FUTURE WE WANT MODEL UNITED NATIONS
MARCH 8-11 NEW YORK
CONFERENCE GUIDE 20 Future We Want MUN A Global Initiative for Young Leaders www.fwwmun-nyc.org 18 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
VISION STATEMENTS...... 3 ABOUT FWWMUN...... 8 MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL...... 9 ABOUT ITALIAN DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY...... 10 LEAD ENDORSERS COUNCIL...... 12 THANKS AND APPRECIATIONS...... 13 CONFERENCE PROGRAM...... 15 INVITED SPEAKERS...... 16 WORKSHOPS...... 17 WEBINARS...... 18 PANEL EXPERTS...... 19 FWWMUN YOUTH AMBASSADOR FOR THE SDGS AND THE 2030 AGENDA INITIATIVE...... 21 FWWMUN SENIOR SECRETARIAT...... 23 COMMITTEE TOPICS...... 24 CHAIRS & RAPPORTEURS...... 26 FWWMUN SECRETARIAT...... 29 RESOLUTION GUIDELINES...... 30 AWARDS POLICY...... 35 CODE OF CONDUCT...... 36 LOGISTICAL INFORMATION...... 38
*List of speakers and invitees last updated on February 27th, 2018, before printing. 2 ANTÓNIO GUTERRES
“We are facing a fourth industrial revolution, that will have a dramatic impact in labour markets. And this will be a problem for many developing countries that today rely on cheap manpower as their competitive advantage; and cheap manpower will probably see many jobs destroyed in the near future with robotisation, and other forms of automation… And at the same time a problem for many developed countries – look at the possibility that one day in a country like the US no more drivers might be necessary, no more drivers for cars, for trucks, and that is probably a very important source of employment in all societies in the world. We need to be able to anticipate these trends, we need to be able to work together countries, international organisations, not to be reacting, but to be foreseeing what is coming and investing in education, in training, in new skills, in the adaptations of the labour markets to be able to cope with the challenges of the future. And for all that we also need to be able to reform, reform at country level, reform at the UN level and other organisations level. Countries will look in different ways depending on different situations, on a country by country basis, into their governance mechanisms, into the way they are able to guarantee the participation of citizens, of businesses and of the civil society in development objectives. In the ways they are able to fight corruption, or to guarantee not only civil and political rights, but also economic, social and cultural rights. And as in the UN we need to be able to understand that even if the UN development system has produced many important contributions namely in the context of the implementation of the [SDGs], we are not fully ready for the new challenges of the present agenda 2030. That is why I presented to ECOSOC a first report on the reform of the UN development system. I will not be repeating here the 38 measures that are included in this first report but just say that there are a few central areas of concern. First, the idea that we need to have at country level empowered resident coordinators and more effective country teams, more coordinated and more able to deliver support to the governments according to the government strategies - because governments and countries are the leaders of the implementation of the agenda - and to be more accountable to those governments at country level. At the same time, to have this level of coordination, transparency, accountability at global level, being in this case accountable to ECOSOC and to the General Assembly of the UN and to consider that gender parity in the UN must also be an instrument in order to support gender mainstreaming, in the application of all policies that relate to the Agenda 2030 and to its objectives from the eradication of poverty to all the different areas, in the different sectors in which we need to be effective.”
António Guterres UN Secretary General Remarks to the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 17 July 2017 3 MIROSLAV LAJČÁK
“For decades, we focused on the link between young people and conflict. This was a mistake. It meant that we squandered one of our most valuable resour- ces for peace. The fact is: the vast majority of young people are passionate, and active, for the cause of peace – not violence. Things are changing. The United Nations’ Security Council has put the role of young people in preventing conflicts and building peace on its agenda. And, we have seen stronger youth engagement in efforts to prevent violent extremism. […] I am committed to youth and to bringing the United Nations closer to young people. At 11 am today I will have my second in a series of twitter chats, this time, on the topic “Youth for a Sustainable Planet”. I encourage you all to join me live on twitter.
Excellencies and young friends, I want to conclude with a blunt truth: our international system simply was not set up for young people. If you look at photographs of the signing of the UN Charter, you will not see any young men or young women. That is why, for years, young people were not seen – and were not heard – in the conference rooms, like this one. Things are changing – but they need to change at a faster pace. Young people can no longer be dismissed as the rebel fighters; the terrorists; the disenfran- chised. They are the innovators, the solution-finders; the social and environ- mental entrepreneurs. We can no longer see them only as the future. If we do that, we risk all of our futures. They are the now.
That means they need investment now. They need to participate now. They need to speak, now. And the rest of us need to listen, now”.
