France Bleu wrote a report on NCYMUN !
:-)
https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/culture-loisirs/les-lyceens-de-nancy-imitent-l-onu-le-temps-d-une-journee-1486667941
Monday, February 13, 2017
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Well Done !
I just wanted to say THANK YOU to you all
and, of course,
WELL DONE !
I am immensely proud of your determination and professionalism
and look forward to seeing you again - after our well deserved holidays - when we'll meet a representative of Les Jeunes Européens de Strasbourg in room 113 (12h-13h).
Best regards and Happy Holidays,
Mrs C
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
IGCSE students
Dear IGCSE students,
I have reserved room 101 from 8-10h this Wednesday morning... so you can prepare for NCYMUN during class....
Spread the word, and remember to bring any computer files/ information with you!
Best regards,
Mrs C
I have reserved room 101 from 8-10h this Wednesday morning... so you can prepare for NCYMUN during class....
Spread the word, and remember to bring any computer files/ information with you!
Best regards,
Mrs C
good work is being done !
I'm beginning to read some really good speeches / position papers...
As we have to move so quickly, why not add the key phrases for speech making directly into your papers:
Ladies and Gentlemen, honorable chairs.....
Remember, avoid the pronoun 'I' - use your country name (even if it sounds repetitive)...
and, while 'on the floor' always refer to yourself as 'the delegate of your country'...
Feel free to email me anytime if you need help :-)
As we have to move so quickly, why not add the key phrases for speech making directly into your papers:
Ladies and Gentlemen, honorable chairs.....
Remember, avoid the pronoun 'I' - use your country name (even if it sounds repetitive)...
and, while 'on the floor' always refer to yourself as 'the delegate of your country'...
Feel free to email me anytime if you need help :-)
Sunday, February 5, 2017
NCYMUN on Facebook
There's not much on their Facebook page... but if you are on Facebook, why not have a look forNCYMUN ?
NCYMUN Chairs on Twitter
I don't use Twitter... but NCYMUN have an account at - https://twitter.com/ncymun
Here is a picture of the conference chairs, as seen on Twitter..
Schedule - This THURSDAY !!
Meet at the train station at 7am.
Train
07h19 / 8h44 Strasbourg - Nancy
In Nancy
9:00-9:30 : Arrival of delegates in City Hall
9:30-10:15 : Opening Ceremony, explanation of procedures
10:15-10:30 : Each commitees in each Room (Lycée, City Hall)
10:30-13:00 : Committees in session : icebreakers, lobbying
13:00-14:00 : Lunch
14:00-16:00 : Committees in session
16:00-17:00 : General Assembly
17:00-18:00 : Closing Ceremony
Train
19h16 / 20h41 Nancy-Strasbourg
problems?
Call 06 62 88 93 45
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Which committee are you in...
Security Council
The USA - Miss Soraya Daabak
The Federation of Russia - Miss Alexandra Bikard
Bolivia - Mr. Louis Hunter
Human Rights
Turkey - Miss Esther Goodman
Eritrea - Miss Emma Bourgogne
Hungary - Miss Léa Feisthauer
Venezuela - Miss Elsa Dillenschneider
EcoSoc
Romania - Miss Zina Lemmers
Qatar - Miss Pauline Henot
Mexico - Mr. Aki Schmatzler
France - Mr. Ariel De Vora
General Assembly
Brazil - Mr. Theodore Seguin
India - Miss Lucie Vonau
Canada - Mr. Nathan Mercier
Bolivia - Mr. Christian Guidikov
Monday, January 30, 2017
News About Position Papers
Hello everyone,
This is the message I received from NCYMUN:
Your delegates should arrive with minimum one Position paper and/or Resolution paper that they prepare with their partner but they do not have to send it beforehand.
My understanding is that we should just do our best.
Indeed, at this late point, I think it is best that
a) you understand your country, committee and topics
b)you understand the problem well enough, from your country's perspective, you can propose some solutions
c) you do your best to write a position paper (wth your partner).
If you are really stuck, email me your research and I will begin to write the position paper for you!
best regards, as ever,
Mrs C
robyn.cnockaert@gmail.com
This is the message I received from NCYMUN:
Your delegates should arrive with minimum one Position paper and/or Resolution paper that they prepare with their partner but they do not have to send it beforehand.
My understanding is that we should just do our best.
Indeed, at this late point, I think it is best that
a) you understand your country, committee and topics
b)you understand the problem well enough, from your country's perspective, you can propose some solutions
c) you do your best to write a position paper (wth your partner).
If you are really stuck, email me your research and I will begin to write the position paper for you!
best regards, as ever,
Mrs C
robyn.cnockaert@gmail.com
Saturday, January 21, 2017
NCYMUN partners
Each of you will be paired with a student from Lycée Jeanne d'Arc.
Please email your partner today and introduce yourself.
Again, just email me if you have any questions (robyn.cnockaert@gmail.com )
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You can use this type of email:
Dear X
I am Y from the Lycée International des Pontonniers in Strasbourg.
Within NCYMUN 2017, I will represent (name of your country) in (name of your commitee).
I understand that we will be working together, but I am not sure of the details.
Can you let me know how we should proceed?
