
We urge this body to prioritize localized, region-specific investment
models that tackle poverty where it is most concentrated."
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): "Thank you to the delegate of Morocco
for their statement. The Chair now recognizes the distinguished
delegate of Indonesia."
INDONESIA: "Madam Chair, Indonesia's core challenge is the
geographical concentration of poverty and the volatility of incomes for
our vast rural population. Despite maintaining a single-digit national
poverty rate, development remains uneven across our archipelago. Our
foundational law is the implementation of the Program Keluarga
Harapan (PKH), a large-scale conditional cash transfer program
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designed to ensure that poor families invest in health and education.
We recognize the need to shield our agricultural and coastal
communities from climate-induced shocks, which repeatedly reverse
our social gains. We seek a global commitment to financing
community-level climate adaptation projects."
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): "Thank you to the delegate of
Indonesia. The Chair now recognizes the distinguished delegate of
South Korea."
SOUTH KOREA: "Madam Chair, the Republic of Korea's rapid
modernization has led to a distinctive poverty profile: a struggle with
high rates of elderly poverty. While we maintain robust social safety
nets for the general population, including the Basic Livelihood Security
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System, the elderly who missed out on robust pension plans during our
initial growth phase require targeted intervention. We propose focusing
global anti-poverty strategies on establishing minimum subsistence
guarantees that adjust dynamically to the cost of living, thereby
ensuring dignity for all citizens, especially our elders."
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): "Thank you to the delegate of South
Korea. The Chair now recognizes the distinguished delegate of
Colombia."
COLOMBIA: "Madam Chair, Colombia’s fight against poverty is
fundamentally complicated by decades of internal displacement and
conflict, which have destroyed assets and marginalized vulnerable
communities, particularly Afro-Colombians and Indigenous groups.
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Our government uses the Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index (MPI) to
track deprivations in health, education, and living standards, moving
beyond mere income. We call on the Assembly to support mechanisms
that ensure aid reaches regions affected by conflict, focusing on land
restitution and rural development as prerequisites for poverty
eradication."
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): "Thank you to the delegate of
Colombia. The Chair now recognizes the distinguished delegate of
Canada."
CANADA: "Madam Chair, Canada views poverty as an unacceptable
violation of human rights. Our Poverty Reduction Act (Bill C-87)
mandates a rights-based approach, enshrining the Market Basket
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Measure (MBM) as our official poverty line. The MBM defines
poverty by the cost of a basic standard of living—food, shelter,
clothing, and transportation—in different regions, making it a true
needs-based benchmark. We stand ready to collaborate on integrating a
human rights and equity lens into global poverty metrics to address the
disproportionate impact on Indigenous and racialized communities."
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): "Thank you to the delegate of Canada.
The Chair now recognizes the distinguished delegate of Peru."
PERU: "Madam Chair, the Republic of Peru struggles with deep
poverty in its Andean highlands and Amazonian regions, where the
majority of our rural and Indigenous populations reside. Poverty here is
not just a lack of income; it's a lack of connectivity and climate
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resilience. We rely on conditional programs like Juntos to support
human capital. However, we urgently need global action to protect the
livelihoods of smallholder farmers and fishermen, who are on the front
lines of climate change-driven poverty. We propose a global initiative
to finance sustainable, regenerative agriculture practices."
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): "Thank you to the delegate of Peru for
their statement. The Chair now recognizes the distinguished delegate of
Chile."
CHILE: "Madam Chair, Chile, despite having one of Latin America’s
highest GDPs, is plagued by one of the highest rates of income
inequality (Gini coefficient). Our strategy attempts to bridge this gap
through the Fondo de Solidaridad e Inversión Social (FOSIS), a state
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agency focused on micro-entrepreneurship, particularly for women
heads of household. We believe that empowering small business
creation is more effective than passive transfers alone. The
international community must therefore prioritize financial inclusion
and technical training for vulnerable groups to convert entrepreneurial
potential into sustainable income."
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): "Thank you to the delegate of Chile.
The Chair now recognizes the distinguished delegate of the Czech
Republic."
CZECH REPUBLIC: "Madam Chair, our challenge is the rise of the
'working poor': individuals with full-time employment who still
struggle to meet basic expenses. Our legislative framework, the State
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Social Support Act, ensures a minimum subsistence level, but wages
for essential services often lag behind inflation. Our strength lies in our
robust social insurance system. We advocate for a global review of
minimum wage legislation and social contributions to ensure that work
always remains a viable pathway out of poverty, not just a trap within
it."
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): "Thank you to the delegate of Czech
Republic. The Chair now recognizes the distinguished delegate of
Hungary."
HUNGARY: "Madam Chair, Hungary's approach is founded on the
principle that the dignity of work is paramount. We actively discourage
dependency on benefits through our focus on Public Work Schemes
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which link social assistance to mandatory community service or job
training. Our constitutional commitment is to a work-based society. We
therefore support resolutions that mobilize global capital to incentivize
the private sector to create formal, productive employment, particularly
for those with low qualifications, rather than expanding passive welfare
systems."
