Rhodes College Model United Nations

M S M U N XXXVI

February 17-19, 2017

“If the United Nations is to survive, those who represent it must bolster it; those who advocate it must submit to it; and those who believe in it must fight for it.”

Norman Cousins, United Nations Peace Medal Recipient

MSMUN XXXVI :: Table of Contents

Letter of Welcome……….………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 3

Conference Schedule……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 4

Committee Topics……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 5

Room Assignments………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 6

Esteemed Guests……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 6

Secretariat………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 7

Contact Information………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 7

Delegations………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 8

Awards and Policies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 9

Expectations……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 10

Rules in Short Form…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 11

Resolution Writing Guide………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 12

Sample Resolution…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 13

Restaurant Guide……………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 14

Campus Map……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 15

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Welcome honorable delegates, faculty and friends,

    It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the thirty-sixth annual Mid-South Model United Nations Conference. This historic moment for Rhodes College would not be possible without the sincere dedication and enthusiasm of you, our delegates. The Secretariat has trained hard to ensure that you, as one of over three hundred Model United Nations ambassadors, receive the best possible experience during the Conference. We encourage you to take full advantage of this opportunity and challenge yourself to go beyond your limitations. We eagerly look forward to the great debate that awaits us.

    The global landscape today requires strong collaboration between the many states that make up the international system. You all are here today to diplomatically solve the world’s problems and to experience firsthand both the frustrations and benefits of collaboration. As a representative of your country, we encourage you to maximize your country's interests—network with other delegates, form blocs, and ensure that your country's interests are implemented into

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international law.

    Beyond the debate we would like to encourage you all to speak with your respective chairs and co-chairs. You all have access to a very diverse staff with different backgrounds, interests and experiences. We have representatives from many departments at Rhodes, and many of us have traveled and studied abroad. We hope to be able to help you succeed after high school, and would be more than happy to share these experiences with you. We strongly urge you to utilize the resources available to you and enjoy the thirty-sixth Mid-South Model United Nations Conference.

Sincerely, Roz KennyBirch Emily PerrySecretary General Undersecretary General

MSMUN XXXVI :: Conference Schedule

Friday, February 17, 2016

4:00-6:00pm Registration BCLC Lobby6:00-7:00pm Opening Ceremonies

BCLC Ballroom7:15-9:15pm Session I* See room assignments

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Saturday, February 18, 2016

9:30am-12:30pm Session II* See room assignments12:30-2:00pm Lunch Break2:00-5:00pm Session III* See room assignments

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5:00-6:30pm Dinner Break6:30-8:30pm Session IV* See room assignments8:45-10:00pm Delegate Dance Lynx Lair

Sunday, February 19, 2016

9:30-11:45am Session V* See room assignments

12:00-1:30pm Closing Ceremonies & Awards BCLC Ballroom

MSMUN XXXVI :: Committee Topics

▪ Security Council▪ I: The Question of Kurdistan▪ II: Instability in the Korean Peninsula- the Nexus of a Potential for World War

▪ Human Rights Council▪ I:  Religious Freedom▪ II: Forced Eviction▪ III: Rights of the Elderly▪ IV: The Rise of Xenophobic/Nationalist Parties

▪ World Health Organization▪ I: Malnutrition

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*Advisors: Please note that there will be an Advisor Meeting in Buckman 105 one hour into each session.

▪ II: Global Health Worker Shortage ▪ III: Mental Health for Trauma Survivors▪ IV: Blood Safety

▪ Economic and Social Council▪ I: Greece and the European Union Economy▪ II: Tax Evasion by Big Businesses▪ III: Securing Sustainable Regional and Transborder Infrastructure▪ IV: The Golden Triangle and Opium Production/Trade

▪ Social and Humanitarian Council▪ I: Community Education▪ II: Rights of Refugees▪ III: Children in Armed Conflict▪ IV: Rights of the Disabled

▪ Special Political and Decolonization Committee▪ I: Ukraine-Russia Conflict over the Crimea Peninsula▪ II: Colonization and State Building of Kosovo▪ III: Sovereignty of Hong Kong and Macau

▪ European Union▪ I: EU Secession▪ II: The Rise of Right Wing Nationalism in Europe

