MUN Panorama May 2011

sample position paper

Committee Name: Human rights council

Topic A: Protecting human rights while countering terrorism

Country: Switzerland

Delegate: Michelle Lisette Verdín Johnson

Background of the topic

The human cost of terrorism has been felt in virtually every corner of the

globe. The United Nations family has itself suffered tragic human loss as

a result. Terrorism clearly has a very real and direct impact on human rights, with

consequences for the enjoyment of the right to life, liberty and physical integrity of victims, terrorism

can destabilize Governments, undermine civil society, and threaten social and economic development. Security of the individuals is a basic human right and the States

therefore have an obligation to ensure the human rights of their nationals.

Repressive measures have been used to stifle the voices of human rights defenders

UN involvement

The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy was adopted by Member States on 8 September 2006, the States Members of the United Nations, resolve to implement all General Assembly resolutions on measures to eliminate international terrorism, to recognize that international cooperation and any measures that we undertake to prevent and combat terrorism must comply with our obligations under international law, in particular human rights law, refugee law and international humanitarian law. 

Country policy and involvement 

Switzerland is concerned that United Nations sanctions to combat terrorism could be weakened if they continue to ride over fundamental human rights.

That is why Switzerland, with ten other countries, has presented new recommendations aimed at improving the sanctions regime so that basic legal norms are respected

 it believes the system would be more effective if there were mechanisms to guarantee fundamental human rights.
 

It is one of a number of countries which have been trying for several years to promote a more transparent and fairer system. They have already had some success.

In the fight against terrorism, Switzerland has two main focuses at international level: 

• Cooperation with other states and the provision of mutual support for each other’s counter-terrorist activities 
• The defense, under all circumstances, of human rights.

Points and Motions worksheet

POINTS AND MOTIONS – WHAT DO YOU SAY?

HANDOUT I:                                                                                              

Using the Handout H: Points and Motions Chart, determine which point or motion is being made

 under the Description. Then write exactly what you would say to make this point or motion.  

Description                                                                                                      WHAT DO YOU SAY?

The delegate has a question regarding the rules of procedure.

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Delegate wishes to adjourn the meeting until next session. 

Usually used to adjourn for lunch or dinner. 

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Delegate wishes to yield time to points of information or questions from other delegates about the speech.

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Delegate wishes to tell the chair about of a physical discomfort they are experiencing 

(the inability to hear another delegate’s speech, that the room is too hot, etc.).

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Delegate wishes to suspend debate in order for a moderated or un-moderated caucus. 

The purpose and the length of the suspension need to be stated.

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Delegate wishes to end the debate on the topic. This topic can be returned to at a later time. 

Before going to a vote, two delegates must speak in favor of tabling the debate and two must speak against it.

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A delegate has just finished their speech. Another delegate would like to ask them a question about speech. 

(Please note, that a speaker must be open to questions.)

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The delegate feels that the chairperson has made an incorrect decision. 

The appeal must first be made in writing.

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Delegate wishes to close the debate and move to voting.

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2nd Grade MUN assignment

Delegates / Country	Committee	Topic
Arriaga Torres Juan Antonio / Argentina	Commission on Crime Prevention and criminal Justice (CCPCJ)	A:Narcotraffic and organized crime nowaday B:The impact of piracy in the development of knowledge industries and innovation around the world.
Brizuela Martin Jacqueline / Columbia
Duran Laguna Miren Aniel / Canada		A:Narcotraffic and organized crime nowaday.
Cervantes Fuentes Enrique / Chili
Flores Palafox Diana Gabriela / China		B:The impact of piracy in the development of knowledge industries and innovation around the world.
Horta Padilla Erika / Brazil
Leon Ramirez Ana Beatriz / Cuba		A:Narcotraffic and organized crime nowaday
Macias Soto Juan Antonio / El Salvador
Marquez Lugo Rosario / France		B:The impact of piracy in the development of knowledge industries and innovation around the world.
Mendez Amezcua Abril Amelia / Germany
Navarro Rios Mario / India		A:Narcotraffic and organized crime nowaday
Padilla Munoz Vanesa / Iran
Ramirez Miguel Armando / Italy		B:The impact of piracy in the development of knowledge industries and innovation around the world.
Rodriguez Becerra Mitzi guadalupe / Libya
Saldana Puente Sandra Paola / Netherlands		B:The impact of piracy in the development of knowledge industries and innovation around the world.
Sanchez Guerrero Alan Eduardo / Pakistan
Vargas Marquez  Paola / Russian Federation		A:Narcotraffic and organized crime nowaday

2nd semester MUN assignments

Delegate	Country	Topics
Brizuela Gamino Karla Ariadna	Afghanistan       Security Council	The arm conflict between n/s Korea
Camarena Villalobos Ana Olivia	China	The arm conflict between n/s Korea
Chavez Huesca Jose Carlos	Egypt	Iraq situation after the conflict against USA
Estrada Solis Jessica Alejandra	France	Iraq situation after the conflict against USA
Loza Rivera Francisco	INDIA	The arm conflict between n/s Korea
Magana Gonzalez Brenda Yazmin	ISRAEL	The arm conflict between n/s Korea
Marquez Saldana Brenda	IRAN	Iraq situation after the conflict against USA
Munoz Laguna Cruz Nelida	IRAQ	Iraq situation after the conflict against USA
Ornelas Martinez Semei	Colombia	BOTH
Padilla Uriarte Miguel Angel	JAPAN	Iraq situation after the conflict against USA
Reynoso Ojeda Richard Albert	South Korea	BOTH
Rodriguez Bravo Genesis	NETHERLANDS	The arm conflict between n/s Korea
Salgado Cabrera Genesis	NORTH KOREA	Iraq situation after the conflict against USA
Tapia Vallejo Bianca Melina	PAKISTAN	The arm conflict between n/s Korea
Vega Valerio Wintilo	RUSSIAN FEDERATION	The arm conflict between n/s Korea

position paper Sample

Committee Name:

Committee Topic: 

Country Name: 

Your Name: 

Background of the Topic:

*What is the issue? What is the controversy?

*Historical background and causes of the problem.

*What nations are directly involved with or are affected by the issue? 

*What effect does this problem have on the international community?

United Nations Involvement:

*What role has the United Nations played in the issue (i.e. resolutions, speeches, conferences, aide contributed, other)?

Country Policy and Involvement:

*Your nation’s involvement (if any) with the topic?

* Your nation’s position on the topic and opinion.

• Possible solutions your country would plan to propose?