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4 Welcome to PS-MUN
Message from the General Organiser Message from the Head of Foreign Languages Department

5 Message from the Secretariat

Secretary General Deputy Secretary General Under Secretary General for Conference Management President of the General Assembly Deputy President of the General Assembly

8 About Us 9 PS-MUN Philosophy - PS-MUN Delegate Profile 11 3rd PS-MUN

Invitation Agenda Programme Country ListA PS-MUN Committees Points & Motions Countdown & Fees

20 Memories from the 2nd PS-MUN 22 FAQ Page 24 Where to find us

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Message from the General Organiser

At Platon School the Model United Nations has become an integral part of the learning process for students and teachers alike. Students are given the opportunity to participate as delegates, Ambassadors, Chairs and Organizers. This allows them the opportunity to play an active role in working towards a better world. The simulation of the United Nations aims to instill participants, whatever their role might be, with a deep understanding of the workings of our multilateral political system as well as ensuring their development into future citizens who are aware of global concerns and who are equipped with the knowledge to take action to ameliorate our world. In light of this, Platon School has reached out to other schools within Greece and abroad to truly make our MUN global. Suffice it to say, all involved voice their opinion, learn to view matters from different perspectives, further develop collaborative skills and react to situations with a sense of proper diplomacy. As the General Organizer it has been a pleasure to watch students take initiative, adapt to a new role and work incredibly hard to reach their goals. It fills me with great pride to see just how well they can perform tasks with determination. I couldnt imagine Platon School without its MUN. I look forward to seeing you all at the third session of Platon MUN in 2013. Georgina Theoharopoulou

Message from the Secretariat

Message from the Secretary General

As the Secretary General, it is an exceptional honour for me to take part in our 3rd PS-MUN Conference. During my "MUN career" I have learned to be respectful and concerned by global issues and I finally feel that I am a true global citizen. Knowing that you are the future of this world, the PS-MUN Conference encourages students to be creative, to be reflective and thinkers, in order to solve problems that stifle humanity this period. Through this evolutionary process of learning, students are able to get informed about World Politics and develop more positive interpersonal relations, greater self-esteem, and greater social skills. Attending an MUN Conference helps students break out of their own prejudices, become an active and useful member of this global community while at the same time practising their English, and provide a great experience that will inevitably enhance their academic career. This years Conference includes 5 General Assembly Committees, which are: Disarmament & International Security, Social, Humanitarian & Cultural, Special Political & Decolonization, Legal and the Environmental one. Aside from the General Assembly Committees, we also include the Economic and Social Council, the Security Council, NATO, the International Court of Justice and the Special Conference on Nanotechnology. I am looking forward to the Conference welcoming all the new comers who might be overwhelmed as well as those who have come to think of MUN as an integral part of their lives, already having understood that calling for change is a sacred right and obligation. Mary Ioannidi

Message from the Head of Foreign Languages Department

As the Head of the Foreign Languages Department at Platon School, I have always stressed the necessity of being open-minded and accepting of other cultures and ideas. Thus, it is a great honor to be part of the PS-MUN which not only aims to educate students about international affairs, but also to embrace and foster the importance of communication skills. The PS-MUN 2012 was rewarding on all sides. I was proud that the students involved asked important questions, challenged their own assumptions, and researched diverse concepts. Everyone involved did an excellent job and was a true ambassador of Ethos. Students actively negotiated and resolved conflicts. It was a celebration of knowledge and internationalism. I look forward to next year's PS MUN and invite everyone to join us! Nancy Lazou

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Message from the Deputy Secretary General

My name is Aleksandra Billeskov and I am a 10th grade student at the German School of Athens (DSA). Over the past 2 years, I have attended 12 MUN conferences, both regional and abroad. At first, one may think that MUN is only a conference with a clear beginning and end, but I strongly believe that one cant restrict it to a particular sense. Because MUN is a way to understand the world we live in and try to modify it in the best possible way. It is a way to realize that there is no restriction in what we dream of or what we can try, simply because we are adolescents. It is a motive to learn and a chance to understand what diplomacy- both as a profession and in everyday life- is all about. And if I had to describe the MUN in one sentence, I would say that it is the most interesting way to find out who you really are. Aleksandra Billeskov

