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9th ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2nd & 3rd OCTOBER 2021 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

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CAMPION SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS

9th Conference: October 2nd - 3rd 2021

Table of Contents

Conference Programme p. 2

Agenda:

General Assembly Committees p. 3

Non-GA Committees p. 4

International Courts p. 5

Forensics p. 5

Secretariat & Student Officers p. 6

International Court of Justice p. 10

Participating Countries p. 13

Executive Board p. 14

Rules of Procedure p. 15

Points and Motions p. 16

Sample Resolution p.18

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Conference Programme Saturday 2/10 09:00-10:30 Committee Work 10:30-10:45 Brief Break 10:45-12:45 Committee Work 12:45-13:15 Opening Ceremony 13:15-14:00 Lunch 14:00-15:15 Committee Work 15:15-15:25 Brief Break 15:25-16.30 Committee Work (Delegates finish at 16.30) 16:30-17:00 STOFF Debriefing (only for Student Officers) Sunday 3/10 09:00-10:30 Committee Work 10:30-10:45 Brief Break 10:45-13:00 Committee Work 11:15-11:30 Advisers Meeting 13:00-14:00 Lunch 14:00-15:10 Committee Work/Crisis in Committees 14:00-16.00 General Assembly 15:10-15:20 Brief Break 15:20-16:00 Committee Work 16:00-16:30 Closing Ceremony

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Agenda

General Assembly Committees

DISARMAMENT and INTERNATIONAL SECURITY COMMITTEE (GA 1)

1. Preventing online radicalisation 2. Assessing the use of surveillance as a means of maintaining international and national security

SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND HUMANITARIAN COMMITTEE (GA 3)

1. The question of legal aid in promoting access to justice 2. Combating the rise of domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic

SPECIAL POLITICAL AND DECOLONISATION COMMITTEE (GA 4)

1. Reducing instability and conflict in the Tigray region 2. Reconsidering the sovereignty of Western Sahara

LEGAL COMMITTEE (GA6)

1. Reforming the criminal justice system to improve rehabilitation and develop alternatives to imprisonment 2. Reconsidering the limitation to immunities of political leaders and diplomats

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Non-GA Committees: SPECIAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 16: PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS (SPECON)

1. The impact of police brutality on promoting peace 2. The issue of human trafficking for the purpose of organ harvesting

SECURITY COUNCIL (SC)

1. Addressing transnational organised crime to combat terrorist groups 2. The situation in Myanmar

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)

1. Implementing universal health coverage for mental health treatment 2. The question of women’s right to abortion

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL (ECOSOC)

1. The issue of equitable vaccine distribution among member states 2. The question of a K shaped recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (EC)

1. Addressing overfishing to safeguard fishing stocks and promote sustainability 2. Measures to prevent the depletion of water sources 3. Assessing the sustainability of the palm oil industry

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CAMPION SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS 9th Conference: October 2nd - 3rd 2021

International Courts

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE

· Immunities and Criminal Proceedings (Equatorial Guinea v. France)

FORENSICS JUNIOR GROUP DISCUSSION (FJGD)

· TOPIC 1: Measures to prevent the depletion of water sources (shared topic with EC for the joint session)

TOPIC 2: Addressing corruption in the public sector

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Secretariat & Student Officers

Secretariat:

SECRETARY GENERAL: Dimitris Alexopoulos (Campion School)

DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL: Anne Marie Martinou (American Community School)

PRESIDENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Panagiotis Diamantis (Ekpedeftiki Anagennisi School)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Hannah Clark (Campion School)

UNDER-SECRETARY GENERAL: Zacharenia Kourkounaki (Campion School)

If you wish to find out more about the 9th CSMUN Secretariat, view our Meet the Secretariat page.