Miroslav Lajčák President of the UN General Assembly 2018 ECOSOC Youth Forum
4 JAYATHMA WICKRAMANAYAKE
“Millions of young people from all over the world had been consulted in the post-2015 process, to have a say on the world they wanted to live in. The World Conference on Youth had recently concluded in my home country, Sri Lanka, which saw thousands of young people and youth organizations come together and agree the need to “Recognize and promote youth entrepreneurship and skills development” to ensure sustainable development. A year and a half later, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted in 2015 in which Member States agreed on the need for youth skills development with clear metrics under Goal 4, target 4.4 which commits to “By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship”. At the start of 2016, the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth was launched to tackle the youth employment challenge and assist Member States in delivering on the Goals set out in the 2030 Agenda. […] In this spirit, I would like to suggest four key areas which are critical to these efforts: First, a coherent effort to anticipate and forecast what the demand for skills in the future will look like, should be developed in partnership with- employers and educators across regions, sectors and markets, so that our efforts will not be outdated before they’ve had impact. Second, we must adapt existing policies and initiatives to be fit for the digital era and ensure that we remain flexible enough, to adapt these further in the future. The first 15 years of this century saw some of the most rapid technological advances in human history and there is no sign that this will slow down in the years ahead. Third, we must ensure that national youth policies are integrated, holistic and funded. Our efforts to support young people and ensure their prosperity are diminished when they operate in silos without proper financing. And fourth, we must ensure that education is holistic, not only addressing quickly changing technical skills, but also focusing on greater social skills learning to learn, knowing ones rights at the workplace and having the competencies to adapt to changing and demanding workplaces. Formal education alone is not enough to equip young people with the competencies needed for this world – non-formal and informal education play a very important role in this regard. With all this talk of change in such little time, one truth remains. There is no better investment a country can make than in the capacities and potential of its young people. I thank you for this opportunity, and as I settle into my new role I look forward to working with all stakeholders in this room to advance youth skills development in pursuit of a world where young people everywhere reach their full potential and no young person is left behind.”
Jayathma Wickramanayake UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth Youth Envoy’s Remarks on World Youth Skills Day 2017 5 ABRAMO A. CHABIB
It is my privilege to welcome you all to the Future We Want Model UN conference, a Global Initiative for Young Leaders.
We are delighted and profoundly grateful to have you as our illustrious guests and as our delegates at this conference.
This conference in New York is, for us, an important momentum, a privileged atrium of consultation, where prospective young leaders have the unique opportunity to build change. Indeed, through the connection and the exchange of ideas with world leaders, who decided today to honor us and consecrate their time, we are intended to boost and develop more awareness and responsibility in the mindset of the next generations of leaders.
We choose to have this conference, mainly for one reason. We felt our message should be addressed not only to those youngsters attending the conference today. We wanted it addressed to young leaders from all over the world, because this conference is not only about the United Nations itself. It is in fact an experimental laboratory, a moment for the international community self assessment in favor of the next generation of decision-makers.
Today, we would like to contribute building and consolidating a self-awareness oriented attitude among the youth all over the world. With specific and concrete reference to the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda, we are strongly determined in promoting and emphasizing an idea of full engagement and participation of youngsters in the realization of tomorrow’s world. The world we are all part.
We want indeed to build awareness among our society.
The world today must be seen as a whole. The complex interdependent system we are living in requires collaboration. No issue belongs to only one country. We are all equally responsible. Yes, responsibility. I’m talking about personal and collective responsibility.
Of course, institutional support for this process is compulsory. But the main actors of change are you.
History didn’t build great men. Great men built and wrote our history instead. They believed in their ideas. They sacrificed many things to build day-by-day their dreams. Nothing comes to us if we don’t extend our hands to catch it. That is the spirit I want this conference to start with. Let’s build Our Future! Let’s build the Future We Want!
Abramo A. Chabib Executive Director Italian Diplomatic Academy 6 7 FUTURE WE WANT MUN A GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR YOUNG LEADERS
Inspired by the 2012 Rio+20 Resolution, “The Future We Want”, the Conference is committed to promoting a united international community, a better future, and a more sustainable world through the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). FWWMUN has identified 10 goals from the 17 SDGs as key focus areas related to youth and education to guide the work of the organization. UN high level officials have highlighted the important role Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Youth NGOs play in advocating for the SDGs in their countries. FWWMUN will work closely with organizations committed to bringing about the Future We Want to help all of us address this challenge together.
The conference is the first of its kind engaging youth on 10 of the 17 sustainable development goals. It will focus on the significance of youth voices from a plethora of backgrounds, in not only understanding, but implementing the 2030 SDG Agenda, at all levels of the decision-making process. The conference will present a unique opportunity for a newly appointed DPI/NGO associated NGO to assert its position of placing youths at the centre of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, the world over.
All in all, we wanted our conference in New York to be the first unique MUN in the world to be fully inclusive, allowing equal participation and opportunities for people from all countries. We simply wanted a MUN FOR ALL because that’s the FUTURE WE WANT!
Welcome to the Future We Want Model United Nations Conference!