▪ Disarmament and International Security Committee▪ I: International Drug Trafficking & Terrorism▪ II: Suicide Bombers▪ III: Accountability of Actions of Corporations in War Zones

▪ IV: UCAV’s - Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles

• Historical Committee

• I: The Darfur Genocide

• II: The Ethiopian Famine

• III: The Vietnam War

MSMUN XXXVI :: Room Assignments

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Opening/Closing Ceremonies                             Bryan Campus Life Center Ballroom

Advisor’s Lounge      Buckman 105

Chair’s Lounge           Buckman 103

World Health Organization                                         Blount Auditorium* (*Saturday February 18th- will move to Frazier Jelke-C)

Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee                              Buckman 108

Special Political and Decolonization Council                                  Buckman 110

Security Council          Buckman 200

Human Rights Council          Buckman 212

European Union          Buckman 216

Economic and Social Council          Buckman 220

Disarmament and International Security Council          Buckman 222* (*Overflow Location- Frazier Jelke-A)

International Press Corps Buckman 325

Historical Committee Buckman 330                             

Delegate Dance The Lynx Lair

MSMUN XXXVI :: Esteemed Guests

Opening Ceremony (Keynote)TBA

Opening Ceremony TBA

Human Rights Council Jennifer Sciubba, Professor, Rhodes College

World Health Organization TBA

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SC Esen Kirdis, Professor, Rhodes College

SOCHUM Amy Risley, Professor, Rhodes College

SPECPOL Chien-Kai Chen, Professor, Rhodes College

Historical Shadrack Nasong’o, Professor, Rhodes College

IPC TBA

ECOSOC Stephen Ceccoli, Professor, Rhodes College

EU Nikolaos Zahariadis, Professor, Rhodes College

DISEC Shadrack Nasong’o, Professor, Rhodes College

MSMUN XXXVI :: SecretariatSecretary General Roz KennyBirch

Under-Secretary General Emily Perry

Rhodes Student Associate Brad Bierdz

Security Council Chair: Anum Khan Co-Chair: TBA

Human Rights Council Chair: Austin Siegfried Co-Chair: Emma Theeke

World Health Organization Chair: Asad Ayub Co-Chair: TBA

ECOSOC Chair: Jake Helt Co-Chair: TBA

SOCHUM Chair: Erica Hadley Co-Chair: Jenny Schmieder

SPECPOL Chair: Mary Cat Cleavinger Co-Chair: TBA

European Union Chair: Korey Henkle Co-Chair: Salma Benkerroum

International Press Corps Chair: Adrian Scaife

Historical Committee Chair: Lee Silberberg Co-Chair: Meredith Kendrick

DISEC Chair: Sehrish Khan Co-Chair: TBA8

Crisis Chair Chair: Meaghan Waff

MSMUN XXXVI :: Contact Information

Roz KennyBirch, Secretary GeneralEmail: msmun@rhodes.edu

Professor Barron Boyd, Faculty AdvisorEmail: boydb@rhodes.edu

Rhodes College Campus SafetyPhone: 901-843-3880

Rhodes College Dept of International StudiesPhone: 901-843-3573

MSMUN XXXVI :: DelegationsCollierville (30 delegates):Russia (8 spots- all committees except European Union)Syria (4 Spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC)South Korea (7 spots- all committees except Security Council and EU) Spain (5 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, EU)Mexico (5 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, HRC)*1 student in IPC

Germantown (40 delegates):United States (8 spots- all committees except European Union)Ukraine (5 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, Security Council)Vietnam (6 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, HRC, North Vietnam for Historical Committee)Kuwait (5 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, ECOSOC)

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Belgium (5 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, EU)Sudan (6 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, ECOSOC, Historical Committee) Venezuela (5 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, HRC)

Ensworth (30 delegates):China (8 spots- all committees except European Union)Italy (7 spots- all committees except Historical Committee and HRC)Portugal (7 spots- all committees except Security Council and Historical Committee)Israel (4 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC)Nicaragua (4 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC)

