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ymun x 2019
Delegate handbook
YMUN X
Introduction Secretary General’s Letter
About YMUN Conference Matters
Meet the Secretariat Committees
YMUN Guidelines Rules of Procedure
Plagiarism Dress Code
Awards Essential Information
Neighborhood Map Teacher Advisors
Emergency Contacts Conference Schedule
Acknowledgements
Letter From the Secretary General:
Honorable delegates, chairs, advisors and guests,
As we look across the room, we will see many people with smartphones in their hand.These
technologies speeds up all connection to one another and potentially makes our lives easier.
However, as we continually improve these devices and connect the world more and more, we do not
fully realize the possible damage we are doing to our environment. As a result of technological
progress, the world faces a decline in natural resources and the toxic consequence of pollution.
Adding to this is the impact of fossil fuels use and subsequent carbon release that is rapidly altering
world climate, creating economic upheaval and future climate refugees.
Considering our technological advances are moving forward, I would like all the delegates to
consider “What we can do as a whole to make earth a more sustainable planet?”
My name is Su Myat Aye (Amanda) and I welcome you to the tenth annual Yangon Model United
Nations conference. It is an honor for me to serve you as your Secretary General of YMUN X. I
would like to announce the theme of this year’s YMUN conference “The Price of Progress.” As we
focus on sustainability, we would like everyone to seriously consider the different aspects of
technology in our lives and how we can work together to make a decision that will impact us later
on.
Throughout the conference, I wish for all delegates to have a productive debate in various
committees such as UNSC, UNODC and our newly added committee, Joint Crisis Committee
(JCC). The focus of JCC in this conference revolves around Yemen Crisis and throughout the
conference, the delegates will be dealing with the crises that comes along the way. During the
conference, I strongly encourage all delegates to proudly represent their country and schools to
move forward in creating solutions that respect international law and state sovereignty.
I wish everyone a great conference.
Best regards,
Amanda @ Su Myat Aye
Secretary General, Yangon Model United Nations 2019
What is 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. Over the years, YMUN gradually expanded to host more international schools in Myanmar. These milestones have undoubtedly propelled YMUN to expand as a platform, enabling it develop informed citizens and capable leaders. 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 also 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, please visit: yangonmun.com
Meet the Secretariat:
Secretary General (ISM) Amanda @ Su Myat Aye
Deputy Secretary General (ISM) Htet Lin Aung
Greetings, my name is Htet Aung Lin. I am a senior at the International School of Myanmar. It an honor to serve as the Deputy Secretary General for Yangon Model United Conference X. I extend my kindest regards and warmest welcome to the delegates, chairs, and advisors of all participating schools in this year’s Yangon Model United Nations. As we progress through the year 2019, the world is developing at a rapid rate and the technologies and economies of nations across the globe, advance towards new horizons of unrealized potentials. However, we must take a moment to consider, ”What is the price of progress?” This year is a special year as it marks the tenth anniversary of the YMUN conference and it is of utmost importance that we continue to host a platform for which
the delegates can discuss the world’s most pressing issues and to gain valuable insight into solving the world’s most complex political, social, and economic problems. My experiences in MUN have taught me to consider the implications of the solutions that I propose and to be aware of how these solutions may affect people if applied in the real world. I hope that this year’s conference-whether it be the first or the last YMUN conference for many of the delegates here-will become a valuable experience and a life-long lesson. With that, I, Htet Aung Lin, warmly welcome all delegates, chairs, and advisors to YMUN X and I hope for a constructive debate.
Deputy Secretary General (ISY) Elizabeth Liau
My name is Elizabeth Liau Enyi. I’m a junior from the International School of Yangon, and it’s a pleasure to be your Deputy Secretary General for YMUN 2019. “The Price of Progress” has been this year’s chosen theme especially because it relates so much to our everyday lives. As new advances arise, we have to understand how we can use them to the best of our advantages and resolve all issues connected. The Model United Nations is a platform where these topics can be unravelled. In the next few days, delegates will be discussing subjects ranging from women’s rights to the Yemen crisis. It is my hope that this year’s Model UN will be all delegates’ beginning to facing our world’s challenges and simulating steps to finding Earth's progress. Let the 2019 debate commence!