8 MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL
Dear Delegates,
Welcome to the inaugural Future We Want Model United Nations Conference, 2018. On behalf of the organisers and entire Secretariat, it is my privilege and honour, as your Secretary-General, to congratulate you on being selected as a delegate for this unique event.
There has never been a better and crucial time in history for young people, from across every corner of the world, to unite, in creating the Future We Want. This is your opportunity to ensure that your concerns are addressed, at the most senior of levels of the decision-making process. I strongly believe that this will be the platform for us to find solutions to the problems around us as we strengthen our understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals.
I chose the theme: The Role of Youth in Sustainable Development – Engaged, Involved, Empowered, with the goal in mind for us to be ready and willing, to take ownership of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Why? Because they are indeed the driving force in changing the course of humanity and provide a sustainable future for us, our children and grandchildren.
Now that you have been assigned to your country and committees, I encourage you to research your country’s policy to further enhance your understanding of what is required during the conference. Make use of the Background guides and familiarise yourself with the Rules of Procedures. I expect all of you to turn up to the conference with a “solution-driven” mentality.
I look forward to welcoming you in New York, as we work together to charter a new era in ensuring implementation and execution of the SDGs.
Maxton R. Scotland Secretary General Future We Want Model United Nations
9 ITALIAN DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY
The main sponsor of the FWWMUN Conference is the Italian Diplomatic Academy (IDA). IDA is an NGO affiliated with the UN Department of Public Information, a proud member of the United Nations Academic Impact and member of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network: a Global Initiative for the United Nations. IDA is a not-for-profit organization based in Verona but it works throughout all Italy and Europe to provide trainings to youngsters and young professionals regarding international affairs and diplomacy, with a particular focus on the knowledge of UN principles and mission. IDA acts as a privileged atrium for vibrant and high-level intellectual debate. Distinguished students aiming to undertake world-class knowledge and first-hand experiences apply upgrading their status and getting ready for international careers job market challenges. Indeed, IDA’s unique core concept is to provide high-level intensive programs and on-field projects, which may be attended during the academic year along side with normal university and high school classrooms or professional activities.
Under the guidance of a world-class faculty, IDA’s students reconsider the past, think critically about the present and work to develop their academic and professional skills in ways that will shape and improve the future. What they truly develop is a deep situational awareness and methodical critical thinking about international relations, world politics and the UN activities and principles.
This commitment to excellence has been a very key ingredient in the establishment of the Italian Diplomatic Academy and in the design and conceptualization of its academic offer. The latter includes specialized, quality-driven training programs addressed to those whishing to work in the international careers, besides to round tables, workshops, meeting on international issues all characterized by a career-oriented attitude. IDA has specific training programs related to the national parliamentarian institutions, the European Union and the United Nations.
Within this framework IDA has received several important recognitions from prominent personalities and institutions at both national and international level. In particular, it has received the medal “Medaglia di Grande Formato” from the President of the Italian Republic; the Medal from the President of the Italian Parliament, in addition to specific appreciations from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the European Commission, the Italian Ministry of Education and from several UN officials.
10 11 LEAD ENDORSERS COUNCIL
The Lead Endorsers Council (LEC) is the conference hub which gathers UN Permanent Missions and Institutions who participate in the FWWMUN workings and especially keen to promote the mission of the UN to youngster and to Civil Society. Being part of the LEC does not represent any formal engagement nor membership but only a message to the world that these Institutions are happy to support us in the promotion of the UN and to encourage youngsters to advocate for it.
H.E. MR. NASSIR ABDULAZIZ AL-NASSER H.E. MR. MASUD BIN MOMEN High Representative Permanent Representative United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Permanent Mission of Bangaldesh to the UN
H.E. MR TEBURORO TITO H.E. MR. YEMDAOGO ERIC TIARE Permanent Representative Former UNESCO Executive Board Vice-President Permanent Mission of Kiribati to the UN Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso to the UN
H.E. MS. ALYA AHMED SAIF AL-THANI H.E. MR. FRANCK KOKOU KPAYEDO Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of the Permanent Representative State of Qatar to the UN Permanent Mission of Togo to the UN
H.E. MRS. JANE CONNORS MS. RIKKE SKOU MELSEN Policy Adviser Permanent Mission of Denmark to the UN Assistant Secretary-General Victims’ Rights Advocacy
H.E. CARMEN DOMINGUEZ H.E. MRS. VALENTINE RUGWABIZA Charge d’Affaires Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of the Permanent Mission of Chile to the UN Republic of Rwanda to the UN
12 H.E. MR. TORE HATTREM CRISTIÁN BARROS MELET UNICEF President and Permanent Representative Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Norway to the UN Permanent Mission of Chile to the UN
H.E. FABRIZIO LOBASSO IB-PETERSEN Ambassador of Italy in Sudan Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Denmark to the UN
H.E MR. SUKHBOLD SUKHEE EDWARD GOLDBERG Permanent Representative Prof. International Political Economy, Permanent Mission of Mongolia to the UN New York University Center For Global Affairs