Siegel (38 delegates):Germany (7 spots- all committees except Security Council and Historical Committee)Ethiopia (6 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, Historical Committee, Security Council)Sweden (8 spots- all committees except Historical Committee)Thailand (5 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, ECOSOC)Argentina (6 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, ECOSOC, HRC)The Netherlands (6 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, HRC, EU) White Station (60 delegates):United Kingdom (9 spots- all committees)Serbia (5 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, ECOSOC)India (6 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, ECOSOC, HRC)Greece (6 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, ECOSOC, EU)South Vietnam (1 spot- Historical Committee) +Historical: Uganda (1 slot)South Sudan (5 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, Historical Committee)

+Historical: Philippines (1 slot)South Africa (7 spots- all committees except Security Council and European Union)Saudi Arabia (5 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, and HRC)Austria (6 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, ECOSOC, EU)Laos (5 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, ECOSOC, Historical Committee)Turkey (5 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, HRC)

Houston (25 delegates):France (9 spots- all committees)Pakistan (6 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, ECOSOC, HRC)Indonesia (5 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, HRC)Switzerland (5 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, ECOSOC)

Warren County (7 delegates):Panama (2 spots- DISEC, ECOSOC)Canada (3 spots- Historical, SOCHUM, HRC) Kazakhstan (1 spot- Security Council)*1 student in IPC

Jackson Christian School (6 delegates):Iraq (4 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC)Uruguay (1 spot- SC)*1 student in IPC

Soulsville (3 delegates):Iran (3 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, DISEC)

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Caddo Magnet (9 delegates):Japan (8 spots- all committees except for EU)Senegal (1 spot- Security Council)

Ridgeway (10 delegates):Myanmar (4 spots- SPECPOL, ECOSOC, HRC, Historical)Egypt (6 spots- WHO, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, DISEC, SC, Historical)

MSMUN XXXVI :: Awards and PoliciesAwards

The Rhodes College Model United Nations Conference has established criteria for evaluating delegate performance. Each element is equally important to the overall awards determination process.

Areas of evaluation:

▪          Remaining in character   : defined as advocating your assigned country’s position in a manner consistent with economic, social, and geopolitical constraints.

▪          Participating in committee:    delegates are evaluated both during formal sessions and caucusing for their ability to work with other delegates diplomatically.

▪ Proper use of the rules of procedure   : MSMUN will use the rules of procedure to facilitate effective workings of committee and debate. Delegates are expected to know and understand the rules, and use them effectively. 

Awards Given:

▪ Each committee will grant one outstanding delegate, one best delegate, and one honorable mention award.

▪ Each committee will also grant one best position paper and one honorable mention award.

▪ At the end of the conference one best overall delegation will be named, as well as two best delegation honorable mentions.

Dress Code

All clothing must adhere to guidelines that display professionalism and modesty.

▪ Standard delegate attire for the conference is Western business attire. This includes business jackets, slacks or skirts, dress shirt, tie, and dress shoes.

▪ Shorts, ball caps, jeans, sneakers, and sunglasses are considered too casual. Clothes that expose excessive bare skin or are otherwise revealing or inappropriate.

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▪ It is not appropriate for delegates to display any national symbols such as flags, pins, crests, etc. on their person during individual sessions.  UN symbols are acceptable, however.

▪ Cultural dress is only permitted for international delegates in whose native countries “professional business dress” includes traditional cultural dress.  

MSMUN XXXVI :: Expectations

Delegates

While participating in MSMUN, delegates have a responsibility to always maintain the highest level of professionalism and diplomacy. Conference staff, faculty, and fellow delegates should always be treated with the highest level of courtesy and respect. Professionalism in speech, actions, and appearance is a requirement of this conference, and necessary to its educational mission. The following behavior is expected of delegates during debate:

▪ Laptop use is only permitted during recess and unmoderated caucus.

▪ Please make sure your cell phones are on silent during committee.

▪ Be punctual. Arrive in the committee room on time, every time.

▪ Please refrain from talking during the formal debate unless recognized by the chair. We recommend that you pass notes to communicate with other delegates.

▪ Delegates are encouraged to write resolutions during unmoderated caucuses.  However, please refrain from working on any resolutions during formal debate.   

▪ Before speaking, please stand and state your name and country. Failure to do so will result in the delegate being out of order.

