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Under the MUNMUN----LIGHTLIGHT Deutsche Schule Athen A feeble body weakens the mind Money is the most envied, but the least enjoyed Health is the most enjoyed but the least envied DEUTSCHE SCHULE ATHENA T H E N Head of the Press TeamTeam:: Sofia Giannikou Under the MUN-LIGHT SubSub----HeadHead of the Press Team: Zoe Doxanidi- BAND 1, AUSGABE 1 DATUM DES MAGAZINS Journalists: Ameranis Konstantinos Boulougouri Marita Bramou Savinna Gaitanou Athina Dear friends, Galanou Penny Hack Alexia Kanatoula Danai We hope that everybody is as excited as we are about this year’s DSAMUN conference. After Mattheou Marina Megali Aliki a quick look at this year’s agenda we realized that the topics were incredibly interesting and Schmidt Levin Stolz Sofia as we all know an exciting subject always motivates the delegates to fruitful debates. Every- Syrianos Sofia body has noticed the first topic of the Social and Humanitarian Committee: Violence and dis- Troungos Vassilis Tsiboukaki Eva crimination directed towards the Lesbian and Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual Community. Photographers: Giannisi The eagerness of most of our journalists to cover this Committee is worth mentioning. We are Maria looking forward to seeing the resolutions that will be passed. We have also noticed that some Grammatikaki Lida- Maria Committees, which have no connection to economy have chosen to examine issues that relate Petméza Vera to the economic crisis and indeed can’t be ignored. The hazards of health, last but not least, this year´s special conference, is a very important issue and needs to be analysed from many different angles and we are sure that the committee will live up to the expectations. Even though MUN is of great importance and a serious matter you don´t forget to have fun, too. Giannikou Sofia Doxanidi Zoe I N T H I S I S S U E Editorial 2 Speeches at 3-4 the opening Committees 5-7 day 1 Interviews 8-9 with the Sekretariat Article by 10 George Ev- genidis Fotos 11 Sponsors Speeches at the opening ceremony Speech by Mr. Fischer, The third speech Headmaster of Deutsche The speech of H.E. Mr. was delivered by Schule Athen Wolfgang Dold, Ambas- Mrs. Maria sador of Germany to Theofili, the Mr. Fischer began his Greece Ambassador and speech by thanking all Director of D1 the members who have Firstly, Mr. Dold thanked Directorate of helped to organise the the organizers and wel- UN and Interna- th 15 DSAMUN conference and warmly welcomed comed the delegates. tional Organiza- all the delegates. Firstly he presented the goals of He expressed his opinion that it is very important for tions and Conferences. She started by mention- the Alma - Ata Declaration and the approach to the students to learn debating and discussing, even if they ing what a privilege it is for her to be part of this Millennium Goals. Furthermore he described the might not succeed to convince the other delegates or if conference and then congratulated the DSA. In condition in Greece. Many people lost their health- they should not be able to come up with solutions. addition, she highlighted the meaning of the day care coverage because of loss of work, no access Nevertheless, it would a big success if a solution will for the UN worldwide because of the elections of to social security or impoverishment. This has a be found. In times like these with nationalism rising non-permanent members of Security Council. serious effect on the health of Greeks. Also clinics there is no alternative to dialogue and discussion. Afterwards, she expressed her hope that MUN face serious problems as they neither can afford will be seen as a practise for the UN and will be necessary medical equipment nor do they have By Levin Schmidt used in order to achieve solutions for the world’s access to all medication needed. To sum up, he greatest problems, such as conflicts between stressed the meaning of this year’s MUN confer- states, terrorism and violation of human rights. ence and wished good luck to all. Last but not least, she stated that through nego- tiation, discussion and interaction with each By Penny Galanou other, we can secure development, peace and and Eva Tsimpoukaki human rights. By Marita Boulougouri A Daughter´s Speech (from Jordan) Ambassador of Nigeria emphasized cultural under- The Ambassador of Venezuela standing through MUN The speaker of Venezuela After the focused in his speech by Mr. speech clearly Saker Malkawi, on the youth Ambassador of and their value Jordan, the to our society. Ambassador of Initially, he the Federal analysed the Republic of abilities of Nigeria, H.E. young people stating that they are full of energy Mr. Ayojeji Lawrence Ayodele proceeded to men- and power. Moreover, he explained that people tion international quests MUN 2012 is concerned