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Delegate Handbook
Introduction
Letter from the SecretaryGeneral About YMUN
About International School of Myanmar
Conference Matters Speakers & Guests
Secretariat Committees
Guidelines
Rules of Procedure Plagiarism Dress Code
Essential Information Neighborhood Map Teacher Advisors
Awards Emergency Contacts
Conference Schedule
Acknowledgments
LETTER FROM THE SECRETARYGENERAL
Dear participants and esteemed guests, It is my honor as the Secretary General, along with International School of Myanmar and the secretariat of YMUN 2016, to welcome you to the 7th annual session of Yangon Model United Nations. The conference will be held from the 25th to the 27th of March 2016, at the high school campus of International School of Myanmar. MUN is an activity that requires every participant to take on leadership roles, discuss global issues, and practice the art of diplomacy like no other. The goal of YMUN is to encompass all of these qualities in a creative way and make a lasting impression on its participants. We hope to inspire students to affect change through rigorous debate. It is our pleasure to introduce two new committees this year: Historical committee, in which delegates will discuss global issues during a given time in history, and ASEAN, in which ASEAN member states will discuss pressing issues in Southeast Asia. The theme for YMUN 2016 is Movement. This theme can apply to a broad range of issues – from movement of refugees and nuclear weapons, to information. With the issue of Syrian refugees threatening global security, and persecution of Rohingyas attracting international attention, this theme aims to cover a wide range of global issues. This is your chance to act as an international community, and take steps toward solving these issues. YMUN 2016 will be an unforgettable travel experience, and a remarkable educational opportunity for all. I wish you all the best in preparing for the conference. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the secretariat at [email protected]. Best Regards, Zwe Min Htet Aung Secretary General, Yangon Model United Nations 2016
ABOUT YMUN Yangon Model United Nations (YMUN) began in 2010 as a simple idea to raise awareness in students of the issues facing the world today. With humble beginnings, YMUN brought together students from International School of Myanmar and American Centre. Over the years, YMUN gradually expanded to host more international schools. These successes have undoubtedly propelled YMUN and allowed this platform to expand, enabling it to host more international schools. Today, YMUN stands proudly as the only Model United Nations conference in Myanmar. In addition to providing an opportunity for students to explore the world of diplomacy, YMUN promotes intelligent dialogue and equips the leaders of tomorrow with skills in speaking, writing, research, negotiation, and conflict resolution. The aim of YMUN is to instill in its participants, the will to make a positive impact anywhere in the world. For more information, you can visit our website at: yangonmodelunitednations.weebly.com
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MYANMAR
ISM High School promotes an American curriculum designed to meet the entrance requirements for Universities located in North America, United Kingdom, Australia and other western education university programs. The school's mission is to provide our students with a quality educational program, a variety of formal athletic program opportunities, and most importantly, experiential opportunities to develop and enhance their leadership capacity. ISM students and ISM faculty are the primary reason that ISM High School provides a rich educational experiences! The faculty and students work together to achieve the established school's rigorous academic standards. Most importantly the students and faculty work in partnership to enhance Community Service programs designed to "give back" to the Yangon and Myanmar communities.
GUEST SPEAKER Dr Aung Tun Thet President’s Economic Advisor
Dr Aung Tun Thet is currently the President’s Economic Advisor and a visiting professor at Yangon University. He is also a member of Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC), and President’s National Economic and Social Advisory Council (NESAC). Previously, he served as the DirectorGeneral at the Ministry of Health, and a Senior Advisor at UNICEF. Dr Aung Tun Thet has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Yangon University, a Master of Science in Operations Research from University of Warwick, and Ph.D in Management Sciences from the University of Manchester. He is also a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Marburg.
SECRETARIAT
Secretary General Zwe Min Htet Aung
Deputy Secretary General Sumin Lee
Hello, I’m Sumin Lee, and I’m ISY’s Deputy Secretary General for YMUN 2016. It is really an honor and excitement to serve you as a member of the secretariat. From past experiences as a delegate, I truly encourage you all to actively contribute in the debates and especially use this opportunity to communicate and collaborate with delegates from other schools, not only in making new resolutions, but new relationships and friends. I look forward to having a great time with all of you, and please approach me for any issues or help. [email protected]
Deputy Secretary General Shwe Yi Aung
My name is Shwe Yi Aung, and I am currently a senior at Yangon International School. It is my greatest honor to serve you as your Deputy Secretary General of YMUN 2016. I have been involved in Yangon Model United Nations for four years, having the opportunity to be in various positions as a delegate, Chair member, and finally on this Secretariat team. Through this YMUN 2016 conference, I hope you will meet new friends who will change your life, build new ideas and skills that will prove to be stepping stones for your future, receive opportunities that you have yet to imagine, and become a global citizen. I really look forward to this 2016 YMUN conference and wish all of the delegates and student officers an unforgettable and a memorable
experience.