▪ Do not use first person voice such as “I” or “me” or your own name while speaking in session and/or referring to other delegates and the committee chair and co-chair. Instead, use third person– e.g., “We believe…,” “Our [country name] has….,” “The delegate from…wishes to…”

Faculty

The role of the faculty advisor is to make all efforts to see that their students maintain a positive and professional approach to the conference. The educational quality of the conference is primarily dependent on all delegates’ active and professional participation. Faculty can ensure this by monitoring their student’s attendance at committee meetings, and helping them in understanding the skills of

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diplomacy as practiced at the Mid-South Model UN Conference. Please remember that while faculty members are encouraged to observe their students from the back of committee rooms, participation in the committee process must be left to the student delegates and the conference staff.Faculty members are expected to:

▪ Encourage and foster positive debate and participation among delegates▪ Attend and participate in faculty meetings (if called)▪ Remind their delegates of the educational purpose of the simulation and that awards should 

not be a delegation’s main emphasis

MSMUN XXXVI :: Rules in Short Form

Motion Purpose Debate Vote Explanation

Point of Order Correct an error in procedure

None None Refers to a specific rule

Point of Inquiry Ask a question None None Ask a question of the speaker

Appeal of the Chair Challenge a decision of the chair

None Majority Question the Chair’s ruling

Suspension of the Meeting

Recess meeting for a defined period

None Majority Used to go into caucus or to break for a given time

Adjournment of the Meeting

End Meeting None Majority Used only on Sunday; ends committee for the year

Adjournment of Debate

End debate without a substantive vote

None Majority Tables the topic; requires a roll call vote

Closure of Debate Vote on all draft resolutions; move to immediate vote

2 con/2 pro

2/3rds Ends all discussion on current topic

Roll Call Vote Vote by roll call, rather than show of placards

None None Automatically granted once requested

Vote by  Pass a draft resolution  None Majority Once motioned the Chair 

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acclamation as a body must ask if there are any dissentions

Reconsideration Re-open debate on an issue 

2 con/2 pro

2/3rds Un-tables topic that was tabled by Adjournment of Debate

Close the Speakers List

No additional speakers added to speakers’ list on topic; reopening speakers list allows speaker to be added on the list again

None Majority No new speakers can be added to the list; once list is exhausted go directly into voting procedures

Adoption of the Agenda

Approval of agenda order

None  Majority Determines the order by which the topics will be discussed. Approved topic order=agenda.

MSMUN XXXVI :: Resolution Writing GuideDRAFTING RESOLUTIONS

Draft resolutions are written in a standard format.   Each draft resolution should be written as a single sentence, with commas and semicolons separating the various parts (see “Sample Resolution”).  It is expected that all delegations will observe the following outline when preparing their draft resolutions.

THE HEADING:The heading at the top of the resolution is very important as it is used to facilitate the work of the Chair in processing the draft resolution.   The Header includes the subject of the resolution (agenda topic), the name of the body to which it will be presented and the name or names of sponsoring countries.

THE TEXT:PREAMBLE:   This part of the resolution is designed to explain the purpose of the draft and to state the primary reasons for support of the operative clauses which follow.   The preambulatory clauses often refer to earlier UN resolutions, appropriate articles of the UN charter, or other UN actions.  It begins  with   the  name of   the  body   to  which   the   resolution  is  being  submitted  in  all   caps.    The preamble may not be amended.

OPERATIVE CLAUSES: The numbered operative clauses take the form of recommendations for actions or a statement of opinions concerning the situation.  Operative clauses are the statement of policy in a resolution.  The draft may request action by the UN members, Secretariat, or other UN bodies.  The operative clauses begin with a verb to denote an action and each clause usually addresses no more than one specific aspect of the action to be taken.  Operative clauses may be amended.