Message from the Under Secretary General for Conference Management

The PS-MUN Conference addresses students from all around the world, especially between the ages of 13 to 19 (Junior High & High School). The primary objective of this Conference is to sensitize young people to global issues that afflict humanity, particularly during this difficult economic period. We strive to create an education system for the 21st century in a creative and supportive environment so that young people can discuss in depth the global issues which have already been debated upon in the respective organizations of the United Nations. Participating students reap the benefits of enhanced global knowledge and in depth awareness of international relations as well as international bodies. In particular, we encourage students to do research, to take action beyond their closed environment, to improve their communication skills, broaden their knowledge and enhance fluency in the English language and to interact productively with peers from all around the world. Together, we must inspire a passion for learning and utilize it to achieve these goals. I am looking forward to meeting you at the Conference, where we will have the opportunity to exchange views and ideas on issues of international affairs. Chris Kandriviotis

Message from the President of the General Assembly

It is my distinct privilege and honor to be the President of the General Assembly at the 3rd Platon School Model United Nations Conference. In my opinion this is the best position I could ever have. I believe that the General Assembly is of great importance regarding the United Nations, so being the President is of great importance too. Since 2010 I have attended ten Model United Nations Conferences, at one of which as a Co-chair and at another as the Deputy Secretary General. All those years I have realized what a global citizen means. It is very useful to participate in such conferences, especially at Platon School, because the benefits are a lot. You become aware of what is going on in our world. You propose some ideas, policies and solutions on global issues and you gain experience, diplomatic skills and global knowledge. You also enhance your fluency in the English language and learn how to interact with others on global matters. I am looking forward to the 3rd PS-MUN so that we manage to improve our world. Panagiotis Lyberopoulos

Message from the Deputy President of the General Assembly

The United Nations has existed for more than 65 years and has contributed to global stability and peace through solving countless intercontinental issues, deterring wars and conflicts both directly and indirectly and acting as an example to all similar international organisations. For years now, the MUN has acted in a similar manner towards students from across the world, providing them with a means of expressing their concerns, developing their personalities and eventually becoming global citizens of today. Although my personal approach towards MUN conferences as a whole was at first apprehensive, after the conclusion of the General Assembly at my first conference in DSA it all became different. It seemed like magic to me. A whole new world in which I was immediately engulfed suddenly appeared in front of my eyes. Each and every conference is better than the one preceding it and every year fresh delegates from across the world are brought together under a common cause: to work cooperatively towards not only achieving a specific goal, bound to their transient topic, but also towards becoming better as humans. George Alexopoulos

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About Us
What is it?
Its a three-day student conference simulating the workings of the United Nations. More specifically, it entails a simulation of the workings of the Committees in the General Assembly, such as the Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee as well as the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council. Our conference also includes NATO. Such conferences are widely held at schools abroad. Following the inception of the official United Nations, model conferences in this spirit have sprung up in recognition of countless student benefits.

PS-MUN Philosophy
How can I participate?
In Platon School MUN students at the junior high and high school (Secondary) level can take part. A good level of fluency in the English language is one of the prerequisites as well as interest in global issues. Each student is required to pay a participation fee of 60 Euros (40 Euros for delegations from abroad). This fee covers the following: Participation fees Meals and beverages Miscellaneous items such as stationery

When and Where?

The 3rd PS-MUN Conference is being held from the 1st to the 3rd of March, 2013 on the school premises.

What is gained by participating?

First and foremost, this conference aims towards the sensitization and student awareness of global issues which have been debated upon in the respective organizations of the United Nations whether political, humanitarian, cultural, developmental or environmental in nature. In particular, participating students reap the benefits of: Enhanced global knowledge In depth knowledge of international relations as well as international bodies Furthermore, students are given the opportunity to: Do research Take action beyond their closed environment Improve their communication skills Broaden their knowledge and enhance fluency in the English language Interact productively with peers from Greece and abroad

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PS-MUN Delegate Profile

In PS-MUN, we strive to create an education system for the 21st century in a creative and supportive environment so that young people can discuss in depth the global issues which have already been debated upon in the respective organizations of the United Nations.

