Ni hao,
In case you (and by "you" I mainly mean Annie) were wondering why Russia changed its' mind, here is a brief overvie courtesy of NBC (American) news. Check it out. Question your sources. Find other sources if you don't believe it or can't afford to believe it.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32920361#32920361
Mr. Gibson
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Agenda for tomorrow
Ni hao,
First off, I know you guys are frustrated, but it is paying off. You are doing much better than you were last conference. Keep it up!
Tomorrow, each of you will have a partner from Whitney High School. Each of your partners will help you during with your strategy and during caucus time. Make sure you have a good position paper and a good caucus outline ready for your partner so they can help you. Also, make sure that you can explain your strategy to them.
During the first hour, we will "break the ice" and you will be assigned your partner. After that, you will spend some time with your partner preparing for the conference and explaining your strategy. During the second hour, we will begin our conference. We will start by taking roll and giving each delegate a chance to speak. After that, we will have a caucus until the end of the period.
I encourage all of you to prepare a strategy for what to say to each country! If you know what each country wants, you are more likely to be successful.
Also, if you are worried about your speech, just think "What would ___________ (your person) say if he/she were speaking?
Wan an,
Mr. Gibson
PS - Here is an example of what this will look like. Everyone just speaks in alphabetical order.
http://www.undemocracy.com/securitycouncil/meeting_5706
First off, I know you guys are frustrated, but it is paying off. You are doing much better than you were last conference. Keep it up!
Tomorrow, each of you will have a partner from Whitney High School. Each of your partners will help you during with your strategy and during caucus time. Make sure you have a good position paper and a good caucus outline ready for your partner so they can help you. Also, make sure that you can explain your strategy to them.
During the first hour, we will "break the ice" and you will be assigned your partner. After that, you will spend some time with your partner preparing for the conference and explaining your strategy. During the second hour, we will begin our conference. We will start by taking roll and giving each delegate a chance to speak. After that, we will have a caucus until the end of the period.
I encourage all of you to prepare a strategy for what to say to each country! If you know what each country wants, you are more likely to be successful.
Also, if you are worried about your speech, just think "What would ___________ (your person) say if he/she were speaking?
Wan an,
Mr. Gibson
PS - Here is an example of what this will look like. Everyone just speaks in alphabetical order.
http://www.undemocracy.com/securitycouncil/meeting_5706
Friday, December 18, 2009
For this weekend
Ni hao,
One last time...
For next week, we need to have...
1.) Position Papers finished
2.) Caucus Outlines
3.) Speeches ready
Your speeches will be made during the General Assembly. It is just a general speech followed by time for a caucus. We will not do any voting there. PS - Tina, you will be L.B. during the speech and Uganda during caucus.
4.) Strategies planned out.
Enjoy!
Mr. Gibson
One last time...
For next week, we need to have...
1.) Position Papers finished
2.) Caucus Outlines
3.) Speeches ready
Your speeches will be made during the General Assembly. It is just a general speech followed by time for a caucus. We will not do any voting there. PS - Tina, you will be L.B. during the speech and Uganda during caucus.
4.) Strategies planned out.
Enjoy!
Mr. Gibson
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Does anyone want to talk to Mahmoud Ahmadenijad? Now you can!
Ni hao,
If anyone is interested, here is Mahmoud Ahmadinijad's personal blog. You can actually write to him if you would like. Sometimes he even answers your questions!
Enjoy,
Mr. Gibson
Cote D'voire's Resolution
If anyone can give us free vaccine, we will give the worker to the country that gave us vaccine in the future, BUT NOT FOR FOREVER, if we return all the money back, our worker will comeback.
We are going to cooperate with Belize and Cambodia, one of us will going pay1/3,but we will use labor to pay for it, and we’re going to buy it from Norway and Australia.
We are going to cooperate with Belize and Cambodia, one of us will going pay1/3,but we will use labor to pay for it, and we’re going to buy it from Norway and Australia.
Norway's Resolution
The Kingdom of Norway wants to help the poor countries by giving them vaccine and also gains some benefits. So we want to cooperate with both rich and poor countries. We're on the same side with Estonia, Argentina and Australia, let's agree with us. The poor countries offer their free labor force and we offer them our vaccine. We can offer Cambodia, Belize and Cote D'voire vaccine. We will share some of our labor with Argentina and Estonia.
The Kingdom of Cambodia's Resolution Paper- Dean, Benny
The Kingdom of Cambodia will cooperate with the UN. Our country doesn’t have vaccine. So we are willing to work with other countries to buy the vaccine together. Half the money we will buy from Norway, and the other half with Australia. Some rich countries are willing to give poor countries vaccines for little amount of money, and we are one the poor countries. After we get the vaccines, we can sell them for money, because we are too poor.
Resolution- Columbia ( Elaine and Eve )
Resolution- Colombia
· To prevent the spread of H1N1, Colombia is willing to provide medical service and treatment for countries that were seriously affected by the influenza.
· We will provide any medical help for foreigners in Colombia who get H1N1 to heal. (It only includes the ones who are infected in Colombia.)
· All of the helps that are mentioned above will only be valid for the countries that had already purchased the H1N1 vaccine, and opened to the residents.
· To prevent the spread of H1N1, Colombia is willing to provide medical service and treatment for countries that were seriously affected by the influenza.
· We will provide any medical help for foreigners in Colombia who get H1N1 to heal. (It only includes the ones who are infected in Colombia.)
· All of the helps that are mentioned above will only be valid for the countries that had already purchased the H1N1 vaccine, and opened to the residents.
Australia Resolution
Resolution- Australia would like to help the poorer countries .
We think the richer countries should help the poorer countries
buy vaccine, and we should give them the Tamiflu and vaccine if
they are willing to share whatever they have with our country.
We think the richer countries should help the poorer countries
buy vaccine, and we should give them the Tamiflu and vaccine if
they are willing to share whatever they have with our country.
