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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: smmin@yismyanmar.comTina @ Thandar Tun: tina.thandartun.20@ismyanmar.comWendy @ Htet Wadi Naing: naingh@isyedu.org

GA1 Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC)

Stacy @ Win Lei Swe: wlswe@yismyanmar.comKaran Wadhwa: wadhwak@isyedu.orgJessica @ Khin Phone Mo: jessica.khinphonemo.20@ismyanmar.com

Human Rights Council (HRC)

Thet Htar Si Thu: thethtar@yismyanmar.comNatalie @ Han Nwe Nyein: natalie.hannewnyein.19@ismyanmar.comArjun Prakash: prakashar@isyedu.org

Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Htet Wai Yan: hwyan@yismyanmar.comChit Su Su Lwin: csslwin@yismyanmar.comNang Mwe Hom Kham: nangmwehomkham.20@ismyanmar.com

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: yehtwe@yismyanmar.comHarmehar Wadalia: wadaliah@isyedu.orgMay Zin Htike: mayzinhtike.20@ismyanmar.com

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Maple @ Mon Mon Htet: mmhtet@yismyanmar.comLee Se Yeon: leeseyeon.19@ismyanmar.comSherry Huang: huangs@isyedu.org

Historical Committee (HC) Paing Paing: ppaing@yismyanmar.comJosephine Cai: winkh@isyedu.orgJennie Nam: jennienam.19@ismyanmar.com

Joint Crisis Committee (JCC)

Albert Pan: pana@isyedu.orgNandar Khine Tun: nandarkhinetun.19@ismyanmar.comKay Zin: zink@isyedu.org

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 stephen.volz@ismyanmar.com

Rina Gillegao ISM rina.gillegao@ismyanmar.com

Todd Brink YIS tbrink@yismyanmar.com

Anna Harding YIS aharding@yismyanmar.com

Sarah Leonardis ISY sleonardis@isyedu.org

Kristen Ahlers ISY kahlers@isyedu.org

John Tuckers YA jtucker@yangonacademy.com

Rachel Boughton AIS 4rachele@gmail.com

Bobby Janowiak AIS trbobbyais@gmail.com

Liliana Daza MISY liliana.daza@misyedu.org

Chloe Burns MIS chloe.burns@mis-edu.com

Ben Hough BSY ben.hough@britishschoolyangon.org

Khin Chan Myae Maung ILBC julia.maung@gmail.com

Emergency Contacts

Conference Schedule

Name: Position Contact Information

Su Myat Aye @ Amanda Su Secretary General amanda.sumyataye.19@ismyanmar.com

Htet Lin Aung Deputy Secretary General

htetaunglin.19@ismyanmar.com

Elizabeth Liau Deputy Secretary General

liaue@isyedu.org

Khaing Su Mon Deputy Secretary General

ksmon@yismyanmar.com

Stephen Volz Advisor stephen.volz@ismyanmar.com

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