Deputy Secretary General (YIS) Khaing Su Mon
Greetings. My name is Khaing Su, a senior from Yangon International School. It is my greatest honor to be serving as a deputy secretary general for the tenth annual session of the Yangon Model United Nations Conference. With this year’s MUN fated to be my last, I have only a few words to share. Model United Nations was one of my greatest challenges but also my largest feat. I was terrified of public speaking, meeting strangers, and getting my ideas shot down. I, too, feared the “Price of Progress.” The day that I finally mustered up the courage to face my fear was probably one of my proudest moments in high school. My experience at these
conferences taught me that a fear of change is normal. However, the price of progress should never hinder our ability to problem-solve, collaborate, and think. YMUN is a platform that will give you the opportunity to explore all these things. I cannot wait to see how YMUN will shape you and how you will define YMUN this year. I wish you all the best. Fight on!
Committees
Committee: Chairs:
Security Council (SC) Alice @ Shwan Myat Min: [email protected] @ Thandar Tun: [email protected] @ Htet Wadi Naing: [email protected]
GA1 Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC)
Stacy @ Win Lei Swe: [email protected] Wadhwa: [email protected] @ Khin Phone Mo: [email protected]
Human Rights Council (HRC)
Thet Htar Si Thu: [email protected] @ Han Nwe Nyein: [email protected] Prakash: [email protected]
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Htet Wai Yan: [email protected] Su Su Lwin: [email protected] Mwe Hom Kham: [email protected]
Rules of Procedure
Roll Call: Roll call must be taken every time delegates collectively return to committees. 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 their reason for tardiness. 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: All note passing must go through the admin staff. Inappropriate notes will be submitted to the chair and be dealt with accordingly. Continuous inappropriate note-passing will be reported the DSGs, SGs, and 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 those of Personal Privileges. (inaudibility, medical attention).
Motions: When a motion has been 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 session • Motion to 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 not be yielded to the second degree. The floor may only be yielded to another delegate if the receiver accepts the yield.
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Suzan Ye Htwe: [email protected] Wadalia: [email protected] Zin Htike: [email protected]
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Maple @ Mon Mon Htet: [email protected] Se Yeon: [email protected] Huang: [email protected]
Historical Committee (HC) Paing Paing: [email protected] Cai: [email protected] Nam: [email protected]
Joint Crisis Committee (JCC)
Albert Pan: [email protected] Khine Tun: [email protected] Zin: [email protected]
Amendments: A delegate must submit an amendment to the chair and wait for a note with the Chair’s approval. • The Chair will send a note back to the delegate if an amendment is not approved. 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. • 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 a 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. All delegates must dress appropriately. Specific guidelines pertaining to dress code can be found in the “Dress Code” section of the delegate handbook. Extreme amendments involving, but not limited to, racism and sexism will not be approved.
Special Rules for Security Council Each country is allowed one vote. This vote may be be in favor, against, or neutral against the clause. The debate will be carried out in the clause-by-clause format. There will be no abstentions while voting for amendments. A resolution or an amendment needs two-thirds of the votes in order to pass.
Veto Guidelines Only the P5 Nations (USA, UK, China, France, Russia) have the right to veto. If a P5 country vetoes, the clause or amendment being debated on cannot pass.
Delegates of the P5 countries are asked to keep in mind that vetoing is almost never used in the United Nations. Disagreements should be resolved through diplomacy, caucus, and note-passing. P5 nations should not veto unless a measure clearly infringes their sovereignty or an established policy. Delegates are recommended to abstain or call an unmoderated caucus if they strongly disagree with a measure. Any P5 nation wishing to enact their right to veto must submit a note to the chairs of a potential veto-threat before submitting their vetoes. Chairs may call upon the P5 nation to rise and state their justification for a veto.