Belize Resolution
Belize is going to cooperate with Cambodia and Cote D'voire. We are three poor countries. Each country will pay 1/3 of the vaccine and buy it from Austrlia and Norway half half. Cote D'voire will pais nby their labors amd workers for vaccine.
Belgium Resolution
Resolution
Belgium thinks other countries should set up active surveillance system for among influenza illness-like travelers returning from the affected area.
Belgium also believes developed countries should deliver vaccine to developing or undeveloped countries and get a reciprocate of lower tax rate of import thing to the country.
Belgium will send our doctors to help countries who need help.
Belgium thinks other countries should set up active surveillance system for among influenza illness-like travelers returning from the affected area.
Belgium also believes developed countries should deliver vaccine to developing or undeveloped countries and get a reciprocate of lower tax rate of import thing to the country.
Belgium will send our doctors to help countries who need help.
Argentina - Resolution
Argentina strongly believe that we need more health support as our death rate is the world third highest. Also, we already had H1N1 vaccine and inject it to everyone if possible. We shall not support any countries if they don’t return with things we desperately want for we are facing a tough situation here. We wish to become allies with Estonia, Norway, etc. If needed, Argentina also wish that some international health organization could send health group to let the H1N1 death case in Argentina decrease. In return, we shall unsure the world that Argentina is already safe and people don’t have to be worried about spreading H1N1 from Argentina. In this time when everyone is panic about H1N1, this is the best gift we shall give to the world.
estonia resolution
Estonia’s action to prevent infections of H1N1 is to increase the will of our people to inject the vaccination. We also wish that the influenza to stop spreading through countries, so we would like people from every to take the vaccination too. Estonia agrees to support other less fortunate countries to purchase the vaccination to cure H1N1. We might not be the greatest financial source of this situation, but we will do as much as we can to provide help. We agreed to provide vaccination but we also wish that we can get benefits in return.
Nepal Resolution
Resolution---- Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal will cooperate with the UN and Who. To ensure the H1N1 won’t spread unlimitedly.---- Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal does not have any case of H1N1, but in case that there might be a emergent case, so we need to have other countries to support some supply such as vaccines to our country.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Homework for tomorrow
Ni hao
First off, here is your homework for tomorrow…
- Read what I posted below.
- Have lots of information and be prepared to finish your position papers by tomorrow
- Create a two to three sentence quote from your character that summarizes how you feel about the Iranian Nuclear Weapons Program.
- Next week you must have a caucus outline and a speech typed that you plan to give to the General Assembly.
Second off, we are going to do two conferences. We are going to do a mini-General Assembly in which each of your characters will make speeches (we will also tie that in with the newspaper. More on that tomorrow). Also, during the mini General Assembly, you can meet and caucus with anyone and discuss anything. So, our official committee name will be "UN Committee on Non-Proliferation." The Second (and more important council) will simply be called the "UN Security Council on Non-Proliferation." Because of what happened yesterday (again, look at The Wire) it changes everything. In real life, the real Security Council will have a similar conference. So we are ahead of the game!
- More background on Iran's nuclear program
http://www.nuclearfiles.org/menu/key-issues/nuclear-weapons/issues/proliferation/iran/charnysh_analysis_2009.htm
- Hint…there have been three resolutions passed before dealing with Iran before Obama became president and one since then. Find out what each resolution said. Remember, look for those words like "Resolves to, Draws attention to,…" etc. Finally, I want you to think, what can my country do if I am on the Security Council and a country continues to do behaviour which the Security Council has sanctioned?
*.) I know you guys are getting frustrated with this, but this is not math class!!! Try and remember…your objectives are simple. First find out what your country wants. Second, create a strategy to get it. Third, do everything you can to get it! There are no "right" or "wrong" answers. There are only "better" and "worse" strategies for you to create.
JIA YOU!!!
Mr. Gibson
PS –Here is your homework for tomorrow…
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Nepal Cocus Outline
Caucus Outline
Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Topic: Preventing the spread of H1N1
Committee: The Committee on Preventing the Spread of H1N1
Delegate: Danny Lan
Background
---- There are around 8000 people who die because of the H1N1 in the world.
---- It original form is swine flu
---- It spreads from person-to-person
---- The symptoms of H1N1 were fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, chills and feeling very tired
---- H1N1 flu is similar to traditional epidemic
Unite Nation Involvement
---- Announce the latest information about H1N1
---- Giving supply such as vaccines for needed countries
---- Warning people form going to the danger area
---- Discuss about the epidemic situation and make good measures
---- Training and support the local doctors or international doctors
---- Inventing better medicines to cure the H1N1
Country Actions
Teach out people the rule of preventing the spread of H1N1
1. Wash your hands with soap. Don’t eat anything unless you wash your hands.
2. Cover your Coughing or sneezing with sleeve.
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth before you wash your hands.
4. Wear a mask when you are in a airtight area, or public area such as office, or bus stop.
5. Know the signs and symptoms of H1N1, carefully. For example sore throat, muscle aches, joint pain, or weakness.
6. If you are ill, please stay at home. And also, don’t forget to wear mask all the time.
Policy Position
---- Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal does join the international organization such as UN and WHO. We think we have the right to join the conference and get supply from the organization.
Solution
---- Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal will cooperate with the UN and Who. To ensure the H1N1 won’t spread unlimitedly.---- Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal does not have any case of H1N1, but in case that there might be a emergent case, so we need to have other countries to support some supply such as vaccines to our country.
Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Topic: Preventing the spread of H1N1
Committee: The Committee on Preventing the Spread of H1N1
Delegate: Danny Lan
Background
---- There are around 8000 people who die because of the H1N1 in the world.
---- It original form is swine flu
---- It spreads from person-to-person
---- The symptoms of H1N1 were fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, chills and feeling very tired
---- H1N1 flu is similar to traditional epidemic
Unite Nation Involvement
---- Announce the latest information about H1N1
---- Giving supply such as vaccines for needed countries
---- Warning people form going to the danger area
---- Discuss about the epidemic situation and make good measures
---- Training and support the local doctors or international doctors
---- Inventing better medicines to cure the H1N1
Country Actions
Teach out people the rule of preventing the spread of H1N1
1. Wash your hands with soap. Don’t eat anything unless you wash your hands.
2. Cover your Coughing or sneezing with sleeve.
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth before you wash your hands.