3rd PS-MUN

Dear Sir/Madam, We would like to invite you to our third Platon School Model United Nations Conference (PS-MUN) to be held at our School on March 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 2013. The PS-MUN Conference aims towards the sensitization and student awareness of global issues which have been debated upon in the respective organizations of the United Nations whether political, humanitarian, cultural, legal or environmental in nature. In particular, participating students reap the benefits of enhanced global knowledge, and in depth knowledge of international relations as well as international bodies. Students are given the opportunity to do research, take action beyond their closed environment, improve their communication skills, broaden their knowledge and enhance fluency in the English language and interact productively with peers from Greece and abroad. Amongst our participants there will be delegates from schools abroad as well as a number of schools from Greece. This conference is for students at the secondary level (ages 14-18), whether they have previously participated in conferences or this is to be their first experience. Delegations are limited to a maximum of 8 students, depending on the country assigned, though any school is welcome to apply for two or three delegations. Delegates must prepare resolutions on all of the assigned issues and Student Ambassadors are required to deliver a one-minute speech. Student Ambassadors must be in a General Assembly (GA) Committee. Please remember that plagiarism with resolutions in mind is highly frowned upon. We encourage delegates to conduct research on the various issues as a means to broaden their knowledge. This years Conference will also include the 6th General Assembly Committee (Legal Committee) and details concerning participation in this committee as well as preparation will be available on our site. We are happy to include a NATO simulation for the second year running. The participation fee is 60 Euros per delegate. The participation fee for delegates from abroad, for Advisors and Student Officers is 40 Euros. In PS-MUN Conference there is no school delegation fee. Details concerning the method of payment and deadline will be available on our MUN website: www.ps-mun.gr The Registration deadline is the 5th of November, 2012 for Form I and the 20th of December, 2012 for Form II. Fees are due by the 20th of January, 2013. Please contact us regarding any further information you might need. We look forward to making our conference a success with your valuable participation.

Thank you, Organizing Committee

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NON-GA COMMITTEES:
Economic and Social Council: Prevention, protection and international cooperation against the use of new information technologies to abuse and/or exploit children Strengthening crime prevention and criminal justice responses to violence against women Integrating Asylum Seekers into Civil Society International Court of Justice: Nicaragua vs. Costa Rica: Construction of a Road in Costa Rica along the San Juan River NATO: NATO and the fight against terrorism: Countering Terrorism NATOs role in conventional arms control Women, peace and security: NATOs implementation of UNSCR 1325 Security Council: Children and armed conflict The situation in Afghanistan Special Conference on Nanotechnology: Using and managing nanotechnologies and manufactured nanomaterials to maximize potential benefits and to minimize potential threats Military uses of nanotechnology Nanotechnology: a new way of treating chronic diseases Nanotechnology in LEDs: addressing the problem of poverty

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES:

Disarmament & International Security (1stGA): Multilateral diplomacy for maintaining information and Cyber Space security Comprehensive Nuclear-Test - Ban Treaty Strengthening of security and cooperation in the Mediterranean region Social, Humanitarian & Cultural (3rdGA): Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women Private versus state controlled media Legitimacy of psychological experiments Special Political & Decolonisation (4thGA): The Question of Western Sahara Comprehensive review of a strategy to eliminate future sexual exploitation and abuse in United Nations peacekeeping operations Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples Legal (6thGA): Measures to eliminate International Terrorism Expulsion of aliens Capital Punishment Environmental: Effects of chemical weapons on the environment Nanotechnology and the environment: emerging challenges The potential dangers of electromagnetic fields and their effect on the environment

SATURDAY - MARCH 2nd - 2013

08:30 - 09:30 Chair & Staff Briefing 09:00 - 11:00 Lobbying (GA Committees) 09:00 - 12:00 Lobbying (Non-GA Committees) 11:00 - 14:00 GA Committees, in session, Debating 12:00 - 14:00 SC, ECOSOC, ICJ, in session, Debating 14:00 - 15:00 Lunch 15:00 - 15:30 Advisors Meeting 15:00 - 18:00 GA Committees, SC, ECOSOC, ICJ in session, Debating 18:00 - 18:30 Chair Debriefing 22:00 - 01:00 PS-MUN Party (Extra cost to be announced)

THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 28th - 2013

09:00 - 16:00 Day trip to Acropolis Plaka (Extra cost to be announced)

