(S).M.U.N 101: SMUN Orientation 2010

Thursday 30 September 2010

SMUN Orientation 2010

SMUN Orientation 2010 will be held on 2 dates, October 4th and October 7th.
The timings on both dates will be 12:30 to 2:30, and venue the Sophia Auditorium.

Sophia delegates, please note that you will be required to attend the Orientation on the 4th. It will be held in the Auditorium at 12:30 sharp and we request that you do not loiter after Lunch Break, but move swiftly to take your seats so we may begin.

Delegates from other schools, may choose one of the Orientations to attend as at has been brought to our notice that some schools have exams on the first date.

All delegations are required to bring in their Delegate Fees in a single envelope with the name of the country to be represented, the names of delegates and and total amount of money enclosed on Oct 4th itself. They must also hand in a sheet of paper confirming the full names of all delegates, their classes, email ids, school if not Sophia High School(and contact information of the Teacher Coordinator) and the committees they intend on attending.
*Contact information for Press members must be provided as well.

Each delegation will be given a Delegate Handbook which will also be posted on this blog and procedure will be explained in detail at the Orientation. We request the attendance of even experienced MUNners as the introduction of external Press members and Shadow delegations have raised a number of queries that can be addressed in person.

Position Papers must be sent in to individual committee email ids ON OR BEFORE October 7th and late entries will be penalised.

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SMUN 2010

1) The General Assembly (Plenary):

The General Assembly (GA) is the main decision-making body of the United Nations. It includes all 192 member states; each member state has one vote. It is empowered through Article XI of the UN Charter to “consider the general principles of cooperation in the maintenance of international peace and security.” The GA addresses issues involving all aspects of the UN’s work, including humanitarian, peace and security, and human rights matters. It also plays a significant role in the process of standard-setting and the codification of international law. The Assembly meets in regular sessions intensively from September to December each year, and thereafter as required.

Agenda for the GA

- Resource Sharing in Disputed/Unclaimed Territories.
- Rethinking Kyoto, Montreal and Copenhagen: a Follow up to major environmental treaties.

2) The Economic and Social Committee:

The ECOSOC serves as the central forum for the discussion of international economic and social issues. The council’s 54 member governments are elected by the General Assembly for an overlapping term of three years. There are special reservations made according to geographical requirements. The ECOSOC was established under the United Nations Charter as the principal organ to coordinate economic, social, and related work of the UN specialized agencies, functional commissions and regional commissions. It is responsible for promoting higher standards of living, facilitating international and cultural co-operation and encouraging universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Agenda for the ECOSOC

- Maintaining economic stability in a globalised world with special reference to the Euro-zone and devaluation of currency in China.
- Measures taken by member nations to crack and combat illegal drug trade and human trafficking.

3) International Atomic Energy Agency:

The IAEA is the world´s center of co-operation in the nuclear field. It was set up as the world´s "Atoms for Peace" organization in 1957 within the United Nations family. The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies. The IAEA´s mission is guided by the interests and needs of Member States, strategic plans and the vision embodied in the IAEA Statute. Three main pillars - or areas of work - underpin the IAEA´s mission: Safety and Security; Science and Technology; and Safeguards and Verification. As an independent international organization related to the United Nations system, the IAEA´s relationship with the UN is regulated by special agreement. In terms of its Statute, the IAEA reports annually to the UN General Assembly and, when appropriate, to the Security Council regarding non-compliance by States with their safeguards obligations as well as on matters relating to international peace and security.

Agenda for the IAEA

- Elimination of rogue nuclear programmes.
- Future of nuclear technology and missile defense.

4) The Security Council:

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the principal organs of the United Nations and is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security. Its powers, outlined in the United Nations Charter, include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, the establishment of international sanctions, and the authorization of military action. Its powers are exercised through United Nations Security Council Resolutions. There are 15 members of the Security Council, consisting of 5 veto-wielding permanent members (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States) and 10 elected non-permanent members with two-year terms. Security Council members must always be present at UN headquarters in New York so that the Security Council can meet at any time.

Agenda for the SC

- The economic sources and the social consequences of terrorism.
- Economic, social, religious and regional conflicts of affecting the world at large with special reference to Congo, Afghanistan, Iran and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

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Thursday 30 September 2010

SMUN Orientation 2010

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