4. Wear a mask when you are in a airtight area, or public area such as office, or bus stop.
5. Know the signs and symptoms of H1N1, carefully. For example sore throat, muscle aches, joint pain, or weakness.
6. If you are ill, please stay at home. And also, don’t forget to wear mask all the time.
Policy Position
---- Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal does join the international organization such as UN and WHO. We think we have the right to join the conference and get supply from the organization.
Solution
---- Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal will cooperate with the UN and Who. To ensure the H1N1 won’t spread unlimitedly.---- Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal does not have any case of H1N1, but in case that there might be a emergent case, so we need to have other countries to support some supply such as vaccines to our country.
Nepal Position paper
Committee: Commission of World Health Organization
Topic: The prevention of the spread of H1N1
Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Delegate: Danny Lan
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal says we must concern about the problem of the spread of the H1N1 seriously. Now, there are around 8000 people who die because of the H1N1. We believe that this number will keep increasing. Until 2010, there may be almost 10000 people die in this disease. This disease is very danger and strong, but it is not undefeatable. We can prevent this disaster, but we need your help. Not only the in America, but all states around the world as well. Don’t think that your country definitely will not have any case of H1N1. Because the world is flat, we suggest that every country should have well prepared for any emergency situation.
To make our people know how to prevent the H1N1, we made and announced some few steps of precautionary measures to our people.
1. Wash your hands with soap. Don’t eat anything unless you wash your hands.
2. Cover your Coughing or sneezing with sleeve.
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth before you wash your hands.
4. Wear a mask when you are in a airtight area, or public area such as office, or bus stop.
5. Know the signs and symptoms of H1N1, carefully. For example sore throat, muscle aches, joint pain, or weakness.
6. If you are ill - STAY AT HOME.
Until now, in Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, there do not have any case of H1N1. But just like what we said, every country must have some security for the H1N1. So, we need a stable vaccines support from other countries because we don’t have the facility of producing vaccines. A Chinese proverb says, “Unity is strength”. We all have to work together, in this time, in this planet. Otherwise we will fail because of distrust and non-cooperation.
Topic: The prevention of the spread of H1N1
Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Delegate: Danny Lan
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal says we must concern about the problem of the spread of the H1N1 seriously. Now, there are around 8000 people who die because of the H1N1. We believe that this number will keep increasing. Until 2010, there may be almost 10000 people die in this disease. This disease is very danger and strong, but it is not undefeatable. We can prevent this disaster, but we need your help. Not only the in America, but all states around the world as well. Don’t think that your country definitely will not have any case of H1N1. Because the world is flat, we suggest that every country should have well prepared for any emergency situation.
To make our people know how to prevent the H1N1, we made and announced some few steps of precautionary measures to our people.
1. Wash your hands with soap. Don’t eat anything unless you wash your hands.
2. Cover your Coughing or sneezing with sleeve.
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth before you wash your hands.
4. Wear a mask when you are in a airtight area, or public area such as office, or bus stop.
5. Know the signs and symptoms of H1N1, carefully. For example sore throat, muscle aches, joint pain, or weakness.
6. If you are ill - STAY AT HOME.
Until now, in Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, there do not have any case of H1N1. But just like what we said, every country must have some security for the H1N1. So, we need a stable vaccines support from other countries because we don’t have the facility of producing vaccines. A Chinese proverb says, “Unity is strength”. We all have to work together, in this time, in this planet. Otherwise we will fail because of distrust and non-cooperation.
Caucus Outline Belgium
Caucus Outline
Country: Kingdom of Belgium
Topic: Preventing the spread of H1N1
Committee: The Committee on Preventing the Spread of H1N1
Delegate: Junior Liu and Sebastian Liu
Background
-Influenza A(H1N1) virus that has never before circulated among humans. This virus is not related to previous or current human seasonal influenza viruses.
-Signs of influenza A(H1N1) are flu-like, including fever, cough, headache, muscle and joint pain, sore throat and runny nose, and sometimes vomiting.
-The virus is spread from person-to-person. It is transmitted as easily as the normal seasonal flu and can be passed to other people by exposure to infected droplets expelled by coughing or sneezing that can be inhaled, or that can contaminate hands or surfaces.
Unite Nation Involvement
-keep on telling the world the latest news or information about influenza A(H1N1)
-urge rich countries share vaccine with poor country
-assuring the vaccine was made available in a spirit of equity and fairness
Country Actions
- The Belgian Government’s Interministerial Influenza Commission (IIC) expects to begin vaccinations in Belgium around November 7 for at risk groups.
- Belgium has set up an active surveillance system for among influenza illness-like travelers returning from the affected area.
Policy Position
-Belgium joins UN in 1952
Solution
- Belgium report 126 cases and 14death, every country not only the influence country but also the countries that are not should beware of H1N1.
-Belgium thinks other countries should set up active surveillance system for among influenza illness-like travelers returning from the affected area.
-Belgium also believes developed countries should deliver vaccine to developing or undeveloped countries.
Country: Kingdom of Belgium
Topic: Preventing the spread of H1N1
Committee: The Committee on Preventing the Spread of H1N1
Delegate: Junior Liu and Sebastian Liu
Background
-Influenza A(H1N1) virus that has never before circulated among humans. This virus is not related to previous or current human seasonal influenza viruses.
-Signs of influenza A(H1N1) are flu-like, including fever, cough, headache, muscle and joint pain, sore throat and runny nose, and sometimes vomiting.
-The virus is spread from person-to-person. It is transmitted as easily as the normal seasonal flu and can be passed to other people by exposure to infected droplets expelled by coughing or sneezing that can be inhaled, or that can contaminate hands or surfaces.