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Student Officers:

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Disarmament and International Security Committee (GA1):

CHAIR: Jason Patsatzis (Deutsche Schule Athen)

CO-CHAIR: Areti Moustaki (Costeas Geitonas School)

CO-CHAIR: Stefania Vasileiadou (Psychico College - HAEF)

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Social, Cultural and Humanitarian Committee (GA3): CHAIR: Emily Miliou (Campion School)

CO-CHAIR: Ioannis Andreakis (Leonteios School of Athens)

CO-CHAIR: Ines Saltiel (Campion School)

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Special Political and Decolonization Committee (GA4): CHAIR: Fotis Giannousas (Byron College)

CO-CHAIR: Eleanna Chalaraki (Ekpedeftiki Anagennisi)

CO-CHAIR: Zicheng Zhang (American Community Schools, Athens)

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Legal Committee (GA6): CHAIR: Nefeli Gkaroutsou (Pierce - The American College of Greece)

CO-CHAIR: Vasiliki Stratogianni (Leonteios School of Athens)

CO-CHAIR: Georgia Papaioannou (Athens College - HAEF)

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NON-GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC): PRESIDENT: Erika Kunstmann (Deutsche Schule Athen)

DEPUTY-PRESIDENT: Dora Andreou (Campion School)

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Special Conference on Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice

and Strong Institutions (SPECON): PRESIDENT: Maria Tourni (Pierce- The American College of Greece)

DEPUTY-PRESIDENT: Rea Papazissi (Ekpedeftiki Anagennisi)

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Environmental Commission (EC): PRESIDENT: John Roy Amurao (Byron College)

DEPUTY-PRESIDENT: Vassiliki Vassiliou (Pierce - The American College of Greece)

DEPUTY-PRESIDENT: Melina Drosou (Platon School)

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Security Council (SC): PRESIDENT: Baran Mohammadi (Byron College)

DEPUTY-PRESIDENT: Fani Kantzavelos (Arsakeio School)

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World Health Organization (WHO): PRESIDENT: Christopher Fotinelis (Pierce - The American College of Greece)

DEPUTY-PRESIDENT: Joanna Mavromati (Platon School)

DEPUTY-PRESIDENT: Maxine Arduin (Campion School)

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International Court of Justice (ICJ):

PRESIDENT: Valentina El Kadi (St. Catherine’s British School)

DEPUTY-PRESIDENT: Ioannis Ioannou (Ekpedeftiki Anagennisi)

REGISTRAR: Lito Mitrokotsa (1st Lyceum of Petroupoli)

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FORENSICS JUNIOR GROUP DISCUSSION

HEAD: Ioanna Maria Varotsi (Pierce - The American College of Greece)

CO-HEAD: Iliana Brosnan (Campion School)

CO-HEAD: Maria Myrto Manousopoulou (St. Catherine’s British School)

CO-HEAD: Ilianna Mavroeidi (Pierce - The American College of Greece)

CO-HEAD: Ariadni Kakara (Campion School)

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International Court of Justice

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the chief judicial board of the United Nations. It aims to resolve international disputes in the optimum way. One of its duties also includes the provision of Advisory Opinions on legal matters and all procedures are carried out in the official language which is English.

Immunities and Criminal Proceedings (Equatorial Guinea v. France)

ADVOCATES ICJ RESPONDENT PARTY:

Aggeliki Dapsi (Athens College - Hellenic American Educational Foundation) Fragiskos Emmanouil-Kefalogiannis (Athens College - Hellenic American Educational Foundation)

ADVOCATES ICJ APPLICANT PARTY:

Galatia Constantopoulos (St. Catherine's British School) Daria Hadjiemmanuil (St. Catherine's British School)

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JUDGES:

1. Marilia Vamvakidi (Campion School)

2. Emma Mihaylova (Campion School)

3. Sophia Apstolidou (Campion School)

4. Pavlina Anna Tilgeridi (2nd High School of Glyfada)

5. Eleni Ioannou (Pierce - The American College of Greece)

6. Kevin Zhang (Campion School)

7. Matina Liristi (Campion School)

8. Iman Shadiev (Campion School)

9. Dimitra Klavdianou (Pierce - The American College of Greece)

10. Elias Markopoulos (Ekpedeftiki Anagennisi)

11. Mihaela Yordanova Novkova (St Catherine’s British School)

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Participating Countries

Country School

Afghanistan Athens College - Hellenic American Educational Foundation (Individual participant)