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): "Thank you to the delegate of
Hungary. The Chair recognizes the distinguished delegate of
Romania."
ROMANIA: "Madam Chair, Romania is compelled to address the
shame of having the highest rate of children at risk of poverty and
social exclusion in the EU, particularly among the Roma community.
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Our legal obligation is to utilize the Minimum Insertion Income (MII)
and European structural funds to address this systemic exclusion. We
assert that poverty eradication requires tackling social discrimination
and educational segregation head-on. We call for mandatory, globally
monitored investments in early childhood education and anti-
discrimination laws."
3. Moderated Discussion (10 Minutes)
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): "The Chair sincerely thanks the
distinguished delegates for their insightful and well-delivered
statements. The floor is now open for a moderated discussion on the
topic of ‘Balancing Universal Social Protection with Targeted
Development Aid’. Delegates are invited to share their thoughts and
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perspectives. I also reminds all delegates to limit their interventions to
one minute.”
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “I recognize the delegate from
Canada."
CANADA: "Madam Chair, Canada is compelled to respond to the
distinguished delegate of Colombia. While the MBM is our official
line, we agree that a single measure is insufficient. Our Poverty
Reduction Act is complemented by a dashboard of 12 indicators,
including food insecurity and housing need, echoing the spirit of
Colombia's MPI. We see this hybrid approach—legislated income
targets plus multi-dimensional tracking—as the global best practice."
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CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “I recognize the delegate from
Colombia.”
COLOMBIA: "Thank you to the delegate of Canada. We fully concur.
The MPI is a diagnostic tool for tailored policies. Our MPI is based on
rights. Therefore, we wish to engage the delegate of the Czech
Republic: While your social support is robust, how do you address
poverty in specific marginalized communities, such as the Roma, who
often face structural barriers beyond simple income support?"
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “I recognize the delegate from Czech
Republic.”
CZECH REPUBLIC: "Madam Chair, that is a pertinent question.
While our social situation is positive, we acknowledge the need for
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targeted interventions for vulnerable groups. Our national policy
framework now integrates specific measures for the integration of the
Roma population, especially concerning employment and education,
though we admit progress has been slow. We must ensure that the
application of universal laws is complemented by culturally sensitive,
localized programs."
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “I recognize the delegate from
Romania.”
ROMANIA: "Madam Chair, the dialogue between Peru and the Czech
Republic is highly relevant. Romania's child poverty crisis often stems
from a lack of housing and educational access. We believe that
conditional cash transfers, as championed by Peru's JUNTOS program,
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offer a model that could be adapted across Europe. By linking cash aid
to school attendance, we break the cycle of poverty and low human
capital development simultaneously."
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “I recognize the delegate from Peru.”
PERU: "We thank the delegate of Romania. The CCT model is
powerful because it addresses both income poverty and human capital
deprivation. We call on the developed nations, particularly the delegate
of South Korea, to share technological and administrative best practices
from their robust social security management to help developing
nations like Peru and Morocco digitize and scale their CCT programs,
ensuring no eligible poor household is missed."
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CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “I recognize the delegate from South
Korea.”
SOUTH KOREA: "The delegate of Peru raises a good point. Our
technology in managing the National Pension System is advanced. We
would be prepared to support a UN technical assistance fund, perhaps
co-sponsored with Germany, to help digitize social registries in the
Global South, provided these systems prioritize the most vulnerable, as
Morocco does with the rural population under its INDH."
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “Thank you to the delegate of South
Korea. If there are no further discussion, the Chair would like to thank
all delegates for their insightful comments and engaging discussion.
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With that, the moderated discussion is now closed, and we will proceed
to the drafting phase.”
4. Drafting a Common Resolution (7 Minutes)
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “For this session, delegates will form
three working groups to create concise joint resolutions based on the
key issues we have discussed.”
The groups are as follows:
Group 1: Canada, Romania, Chile, and Hungary: Focusing on Rights,
Work, and Structural Equity.
Group 2: Colombia, Morocco, and Indonesia: Focusing on Localized
Aid, Climate, and Conflict.
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Group 3: Peru, South Korea, and the Czech Republic: Focusing on
Technical Solutions and Minimum Guarantees.”
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “Each group is expected to collaborate
and write one short joint resolution consisting of three to four bullet
points of action. After the drafting time, one representative from each
group will present their resolution before the Assembly.”
(After 7 minutes....)
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “Delegates, time is up. The floor will
now be opened for the presentation of each group’s proposed joint
resolution. The Chair recognizes the distinguished delegate of Canada
to present the first group’s resolution.”
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🟦 Proposed Joint Resolution 1: The Framework for Rights-Based
Work and Equity
(Presented by Canada, representing Group 1: Canada, Romania,
Chile, and Hungary)
CANADA: “Thank you Madam Chair, honorable delegates, our group
submits the following resolution focused on promoting fairness,
inclusion, and human dignity in all aspects of labor and poverty
reduction.”