Unite Nation Involvement
-keep on telling the world the latest news or information about influenza A(H1N1)
-urge rich countries share vaccine with poor country
-assuring the vaccine was made available in a spirit of equity and fairness
Country Actions
- The Belgian Government’s Interministerial Influenza Commission (IIC) expects to begin vaccinations in Belgium around November 7 for at risk groups.
- Belgium has set up an active surveillance system for among influenza illness-like travelers returning from the affected area.
Policy Position
-Belgium joins UN in 1952
Solution
- Belgium report 126 cases and 14death, every country not only the influence country but also the countries that are not should beware of H1N1.
-Belgium thinks other countries should set up active surveillance system for among influenza illness-like travelers returning from the affected area.
-Belgium also believes developed countries should deliver vaccine to developing or undeveloped countries.
Position Paper Belgium
Position Paper-Belgium
Committee Name: Prevention of the spread of H1N1
Committee Topic: The committee on the prevention of the spread of H1N1
Country Name: Kingdom of Belgium
Delegates:Junior Liu and Sebastian Liu
During the time of fall, the influence of H1N1 has reached its climax. BY 29 May 2009 06:00, 50 countries have officially reported 14 777 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection, with 96 deaths.
On Wed May 13, 2009, we reported the first case of influenza. We were the Seventeenth European country to report influenza. We’ve report 126 cases. We’ve 1 death case by 17:00, October 7, 2009 and 14 deaths by now.
Belgium has reaction about the ongoing influenza A(H1N1) The Belgian Government’s Interministerial Influenza Commission (IIC) expects to begin vaccinations in Belgium around November 7 for at risk groups. The vaccine is expected to be available at the offices of all General Practitioners and will be free; however, each recipient will be expected to pay the normal cost for a doctor’s office visit. In response to the spreading of H1N1 pandemic, Belgium has set up an active surveillance system for among influenza illness-like travelers returning from the affected area.
Committee Name: Prevention of the spread of H1N1
Committee Topic: The committee on the prevention of the spread of H1N1
Country Name: Kingdom of Belgium
Delegates:Junior Liu and Sebastian Liu
During the time of fall, the influence of H1N1 has reached its climax. BY 29 May 2009 06:00, 50 countries have officially reported 14 777 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection, with 96 deaths.
On Wed May 13, 2009, we reported the first case of influenza. We were the Seventeenth European country to report influenza. We’ve report 126 cases. We’ve 1 death case by 17:00, October 7, 2009 and 14 deaths by now.
Belgium has reaction about the ongoing influenza A(H1N1) The Belgian Government’s Interministerial Influenza Commission (IIC) expects to begin vaccinations in Belgium around November 7 for at risk groups. The vaccine is expected to be available at the offices of all General Practitioners and will be free; however, each recipient will be expected to pay the normal cost for a doctor’s office visit. In response to the spreading of H1N1 pandemic, Belgium has set up an active surveillance system for among influenza illness-like travelers returning from the affected area.
Country Profile Nepal
Country Profile
Physical Geography
Official Name of Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Climate: Varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south
Absolute Location : 28 00 N, 84 00 E
Relative location: Southern Asia, between China and India
Political Geography
Type of government: federal democratic republic
Capital: Katmandu
International Organization participation: ADB, BIMSTEC, CP, FAO, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO (correspondent), ITSO, ITU, ITUC, MIGA, MINURCAT, MINUSTAH, MONUC, NAM, OPCW, SAARC, SACEP, UN, UNAMID, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNIFIL, UNMIL, UNMIS, UNMIT, UNOCI, UNTSO, UNWTO, UPU, WCL, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Size of armed forces: 718210 people (Male + Female)
Cultural Geography
Language: Nepali 47.8 %( official language), Maithali 12.1%, other 10%, unspecified 2.5%
Population: 28,563,377
Population growth rate: 1.281%
Major cities: Katmandu
Infant mortality rate: 47.46 deaths/1,000 live births
Average life expectancy: 65.46 years
Religion: Hindu 80.6%, Buddhist 10.7%, Muslim 4.2%, Kirant 3.6%, other 0.9%
Economic Geography
GNP (Gross National Product): $31.39 billion
Natural resources: quartz, water, timber, hydropower, scenic beauty, small deposits of lignite, copper, cobalt, iron ore
Major agricultural and industrial products: pulses, rice, corn, wheat, sugarcane, jute, root crops; milk, water buffalo meat; tourism, carpets, textiles; small rice, jute, sugar, and oilseed mills; cigarettes, cement and brick production
Major exports and imports: clothing, carpets, leather goods, jute goods, pulses, grain; petroleum products, machinery and equipment, electrical goods
Currency: 1.00 NPR = 0.433047 TWD
Historical events:
In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government.
In 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. An insurgency led by Maoist extremists broke out in 1996.
Several weeks of mass protests in April 2006 were followed by several months of peace negotiations between the Maoists and government officials, and culminated in a November 2006 peace accord and the promulgation of an interim constitution.
In April 2008, the newly formed Constituent Assembly declared Nepal a federal democratic republic and abolished the monarchy at its first meeting the following month.The Maoists, who received a plurality of votes in the Constituent Assembly election, formed a coalition government in August 2008.