Argentina St Lawrence College

Belgium Ekpedeftiki Anagennisi

Canada Byron College

China Costeas Geitonas School

Croatia Erasmios School (Individual participant)

Cuba Ionios School

Cyprus Experimental School of the University of Patras (Individual Participant)

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Pierce - The American College of Greece

Equatorial Guinea Campion School

Estonia Campion School

Ethiopia Campion School

France Pierce - The American College of Greece

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Germany Pierce - The American College of Greece

India Byron College

Ireland Notre-Dame International High School

Italy 2nd Gymnasium of Pallini (Individual Participant)

Japan Campion School

Jordan Zois School (Individual Participant)

Kenya International British School of Bucharest

Mexico St. Catherine’s British School

Myanmar Leonteios School of Athens

Niger Campion School

Norway St Lawrence College

Romania Ekpedeftiki Anagennisi

Russian Federation International British School of Bucharest

Spain Moraitis

Sweden Anavryta Model Junior High School

Tunisia AUEB (Individual Participant)

United Kingdom Byron College

United States of America Campion School

Vietnam Campion School

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Executive Board

Organising Team:

● Head Organiser: Ms G. Theoharopoulou [email protected]

● Co-Head: Ms H. Salter [email protected]

● Forensics: Ms V. Bodington [email protected]

● Overseas Schools Co-ordinator: Ms S. Nounesi [email protected]

● IT Co-ordinator: Mr A Politsopoulos [email protected]

● Administrator: Mr R. Tilley [email protected]

Head of All Staff: Anna Giachnakis

Press Team:

● Head: Andy Hulse

● Co-Head: Lily Theologou

Administrative Staff: ● Head: Anna Giachnakis

● Co-Head: Tatiana Panagiotidi

Security Staff:

● Head: Denis Nugroho

● Co-Head: Ali Al Khashlok

Approval Panel:

● Head: Nikitas Patakas

● Co-Head: Fenia Anastasiadi

Charity: ● Head: Fenia Makri

Assistant Admin: Kareem Hussein

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RulesofProcedureThe rules of procedure are applicable to all committees with the exception of the Forensics Group Discussion, for which separate rules apply. Furthermore, please bear in mind that procedures vary slightly in the Security Council. Of course things are going to be different this year with our conference being online. The variations will be explained by the Chairs and must be followed. It is of the utmost importance that you are thoroughly aware of the rules of procedure as a delegate so as to be able to readily apply them when appropriate. The rules of procedure are enforced to ensure that the committee proceedings operate smoothly.

1. English is the language used for the duration of our conference. It is necessary to use formal

language when addressing others, show respect and courtesy towards fellow delegates, and refrain from using offensive language.

2. Formal attire that is appropriate for a Model United Nations conference is imperative. Any delegate not conforming to the dress code will not be permitted to participate. A suit and tie, dress shirt, trousers (not denim), blouse, skirt or dress (of respectable length) are appropriate.

3. Mobile phones must be switched off during the proceedings.

4. The decisions of the Secretariat and Chairs are final and cannot be disputed. In the rare case that a delegate feels the rules of procedure are being misused, he or she may stand to make a ‘Point of Order’. The President/Secretary-General/Chairs reserve the right to decide on specific matters, such as the order in which the Agenda items will be debated.

5. During voting procedures the virtual doors will be sealed and no one will be allowed to enter or exit the Committee’s google meet. You can either vote ‘In Favour’ or ‘Against’, or choose to ‘Abstain’ by raising your placard when instructed to do so by the Secretariat/Chairs.

6. Amendments to resolutions must be submitted to the Chairs using the appropriate amendment

sheet.

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Points and Motions

Rules Description Debatable Votes Required

Interrupt Speaker

Point of personal privilege

Used when feeling discomfort, generally related to an inability to hear the speaker properly.