FRIDAY - MARCH 1st - 2013

08:30 - 09:30 09:00 - 10:00 10:00 - 12:30 12:30 - 13:15 13:15 - 13:30 13:30 - 14:30 14:30 - 16:00 Chair & Staff Briefing Registration Reception Lobbying Lunch Seating in the theatre Opening Ceremony Student Ambassadors Speeches (Non-GA Committees in session) Lobbying Chair Debriefing Guided tour of the Acropolis Museum (free of charge)

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SUNDAY - MARCH 3rd - 2013

09:00 - 09:30 Chair & Staff Briefing 10:00 - 12:30 SC, ECOSOC, ICJ in session, Debating 10:00 - 12:30 General Assembly 12:30 - 13:15 Lunch 13:15 - 16:30 SC, ECOSOC, ICJ, in session, Debating 13:30 - 16:00 General Assembly 16:00 - 16:30 General Assembly Indoor Tea Time 16:30 - 18:00 Closing Ceremony 18:00 - 18:30 Chair Debriefing

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Philippines Poland (NATO) Portugal (NATO) Qatar (ECO) Republic of Korea (ECO) Romania (NATO) Russian Federation (ECO)(SC) Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal (ECO) Serbia Singapore Slovakia (NATO) Slovenia (NATO) Somalia South Africa Spain (ECO)(NATO) Sudan Sweden Switzerland (ECO) Syrian Arab Republic Tibet Togo (SC) Tunisia Turkey (ECO)(NATO) Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom (ECO)(SC)(NATO) United States of America (SC)(NATO) Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe

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Afghanistan Albania (NATO) Argentina Australia (ECO) Austria Azerbaijan (SC) Bahamas Bangladesh Belarus (ECO) Belgium (NATO) Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil (ECO) Bulgaria (ECO)(NATO) Burkina Faso (ECO) Cameroon (ECO) Canada (NATO) Chile China (ECO)(SC) Colombia Comoros Costa Rica Cte DIvoire Croatia (NATO) Cuba (ECO) Cyprus Czech Republic (NATO) Denmark (NATO) Dominican Republic (ECO) Ecuador (ECO) Egypt El Salvador (ECO) Estonia (NATO) Ethiopia (ECO) Finland (ECO) France (ECO)(SC)(NATO) Gabon (ECO)

Germany (ECO)(NATO) Ghana Greece (NATO) Guatemala (SC) Haiti Hungary (NATO) Iceland (NATO) India (ECO) Indonesia (ECO) Iraq Ireland (ECO) Islamic Republic of Iran Israel Italy (NATO) Jamaica Japan (ECO) Kenya Latvia (ECO)(NATO) Lebanon Lesotho (ECO) Libya (ECO) Lithuania (NATO) Luxembourg (NATO) Malawi (ECO) Malaysia Malta Mexico (ECO) Mongolia Morocco (SC) Myanmar Netherlands (NATO) New Zealand Nicaragua (ECO) Nigeria (ECO) Norway (NATO) Pakistan (ECO)(SC) Peru

GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES:

Disarmament & International Security (1stGA): The First Committee of the United Nations deals with and discusses disarmament and international security questions, as the name suggests, and is actually one of the most important Committees. In this Conference, the 3rd PS-MUN, you are asked to prepare for 3 topics or questions. The 1st one is the: Multilateral diplomacy for maintaining information and Cyber Space security, the 2nd is the: Comprehensive Nuclear-Test - Ban Treaty and the 3rd one is the: Strengthening of security and cooperation in the Mediterranean region. A few months or so before the Conference all of the Study Guides will be available on our site, to help you prepare your resolutions for the Conference. Social, Humanitarian & Cultural (3rdGA): The Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee, the Third Committee of the General Assembly, shoulders the task of upholding the fundamental rights and freedoms throughout the globe. This committee discusses some of the largest and most critical issues facing the worlds governments. Our agenda brings up three unconventional topics: Topic A Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women, gender equality has been defined in some countries in terms of human rights, but there are still some problems to be dealt with, Topic B Private versus state controlled media, the freedom of the media is the freedom of communication and expression, so it is very important to be respected and protected, Topic C Legitimacy of psychological experiments, the legitimacy of these experiments has a long history and it has become a very crucial issue within recent research on the social, political and humanitarian sectors . Special Political & Decolonisation (4thGA): The Special Political and Decolonisation Committee is the fourth committee of the six main com-