should put all their hopes into these values in order The fourth speech of the Opening Ceremony was with. to resolve the crises. He also gave an example delivered by Mr. Saker, the Ambassador of Jordan. He named the conflicts regarding international concerning these beliefs: While China and India The Ambassador began his speech with a success- Human Rights. By stating issues like global peace, compete over the more powerful position in the ful joke, namely that his daughter had written his democracy and justice, he pointed out that solving world, researchers believe that in the year 2030, speech, which cheered up the audience. He ex- these subjects must be in the interest of the entire India will win the race due to its higher percentage pressed his pleasure to participate in the occasion. globe. of young population. Thus, youth is the hope of According to Mr Malkawi conflicts amongst coun- He emphasized that Model United Nations sup- the countries and they can take the responsibility tries are a serious problem in the whole world and ports cultural understanding. According to Mr. concerning economy, politics and the development human rights are constantly being violated. He Ayodele, the UN remains “the only organization of each country. He motivated young people never said that Jordan had an active role in the global for global security”, thus “young children” must be to give up, to stand up if they fall and to continue community and that the country was trying to aware of its importance. until they reach their goal. Finally, he highlighted improve itself every day. Furthermore, the country Especially referring to his country and its current that the new generation should fight every day, respects human rights and makes great efforts to difficulties such as intolerance, poverty, political never go back and that nothing should stop them. provide human assistance to all refugees and to corruption and manipulation, he expressed his fight against any violation of human rights. Last pride about the International School in Nigeria, By Savina Bramou and Marina Mattheou but not least, he recommended all delegates to which also participates in the MUN conference. open their eyes and ears to different cultures and wished all participants a fruitful debate! By Sofia Syrianos and Alexia Hack By Danai Kanatoula Page 3 Under the MUN-LIGHT Speeches at the opening ceremony Danish Counsellor Rasmussen Emphasises Information Officer for Greece and Cyprus of Medecins Son Frontieres reports about Malaria in Various UNRIC Believes in Our Generation the Peloponese Dimensions of UN In her speech, Mr. Mrs. Marietta Dimit- At the be- Provopoulou ginning of rios explained the his speech, Fatouros purpose of Kristian began Rasmussen his Medecins son thanked all speech Frontieres, and the participants of this year’s MUN conference. He with a how it has expressed his gratefulness for participating in joke, helped people in MUN for the third but unfortunately last year. He expressing his protest against the German School over 60 countries. continued with stating the various dimensions of of Athens, DSA, as last year he had been ranking She started off her speech, stating that she has the UN’s work. Firstly, the representation makes as an MUN Director, whereas this year he felt been working with the organisation since 2001 and sure that everyone’s voice is heard and that the UN degraded in his position as an Information Officer. that she has been on various missions in countries forum is followed precisely. Secondly, he high- It was the fourth time for him to address MUN and such as Pakistan, Afghanistan etc. She proceeded lighted the UN’s effort in resolving difficult chal- he stated that many things had changed since last talking about her work in an office in Athens, trying lenges such as global poverty. Furthermore, he year. He continued with some good news (as in his to provide help wherever she can. Her speech emphasised the worldwide acknowledgment of the opinion, nowadays, good news were no news at all) continued explaining how the organisation works. UN’s work. As a conclusion, he addressed the 600 drawing attention to the great economical progress “It bases itself on medical ethics,” she said. “We that could be observed in Asia, Africa and Latin delegates whose purpose is to achieve global unity help people regardless of their colour, religion or through exploration of global issues and hard America. On the other hand, he also had some bad beliefs.” It also tries to improve the bad health care work. news, for example the increase in intolerance and that exists in some countries, and offers medical poverty and the decrease in security. He also re- Aliki Megali, Athina Gaitanou ferred to human rights, which are being protected care to victims of natural disasters or injuries; by UN.