Transcript C`MUN

What is the Model United Nations (MUN)?
The MUN is an accurate simulation of the bodies of the United Nations Organization where the
students assume the role of the member state ambassadors to dicuss the points of the agenda.
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Anglo-Saxon origin. Its Practice is getting more widespread. It is the most effective and famous
method to teach the students about the United Nations.
The popularity of MUN is growing. More than 200.000 secondary and university students partake
in this event every year all over the world. Many world leaders have participated in MUNs during
their academic careers.
At the moment, MUNs are celebrated in 40 countries. The simulations are adaptable at any scale
(class, school, region, national, international). The largest ones are called MUN conferences
because they gather participants from all over the world.
Taking part in a MUN is an unforgettable learning experience. Not only young people is commited
to the study and discussion of global topics, but also stimulates the development of useful skills in
their lifes. MUNs increase students’ ability of participating in problem solving, research and
communication, improving their English, oratory, and give them the opportunity of meeting new
people.
How does the MUN work?
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Each simulated comission/body is assigned to a topic.
The participants of each commission prepare the position of
their country, institution or NGO beforehand.
The country represented cannot ever be their country of origin.
During the working days, the topics are discussed following
accurately the procedure adopted by the diplomats at the UN,
with formal and informal sessions.
The goal is the adoption of the appropriate resolution.
C'MUN: the MUN of Barcelona
2006-2013
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The C’MUN is a MUN conference organized by ANUE. It
started in 2005, pioneer in Spain.
It is one of the largest and most diverse in Europe. 2.195
students have participated in the C’MUN on its 7 editions,
more than 300 annually. 342 universities (65 annually), 81
nacionalities (more than 45 annually).
Apart from the Catalan institutional support, the C’MUN is a
member of EMUNNET. It is also recognized by the Alliance of
Civilizations, the United Nations Department of Public
Information and the WFUNA. Finally, it is recognized as
European MUN guest in the in the Global Models of the UN
(2010-11).
It brings together as much participants without experience as
“MUN veterans”, giving the opportunity of learning and
discovering to the “rookies”, as well as improving and sharing
competences to the veterans.
As a UNA, we monitor the topics of discussion, often with
other youth-oriented activities based on this topics, and the
adopted resolutions become work documents for ANUE.
Furthermore, these resolutions are sent to the “real” UN to be
taken into account as the “voice of youth”.
C’MUN 2013: Topics of Debate
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Millennium Development Goals: beyond 2015
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Evaluation of the Millennium Development Goals which are
intended to be achieved by 2015.
Preparation of a development agenda for the entire UN system,
post-2015.
An agenda based on the fundamental values of human rights,
equality and sustainability, and conceived as a truly global
program, with shared responsibilities for all States.
How to promote a development agenda in a period as tumultuous
as the current one. The challenge of designing a new development
agenda is therefore enormous, but in this globalized world it has
never been so important and necessary. Designing a new
development agenda means to design a new world order.
C’MUN 2013: Topics of Debate
SECURITY COUNCIL
An integrated strategy for the Sahel region
Humanitarian Crisis
18 million people suffer a severe humanitarian
crisis in the Sahel. In addition to the
extreme weather conditions, drought and
undernourishment.
Territorial Conflict and Terrorism
Mali’s Coup d’état. Islamist militias allegedly
linked to Al-Qaeda, and National Movement
for the Liberation of Azaward. Displacement
of more than a quarter of million people.
UN International Mission
The expected UN mission in 2013, which should
address both, the field of the humanitarian
situation and the threat of terrorism, the
territorial issue and the restoration of
constitutional order. This is the most
unforeseeable
debate,
given
the
unpredictability of the events.
C’MUN 2013: Topics of Debate
HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
The Human Rights, under debate?
Human rights vs. traditional values
Human rights and sexual orientation
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In March 2012, the HRC dedicated the 1st session to sexual
orientation, after the historic resolution of September 2011
which recognizes and protects human rights of lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT).
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At the same time a controversial resolution on “Promoting of
human rights and fundamental freedoms through a better
understanding of traditional values of humankind”
questioned the universality of human rights.
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Can the different traditional values and the promotion of
human rights be reconciled? Many countries, NGOs, and
collective defending the rights of women and LGBT are
afraid that the progress made in the protection of their rights
is at risk.
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The HRC of the C’MUN 2013 shall agree an opinion that
unifies the criteria of whether traditional values should have
a role or not in the defense and promotion of human rights.
And, specifying a concrete level, they also shall determine
what strategy to follow to ensure the worldwide protection of
LGBT rights.
C’MUN 2013: Topics of Debate
UNESCO
Freedom of speech and religion
Freedom of speech on the Internet
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The violence caused in the Arab world due to the film that
ridiculed Muhammad and the new publication of cartoons
for the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo has reopened a
debate that seems to confront the freedom of speech to
respect for religions.
Sectors of society demand a stronger defence for the right
to freedom of expression, but this demand contrasts with
other collectives calling to modulate this right to ensure
respect for religions.
The debate has an additional complex dimension on the
Internet where the restrictions on freedom of expression
are used to silence dissenting opinions to certain political
regimes. How can the coexistence of the freedom of
expression in all its forms and the respect for religious and
ideological pluralism be guaranteed?
C’MUN 2013: Topics of Debate
EUROPEAN SUMMIT
Overcoming the Crisis with Stronger Europe
The big innovation of the C’MUN 2013 is the will to bring the
European Union closer to UN and viceversa, especially in
a context where the EU is going through a very turbulent
and momentous stage, set by the economic crisis. The
27 EU members will have the opportunity to settle the
bases of the future Organization.
The discussion will adress three major areas that define the
questions and challenges that set the agenda of the EU
this year:
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Economy: Austerity and the Welfare State
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European Rights: Schengen and labor rights
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Territory and sovereignity: European federalism, new
candidates, new states?
Press Team
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It is in charge of The Clarion, the C’MUN
newspaper.
News bulletin in english which contains the
comission’s discussions and the parallel
activities.
Small team working in a real small editorial
office during four days.
It is better to abstain if you do not work well
under pressure! ;)
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