MS. HELEN REISLER 1st woman President 2001-2002 Rotary Club of New York Moderator International Breakfast Meetings at the UN
THANKS AND APPRECIATIONS
We are particularly grateful to these institutions:
Permanent Mission of Italy to the UN Permanent Mission of Denmark to the UN Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Mongolia to the UN and International Cooperation Permanent Mission of Qatar to the UN EU Delegation to the UN Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN United Nations Alliance Of Civilizations Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the UN United Nations Department of Permanent Mission of Slovak Republic to the UN Public Information Permanent Mission of Peru to the UN Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly Permanent Mission of kiribati to the UN and Conference Management Permanent Mission of Togo to the UN Rotary International Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the UN Assistant Secretary-General Victim’s Rights Advocacy Permanent Mission of Chile to the UN UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund Permanent Mission of Burkina Faso to the UN FAO New York Liason Office UN Women 13 A GLOBAL PARTICIPATION
Future We Want MUN is proud to have delegates from 136 different countries attending the conference.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2018
9:00-1:00pm Workshops 2:00-6:00pm Mission Briefings (as pre-arranged by schools)
FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018
1:00-5:00pm Registration 1:30-4:30pm Webinars 7:00-9:00pm Opening Ceremony 9:30-11:00pm Networking Event
SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018
9:00am-1:00pm Committee Session I 1:00-2:00pm Lunch Break
CONFERENCE PROGRAM 2:00-6:30pm Committee Session II 9:00-11:30pm Delegate Dance
SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018
9:00am-1:00pm Committee Session III 10:30am-11:30am Faculty Meeting 1:00-2:00pm Lunch Break 2:30-3:30pm Closing Ceremony I 4:30-5:30pm Closing Ceremony II
15 INVITED SPEAKERS
H.E. MR. ANTÓNIO GUTERRES H.E. MS. PHUMZILE MLAMBO-NGCUKA Secretary General Under-Secretary-General of the UN and Executive United Nations Director of UN Women
H.E. MR. NASSIR ABDULAZIZ AL-NASSER H.E. MR. YEMDAOGO ERIC TIARE High Representative Former UNESCO Executive Board Vice-President United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso to the UN
H.E. MR. SEBASTIANO CARDI H.E MR. SUKHBOLD SUKHEE Permanent Representative Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of Italy to the UN Permanent Mission of Mongolia to the UN
MS. CARLA MUCAVI H.E. MR. TORE HATTREM Director FAO NY Liason Office UNICEF President and Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of Norway to the UN
MS. HELEN REISLER H.E. MR TEBURORO TITO 1st woman President 2001-2002 Rotary Permanent Representative Club of New York Moderator Permanent Mission of Kiribati to the UN International Breakfast Meetings at the UN
16 WORKSHOPS – MARCH 8TH, 9 AM - 1 PM
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS NEEDED FOR GOOD LEADERSHIP 9.00- 10.00 am - H.E. Mr Teburoro Tito Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of Kiribati to the UN
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS NEEDED FOR GOOD LEADERSHIP 10.00-10.30 am – Ms. Helen Reisler 1st woman President 2001-2002 Rotary Club of New York Moderator International Breakfast Meetings at the UN
AFRICA BETWEEN CHALLENGES AND POTENTIALS 10.45 -11.45 am - H.E. Mr. Franck Kokou Kpayedo Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of Togo to the UN
THE ROLE OF THE EUROPEN UNION AT THE UN 12.00-1.00 pm – H.E. Gerton Van Den Akker Chief of Staff and Head of the Coordination Press & Information Section at the EU Delegation
17 WEBINARS – MARCH 9TH, 1:30-4:30 PM
H.E. FABRIZIO LOBASSO Ambassador of Italy in Sudan Topic: A Glance on Intercultural Diplomacy
PROF. EDWARD GOLDBERG Prof. International Political Economy, New York University Center for Global Affairs Topic: Introduction to Economics of Global Affairs
PROF. YASMINE ERGAS Director of the Specialization in Gender and Public Policy Senior Advisor to the Institute for the Study of Human Rights, Columbia University Topic: Introduction to Globalisation and Public Policy
MR. ASHISH PRADHAN UN Advocacy and Research Analyst; ICG – International Crisis Group NY Topic: ICG: Mission and activities
18 PANEL EXPERTS - MARCH 10TH
H.E. MS. JANE CONNORS Assistant Secretary-General Victims’ Rights Advocacy Topic: Access and Participation of Women and Girls to Education, Training, Science and Technology; The Elimination And Prevention Of All Forms Of Violence Against Women And Girls CSW H.E MR. SUKHBOLD SUKHEE Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission Mongolia to the UN Topic: Agriculture Development, Food Security and Nutrition ECOFIN
H.E. MS. ALYA AHMED SAIF AL-THANI Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the UN Topic: Nuclear Disarmament; The Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All its Aspects DISEC
MS. RIKKE SKOU MELSEN Policy Adviser Permanent Mission of Denmark to the UN Topic: Eradicating Poverty and Promoting Prosperity in a Changing World ECOSOC
H.E. MS. VALENTINE RUGWABIZA Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Rwanda to the UN Topic: The Situation Concerning the Democratic Republic of Congo Security Council
H.E. MR. MASUD BIN MOMEN Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Bangaldesh to the UN Topic: Comprehensive Review of the Whole Question of Peacekeeping Operations in All Their Aspects SPECPOL
H.E. CARMEN DOMINGUEZ Charge d’Affaires, Permanent Mission of Chile to the UN Topics: Towards a Pollution-Free Planet; Illegal Trade in Wildlife UNEA
19 20 FWWMUN YOUTH AMBASSADOR FOR SDGS AND THE 2030 AGENDA INITIATIVE
The Future We Want MUN Youth Ambassadors for SDGs and the 2030 Agenda initiative aims to strengthen youth commitment and activism in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda. During the Closing Ceremony, we will present the Future We Want MUN Youth Ambassadors for SDGs and the 2030 Agenda Resolution to 2600 students from 136 different countries who will be actively engaged at local level and report to the Conference Secretariat on their activities aiming to spread and implement the SDGs within their communities.