mittees of the UN General Assembly. It is one of the most serious, hardest, but simultaneously one of the most interesting committees in the MUN. Here we discuss and debate subjects related to decolonization, Palestinian refugees and human rights, peacekeeping, mine action, outer space, public information and atomic radiation. The delegates must come prepared with their resolutions, which will be written depending on their countrys policy and they should participate actively during the lobbying and debating procedure. In the 3rd PS-MUN (2013) there are 3 topics to be discussed. Topic A: The Western Sahara Question The Western Sahara Question is the last African Decolonisation case in the agenda of the United Nations Africa, and it has been on the UN list of the Special Committee of 24. The United Nations General Assembly has since consistently recognized the inalienable right of the Saharawi people to selfdetermination and independence, and called for the exercise of that right in accordance with General Assembly Resolution containing the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. Topic B: Comprehensive review of a strategy to eliminate future sexual exploitation and abuse in United Nations peacekeeping operations. The Inter-Agency Standing Committee task force on protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Humanitarian Crises was composed of a number of UN and non-governmental entities. It advised the UN on specific measures, developed agreed definitions of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse, provided guidelines for investigations and adopted six standards of behavior to be included in UN and NGO codes of conduct. The goal was to provide a consistent and effective approach across all agencies. Topic C: Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. The Declaration on the Granting of Independence

* List will be updated following the elections for SC and ECOSOC, in November 2012 Amnesty International, European Commission, Greenpeace, International Monetary Fund, UNESCO, UNICEF, World Bank, World Trade Organisation

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to Colonial Countries and Peoples was the deliberate location of the United Nations vote and it was an obvious enough choice for the political activist States sponsoring resolutions. And the timing of the vote was hardly fortuitous. A working majority in favour of a patently anti-colonialist measure would not become politically possible until the General Assemblys transformation from its original very narrow base of representation limited to the States members of the victorious wartime Alliance against Fascism to something more nearly reflective in cultural and ideological terms of the world community at large. Legal (6thGA): The Legal Committee, the 6th Committee of the General Assembly, is the primary forum for the considerations of legal questions in the General Assembly. The particular committee challenges delegates not only to resolve international conflicts, but also to revise and develop legal standards to have an international impact. This years issues are: Topic A: Measures to eliminate International Terrorism. Because we are living in a world with ever-growing crime that affects the international community, we should thoroughly study this issue and propose solutions for the protection of global citizens. Topic B: Expulsion of aliens. Under certain circumstances a state may need to deport persons that do not have the state's nationality. What are the limits relating to the person to be expelled and what are his/her rights are issues that concern the international community. Topic C: Capital Punishment. The death penalty is a controversial issue that has preoccupied the international community in recent years. Some see capital punishment as a necessary means of law enforcement; others see it as an improper way of reprimand for legal issues. Environmental: In the Environmental Committee you will have the chance to contribute to the salvation of our planet by negotiating feasible and practical solutions to the following: This years agenda is: Topic A: Effects of chemical weapons on the environment. Chemical weapons are devices that use the toxic properties of chemical substances rather than their explosive properties to produce physical or physiological effects on an enemy. Large-scale use of these weapons could cause lasting changes of an unpredictable nature in man's environment. Topic B: Nanotechnology and the environment: emerging challenges. Nanotechnology is an emerging field, inciting great debate as to what extent industrial and commercial use of nanomaterials will affect organisms and ecosystems. Its environmental impact can potentially be positive or negative. Topic C: The potential dangers of electromagnetic fields and their effect on the environment. According to the World Health Organization, electromagnetic fields represent a fast growing environmental influence. All populations are now exposed in varying degrees to electromagnetic fields, the levels of which will continue to increase as technology advances. Electrical and electromagnetic fields can have both beneficial effects or potentially harmful effects on plants, insects and animals as well as the human body. Topic C: Integrating Asylum Seekers into Civil Society International Court of Justice: The International Court of Justice is one of the Non-General Assembly Committees in the Model United Nations. It is very different and the procedure has nothing to do with the other Committees. During the 3-day session the Court which is composed of The Presidency, 15 Judges and 2 advocates for each party will have to deal with a dispute between two countries. In the 3rd PSMUN we will be judging upon the case of Nicaragua vs. Costa Rica in which Nicaragua contends that Costa Rica is carrying out major construction works along most of the border area between the two countries with grave environmental consequences. NATO: NATO stands for "North Atlantic Treaty Organisation", a military and political alliance set up in 1949 with the aim of protecting its members against the spread of communism. NATO member states believed that NATO today had a role to play: that was the protection and promotion of human rights and stability, particularly when the situation was urgent and the UN was unable to act quickly. NATO's primary decision making body is the North Atlantic Council (NAC), which consists of the permanent representatives of NATO member states to the Council. This year's agenda consist of 3 topics; Topic A: NATO and the fight against terrorism: Countering Terrorism, Topic B: NATOs role in conventional arms control and Topic C: Women, peace and security: NATOs implementation of UNSCR 1325. Security Council: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the principal organs of the United Nations and is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security. Its powers, outlined in the United Nations Charter, include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, the establishment of international sanctions, and the authorization of military action. Its powers are exercised through United Nations Security Co-