Deputy Secretary General
Yebin Hong
Greetings, My name is Yebin Hong and I am honored to serve as a Deputy Secretary General for the 7th annual session of Yangon Model United Nations. In the last month of my freshman year, I was given a piece of paper that would take me closer to my dream job: the course selection application form for my sophomore year. We were able to choose one extra class aside from our required courses and without hesitation, I rapidly ticked the box beside "Model United Nations". And from that moment, my adventures in the world of MUN began. I participated in my first MUN conference, joined our school's MUN Leadership Group, served as chair of ECOSOC for YMUN VI, attended international
conferences, prepared new MUN delegates during the afterschool MUN club, and even received an award at the YaleNUS AP MUN conference.Throughout my experiences, I received many gifts: I earned knowledge on international affairs, history, economics, and many other academic fields. I was able to conquer my fear of public speaking and I made new friends with similar passions.The list could go on and on. I hope that all of you will recognize the value of participating in this conference and will engage in the debates with utmost effort. Let's make this year's conference the most memorable in YMUN history!
COMMITTEES
Committees Chairs
Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC)
Gabriel Chua ([email protected]) Jeff Aung ([email protected] ) Kevin Koko ([email protected])
Security Council (SC) Chloe Aung ([email protected]) Calvin Chen ([email protected] ) Ratna Adhikari ([email protected])
Human Rights Council (HRC) Hnin Ei Wai Lwin ([email protected]) Richard Htet ([email protected]) Jung Hun Kim ([email protected])
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Taing Eaindray Aung ([email protected]) In Wook Baek ([email protected]) Jun Sang Lee ([email protected])
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Nahjad ([email protected]) Yin Lett Win ([email protected]) Youngik Yoon ([email protected])
Historical Committee (HC) Arrman Kyaw ([email protected]) Thawdar Min Naing ([email protected]) Aathira Prakash ([email protected])
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Sophie Su ([email protected]) Irene Myo ([email protected]) Rebecca Minn ([email protected])
RULES OF PROCEDURE
Roll Call Roll call must be taken every time delegates collectively return to committee. This includes the start of the debate, after lunch, and all breaks in between. All absent delegates must be noted down on the attendance sheets as absent. Tardy delegates must send a note to the chair explaining why the delegate was tardy. The delegate should be marked as Tardy on the attendance sheet. Chairs will turn in the attendance sheet to SG or DSGs at the end of the each day. Note passing Make sure that notes go through the admin staff. Inappropriate notes will be submitted to the chair and be dealt with accordingly. If delegates continue to pass inappropriate notes they will be reported to DSGs, SG, or teacher advisors. Debate Time Chairs should set open debate time after the main submitter has read out his/her operative clause(s). Points Delegates may not interrupt a speech with points except for Point of Personal Privilege (inaudibility, medical attention). Motions When a motion is moved, the chair will recite the motion back to the house to make sure all delegates are aware. Motions will not be in order if there is an objection or if there are no seconds. Only the following motions will be allowed: Motion to move to the previous question Motion to adjourn debate Delegates need to make this motion to adjourn debate so remind them when such a motion is in need Motion to divide the House Motion to extend debate time Motion to extend POI Request for follow up A chair’s discretion will determine whether to approve a motion. Inappropriate motions such as “motion to overthrow chair” or “motions to leave early for lunch” will not be entertained. Yielding The floor may only be yielded to another delegate to the first degree. The floor may be yielded to another delegate only if the receiver does not object. Amendments A delegate will submit an amendment to the chair and wait for a note with chair’s approval.