By signing the resolution, delegates will assume the role of “Youth Ambassadors for SDGs and the 2030 Agenda” and commit to the operative clauses listed on the resolution.
Engaged youths will receive a bracelet committing as “Youth Ambassador for SDGs and the 2030 Agenda” and will be requested to report on every action taken at local level for a period of one (1) year. FWWMUN Secretariat commits to updating the progress chart costantly with the activities done by the “Youth Ambassadors for SDGs and the 2030 Agenda”.
The Secretariat will then post on social media platforms and on the official website the Actions taken by the students and will directly report to the SDGs Action Campaign or any other relevant organization. We will also work closely with the NGO/DPI Executive Committee, making this information accessible to civil society and member states.
FWWMUN - GENEVA 2019
Visit our website for more information www.fwwmun-nyc.org 21 H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser assumed his position as the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations on 1 March 2013. Throughout his career, he has contributed to advancing the multilateral agenda in the realms of peace and security, sustainable devolopment and South-South cooperation. Previously, he held the position of President of the 66th Session of the United Nation General Assembly from 2011 to 2012. Since 1998, he has rapresented Qatar in the United Nations and has worked on core issues such as security, terrorism, poverty, hunger, and natural disaster. He has recived numerous awards and honorary doctorates from various countries and universities for his work on fostering cross-cultural undarstanding.
UNAOC aims to improve understanding and cooperation among nations and peoples across cultures and reduce polarization at local and global levels. It helps develop more inclusive societies, in which diversity is experienced as an asset.
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SENIOR SECRETARIAT
JOSHIKA SARAF ALBERTO PERRA MARYAM NSAIF Under-Secretary-General Under-Secretary-General Under-Secretary-General for Committees for Logistics for Administration
ALEXANDER SOHL ADRIA DE LA CRUS YASMIN SILANE Under-Secretary-General Under-Secretary-General Liaison Officer for Administration for Press & Media
23 COMMITTEE TOPICS
ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL COMMITTEE
Access to Clean Water and Sanitation Agriculture Development, Food Security and Nutrition
GENERAL ASSEMBLY LEGAL COMMITTEE
Criminal Accountability of United Nations Officials and Experts on Mission Consideration of Prevention of Transboundary Harm from Hazardous Activities and Allocation of Loss in the Case of Such Harm
SOCIAL, HUMANITARIAN, AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE
Rights of Indigenous peoples Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
SPECIAL POLITICAL AND DECOLONIZATION COMMITTEE
International Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Comprehensive Review of the Whole Question of Peacekeeping Operations in all their Aspects
THE COMMISSION ON CRIME PREVENTION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Countering the World Drug Problem Countering Transnational Organized Crime
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Access and Participation of Women and Girls to Education, Training, Science and Technology The Elimination and Prevention of all Forms of Violence Against Women and Girls
24 UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT ASSEMBLY
Towards a Pollution-Free Planet ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL COMMITTEE Illegal Trade in Wildlife
Access to Clean Water and Sanitation Agriculture Development, Food Security and Nutrition DISARMAMENT AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
Nuclear Disarmament The Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in all its Aspects
WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY
WHO Response in Severe, Large-scale Emergencies Addressing the Global Shortage of, and Access to, Medicines and Vaccines
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL
High Level Political Forum – Eradicating Poverty and Promoting Prosperity in a Changing World
SECURITY COUNCIL A
Non-Proliferation / Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Maintenance of International Peace and Security – Mine Action
SECURITY COUNCIL B
The Situation in the Middle East The Situation Concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo
25 FWWMUN 2018 - CHAIRS & RAPPORTEURS
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN ECOFIN
Pelumi Fadare Lodoe Gyatso CHAIR CHAIR
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN ECOFIN
Fabiola Ventura Ali Zain Kara VICE CHAIR VICE CHAIR
DISEC ECOFIN
Aneri Shah Mahtabin Rodela Rozbu CHAIR RAPPORTEUR
DISEC SOCHUM
Juan Jose Hurtado Calderon Emilie Maria Bugge Bloch VICE CHAIR CHAIR
DISEC SOCHUM
Felicia M Himawan Boutros Samir Karam RAPPORTEUR VICE CHAIR
26 FWWMUN 2018 - CHAIRS & RAPPORTEURS
SECURITY COUNCIL A ECOSOC
Muhammad Shah Bhanu Matta Naseeb Hamid RAPPORTEUR CHAIR
UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL A ENVIRONMENT ASSEMBLY
Ana Milivojevic Ghalia El Khalil VICE CHAIR CHAIR
UNITED NATIONS WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY ENVIRONMENT ASSEMBLY
Mak Selimovic Martin Gallardo Garrath CHAIR VICE CHAIR
WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY LEGAL