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RESOLUTION INTRODUCTORY PHRASES

The following phrases/words are a partial list of the appropriate introductions in resolution operative clauses:

PREAMBULATORY PHRASES

Affirming Deeply concerned Fully alarmed Having received Reaffirming

Alarmed by Deeply convinced Fully believing Keeping in mind Recalling

Approving Deeply disturbed Further deploring Noting with regret Recognizing

Aware of  Deeply regretting Guided by Noting with Seeking

Believing Desiring Having adopted      Satisfaction Taking into

Bearing in mind Emphasizing Having considered Noting with deep      consideration

Confident Expecting Having examined      Concern Viewing with

Convinced Fulfilling Having studied Observing      appreciation

Declaring Fully aware Having heard Realizing Welcoming

OPERATIVE PHRASES

Accepts Confirms Endorses Further resolves Regrets

Affirms Considers Expresses its Further requests Requests

Approves Declares  Appreciation Having resolved Solemnly affirms

Authorizes Deplores Expresses its hope Notes Strongly condemns

Calls Draws the attention Further invites Proclaims Supports

Calls upon Designates Further proclaims Reaffirms Takes note of

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Condemns Emphasizes Further reminds Recommends Transmits

Congratulates Encourages Further recommends Reminds Urges

MSMUN XXXVI :: Sample Resolution

SUBJECT OF RESOLUTION: IRAQSUBMITTED TO: SECURITY COUNCIL SUBMITTED BY: FRANCE

The Security Council,

i. RECALLING all previous resolutions concerning the matter of disarmament, ii. specifically Resolution 1284 (1999), iii. BEARING IN MIND the absence of United Nations weapons inspectors from Iraq sinceiv. 1998 when they were prevented from operating freely and carrying out their work

within v. the country,

vi. EMPHASIZING the need for the immediate resumption of weapons inspections in Iraq 7 without obstacle, delay, or conditions as a means of combating the risk of proliferation, vii. HAVING RECEIVED a letter from Dr. Naji Sabri, Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, viii. declaring the Iraqi government’s renewed commitment to compliance with the

relevant ix. Security Council resolutions by allowing for the return of the United Nations weapons x. inspectors to Iraq without conditions,

xi. 1.  REAFFIRMS the provisions of all relevant resolutions adopted by the Security         xii. Council mandating the responsibilities of United Nations weapons inspections;

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15 3. EMPHASIZES the need for permanent Iraqi disarmament in accordance with i. previously adopted Security Council and in accordance with the timeline and

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iii. the talks between UNMOVIC and the Iraqi government in Vienna on iv. September 30;

    20  4.            EXPRESSES ITS HOPE that the Iraqi will indeed fulfill its commitment to the 21  return of United Nations weapons inspectors as a means of fulfilling the requisites 22 of all relevant Security Council resolutions and of subsequently fulfilling its role 23 in the sphere of disarmament; 

24 5. REAFFIRMS the right of the Security Council to draw the appropriate 25 conclusions and to review all possible options in the event that United 26 Nations weapons inspectors are prevented from carrying out their work as 27 mandated by previously adopted Security Council resolutions.

MSMUN XXXVI :: Restaurant Guide

At Rhodes***:Refectory ( “ The Rat ” ) This the primary dining facility on campus. The Rat is cafeteria style serving a variety of meal options including magnificent salads, stunning baked goods, and of course your favorite homestyle meals.

The Lynx Lair ( “ The Lair ” ) The Lair serves your typical American style restaurant food: sandwiches, hamburgers, pizza, and quesadillas. The fries are magical.

***Eating at any of the Rhodes Dinning facilities requires a meal ticket which you can purchase from Secretariat for $6.50. If you choose to pay at the ‘door’ of these dining facilities, you will be charged a non-discount rate.

In Walking Distance:

Café Eclectic

This is an awesome little café with both comfort food and healthy food options. They have a great selection of coffees, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and more! 

Address: 603 N McLean Blvd, Memphis, TN                                                                                      Phone: 901-725-1718

Driving Distance:

Central BBQ

This is a small BBQ shop that offers BBQ nachos, a Rhodes student favorite, and is a quick and easy place to eat. 

Address: 2249 Central Ave, Memphis, TN                                                                                       Phone: 901-272-9377

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Belly Acres

A hamburger café, perfect to pick up to-go and eat anywhere. Belly Acres is also located in Overton Square, which hosts many other food options.

Address: 2102 Trimble Pl, Memphis, TN                                                                                                 Phone: 901-529-7017

Huey   ’  s    

This is a Rhodes and Memphis classic and often a hangout. They have great hamburgers, mozzarella sticks, cheese fries, nachos, basically anything you could want.

Address: 1927 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN                                                                                          Phone: 901-726-4372

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