YMCA Model UN - Burlington County, New Jersey

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Y-MUN is divided into several committees that vary in size and topic area. Student participants who are elected in advance lead each committee as Officers. Students in each committee are required to complete certain documents in order to best prepare for the conference.

The committees are:

General Assembly (GA)

The GA is the largest committee, in which students are expected to discuss and adopt resolutions dealing with a variety of international issues. These students also serve as the nation’s ambassador and represent the country at all formal hearings and events. In some cases, resolutions adopted by the General Assembly Subcommittees may be heard by the General Assembly and vice versa.

Country Data Sheets due to delegation advisors per their discretion. Country Research Paper due December 1st.

 

General Assembly Subcommittees

Students are expected to discuss and adopt resolutions for action dealing with international issues based on the title of their specific committee. Each committee is about 50 to 60 students in size.  The Secretary General may recommend the resolutions from these ten committees for consideration before the General Assembly.  There are ten G.A. Committees:


o Political & Security Committee A & B
o Council for Economic Advancement
o Social, Humanitarian, & Cultural Committee A & B
o Environment & Technology Committee A & B
o Legal Committee A & B

Country Data Sheets due to delegation advisors per their discretion. Country Research Paper due December 1st.

 

BLOCs

A BLOC is a group of countries that form together to work toward a common goal, typically to promote economic, social, political, military, and cultural cooperation. Most BLOCS are formed by region, and countries are often in more than one BLOC. The view of a particular nation must always take precedence over a BLOCs’ views, unless the country feels it will receive some benefit from its continued adherence to a BLOCs’ views.

o Arab League (AL)
o Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
o African Union (AU)
o European Union (EU)
o Organization of American States (OAS)

Country Data Sheets due to delegation advisors per their discretion. Country Research Paper due December 1st.



Security Council

Students will react to and develop resolutions to world situations. Some of the topics are provided prior to the conference, while other emergency situations will be presented during the conference.

Country Data Sheets due to delegation advisors per their discretion. Country Research Paper due December 1st.



Historical Simulation Committee

    Students will reenact various international situations. Based on their completed writing assignment, students will be assigned to represent the interests of the various participants in the simulation. The simulation will be a reenactment of a specific period in history.

HSC Position Paper & Draft Resolutions due December 1st.



Nation Building Committee

Students will develop a comprehensive plan for the development of a nation at a specific time in history.  Students will be assigned to represent the interests of the various nations and interested parties involved with the creation of the new state.

NBC Statement of Intent & Draft Resolutions due December 1st.



International Criminal Court

Students will present and judge four cases dealing with alleged crimes committed by historical world figures. Students are expected to research each historical figure and determine for themselves their guilt or innocence. Student participants will present one case and deliberate the other three.

Memorandum due November 1st. Briefs due December 1st.



International Court of Justice

Students will present and judge four cases dealing with international incidents between nations. Cases are based on historical precedent. Student participants will present one case and deliberate the other three cases.  Justices of the Court will elect one person of the committee at the Conference to serve as the Chief Excellency of the International Court of Justice for the following year.

Memorandum due November 1st. Briefs due December 1st.



Video Press

This group of dedicated students will interview various students and staff in an effort to develop the conference slideshow. Press Corp delegates should have a strong interest in digital photography, videotaping, and PowerPoint.

PowerPoint & Delegation Video due December 1st.



Written Press

In addition to providing opportunities for debate and problem solving, the program offers an opportunity for students to become involved in reporting on the activities of the conference. This group of dedicated students will interview various students and staff in an effort to develop articles for the conference newspaper, which is published daily. Press Corp delegates should have a strong interest in writing.

Sample Write-Up & Breaking News Article due December 1st..



Envoy

This special committee is for 7th & 8th grade to allow them to experience the various aspects of the program.  Students will meet during the conference weekend and represent various countries through a modified committee structure that emulates the debate & problem solving the high school student’s experience.

Country Research Questionnaire & Position Write-up due December 1st.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 August 2010 22:28
 


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