Physical Geography
Official Name of Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Climate: Varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south
Absolute Location : 28 00 N, 84 00 E
Relative location: Southern Asia, between China and India
Political Geography
Type of government: federal democratic republic
Capital: Katmandu
International Organization participation: ADB, BIMSTEC, CP, FAO, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO (correspondent), ITSO, ITU, ITUC, MIGA, MINURCAT, MINUSTAH, MONUC, NAM, OPCW, SAARC, SACEP, UN, UNAMID, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNIFIL, UNMIL, UNMIS, UNMIT, UNOCI, UNTSO, UNWTO, UPU, WCL, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Size of armed forces: 718210 people (Male + Female)
Cultural Geography
Language: Nepali 47.8 %( official language), Maithali 12.1%, other 10%, unspecified 2.5%
Population: 28,563,377
Population growth rate: 1.281%
Major cities: Katmandu
Infant mortality rate: 47.46 deaths/1,000 live births
Average life expectancy: 65.46 years
Religion: Hindu 80.6%, Buddhist 10.7%, Muslim 4.2%, Kirant 3.6%, other 0.9%
Economic Geography
GNP (Gross National Product): $31.39 billion
Natural resources: quartz, water, timber, hydropower, scenic beauty, small deposits of lignite, copper, cobalt, iron ore
Major agricultural and industrial products: pulses, rice, corn, wheat, sugarcane, jute, root crops; milk, water buffalo meat; tourism, carpets, textiles; small rice, jute, sugar, and oilseed mills; cigarettes, cement and brick production
Major exports and imports: clothing, carpets, leather goods, jute goods, pulses, grain; petroleum products, machinery and equipment, electrical goods
Currency: 1.00 NPR = 0.433047 TWD
Historical events:
In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government.
In 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. An insurgency led by Maoist extremists broke out in 1996.
Several weeks of mass protests in April 2006 were followed by several months of peace negotiations between the Maoists and government officials, and culminated in a November 2006 peace accord and the promulgation of an interim constitution.
In April 2008, the newly formed Constituent Assembly declared Nepal a federal democratic republic and abolished the monarchy at its first meeting the following month.The Maoists, who received a plurality of votes in the Constituent Assembly election, formed a coalition government in August 2008.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
12/7/09
OK,
First off, let me begin by saying this. I KNEW you would not be finished by today. None of you are truly finished. We are going to spend a lot of time today researching and getting ready for this conference. Unfortunately, many of you did nothing and now we are about a week behind. Anyways, I have realized that this is a lot of information to cover, so I will narrow it down for you a little bit.
USA
- How is the Democratic Party different from the Republican Party in terms of foreign policy and with regards to Iran?
- What has Obama said he would like to do in regards to Iran?
- What did Secretary of State Clinton say she would like to do in terms of Iran during the election?
- What did Bush do with regards to Iran?
- What do American voters want to see happen with Iran?
- What can America do to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons?
- What is the Doctrine of America's Nuclear weapons program?
Iran
- What has Ahkmedenijiad said he would do if there were sanctions placed on Iran?
- What can Iran do to make sure it gets nuclear weapons?
- Under what circumstances would Iran think about abandoning its' nuclear weapons program?
- What is the doctrine of Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program?
- What has been happening since the summer and is happening today in Iran that might hurt the government in the long run.
Israel
- What has Netanyahu said he would like to do in terms of Iran?
- What is Israel's Doctrine of Nuclear Weapons?
- What has Israel done to other countries in the Middle East who attempt to get nuclear weapons?
- What can Israel do to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons?
- Under what circumstances would Israel agree to Iran having nuclear weapons
- Under what circumstances would Israel agree to Iran having nuclear weapons?
Uganda
- What has Museveini said he would do in terms of Iran?
- What is Museveni's biggest problem?
- What does Sudan have to do with China? How might this affect you?
- What can Uganda do to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons?
- Under what circumstances would Uganda agree to Iran having nuclear power?
- Under what circumstances would Uganda agree to Iran having nuclear weapons?
China
- What has Hu and the CCP said it would do in terms of Iran's Nuclear program?
- What can China do to stop Iran from building nuclear weapons?
- Why has China assisted Iran get nuclear power?
- Under what circumstances would China consider ending the assistance?
- Under what circumstances would China agree to Iran having nuclear power?
- Under what circumstances would China agree to Iran having nuclear weapons?
- What is China doing in the Sudan?
- How does the Sudan affect Uganda?
Also, remember that your paper needs to include…
- An explanation of your country's nuclear program (if you are Iran).
- An explanation of what you think Iran is doing, why you think this is a bad/good/neutral thing, and evidence to prove it (if you are not Iran).
- Remember, you must ALWAYS look out for your countries best interests!
- Remember, you must ALWAYS look out for your countries best interests!
- A justification of your policies based upon the IAEA protocols (see below).
- A policy that is similar to the policy of your person and your country.
Also, you must be able to answer the following questions…
a.) What is the IAEA?
b.) What does the IAEA do?
c.) How does the IAEA do this?
d.) What are some problems with the IAEA (is it effective or ineffective)?
e.) What is your country's relationship with the IAEA (are you cooperative or uncooperative)?
f.) What is your countries' history with developing, using, and trading nuclear weapons and nuclear technology (such as nuclear power plants)?
g.) How will your country respond to Iran's attempt to develop nuclear weapons?
Other helpful links…
- Also, look at these web link and ask yourself…how does the Security Council work? What strategy will I develop to win in the Security Council?
- Here is a list of countries who have approved, signed, and/or ratified the additional protocols of the IAEA. Look and see where your country stands. Also, click on the link Additional Protocols at the top and read that so you understand how countries are supposed to act with nuclear weapons.
- This web link is just another place to find information. It should especially be helpful for ERIC since it is published in America and deals with what America is doing.
HINT: Look at your previous Position papers, the format should be similar. They should be about three to four pages.
HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK: Today and for homework you must finish your position paper and after that (or if you're smart, as you write the position paper) you will write a caucus outline in preparation of the conference and caucus.
PS: CITE YOUR SOURCES! Otherwise you can't prove anything during the conference!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
cocus outline Austraqlia
Committee: Commission of World Health Organization
Topic: The prevention of the spread of H1N1Country: Commonwealth of Australia Delegate: Liam Lin
Sub-division
Cases
Deaths
Laboratoryconfirmed
Suspected‡
Totals
36,991[1]
n/a
186[1]
Australian Capital Territory
939[2]
n/a
2[1]
New South Wales
5,078[3]
n/a
51[1]
Northern Territory
1,456[4]
n/a
6[1]
Queensland
11,528[5]
n/a
41[1]
South Australia
8,944[6]
n/a
28[1]
Tasmania
3,204
n/a
7[1]
Victoria
3,058[7]
n/a
24[1]
Western Australia
4,499[8]
n/a
27[1]
. Backgrounds of Australia H1N1- of 21 October 2009, Australia has 36,991 confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza) and 186 confirmed deaths due to the disease On 9 May 2009, Australia confirmed its first case of swine flu in a 33 year old woman. In Victoria there have been 2,440 cases, including 24 deaths. Australia has a stockpile of 8.7 million doses of Tamiflu and Relenza. A large scale immunization effort against swine flu started on Monday 28 September 2009. There are on average 2,500-3,000 deaths every year as a result of seasonal influenza in Australia. In Victoria there have been 2,440 cases including 24 deaths. A 11 year old boy, and later his 2 brothers, were confirmed on 20 May to carry the virus.
