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New Potential Organisation in the Arctic
Session 4 in the DISEC committee continued with topic A and set the discussion specifically on the topic of ‘The right of a potential new organization supervising the Arctic’. The delegates of Ukraine, Netherlands, Bhutan and Gambia all believed the countries should utilize existing organizations instead of creating a new one and wasting money. The [...]
Read More →Director Interview – Oliver Cronlinde-Wenner
CNN went to Mr. Oliver Cronlinde for an interview and we found out a lot of interesting things about him. Also our Secretary-General, Mr. William R.Gorman, offered his opinions as well. William Gorman said during,”…Oliver is a funny, intelligent and nice person and he loves pandas.” As CNN went into the SOCHUM committee room for [...]
Read More →“Let’s Not forget What Humanitarian Intervention is.”
March 22nd was the beginning of session two. SOCHUM started the discussion about international intervention. In the first moderated caucus, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Canada proposed motions and Indonesia’s motion was passed with the definition of Humanitarian Intervention chosen as the topic. First three speakers were France, Palestine, and Poland. France stated regarding the definition [...]
Read More →Director Interview— Eliza Pan
Bloomberg: Where are you from? Eliza Pan: I was born in Atlanta, Georgia but I grew up in Canada. Bloomberg: What do you like do to in your free time? Eliza Pan: Besides MUN activities I like to write, read and ski. I love downhill skiing. Bloomberg: Do you study in Harvard and what’s your [...]
Read More →UNDP ‘Distribution of Economical Aid Throughout Haiti’
Session two of the UNDP conference saw long unmoderated caucuses regarding the distribution of economical aid throughout Haiti. Delegates discussed different ways to assist Haiti in their development. The delegations formed separate blocs throughout the unmoderated caucus. Whilst the delegates discussed their ideas, it became evident that most delegates had the same opinions about the [...]
Read More →WHO Discusses Sexual Violence
The conference of the World Health Organisation (WHO) concentrated on Topic A, ‘Sexual Violence in Areas of Armed Conflict’, in Session 3. As the conference progressed, the delegations all developed ideas around the main topic. There were a few sub-topics discussed during the first half of Session 3 which were, in order, ‘Difficulties to reporting [...]
Read More →DISEC Discusses Environmental Impact on Militarization on the Arctic Region
The afternoon of 22nd March saw DISEC’s discussions on three topics, which were: ‘Environmental Impact of Militarization on the Arctic Region’, ‘Establishing an organization to supervise scientific research in the Arctic’ and ‘Actual Procedures to demilitarize the Arctic’. Majority of the delegations, such as Venezuela, Ukraine, Afghanistan, South Africa, Bhutan and Canada, believed there might [...]
Read More →Director Interview – Ruth Kagan
An Interview With Ruth Kagan, the Director of the World Assembly on Aging: NYT: What year are you at Harvard? Ruth: I am a sophomore at Harvard College. NYT: And what are you studying? Ruth: I’m concentrating in molecular and cellular biology with a potential secondary in economics. NYT: Why did you choose to direct [...]
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China and United States at odds.
Towards the end of the fifth session UNESCAP continued its discussion on sustaining the economy of Asia and the Pacific. In the beginning moderated caucuses, delegates soon came to an agreement that ‘free trade’ is the key. The debate of free trade and fair trade came along, as less developed countries like Myanmar were concerned [...]
Read More →Foreign Aid Will Help Haiti Develop and Flourish
The UNDP have been working together as a committee to discuss the future of foreign aid to Haiti. During the past two sessions, areas of improvement and what foreign countries can do to improve the situation have been discussed. All countries have similar opinions on the types foreign aid that can be provided. However, some [...]
Read More →Compulsory Licensing Regarding the Distribution of Generic AIDS Medicine
The topic of generically produced AIDS medications has been discussed and debated in the UNAIDS committee since the opening session last night. The second session this afternoon saw the discussion of compulsory licensing regarding the distribution of generic AIDS medication. A moderated caucus was held during the first half of the session to discuss this [...]
Read More →The Price of Generically Produced AIDS Medications Must be Reduced
This afternoon saw the opening session of UNAIDS, where the topic of generically produced AIDS medications was sternly discussed. It became evident after many moderated caucuses that although opinions were expressed in many ways, delegations from all countries united in agreement of one conclusion; the price of antiviral drugs, including generic AIDS medication, must be [...]
Read More →Atmosphere Turning Harmonious in Vienna
(Xinhua News Agency, 1840 A.D.) The fierce discussion continued in Vienna, where delegates are thriving to figure out a way to prevent Napoleon from marching across again. The two main disputes presented in the conference, including the voice from those nation’s with smaller might who are demanding more power and interest and also differences on [...]
Read More →Definition Turns Into Disagreement
A disagreement took place today in the European Union between Belgium and the remaining delegates. The disagreement was regarding the definition of small weapons production. An anonymous delegate claimed that the delegate of Belgium “was basically dominating the conversation and wanted everyone to listen to her, even though she wasn’t stating her country’s point of [...]
