FINAL CONFERENCE REPORT

The North Africa International Model United Nations (NAIMUN) met at The American University in North Africa(A.U.N.A) in Tunis from the 18th to the 22nd of March 2016. N.A.I.M.U.N was the first university level InternationalModel United Nations co-sponsored by and taking place completely at the A.U.N.A.

The NAIMUN conference brought together over 150 university students from 16 countries, to recreate theEconomic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and woman empowerment(UN WOMAN), the United Nations Educational, scientific, and cultural organization (UNESCO), and the SecurityCouncil (SC).

The Conference officially opened with speeches from the Director of AUNA DR. Fathila Hassouna, the Minister ofthe Environment MR. Nejib Derouiche, and Secretary General MR. Chouaib Elhajjejji. MR. Nejib Derouiche greetedthe students and showed a warm appreciation to the students for visiting Tunisia for the sake of shaping a betterworld with the young minds. Dr. Fathila Hassouna welcomed the students from around the world and remindedthem that the UN is “[their] United Nations.” He challenged them to keep in mind that they will one day lead theworld thanks to initiative spirit that reunited students from different background and decided all together to pavethe way for a better life and future. The honor of giving the final speech was given to Chouaib Elhjjejji whoacknowledged the importance of the event conducted in the post revolutionary period in Tunisia and especially atthe period of the Independence Day in Tunisia, the 20th of March.

NAIMUN’s goal was to provide a highly realistic educational experience to the participants. UN officials reviewedthe rules and procedures, and NAIMUN chose topics which coped with the period of the post revolution period.The students then researched their assigned member states, the UN body on which they would be seated, andthe topics for their simulation.

MUN is an interactive educational activity in which students simulate the workings of the UN. Each year over10.000 students on every continent participate in MUN activities. As a simulation of the UN, NAIMUN provided anopportunity for students to both replicate the work of the UN and to view the problems facing the internationalcommunity from a unique perspective. For an example, representatives had only 4 days to assume the role oftheir nation's Ambassador and simulate the deliberations of the UN. Besides, the Security committee can feignand fable a crisis situation to prepare students for problem solving in a very limited time. For these reasons,many students claimed that the experience was unique and worth living.

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Students all over the globe shared their opinion about the event.The most striking opinions described how this experience hasdeveloped their critical minds more than any theories can everdo. The smiles and enthusiasm of participants during and afterthe event warmed Tunisia’s chilly air with hope and a promisingfuture. The event incorporated social events such as celebratingTunisia’s Independence Day on the 20th of March. Students allover the globe were amazed by Sidi-Bou-Said which is a town fortourist attraction and is known for its extensive use of blue andwhite. Moreover, Souvenirs can be bought in the main street.Students were accompanied by our AUNA professor Mr.Ezzeddine Ammar who acted like a tourist guide in Carthagemuseum. The program was special because it was rich with somany cultural activities that emphasized the role of The ModelUnited Nations in enriching students with a political and culturalsimulation that paved their way into the professional life.

The closing ceremony held on the 22nd of March opened withspeeches from the director of AUNA, Mr. Hassouna Fathila whocongratulated students for their hard work andaccomplishments during their stay in Tunisia wishing them allsuccess. The speech was welcomed by warm round applausefrom the students and wound up by delivering certificates withbest deleguate award.

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SUBSTANTIVE BRIEFINGS AT NAIMUN

1/ General Assembly first Committee: Economic and SocialCouncil (ECOSOC): Economic Commission for Africa:

Topics:- Innovative Financing for Africa’sTransformation.- Access to Energy.- Including Vulnerable Populations inEconomic and Social Development.

BEST DELEGUATE: Haythem Rabti.

2/ General Assembly second committee: United Nations committeeon development program: United Nations Entity for Gender Equalityand the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women):

Topics:- Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity:Beijing +20 Review.- Achieving Gender Equality Post-2015 by EliminatingViolence against All Women.- Strengthening Women's Political Participation.

BEST DELEGUATE: Sahar Mestour.

3/ General Assembly Third Committee: Committee on Human Rightsand Humanitarian Affairs: United Nations Educational, Scientific, andCultural Organization (UNESCO):

Topics:- Empowering Youth through Access to Informationand Communication Technology and Media.- Improving Water Security through NaturalResource Management.- Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage.

BEST DELEGUATE: Asmaa Achref Gomaa.

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4/ General Assembly Fourth Committee: Committee onPeace and Security: Security Council(SC):

Topics:- The Situation in Iraq.- Measures to Combat Terrorism in Africa.- Maintenance of International Peace andSecurity: Security Sector Reform.

BEST DELEGUATE: Amir Cherrad.

SECRETARIAT

CHOUAIB ELHAJJEJJI SECRETARY GENERALSAADA BERDJOUH AND SONIA JENHANI ECOSOC

CHAIRPERSONSSHIREEN CHARLES, GHADA HAJJEJJI AND YASSINE

ABDELMALEK UN-WOMEN CHAIRPERSONSISLEM ELSAYED, EMEL BEHLOULI AND DJEBELI

ABDELMAJID UNESCO CHAIRPERSONSHABIB BARKOUCH, NAIMA CHABBOUH AND SALIM

BEANRADJ SC CHAIRPERSONS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTSNAIMUN was made possible only through the exemplary work of ourco-sponsors, The American University of North Africa.A special thank you goes to:- Mr. Mohammed Taweh- Mr. Hassouna Fathila- Mr. Ridha Kossai- Ms Nafissa Boudali- Mr. Ezzedina Ammar- Mr. Chouaib Elhajjeji

NAIMUN would not have been possible without the support and efforts of:The working staff: Mayssa Frouja,Emna Makni, Ameny Naimy,Donia Ghedira, Sarah Ben Ali,Mouna Ouni, Ghada Mhirsi, Imen Maamer, Jihen Smari, Abdelkader frouja and Yora BenAbdallah. Thank you.

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