. Economy of Australia - Australia is one of the most laiizess- Farire economies According to indicis economy. Australia's per-capita GDP is slightly higher than that of the UK, Germany, and France in terms of purchasing power parity. The country was ranked second in the United Nations 2009 Human Development Index and sixth inThe Economist worldwide quality-of-life index 2005. Australia is rich in economy so that’s why it’s called the commonwealth of Australia. Australia has enough money to buy lots of
vaccine for the h1n1.
Topic: The prevention of the spread of H1N1Country: Commonwealth of Australia Delegate: Liam Lin
Sub-division
Cases
Deaths
Laboratoryconfirmed
Suspected‡
Totals
36,991[1]
n/a
186[1]
Australian Capital Territory
939[2]
n/a
2[1]
New South Wales
5,078[3]
n/a
51[1]
Northern Territory
1,456[4]
n/a
6[1]
Queensland
11,528[5]
n/a
41[1]
South Australia
8,944[6]
n/a
28[1]
Tasmania
3,204
n/a
7[1]
Victoria
3,058[7]
n/a
24[1]
Western Australia
4,499[8]
n/a
27[1]
. Backgrounds of Australia H1N1- of 21 October 2009, Australia has 36,991 confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza) and 186 confirmed deaths due to the disease On 9 May 2009, Australia confirmed its first case of swine flu in a 33 year old woman. In Victoria there have been 2,440 cases, including 24 deaths. Australia has a stockpile of 8.7 million doses of Tamiflu and Relenza. A large scale immunization effort against swine flu started on Monday 28 September 2009. There are on average 2,500-3,000 deaths every year as a result of seasonal influenza in Australia. In Victoria there have been 2,440 cases including 24 deaths. A 11 year old boy, and later his 2 brothers, were confirmed on 20 May to carry the virus.
. Economy of Australia - Australia is one of the most laiizess- Farire economies According to indicis economy. Australia's per-capita GDP is slightly higher than that of the UK, Germany, and France in terms of purchasing power parity. The country was ranked second in the United Nations 2009 Human Development Index and sixth inThe Economist worldwide quality-of-life index 2005. Australia is rich in economy so that’s why it’s called the commonwealth of Australia. Australia has enough money to buy lots of
vaccine for the h1n1.
Cacus Outline- Norway
Caucus Outline
Country: Kingdom of Norway
Topic: Preventing the spread of H1N1
Committee: The Committee on Preventing the Spread of H1N1
Delegate: Catherine Lan, Sabina Chang
Background
- The virus of H1N1 was a kind of contagious disease, it spreaded from person-to-person.
- The common symptoms of H1N1 were fever, cough, sore throat as well as body aches, headache, chills, runny nose and feeling very tired
- H1N1 flu causes symptoms that are similar to seasonal flu, is spread like seasonal flu, and can be prevented like seasonal flu.
- This virus was first detected in people in the United States in March 2009.
Unite Nation Involvement
-keeping updates about newest H1N1 information
-answer people's questions about H1N1
-hold meetings about how to solve the situation
-train doctors
Country Actions
- Taught the citizen in the Kingdom of Norway the prevention of H1N1
Eg: 1. Keep your hands away from your face.
2. Wash hands often with soap.
3. Eat healthy foods and stay physically active to keep your immune system strong.
- Hope to secure enough drugs to treat 4.6 million people if someone got infected.
- Continuing to prevent the infectious toll.
Policy Position
- The Kingdom of Norway still joined both of the United Nation Organization and World Health Organization at 1945.
Solution
- The Kingdom of Norway intended to transfer 10 percents of H1N1 vaccine stock to the developing countries. Some poorest countries had been suffered due to weak health systems. We ensured our vaccines were enough for the Norwegian people and felt happy about contributing to the world.
- We planned that countries should cooperate with health organizations like UN or WHO to control the epidemic situation.
- The confirmed death toll of H1N1 in the Kingdom of Norway only had one person , but we should still beware on the spread of H1N1 cautiously.
Country: Kingdom of Norway
Topic: Preventing the spread of H1N1
Committee: The Committee on Preventing the Spread of H1N1
Delegate: Catherine Lan, Sabina Chang
Background
- The virus of H1N1 was a kind of contagious disease, it spreaded from person-to-person.
- The common symptoms of H1N1 were fever, cough, sore throat as well as body aches, headache, chills, runny nose and feeling very tired
- H1N1 flu causes symptoms that are similar to seasonal flu, is spread like seasonal flu, and can be prevented like seasonal flu.
- This virus was first detected in people in the United States in March 2009.
Unite Nation Involvement
-keeping updates about newest H1N1 information
-answer people's questions about H1N1
-hold meetings about how to solve the situation
-train doctors
Country Actions
- Taught the citizen in the Kingdom of Norway the prevention of H1N1
Eg: 1. Keep your hands away from your face.
2. Wash hands often with soap.
3. Eat healthy foods and stay physically active to keep your immune system strong.
- Hope to secure enough drugs to treat 4.6 million people if someone got infected.
- Continuing to prevent the infectious toll.
Policy Position
- The Kingdom of Norway still joined both of the United Nation Organization and World Health Organization at 1945.
Solution
- The Kingdom of Norway intended to transfer 10 percents of H1N1 vaccine stock to the developing countries. Some poorest countries had been suffered due to weak health systems. We ensured our vaccines were enough for the Norwegian people and felt happy about contributing to the world.