Read More →Day 2 in the European Union
Proceedings commenced at one thirty in the afternoon. Debate was swiftly underway as delegations eagerly notified the Director, Mr. Ethan Lyle of their presence on the second day of the conference. All delegations were present and soon formal debate was underway. In an interview with the delegation of the Republic of Ireland, the respective delegate [...]
Read More →Global Health Cluster United By Common Goal; Differing Perspectives
The Global Health Cluster differs from a typical Model United Nations committee in quite a few ways. First of all, rather than representing countries, like most delegates in General Assemblies, or individuals, like most delegates in specialized agencies, the members of the Global Health Cluster each represent organizations. Organizations represented include the International Committee of [...]
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Passing the Draft Directive and Moving On!
(Xinhua News Agency, May 1998) The conference of Security Council progressed to its final stage. At the end of thrid session yesterday, crisis updated. The situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea aggravated since their armed forces both purchased or was expected to purchase military hardware. As long as ammunition integrated into military, unimaginable consequence would be [...]
Read More →Director Interview—Katherine Ebright
NYT: What year are you at Harvard? Katherine: I am a sophomore. NYT: And what are you studying? Katherine: I’m studying social studies, which is politics, philosophy, and economics. NYT: Why did you choose to direct the Pakatan Rakyat Committee? Katherine: I’m half Malaysian-Chinese, and it’s a topic that’s close to half of my identity. [...]
Read More →Pakatan Rakyat Irons Out Temporary Solution to CIA Leak Crisis; Focus Shifts to International Relations
Much deliberation has taken place since news of the Pakatan Rakyat’s affiliation with the American CIA leaked to international presses. Immediately after the CIA’s alleged involvement with the Pakatan Rakyat was released, international leaders criticized the CIA. Russian President Vladimir Putin espoused, “Once again, we see an instace of CIA interventionism meant to cause regime [...]
Read More →BREAKING NEWS: Latest CIA Scandal – Funding the Opposition of Malaysia
The BBC can now confirm that the CIA or Central Intelligence Agency have been secretly funding the Pakatan Rakyat party who are running for government in the coming up elections. The CIA are yet to release a statement as to why they have decided to perform these actions and state their reasoning for supporting the [...]
Read More →CIA Agent Storms Pakatan Rakyat; Future of PR Unclear
A furious American CIA Agent stormed the committee room of Pakatan Rakyat around 11:15 AM on Saturday, March 23. Shortly after the agent began her tirade, it became quite clear that the Pakatan Rakyat has been receiving funding from the CIA to carry out their election campaigning. Of course, the United States government has not [...]
Read More →Cries for Democracy in Malaysia Finally Have an Answer: The Coalition of ‘Pakatan Rakyat’
It has been 44 years since the British granted Malaysia its complete independence, although, how independent did they actually become? Ever since the first Malaysian Elections the same party, the United Malays National Organisation, or U.M.N.O. has been known as the ruling party ever since, and after continuous scandals regarding corruption and election fraud, opposing [...]
Read More →Xinhua Insight: Acclaim for Nine Draft Directives
(Xinhua News Agency, May 1998) The United Nations Security Council continued on the emergency session this afternoon with 3 Draft Directives remained to be voted and 8 more directives additionally submitted. Starting with numerous directives, the enthusiasm of this committee ran high from the very beginning and energetic delegates were super passionate. An intense debate [...]
Read More →Change Will Not Come to Malaysia
One of the most dynamic committees at the fourth session of HMUN China, the Pakatan Rakyat explores the upcoming Malaysian elections of 2013. The Pakatan Rakyat is an informal alliance of Malaysian political parties that seek to overcome the oppressive United Malays National Organization, the oppressive ruling party that has controlled the Malaysian government since [...]
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Foreign Aid Will Help Haiti Develop and Flourish
The UNDP have been working together as a committee to discuss the future of foreign aid to Haiti. During the past two sessions, areas of improvement and what foreign countries can do to improve the situation have been discussed. All countries have similar opinions on the types foreign aid that can be provided. However, some [...]
Read More →Compulsory Licensing Regarding the Distribution of Generic AIDS Medicine
The topic of generically produced AIDS medications has been discussed and debated in the UNAIDS committee since the opening session last night. The second session this afternoon saw the discussion of compulsory licensing regarding the distribution of generic AIDS medication. A moderated caucus was held during the first half of the session to discuss this [...]
Read More →And So The Rose Race Begins
Today was the second day of HMUN China 2013. As I can see, delegates are having a lot of fun as well as doing what they came for, which is to discuss different topics regarding our world and its issues. In addition to competition in the committee sessions, there is a rose race going on, [...]
Read More →Opening Ceremony Marks the Start of HMUN CHINA 2013
On the afternoon of the 21st of March, the fourth HMUN China conference took place in the capital of China, Beijing. With great excitement, enthusiast delegates from all over the globe gathered at the opening ceremony. As the opening ceremony started with a few motivational speeches, delegates came prepared too. Egyptian delegates from SOCHUM committee said, “It [...]
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