No No Yes

Motion to Approach the

Bench

If a delegate wishes to talk to the chairs in private, he may ask to approach the bench in order to ask a question.

No No No

Point of Information

Used to question the speaker at the end of his/her speech.

No No No

Point of Parliamentary

Inquiry

The delegate may ask for clarification concerning the rules of procedure.

No No No

Point of order Used to draw attention to a misuse of rules.

No No No

Right of Reply After a response to a point of information, the enquirer may wish to reply.

No No No

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Motion to Introduce an Amendment

Amendments are used to modify, add or strike out a clause. This motion is used when the submitter of the amendment wishes to begin debating about it.

No No No

Motion to Adjourn Session

If a delegate or the chairs wish to dismiss debate until the next day.

No No No

Motion to move to previous question

Delegates may wish to move to voting procedures during debate time.

Subject to objection

Must be seconded

No

Motion to Close Debate on the

Topic Area under Discussion

If the delegates consider they have finished debating the topic under discussion, they may wish to submit such a motion in order to move on to a further topic.

No No No

Motion to Return to a Dismissed

Topic

If delegates which to debate again about a topic already closed, they may use this motion.

No Simple Majority

No

Motion to Divide the Question

Used in order to ask the delegates to vote individually upon a matter.

Yes No No

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Sample Resolution

FORUM: Disarmament and International Security Committee QUESTION OF: The threat of systematic corruption to international security SUBMITTED BY: Russian Federation THE DISARMAMENT AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY COMMITTEE, Fully aware of the fact that people and organizations involved in most cases have massive power and their position is meaningful for their state. Recognising the development in the field of information for CIIS with the adapted resolutions such as ECOSOC Resolution 2006/24 on the issue of “International cooperation in the fight against corruption”, General Assembly resolution 58/4 of 31 October 2003 United Nations on the “Convention against Corruption”, Resolution 6/1 on the issue of “Continuation of the review of implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption”, Observing the influence of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in this field, Having considered the implications of diplomatic affairs of member states in the process of combating corruption, Deeply conscious of the problem of “systematic corruption” which affects the global as a whole and is not limited within a country,

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1. Trusts an anonymous body to carry out investigation about the presence of systematic corruption in all member-states, through representatives, observers and online monitoring of governmental servers and accounts;

2. Suggests preventive measures and policies, according to which each member state should:

a) in conformity with the fundamental principles of its legal system, establish and enforce or sustain effective, harmonized anti-corruption policies that promote the participation of the society and reflect the principles of the rule of law, proper management of public affairs, integrity, transparency and accountability.

b) endeavor to inaugurate and promote efficient practices aiming at the prevention of

corruption. c) venture to periodically evaluate relevant legal instruments and bureaucratic measures;

3. Seeks that every member state should aim to apply, within its own institutional and legal

systems, codes or standards of conduct for the correct, honorable and proper performance of public functions;

4. Emphasizes that systematic corruption is linked to a country’s increased vulnerability to terrorist

attacks, originating both from the country itself and from external groups and individuals and therefore, it is imperative for global counter terrorism measures to be placed into action, including:

a) measures addressing the issues of centralized and decentralized corruption, by limiting

the possibility for government officials and public entities within the political and economic scene to orchestrate, instruct and/or be involved in networks of corruption;

b) specific counter-terrorism practices, such as:

i. criminalizing the financing of terrorists ii. immediately freezing any funds related to those involved in acts of terrorism;

5. Considers that the public is made aware about the dangers of corruption through:

a) public lectures on the topic b) articles in mass media c) workshops d) public notification, when corrupt government officials are found guilty;

6. Affirms the need of aid from Transparency International in the form of technical assistance and

anti-corruption measures for all states facing systematic corruption, such as: a) the use of online platforms to monitor and publish transactions. b) the enforcement of deportation of foreign nationals or companies that bribe government

officials or corporation;. 7. Wishes to remain actively seized upon the matter.

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