- We planned that countries should cooperate with health organizations like UN or WHO to control the epidemic situation.
- The confirmed death toll of H1N1 in the Kingdom of Norway only had one person , but we should still beware on the spread of H1N1 cautiously.
Committee: Commission of World Health Organization
Topic: The prevention of the spread of H1N1Country: Commonwealth of Australia Delegate: Liam Lin
Sub-division
Cases
Deaths
Laboratoryconfirmed
Suspected‡
Totals
36,991
n/a
186
Australian Capital Territory
939
n/a
2[
New South Wales
5,078
n/a
51
Northern Territory
1,456
n/a
6
Queensland
11,528
n/a
41
South Australia
8,944
n/a
28
Tasmania
3,204
n/a
7
Victoria
3,058
n/a
24
Western Australia
4,499
n/a
27
As of 21 October 2009, Australia has 36,991 confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza) and 186 confirmed deaths due to the disease
On 9 May 2009, Australia confirmed its first case of swine flu in a 33 year old woman. In Victoria there have been 2,440 cases, including 24 deaths. Australia has a stockpile of 8.7 million doses of Tamiflu and Relanza A large scale immunization effort against swine flu started on Monday 28 September 2009. There are on average 2,500-3,000 deaths every year as a result of seasonal influenza in Australia. Australia is one of the most economies according to the . Australia's per-capita GDP is slightly higher than that of the UK, Germany, and France in terms of purchisting power The country was ranked second in the United Nations 2009 Human development index and sixth in The Econimistworldwide quality-of-life index 2005. Australia is rich in economy so that’s why it’s called the commonwealth of Australia. Australia has enough money to buy lots of
vaccine for the h1n1.
Topic: The prevention of the spread of H1N1Country: Commonwealth of Australia Delegate: Liam Lin
Sub-division
Cases
Deaths
Laboratoryconfirmed
Suspected‡
Totals
36,991
n/a
186
Australian Capital Territory
939
n/a
2[
New South Wales
5,078
n/a
51
Northern Territory
1,456
n/a
6
Queensland
11,528
n/a
41
South Australia
8,944
n/a
28
Tasmania
3,204
n/a
7
Victoria
3,058
n/a
24
Western Australia
4,499
n/a
27
As of 21 October 2009, Australia has 36,991 confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza) and 186 confirmed deaths due to the disease
On 9 May 2009, Australia confirmed its first case of swine flu in a 33 year old woman. In Victoria there have been 2,440 cases, including 24 deaths. Australia has a stockpile of 8.7 million doses of Tamiflu and Relanza A large scale immunization effort against swine flu started on Monday 28 September 2009. There are on average 2,500-3,000 deaths every year as a result of seasonal influenza in Australia. Australia is one of the most economies according to the . Australia's per-capita GDP is slightly higher than that of the UK, Germany, and France in terms of purchisting power The country was ranked second in the United Nations 2009 Human development index and sixth in The Econimistworldwide quality-of-life index 2005. Australia is rich in economy so that’s why it’s called the commonwealth of Australia. Australia has enough money to buy lots of
vaccine for the h1n1.
Argentina's Caucus Outline
Committee Name: Preventing the spread of H1N1
Committee Topic: The committee on the prevention of the spread of H1N1
Country Name: Argentina
Background
-the first one case of H1N1 in Argentina was in 2009/05/09
-Argentina is the third highest death rate in the world
-the vaccine had already started to take in Argentina
-Argentina’s government are recommended people in Argentina how to protect them self from H1N1
-people in Argentina don’t need to worry about H1N1
United Nations Involvement
-more than 3000 people died from H1N1 in the world
-WHO recommend if you feel uncomfortable, please stay at home
-mortality rate of H1N1 is not as high as SARS
-WHO is trying the control the number of H1N1
Country Actions
-The Argentina’s government had made public health campaign of how to prevent H1N1
-Argentina’s government also recommends children and old age people to inject the vaccine
-The government recommended people to constant hand washing, uses the handkerchief while sneezing and stay home if had a fever
Policy Position
-Argentina is facing a serious death problem on H1N1, so we believed that we need more health care on this issue
-Argentina takes H1N1 as a serious problem and can’t be ignored
-With cure and vaccine, it is how to make our people not to be too worried about H1N1 is what we concerned
-Argentina claims that the vaccine is definitely safe to inject
Solution
-Argentina recommends people to take care of themselves and making the possibility of getting H1N1 to the lowest
-Argentina also believed that H1N1 is a serious problem but people don’t need to panic
-Argentina asked for more health care on this issue
Committee Topic: The committee on the prevention of the spread of H1N1
Country Name: Argentina
Background
-the first one case of H1N1 in Argentina was in 2009/05/09
-Argentina is the third highest death rate in the world
-the vaccine had already started to take in Argentina
-Argentina’s government are recommended people in Argentina how to protect them self from H1N1
-people in Argentina don’t need to worry about H1N1
United Nations Involvement
-more than 3000 people died from H1N1 in the world
-WHO recommend if you feel uncomfortable, please stay at home
-mortality rate of H1N1 is not as high as SARS
-WHO is trying the control the number of H1N1
Country Actions
-The Argentina’s government had made public health campaign of how to prevent H1N1
-Argentina’s government also recommends children and old age people to inject the vaccine
-The government recommended people to constant hand washing, uses the handkerchief while sneezing and stay home if had a fever
Policy Position
-Argentina is facing a serious death problem on H1N1, so we believed that we need more health care on this issue
-Argentina takes H1N1 as a serious problem and can’t be ignored
-With cure and vaccine, it is how to make our people not to be too worried about H1N1 is what we concerned
-Argentina claims that the vaccine is definitely safe to inject
Solution
-Argentina recommends people to take care of themselves and making the possibility of getting H1N1 to the lowest
-Argentina also believed that H1N1 is a serious problem but people don’t need to panic
-Argentina asked for more health care on this issue
Estonia position paper (Murielle and Peggy)
Estonia Position Paper
Committee: Commission on World Health
Topic: The prevention of the spread of H1N1
Country: Republic of Estonia
Delegates: Murielle Hsieh, Peggy Huang
H1N1 was a disease that spread through pigs in the United States, but on during March, 2009, it made an outbreak that Spread throughout the world. The pandemic influenza, or swine flu, as we know, started in Mexico and places in United States. We never thought a country, far from the states like us would get infected but this happened, but the serious disease harmed at least 2,475 people in total 62 countries. People tried to prevent this disease since the 1918 and 1919, and it was already common throughout the pig’s population. But it was found in human body recently.