Resolution Highlights:
1. Promote fair and inclusive labor standards by ensuring a
living wage, safe working conditions, and equal employment
opportunities.
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2. Integrate human rights principles into all national anti-
poverty policies, emphasizing protection for marginalized groups such
as women, children, and Indigenous peoples.
3. Support entrepreneurship and technical training
programs that empower vulnerable and low-income communities to
achieve sustainable livelihoods.
4. Establish a UN monitoring framework to track progress in
achieving social equity and decent work under SDG 1 and SDG 8.
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “Thank you to the delegate of Canada
for an inspiring and well-structured resolution. The Chair now
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recognizes the distinguished delegate of Colombia to present the
second group’s joint resolution.”
🟩 Proposed Joint Resolution 2: Localized Aid, Conflict, and
Climate Resilience
(Presented by Colombia, representing Group 2: Colombia, Morocco,
and Indonesia)
COLOMBIA: “Madam Chair, our group’s resolution emphasizes the
need for global cooperation in tackling poverty that is deeply tied to
geography, conflict, and climate change.”
Resolution Highlights:
1. Create a Global Fund for Localized Development (GFLD)
to direct aid to regions affected by conflict, displacement, and
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environmental crises.
2. Support community-based climate adaptation projects in
rural and coastal areas to reduce poverty and strengthen resilience.
3. Encourage inclusive participation of local governments,
NGOs, and Indigenous groups in planning and implementing poverty
programs.
4. Enhance data-sharing systems among UN agencies to track
the progress of aid and ensure transparency in high-risk areas.
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “Thank you to the delegate of
Colombia for presenting a resolution that captures the importance of
local empowerment and climate resilience. The Chair now recognizes
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the distinguished delegate of Peru to present the third and final joint
resolution.”
🟨 Proposed Joint Resolution 3: Technical Scaling and Minimum
Guarantees
(Presented by Peru, representing Group 3: Peru, South Korea, and
Czech Republic)
PERU: “Madam Chair, our group’s resolution focuses on digital
modernization, social protection, and ensuring a dignified minimum
standard of living for all.”
Resolution Highlights:
1. Develop a UN Technical Assistance Program to help
developing countries digitize and modernize their social protection
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systems for greater efficiency and transparency.
2. Promote universal minimum income or livelihood
guarantees, adjusted to the local cost of living, to protect vulnerable
citizens from extreme poverty.
3. Encourage technology transfer and knowledge sharing
between developed and developing countries to strengthen public
administration systems.
4. Adopt data-driven policymaking with real-time monitoring
tools to ensure no household in need is left behind.
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “Thank you to the delegate of Peru for
a forward-thinking and well-organized resolution. With all three joint
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resolutions now presented, the Assembly will proceed to the next step.”
5. Voting & Closing
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “Having heard all proposed
resolutions, the Chair now opens the floor for voting. Delegates will
indicate their votes on each resolution by raising their national flags
when called.”
Voting on Joint Resolution 1: The Framework for Rights-Based
Work and Equity
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “The voting on Joint Resolution 1, The
Framework for Rights-Based Work and Equity, is now open. For all
those in favor, please raise your flag.”
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✅ Votes in favor: Canada, Romania, Chile, Hungary, Colombia, Peru,
South Korea, Czech Republic, Morocco, Indonesia, Germany.
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “With all delegates voting in favor and
no objections or abstentions. Joint Resolution 1 is adopted
unanimously.”
Voting on Joint Resolution 2: Localized Aid, Conflict, and Climate
Resilience
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “The voting on Joint Resolution 2, The
Localized Aid, Conflict, and Climate Resilience, is now open. For all
those in favor, please raise your flag.”
✅ Votes in favor: Colombia, Morocco, Indonesia, Peru, Canada,
Romania, Czech Republic, South Korea, Chile, Hungary, Germany.
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CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “With all delegates voting in favor.
Joint Resolution 2 is adopted unanimously.”
Voting on Joint Resolution 3: Technical Scaling and Minimum
Guarantees
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “The voting on Joint Resolution 3, The
Technical Scaling and Minimum Guarantees, is now open. For all those
in favor, please raise your flag.”
✅ Votes in favor: Peru, South Korea, Czech Republic, Canada,
Romania, Chile, Hungary, Colombia, Morocco, Indonesia, Germany.
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “With all delegates voting in favor.
Joint Resolution 3 is adopted unanimously. With all resolutions
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adopted, I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge the outstanding
work of this Assembly.”
Closing Remarks
CHAIRPERSON (Germany): “Distinguished delegates, through your
active collaboration, this Assembly has demonstrated the highest spirit
of diplomacy and collective action.
Together, we have built a framework that promotes human dignity,
climate resilience, and technological innovation toward ending global
poverty.
On behalf of the United Nations General Assembly, I sincerely
congratulate all delegates for their active participation, professionalism,
and commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.
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This special session is now formally adjourned. Congratulations, and
may our resolutions inspire real-world impact. Thank you
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