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uncil resolutions. There are 15 members of the Security Council, consisting of five veto-wielding permanent members (China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and 10 elected non-permanent members with two-year terms. The five permanent members of the Security Council are also the only countries recognized as nuclear-weapon states under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The remaining 10 members of the UNSC are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms starting on January 1st, with five of them being replaced each year. Special Conference on Nanotechnology: The Special Conference is one of the Non-General Assembly committees. This year our main subject is about how we can use nanotechnology in order to cope with different matters. Topic A: Using and managing nanotechnologies and manufactured nanomaterials to maximize potential benefits and to minimize potential threats. The health and safety impacts from nanotechnology are important for the humanity. Nanotechnology in the health sector has helped to address the chronic problems. But the impacts on the environment from the nanopollution, can be devastating. During the Conference, you should weigh the pros and cons of using nanotechnology to decide on the proper use. Topic B: Military uses of nanotechnology. This topic has to do with the use of Nanotechnology for the construction of military weapons. Topic C: Nanotechnology: a new way of treating chronic disease. In medicine nanotechnology is used not just for cancer but for other chronic diseases as well. The research on this subject is very promising and that is the reason why medical companies all around the globe donate vast sums of money to support them. Topic D: Nanotechnology in LEDs: addressing the problem of poverty. Nowadays, plenty of research is being done in order to create a new kind of technology for practical organic LED devices that consumes less than half the power of todays technology! As a result the less energy we consume the less money we have to spend. Last but not least the next step is the practical use of these developments in household lighting.

NON-GA COMMITTEES:
Economic and Social Council: The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) constitutes one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. It is responsible for coordinating the economic, social and related work of 14 UN specialized agencies, their functional commissions and five regional commissions. ECOSOC has 54 members; it holds a four-week session each year in July. Since 1998, it has also held a meeting each April with finance ministers heading key committees of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The ECOSOC serves as the central forum for discussing international economic and social issues, and for formulating policy recommendations addressed to member states and the United Nations system. This years agenda consisted of 3 topics. Topic A: Prevention, protection and international cooperation against the use of new information technologies to abuse and/or exploit children, Topic B: Strengthening crime prevention and criminal justice responses to violence against women,

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Point of Personal Privilege Point of Parliamentary Inquiry Point of Information Point of Information to the Chairs Point of Order

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refers to inaudibility problems refers to a question related to the procedure refers to a question for the person who has the floor refers to a question to the Chairs when someone feels that something is wrong with the procedure

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July 2012 In July, schools will receive an Invitation Letter & a folder with informational material for the 3rd PS-MUN Conference. Registration will officially be open. September 2012 In September, the 3rd PS-MUN Student Officer Interviews will take place November 2012 By 5th of November 2012, schools wishing to participate in 3rd PS-MUN must submit the Registration Form I completed. An extension for Registration Form I deadline is possible, following a formal request. December 2012 By 20th of December 2012, schools must return the Registration Form II completed with the names of all participants. January 2013 Fees are due by the 20th of January 2013 February 2013 A Student Officers Workshop will be held. March 2013 The 3rd PS-MUN will be held from 1st to 3rd March 2013 on the school premises.