Bhawna Chowdhary Nedeljko Radojicic VICE CHAIR CHAIR
ECOSOC ECOSOC
Emre Orendil Dimitar Chatleski CHAIR VICE CHAIR
27 FWWMUN 2018 - CHAIRS & RAPPORTEURS
CCPCJ LEGAL
Suhaas Envio-Ema Elisavet Dravalou CHAIR VICE CHAIR
CCPCJ LEGAL
Dejoy Shastikk Kumaran Simón Yantani Beltrán VICE CHAIR RAPPORTEUR
SECURITY COUNCIL B SPECPOL
Bernardo Nicolau Antoine Lemonnier CHAIR CHAIR
SECURITY COUNCIL B SPECPOL
Rüveyda Şahyar Lodovica Ballora VICE CHAIR VICE CHAIR
SECURITY COUNCIL B SPECPOL
Domenica Falcadi Maria Fernanda RAPPORTEUR Fragoso Avila RAPPORTEUR
28 FWWMUN SECRETARIAT 2018
Adalberto Gelmi Mina Vasovic Adrian Dan Pop Mofazzal Hossain Alessia Lamanna Mohammed Nyame Andrea Michelutti Moreno Weilenmann Anna Matijasevic Peter Danjczek Federico Rovea Raquel D’Garray-Juncal Greta Serafin Robert Zelgarski Hala Ghoussoub Ronny Davila Linda Foti Sara Bozzoli Madalina Lung William Graham Martina D’Alessandro
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Visit our website for more information www.fwwmun-nyc.org 29 RESOLUTION GUIDELINES
Your solution to the problems that the committee confronts take the form of a resolution. Resolutions represent the committee’s final attempt to draw together the interests of many competing nations into a comprehensive solution that serves the interests of the collective world community.
Every good resolution should merit description by the “Three Cs”: Comprehensive, Collaborative, and Conceivable. Virtually all the problems that the UN tackles are quite complex - for a resolution to be a good solution to a problem of global importance it must be comprehensive. If the resolution is to gain enough support to be passed by the committee, then it must also be collaborative. Finally, if the resolution is to gain the approval of the chairs, then it must be conceivable. The realistic resolution takes into account UN limitations and the current international balance of power so as to make the most effective use of diplomacy. PREAMBULATORY PHRASES
Affirming Having adopted Alarmed by Having considered Approving Having considered further Aware of Having devoted attention Bearing in mind Having examined Believing Having heard Cognizant of Having received Confident Having studied Contemplating Keeping in mind Convinced Noting further Declaring Noting with approval Deeply concerned Noting with deep concern Deeply conscious Noting with regret Deeply convinced Noting with satisfaction Deeply disturbed Observing Deeply regretting Reaffirming Desiring Realizing Emphasizing Recalling Expecting Recognizing Expressing its appreciation Referring Expressing its satisfaction Seeking Fulfilling Taking into account Fully alarmed Taking note Fully aware Viewing with appreciation Fully believing Welcoming Guided by 30 OPERATIVE CLAUSES
Accepts Further proclaims Affirms Further recommends Approves Further reminds Authorizes Further requests Calls for Further resolves Calls upon Has resolved Condemns (SC only) Notes Confirms Proclaims Congratulates Reaffirms Considers Recommends Declares accordingly Regrets Demands (SC only) Reminds Deplores Requests Designates Resolves Draws attention Solemnly affirms Emphasizes Strongly condemns Encourages Supports Endorses Takes note of Expresses its appreciation Trusts Expresses its hope Urges Further invites Welcomes
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Visit our website for more information www.fwwmun-nyc.org 31 COMMITTEE: UN COMMISSION ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: INTERNATIONAL NEWSFLOW IMBALANCE
Sponsors: United Kingdom, Austria Signatories: Algeria, United States Colombia, United Kingdom, South Africa, Portugal, Republic of Korea, and Spain
The Economic and Social Council,
Noting its Resolution, A/36/89 of 16 December 1981, “The Declaration on Fundamental Principles Concerning the Contribution of the Mass Media to Strengthening Peace and International Understanding,”
Noting further Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “Everyone has the right to [...] receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers,”
Recognizing that the problem of newsflow imbalance is that two-way information among countries of a region is either non-existent or insufficient and information exchanged between regions of the world is inadequate,
Realizing the need for all sovereign nations to maintain their integrity and still play an active role in the international system,
1. Recommends that a three-level information interchange system be established on the National, Regional, and International levels to ameliorate the current problems of newsflow imbalance, operating as follows:
a. Each region’s member nations will report their national information and receive the information of other nations in their region from the regional level of this interchange system;
SAMPLE DRAFT RESOLUTION SAMPLE b. Nations will decide the character of the newsflow media best suited to the need of their sovereign territory, be this printed, audio, or audio-visual; c. Regional News Gathering Agencies will serve to gather information from the nations in their region, and these boards will have no editorial discretion and will serve to forward all information to the International Board; d. Each regional agency will be composed of representatives from every member nation of the region; e. The primary function of the International Board will be to translate information accumulated from the regional news gathering agencies; f. The secondary purpose will be to transmit all information gathered back to the member nations via the regional news gathering agencies; g. In order to expedite the transfer of information from the international to regional level the International Board will utilize a UN frequency on an EEC (European Economic Community) satellite;