People determine that young infants or elders might be at risk of getting infected, but WHO recommends people to take precautions for preventing issues to happen. The best way to keep away from illness is wearing masks to reduce the chance of getting it. Noticing your temperature is also very important, if you catch a cold or fever, stay home and avoid going to public. Many ways like keeping your hands clean and don’t spend too much time in crowded spaces, can also help to prevent illness.
Estonia has vaccination but it is not enough for all 1 million people. Up till now, there are total 401 cases in Estonia and 2 deaths. It’s not much like countries in America, but we will do what we can to cooperate with UN and prevent more people from dying or getting this pandemic.
Committee: Commission on World Health
Topic: The prevention of the spread of H1N1
Country: Republic of Estonia
Delegates: Murielle Hsieh, Peggy Huang
H1N1 was a disease that spread through pigs in the United States, but on during March, 2009, it made an outbreak that Spread throughout the world. The pandemic influenza, or swine flu, as we know, started in Mexico and places in United States. We never thought a country, far from the states like us would get infected but this happened, but the serious disease harmed at least 2,475 people in total 62 countries. People tried to prevent this disease since the 1918 and 1919, and it was already common throughout the pig’s population. But it was found in human body recently.
People determine that young infants or elders might be at risk of getting infected, but WHO recommends people to take precautions for preventing issues to happen. The best way to keep away from illness is wearing masks to reduce the chance of getting it. Noticing your temperature is also very important, if you catch a cold or fever, stay home and avoid going to public. Many ways like keeping your hands clean and don’t spend too much time in crowded spaces, can also help to prevent illness.
Estonia has vaccination but it is not enough for all 1 million people. Up till now, there are total 401 cases in Estonia and 2 deaths. It’s not much like countries in America, but we will do what we can to cooperate with UN and prevent more people from dying or getting this pandemic.
Cacus Outline (Belize)
Caucus Outline- BelizeCommittee Name: Preventing the spread of H1N1.Committee Topic: the prevention of the spread of H1N1. Country Name: Belize
Background:
1. Since the WHO declaration of a pandemic, the new H1N1 virus has continued to spread, with the number of countries reporting cases of novel H1N1 nearly doubling.
2. Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that first caused illness in Mexico and the United States in March and April, 2009.
3. The first novel H1N1 patient in the United States was confirmed by laboratory testing at CDC on April 15, 2009. The second patient was confirmed on April 17, 2009.
4. By June 19, 2009, all 50 states in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have reported novel H1N1 infection.
UN Involvement:1. Belize’s Ministry of Health this morning held a press conference in Belize to share the following information on the swine flu, which the World Health Organization (WHO) is now referring to as Influenza A (H1N1).
Belize Involvement:1. In collaboration with the Mexican authorities, the Belize Free Zone and casinos in Corozal have been closed. On a daily basis more than 4,000 Mexicans visit and 2,000 Belizeans work in these areas. 2. To day, 16 samples from Belize have been sent for testing of which preliminary results have been received for 8. 3. Belmopan, Belize 2 May (Belizean.com) The Deputy Director of Health Services in Belize Dr. Jorge Polanco has today confirmed that there are no confirmed cases of the H1N1 flue virus in Belize.
Background:
1. Since the WHO declaration of a pandemic, the new H1N1 virus has continued to spread, with the number of countries reporting cases of novel H1N1 nearly doubling.
2. Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that first caused illness in Mexico and the United States in March and April, 2009.
3. The first novel H1N1 patient in the United States was confirmed by laboratory testing at CDC on April 15, 2009. The second patient was confirmed on April 17, 2009.
4. By June 19, 2009, all 50 states in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have reported novel H1N1 infection.
UN Involvement:1. Belize’s Ministry of Health this morning held a press conference in Belize to share the following information on the swine flu, which the World Health Organization (WHO) is now referring to as Influenza A (H1N1).
Belize Involvement:1. In collaboration with the Mexican authorities, the Belize Free Zone and casinos in Corozal have been closed. On a daily basis more than 4,000 Mexicans visit and 2,000 Belizeans work in these areas. 2. To day, 16 samples from Belize have been sent for testing of which preliminary results have been received for 8. 3. Belmopan, Belize 2 May (Belizean.com) The Deputy Director of Health Services in Belize Dr. Jorge Polanco has today confirmed that there are no confirmed cases of the H1N1 flue virus in Belize.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
December 2nd, 2009
- Here's an article from Nobel Prize's website about the history of nuclear weapons and people who got Nobel Peace Prizes as a result of working to get rid of nuclear weapons.
- How does nuclear power work? Find out here. As you read this, think "How will this influence my position paper?
- Video on Nuclear chain reactions
- Read and understand this article! It is an interview with Mohammed E;-Baradei. It will help you all out!
- Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program
- Remember, your position paper needs to include…
- An explanation of your country's nuclear program (if you are Iran)
- An explanation of what you think Iran is doing and evidence to prove it (if you are not Iran).
- Remember, you must ALWAYS look out for your countries best interests!
- Remember, you must ALWAYS look out for your countries best interests!
- A justification of your policies based upon the IAEA.
- A policy that is similar to the policy of your person and your country.
- An explanation of your country's nuclear program (if you are Iran)
POSITION PAPERS ARE DUE NEXT WEEK on TUESDAY!
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