F E E S
Delegation Fee Participation Fee Including: Participation fees Meals and beverages Miscellaneous items such as stationery Participation Fee (35% discount) Only for delegates from abroad, Advisors and Student Officers Including: Participation fees Meals and beverages Miscellaneous items such as stationery Changes to Form II After 20th of December 2012, a fee will be charged for any changes on the Form II 5 40 60 None

Motions
Motion to approach the Chairs Motion to move to voting procedure Motion to extend debate time Right of reply

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when you want to speak to the Chair when you want to move on to voting when you want the debate time to last longer This is the right of reply to a statement made by a delegate who has the floor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Model United Nations Conference?

A Model United Nations Conference is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, and diplomacy that has already been discussed by the United Nations.

a committee meeting through an Agenda, which is distributed in advance. Delegates joining a committee represent a country and its policy. In a committee all the delegates have to discuss and debate on the given topics in order to reach a conclusion.

untrys policy. In addition, the Ambassador ought to join a General Assembly Committee so as to be able to attend General Assembly debate and represent his/her country.

sembly debate is to give the opportunity to all delegates to get informed, discuss and finally vote for the resolutions that are going to be sent to the UN.

What is the lobbying procedure?

During lobbying procedure, delegates try to form alliances by finding other delegates who have a similar policy with them on a particular topic. The aim of lobbying is for the delegates to form 2-3 alliances for each topic and each alliance combines the resolutions of its members into one final, which is going to be debated in the committee.

What is the debate procedure?

During debate time, delegates ought to discuss the resolutions that have already been submitted the day before. Delegates are going to speak in favor or against the measures proposed by the resolution and finally they are called to vote in order for the resolution to be passed.

Who is a Chair?
The Chair is responsible for running meetings: keeping the discussion on the appropriate subject, recognizing members (calling on them to speak), and calling for votes after a debate has taken place. Committees have formal processes (Rules of Order).The Chair is also the person who decides which topics are going to be discussed and offers the delegates information according to the topics.

What participants should do before the conference?

Participants choose a country (delegation) (1), join a committee (2) , do research about countries policy on the topics that have been set by Chairs, (3) write a resolution for each topic with their countrys policy in mind (4), prepare a policy statement (5). If you are an Ambassador you must deliver a one-minute speech to be delivered during the opening ceremony.

Which are the 3rd PS-MUN Committees?

General Assembly Committees: Disarmament & International Security, Social, Humanitarian & Cultural, Special Political & Decolonization, Legal, Environmental. NON-GA Committees: Economic and Social Council, Security Council, NATO, International Court of Justice, Special Conference.

What delegates should do during the conference within their designated committees?
On the first day, delegates should create alliances during lobbying in order to combine their resolutions into one which is going to be discussed in front of the whole committee.

What is the Agenda?

The Agenda consists of the topics set by Chairs to be discussed.

What is a delegation?
A country is represented by the students who form a delegation. A delegation must consist of the maximum number of 8 students. Each student must join a different committee.

What is the General Assembly?

In PS-MUN there are only 5 Committees which are included in the General Assembly (DISEC, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, LEG, ENV). During General Assembly session all delegates who join one of the previous committees, take part in a 4 hours debate about 5 different topics, one of each Committee. The aim of the General As-

What is a Committee?
A committee is a type of small deliberative assembly that is intended to remain subordinate to another, larger deliberative assembly (General Assembly) - which is organized so that action within a committee requires a vote by all its entitled members. It is the Chair who organizes

Who is an Ambassador?
The Ambassador is the most experienced delegate who must deliver a speech during the Opening Ceremony by expressing his/her co-

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Where to find us

CO MM U NIC ATION
Address: Lofos Fouresi (extension of Eleftheriou Venizelou) Glyka Nera, Attikis 153 54 Tel: (+30) 210 66 11 793-4, (+30) 210 60 47 595 Fax: (+30) 210 60 48 899 PS-MUN website: www.ps-mun.gr PS-MUN e-mail: info@ps-mun.gr

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It is important to note that our Conference is easily accessible to almost all major regions of Attiki, due to its close proximity to Mesogeion, Attikis and Lavriou avenues General Organiser: Georgina Theoharopoulou georginat@ps-mun.gr Organisers: Chris Kandriviotis ckandriviotis@ps-mun.gr Lilly Nikolopoulou lillyn@ps-mun.gr Nancy Lazou nancyl@ps-mun.gr

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