32 2. Urges the establishment of the University of International Communications, with main branch in Geneva, Switzerland, and additional branches located in each of the aforementioned regions, to pursue the following aims: a. The University and branches will be established with the express purpose of bringing together world views and facilitating the transfer of technology; b. All member nations of the United Nations will be equally represented at the University; c. Incentives will be offered to students of journalism and communications at the University to return to their countries to teach upon completion of instruction; d. The instructors of the regional education centres will be comprised of a multi-partisan coalition of educators from throughout the world;
3. Calls for the continued use of funds from the International Program for the Development of Communications, Special Account, UNESCO, the UNDP, and other sources of funding including national governments and private donors;
4. Further recommends that the distribution of funds be decided by the IPDC.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS NEW YORK AND GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
www.italiandiplomaticacademy.org 33 UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND
UNICEF was established by the General Assembly to provide emergency assistance to children in war-ravaged countries following World War II. A few years later, the General Assembly charged the organization with addressing the needs of children in developing countries. Its mandate was subsequently extended indefinitely and UNICEF became a permanent part of the United Nations.
UNICEF undertakes programmes in health, nutrition, education, water and sanitation, the environment, child protection, gender issues, emergency response and other field of importance of children, benefitting all children everywhere, with special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children. It works with Governments, H.E. MR. TORE HATTREM local communities and other aid organizations in developing countries and territories, President focusing on supporting children during critical periods of their lives when intervention UNICEF Executive Board can make a lasting difference.
UNICEF FOR EVERY CHILD
More than 70 years since UNICEF was established in the aftermath of World War II, its mission is as urgent as ever. Day in and day out, UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories, in some of the toughest places on earth, to reach the children and young people in greatest need and at greatest risk with life-saving assistance and long-term help, and to protect the rights of every child, everywhere. In September 2017, the UNICEF Executive Board approved a new four-year plan for the organization. Anchored in the Convention on the Rights of the Child and building on the lessons learned, the UNICEF Strategic Plan, 2018–2021 was developed to advance the organization’s mission in a changing world. It sets out the concrete results UNICEF aims to achieve for children, together with its partners – in the United Nations, and with Governments, civil society and the private sector. It defines the change strategies and enablers needed to achieve them. For the first time, the Strategic Plan includes a common chapter that specifies how UNICEF will work together with other United Nations funds and programmes. And it charts a course for the next four years towards the attainment of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals – and the realization of a better world for every child.
34 AWARDS POLICY
We, at FWWMUN are primarily concerned with providing each delegate an enjoyable and educational experience. We firmly believe that this conference is an opportunity for youngsters to learn about international relations, public speaking, and the challenges of high-level diplomacy through first-hand experience. Above all else, we hope that delegates leave the conference as better informed global citizens who are better able to engage others in conversations about important world issues than when they first arrived. However, we also value the recognition of students and delegations that have contributed to the conference in exemplary ways. At the Closing Ceremony, the Secretariat will announce individual and delegation awards. The committee dais will determine individual awards on the basis of the following criteria:
• Ability to work with and persuade other delegates through in-depth explanations and convincing arguments; • Quality of position papers and attendance at all committee sessions; • Adherence to all FWWMUN policies; • Demonstrable desire to compromise, while adhering to the policies and interests of the assigned individual or country; • Ability to develop and convey pragmatic and actionable solutions, both verbally and in written form; • Responsiveness to crisis elements and ability to problem solve; • Demonstrable in-depth understanding of the intricacies of the topic area(s); and, • Skill and effectiveness in caucusing, resolution-writing, and debate.