Once the amendment is approved, the delegate will raise his/her placard, and state “the delegate has submitted an amendment” Chairs will read the amendment out loud and set time for and against the amendment accordingly. Friendly amendments will not be entertained. Amendments to the second degree will not be entertained. But it is the discretion of the chair to determine if such an amendment is necessary. Chair will send a note back to the delegate if an amendment is not approved. Abstentions are not allowed during voting procedure for amendment. Voting Admin staff will secure the doors and suspend note passing during voting procedures. Abstentions are allowed when voting on operative clauses or resolutions. If the House is evenly split, chairs may divide the house at the request of a delegate. Operative clauses and resolutions need simple majority to pass. If the house is evenly split even after the house is divided, the clause/resolution will not pass. Related Rules Delegates may not use any electronic devices during the conference except when lobbying. Devices will be confiscated if problems persist. Dress appropriately. Extreme amendments involving but not limited to racism and sexism will not be approved. Special Rules for Historical Committee In the Historical Committee, delegates will have the opportunity to revisit past sittings of the United Nations in which they will discuss and possibly reshape, reinvent or fundamentally alter history. The intent of this committee is not to act out previous sessions with decisions that have already been determined in retrospect, but to foster debate in which the conditions of the debate are recreated with possibly a different outcome. Due to the historical nature of this committee delegates will not be able to use resources, examples and information beyond July 28, 1914, while the debate is in session. The debate will be carried out in the clausebyclause format. Since many crises will be administered to promote engaging debate, we urge the delegates to spend ample amounts of time for preparation and research. Special Rules for Security Council Each country is allowed one vote. The vote maybe be in favor, against, or abstentions. There will be no abstentions while voting for amendments. A resolution or an amendment needs twothirds of the votes in order to pass. Only the P5 Nations (USA, UK, China, France, Russia) have the right to veto. If a P5 country vetoes, the resolution cannot pass. Delegates of the P5 countries are asked to keep in mind that vetoing do not occur very frequently. The abuse of the veto power poses a threat onto the functioning of the debate
and the committee. Unless their nation’s policy is strongly offended, delegates are recommended to abstain if they disagree with a resolution. Motion to suspend meeting for a P5 caucus When a P5 country vetoes an amendment or a resolution, the council may move into a P5 caucus when the motion is made and seconded by all the P5 countries. During this motion, the general debate will pause while the P5 nations and the chairs engage in an informal debate to prevent the veto or find a solution.
PLAGIARISM
Every document or any other work under your name, including speeches, policy papers, resolutions, and chair reports should be original. Any work that has been copied or taken from another person, web sources or previous UN resolutions will be considered as plagiarized. Plagiarism is a serious offense at YMUN. If a delegate/chair is caught plagiarizing, the respective advisor and school will be notified.
DRESS CODE
Delegates are expected to look professional and dress appropriately during all days of the conference. Male delegates should wear a suit with dress shoes. Formal jackets are essential, as male delegates cannot approach the podium without a jacket. Ties are highly suggested to be worn as well. Informal clothing such as but not limited to sneakers, jeans, and tshirts are not allowed. Female delegates are not required, but are encouraged to wear a jacket as well. Any skirt or dress should not be shorter than your fingertips down. Sleeveless clothing will not be allowed unless a jacket is worn as well. High heels should be avoided, but medium/low heels are fine. Please remember that as a delegation, you should look professional and diplomatic especially during debates. Delegates with inappropriate clothing will be given a warning or be sent back.
NEIGHBORHOOD MAP
TEACHER ADVISORS
Name School Contact Information
Mark Cice ISM [email protected]
Taylor Siedell ISM [email protected]
Todd Brink YIS [email protected]
Sarah Leonardis ISY [email protected]
Patricia Moreno ISY [email protected]
AWARDS
The chairs of each committee will determine the recipients of the awards. There are three types of awards at YMUN 2016: 1. Best Delegate Award 2. Most Diplomatic Delegate Award 3. Best Position Paper Award
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Name Position Contact Information
Zwe Min Htet Aung (Larry)
Secretary General +95 95133539
Sumin Lee Deputy SecretaryGeneral +95 943055926
Shwe Yi Aung Deputy SecretaryGeneral +95 9795838619
Yebin Hong Deputy SecretaryGeneral +95 9796770237
Mark Cice ISM Advisor +95 9785481992
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Friday (March 25, 2016)
4:15 pm Arrive to ISM
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Opening Ceremony
5:15 pm – 5:45 pm Registration
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Ice Breakers, Opening Speeches, Lobbying
Saturday (March 26, 2016)
8:45 am OfficersOnly Meeting
9:00 am to 1:00pm Debate Session 1/ Approval Panel Opens
11:15 through 1:00pm (committee dependent)
Lunch
After Lunch (committee dependent)
Debate Session 2
2:00 pm Break
2:15 pm Debate Session 3
4:00 pm Go to Auditorium
4:15 pm to 6:00 pm Social Event
Sunday (March 27, 2016)
8:45 am OfficersOnly Meeting
9:00 am Debate Session 4
11:15 through 1:00 pm (committee dependent)
Lunch
After Lunch (committee dependent)
Debate Session 5 (Last Session)
3:00 pm Closing Ceremony
4:15 pm Officers Only Debrief
Opening Ceremony Schedule
4:154:20 Greetings, Introduce Principal
4:204:25 Principal Speech
4:255:00 Introduction and Dr Aung Tun Thet’s Speech
5:005:05 Introduce SG, Speech
5:055:15 DSG gives instructions on registration and how to head to
conference rooms
Closing Ceremony Schedule
3:003:05 Greetings
3:053:35 Chairs announce awards
3:353:50 SG closing, group photo
SPECIAL THANKS
Guest Speaker: Dr Aung Tun Thet
Advisors: Alexie Russ Mark Cice
Patricia Moreno Sarah Leonardis Taylor Siedell Todd Brink
ISM staff and faculty