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3. What is a Model United Nations ? Model United Nations is an authentic simulation of the UN multilateral organs, which catapult students into the world of diplomacy and negotiation. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 3

4. What is the role of the student? In Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors of UN member states, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe to debate on current pressing issues on the Organization's vast agendas. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 4

5. The students, better known as ‘delegates’ in Model UN, prepare draft resolutions, plot strategies, negotiate with supporters and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate through the UN's rules of procedure; all in the interest of attaining International cooperation to resolve problems that affect almost every country in the World. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 5

6. Who is a delegate? FYI - A delegate is someone who speaks or acts on behalf of an organization at a meeting or conference between organizations of the same level. In this case the delegate’s government. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 6

7. Before playing out their ambassadorial roles in a Model UN, students do extensive research on the particular agendas to be addressed. The problems are drawn from today's headlines. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 7

8. PROCEDURE Flow of debate 1. Opening of formal session with Roll-Call 2. Opening Speech 3. Setting of the Agenda 4. Debate: a) Formal Debate b) Informal Debate 5. Close of Debate 6. Voting of resolution 7. Close of Formal Session PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 8

9. Terms to be Acknowledged Point of Information : A POI is raised when a delegate has a question or a comment to deliver. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 9

10. Terms to be Acknowledged Point of Order: A Point of Order is raised when a delegate finds a factual inaccuracy or a foreign policy violation made in one’s speech. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 10

11. Terms to be Acknowledged Point of Parliamentary Inquiry: This is raised solely to the executive board to clarify procedural enquiries in between session, but not interrupting a speaker. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 11

12. Terms to be Acknowledged Point of Personal Privilege: To raise a question of privilege is a privileged motion that permits a request related to personal privileges of the individual delegate. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 12

13. Terms to be Acknowledged Moderated caucus: This Caucus is a form of formal debate or a motion which is raised on the call of the EB to discuss issues related to the agenda raised by the delegates on spot in the committee. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 13

14. Terms to be Acknowledged Un-moderated caucus: This is a motion where the committee breaks into temporary informal session forming either separate blocs or collaborating to draft a unanimous resolution. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 14

15. Foreign Policy Statement (Position Paper) Many conferences require that each delegation submit a position paper, a Foreign Policy Statement (FPS)detailing your country's policies on the topics being discussed in your committee. Writing a position paper will help you organize your ideas so that you can share your country's position with the rest of the committee. It requires extensive research from valid sources – preferably UN websites or Internationally accepted news websites (BBC etc).An FPS is required to be written in a crisp and concise manner. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 15

16. THE COMMITTEES (of this Conference) SC- SECURITY COUNCIL DISEC-DISARMAMENT AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL HRC-HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL UNEP- UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 16

17. EXECUTIVE BOARD SC- SECURITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT-R.VENKATARAMANAN CHAIR- SHRIKANTH SUBRAMANIAM MODERATOR – ANIRUDH.R PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 17

18. AGENDA To achieve peace and security for Sri Lankan Tamils in Sri Lanka PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 18

19. EXECUTIVE BOARD DISEC- DISARMAMENT AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL CHAIRS – NITHYASHREE NAGANATHAN & KAVIN S. CHANDER MODERATOR – NIHARIKA YEDDANAPUDI PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 19

20. AGENDA 1) Militarization of the Arctic : Political, Economic and Climatic Changes. 2) Measures to prevent anti-state actors from acquiring Weapons of Mass Destruction. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 20

21. EXECUTIVE BOARD HRC- HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE CHAIRS - VIJETHA RAVI & ARKA BANDYOPADHYAY MODERATOR – SHREYA SARATHY PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 21

22. AGENDA Provision of legalization with specific focus on: a)Euthanasia b)Abortion of the foetus c) Unisex marriage PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 22

23. EXECUTIVE BOARD UNEP – UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME CHAIRS- ANJALI RAJAGOPAL & SREENATH SRIKRISHNAN MODERATOR - MEGHNA MAHADEV PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 23

24. AGENDA: Transformation to a green economy by promoting sustainable growth and building resilience to climate change in terms of:- (a) assuming potential impacts and options for mitigation and adaption of human induced climate change (b) re-establishment and revision of the Kyoto Protocol PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 24

25. Code of Conduct Only formal speech will be encouraged Dress code is strictly restricted to formal wear (Indian or Western) Clarity in both speech and thought is expected. Acknowledging the presence of the Chairs and other EB Members during committee sessions is mandatory. No using phones during committee session. In case of an inevitable circumstances, the delegates must duly seek permission from the respective Chairs. Internet Usage is STRICTLY Prohibited inside committee. The usage of personal pronouns is strictly prohibited during committee. One’s diplomacy should never fail to be maintained. Cross talking and talking out of turn are looked down upon. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 25

26. BENEFITS OF MUNNING A Model United Nations not only extends one’s vocabulary but also improves one’s oratorical skills while widening their general knowledge. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 26

27. BENEFITS OF MUNNING Spontaneity, adaptability and diplomacy are a few qualities that one can expect to inherit in a MUN. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 27

28. BENEFITS OF MUNNING A student’s portfolio is also benefitted, especially when one is certified for his/her commendable performance in committee which calls for extensive research. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 28

29. MUNers learn how the international community acts on its concerns about: · Peace and Security · Human Rights · The Environment · Food and Poverty · Economic Development · Globalization etc. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 29

30. 11 th and 12 th of January 2014. Classes 8 th – 11 th An Intra-school MUN, here at The PSBB Millennium School - Gerugambakkam. PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 30

31. THANK YOU SECRETARY GENERAL : KAVIN S. CHANDER DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL : VENKATARAMANAN RENGASAMY DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL : SREENATH SRIKRISHNAN CHAIRS : NITHYASHREE NAGANATHAN VIJETHA RAVI ANJALI RAJAGOPAL ARKA BANDYOPADYAY SHRIKANTH SUBRAMANIAM PSBBMS - GBKM - MUN ORIENTATION - JAN 2014 31