The abuse of the veto power poses a threat to the functioning of the debate and the committee. Violations and unauthorized vetoes will be considered a serious offense and continuous abuse of this power will be reported to the delegate’s respective advisors.
For more details, please refer to the THIMUN guide on the Security Council: https://cfmunesco.it/static/media/uploads/the_security_council_guidelines_may_2014.pdf
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 August 2nd, 1990, while the debate is in session. The debate will be carried out in the clause-by-clause 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 Joint Crisis Committee The Joint Crisis Committee’s rulebook can be found at: http://www.yangonmun.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jcc_procedure_guide__final_.pdf
Plagiarism
Every document or any other work under a delegate’s name (including speeches, policy papers, resolutions, and chair reports) should be original. Any work that has been copied or taken from another person, web source, or previous UN resolutions will be considered as an act of plagiarism. Plagiarism is a serious offense at YMUN. If a delegate/chair is caught plagiarizing, their 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 highly encouraged as male delegates should not approach the podium without a jacket. Ties are optional but highly suggested. Informal clothing such as but not limited to sneakers, jeans, and t-shirts are not allowed. Female delegates are encouraged, but not required to wear a jacket as well. Skirts and dresses should not be shorter than the fingertips down. Sleeveless clothing will not be allowed unless a jacket is worn. High heels are not acceptable, but medium/low heels are allowed. Students may wear traditional clothing if it is formal (women may wear traditional longyis, men may wear paso and taikpon) Please remember that as a delegation, students should aim to look professional and diplomatic. Delegates who do not meet the dress code will be excused to change before returning to committee.
Awards
The chairs of each committee will determine the recipients of the YMUN awards. The three awards available at the YMUN conference are: 1. Best Delegate Award 2. Most Diplomatic Delegate Award 3. Best Position Paper Award
Note: Delegates will ONLY be eligible for the ‘Best Delegate Award’ and ‘Most Diplomatic Delegate Award’ if they submit a position paper OR policy statement. The rubric for these awards can be found on the ‘Materials’ section of the MUN website.
Teacher Advisors
Name School Email
Stephen Volz ISM [email protected]
Rina Gillegao ISM [email protected]
Todd Brink YIS [email protected]
Anna Harding YIS [email protected]
Sarah Leonardis ISY [email protected]
Kristen Ahlers ISY [email protected]
John Tuckers YA [email protected]
Rachel Boughton AIS [email protected]
Bobby Janowiak AIS [email protected]
Liliana Daza MISY [email protected]
Chloe Burns MIS [email protected]
Ben Hough BSY [email protected]
Khin Chan Myae Maung ILBC [email protected]
Emergency Contacts
Conference Schedule
Name: Position Contact Information
Su Myat Aye @ Amanda Su Secretary General [email protected]
Htet Lin Aung Deputy Secretary General
Elizabeth Liau Deputy Secretary General
Khaing Su Mon Deputy Secretary General
Stephen Volz Advisor [email protected]
Friday (March 29,2019)
4:00 PM Arrival
4:00 - 4:30 PM Registration
4:30 PM Opening Ceremony
4:45-6:45 PM Open Speeches
Saturday (March 30,2019)
9:00 AM Arrival
9:30 AM Roll Call
9:45 -12:00 PM Committee Work
12:00- 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM Approval Panel Closes
1:00 - 4:00 PM Committee Work, Debate
Sunday (March 31,2019)
9:00 AM Arrival
9:30 AM Roll Call
12:00 - 1:20 PM Lunch Break
1:00 - 2:00 PM Committee Work
2:00 - 3:00 PM Closing Ceremony
Special Thanks To
Guest Speaker: Mr. Nay Paing Marie-Laurie Pegie Cauchois of the UNODC
Advisors: Stephen Volz Rina Gillegao Todd Brink
Anna Harding Sarah Leonardis Kristen Ahlers John Tuckers
Rachel Boughton Bobby Janowiak
Liliana Daza Chloe Burns Ben Hough
Khin Chan Myae Maung
Admin Staff: ISM staff and faculty
Cleaning and Maintenance Staff Notepassers