The types of awards available at FWWMUN are:
• One Best Position Paper per Committee • One Best Delegation per Committee • One Honourable Mention per Committee • One Best Delegation for the entire conference
FWWMUN - RIO DE JANEIRO 2019
Visit our website for more information www.fwwmun-nyc.org 35 CODE OF CONDUCT
All of the topics at FWWMUN are derived straight from the United Nations current agenda, and the FWWMUN secretariat will be submitting the resolutions that you as delegates will pass to UN officials. History has been made within the very walls of the rooms in which you will be debating, and thus it is time for you to make history as well.
Here are some things to keep in mind while you are at FWWMUN meeting rooms:
SECURITY PASS
As part of the entrance procedures, all delegates will receive a security pass. It is very important that you do not lose your security pass, as you will not be admitted without it. Please show your Pass to the Security Personnel as part of the Security Screening Process along with a valid photo ID.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
No food or beverage is allowed inside any of the conference rooms. Delegates are responsible for their own lunch, which can be done either by visiting the UN Visitor Center cafeteria to grab a meal, or by going to one of the nearby restaurants/cafe (a list has been provided later on in this guide). Note that only delegates with authorization from their advisor are allowed to leave the premises, and delegates who do leave the headquarters must keep their badges with them at all times are required to arrive in time to pass the security screening process.
SMOKING POLICY
At FWWMUN smoking is NOT allowed under any circumstances The Security Personnel reserve the right to expel any delegate who fails to abide by this policy.
GENERAL BEHAVIOR
Delegates are expected to behave respectfully during their presence at FWWMUN. Delegates or Advisors who cause any damage to the facilities are to be responsible for the damage caused, so please respect your environment and surroundings during your stay. Also note that delegates and advisors are responsible for the safeguarding of their belongings and valuables. FWWMUN is not to be held liable for any losses due to theft or negligence. Harassment of any form will also not be tolerated by the Senior Secretariat at the conference. This includes but is not limited to sexual, verbal or physical harassment. FWWMUN is a conference for all regardless of gender, age, sexual orien- tations, physical appearance, disability, race, or religious beliefs, and thus delegates are encouraged to report any form of harassment to the FWWMUN Secretariat members or staff immediately.
36 ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Delegates will be allowed to use their electronic devices during unmoderated caucuses through the conference upon the discretion of the chair, and thus are encouraged to bring their laptops/ipads/electronic devices, particularly to access working papers and draft resolutions.
DRESS CODE
The dress code for this conference is Western Formal. Males are required to wear a suit that consists of a formal shirt, tie, pants and suit jacket, which are to be paired off with formal shoes. Jeans, shorts, sandals, sneakers and t-shirts are not appropriate or acceptable for the conference. Females are required to wear a formal blouse (optional: blazer/suit jacket) with formal pants or skirts (knee length or longer). Formal dresses of appropriate length are also acceptable. Formal footwear is also required - heels of appropriate height are acceptable, but delegates must keep in mind that we would recommend flat footwear for their comfort.
FWWMUN - ROME 2019
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GETTING TO THE UNITED NATIONS HQ
If you are not residing in a hotel/place of accomodation close to the UN headquarters. The best way to reach it is to take a train to Grand Central Terminal and either take a cab or walk the distance to to the venue.
From Grand Central Terminal to the United Nations:
Head southeast on E 42nd St toward 2nd Ave (0.2 mi) Turn left onto 1st Avenue/United Nations Plaza (161 ft)
WHERE TO EAT 38 Please note that FWWMUN does not cover any meals.
The following is a list of some nearby restaurants with a general description of what they offer in which delegates can grab a quick bite or a full meal at. Keep in mind that New York is filled with restaurants, and there are many more places to explore and try out during your stay!
• Shake Shack: Gourmet burger chain • Five Guys: Fast food burger and fries chain • Chipotle Mexican Grill: Chain for build-your-own Mexican fare • The Little Beet: Quick stop for gluten free meals • Totto Ramen: Vibrant nook for traditional ramen soups • Panda Express: Simple Chinese fast food chain • Maoz Falafel and Grill: Pit stop for Middle Eastern veggie fare • Sarabeth’s: Upscale American spot for brunch and more • Terri: Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches • Two Tablespoons: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free
EMERGENCY CONTACT
In case of an emergency and in need of the fire department, an ambulance or a police officer, you can call 911. However, if you would like to make a report, you can call 311 (free from any payphone) which is a line that redirects you to a police officer and is available 24/7.
For a comfortable stay, here are some miscellaneous numbers that you may benefit from: Information Assistance: 411 New York Time: (212) 976-1616 New York Weather: (212) 976-4111
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