Best regards,
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Security Council:
The USA : Pénélope Roux : penelope-roux@orange.fr
Federation of Russia: Jonathan Gazon: jonathangazon9@gmail.com
Egypt: Hugo Revolon: hugo.revolon@gmail.com
Human Rights:
Turkey: Sélène Cianconi: selene.ciancioni@gmail.com
Eritrea: Sarah Trochon: sarah.trochon@free.fr
Hungary: Zoé Foures: zoefoures@gmail.com
Venezuela: Sung-Ju Kang: sungjudebak@gmail.com
EcoSoc:
Romania: Elea Balland:eleabllnd@gmail.com
Qatar: Marguerite Brosse: marguerite.brosse17@hotmail.com
Mexico: Maeva Vigneron maeva290301@hotmail.fr
France: Stéphanie Cuche stephanie.cuche@hotmail.fr
General Assembly:
Brazil: Mélissa Hochstaeder: melis-a@orange.fr
India: Luisa Verissimo Perdigao: luisaperdigao13@gmail.com
Canada: Hugo Grenier: hugo.gren@orange.fr
Bolivia: Caroline Blackburn gugnunk@gmail.com
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Position Papers
This is a blog entry that I created for LMUNA that will help YOU!
The MUN Guide should become your new bible !
The Youtube video is also very useful.
The key is NOT to panic.
a) I can help you.
b) There is a formula that you can apply. Just take it step by step.
c) As you do NOT need to email it beforehand, there is no need to aim for perfection.
d) Do create this document - as it will give you confidence on the day.
Once it's done.. I'll help you on your Resolution Paper (or to prepare resolutions to present).
You can also surf around blogs from previous MUN we've attended.
Stay in contact with me - robyn.cnockaert@gmail.com
The MUN Guide should become your new bible !
The Youtube video is also very useful.
The key is NOT to panic.
a) I can help you.
b) There is a formula that you can apply. Just take it step by step.
c) As you do NOT need to email it beforehand, there is no need to aim for perfection.
d) Do create this document - as it will give you confidence on the day.
Once it's done.. I'll help you on your Resolution Paper (or to prepare resolutions to present).
You can also surf around blogs from previous MUN we've attended.
Stay in contact with me - robyn.cnockaert@gmail.com
General Assembly
Brazil
Brazil and the UN
India
India and the UN
Canada
The Prime Minister's First speech to GA
Bolivia
President's Speech to GA
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The General Assembly of the United Nations
Common questions about GA
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The Role of Public Departments for Education in the Preserving of the Immaterial Cultural Heritage
This seems more an issue for UNESCO than the GA, but okay.
Try the UNESCO page to learn more.
NCYMUN feedback: "Role of public departments for education is how can the public departements for education help the migrants fulfilling their integration in the welcoming countries and at the same time encourage them to save their culture (oral, skills, art, story telling).
Try starting here, as UNESCO emphasizes we should: Understand the links between migration and education, and the challenges raised by intercultural education...
There is also this brochure advising cities how to welcome migrants.
And ths 'Migrant Help' brochure.
This European Commission document also lays out the EU strategy.
Guardian article lays out key reasons to help migrants.
To find out your country's position google 'name of your country + education + migrants'. This search seems to help.
See Brazil:
Fighting Xenophobia with eduaction in Brazil
Educate a child (but no longer a migrant child?).
Migration policy
Brazil and the UN
India
India and the UN
Canada
The Prime Minister's First speech to GA
Bolivia
President's Speech to GA
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The General Assembly of the United Nations
General assembly is at the same time a committee and the name of the event that will gather all the committees between 16 and 17. So it will be all throughout the day with only the students marked in this committee and they will be joined from 16 to 17 by all the other committees (except security council)
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The Role of Public Departments for Education in the Preserving of the Immaterial Cultural Heritage
This seems more an issue for UNESCO than the GA, but okay.
Try the UNESCO page to learn more.
NCYMUN feedback: "Role of public departments for education is how can the public departements for education help the migrants fulfilling their integration in the welcoming countries and at the same time encourage them to save their culture (oral, skills, art, story telling).
Try starting here, as UNESCO emphasizes we should: Understand the links between migration and education, and the challenges raised by intercultural education...
There is also this brochure advising cities how to welcome migrants.
And ths 'Migrant Help' brochure.
This European Commission document also lays out the EU strategy.
Guardian article lays out key reasons to help migrants.
To find out your country's position google 'name of your country + education + migrants'. This search seems to help.
See Brazil:
Fighting Xenophobia with eduaction in Brazil
Educate a child (but no longer a migrant child?).
Migration policy
Communicating on Migrants Welcoming Towards Local Populations.
This title is a little confusing. NCYMUN clarified: "Communicating is how can we improve the way we communicate to the populations who have to welcome migrants"
I would start here.. which reverses idea - that is local populations welcoming migrants.
This title is a little confusing. NCYMUN clarified: "Communicating is how can we improve the way we communicate to the populations who have to welcome migrants"
I would start here.. which reverses idea - that is local populations welcoming migrants.
ECOSOC
ECOSOC: the Economic and Social Council
The ECOSOC webpage
The Role of TNCs - Fighting Against Modern Slavery
Impact of Remittances in Countries of Origin and Destination
The Role of TNCs - Fighting Against Modern Slavery
Learn about Walk Free
What does TNC mean? Trans-National Company (and so an international company).
Learn about relationship between UN and TNCs.
The Guardian newspaper has a good article.
Scary stuff. Now think about what your country has to say...
Romania
Qatar
Mexico
France
Impact of Remittances in Countries of Origin and Destination
I think they are trying to examine the positive sides of migration.
To be honest, I am not sure your committee will have time to examine this issue in depth.
Look at the meaning of Remittance.. and then we can talk.
The ECOSOC webpage
The Role of TNCs - Fighting Against Modern Slavery
Impact of Remittances in Countries of Origin and Destination
The Role of TNCs - Fighting Against Modern Slavery
Learn about Walk Free
What does TNC mean? Trans-National Company (and so an international company).
Learn about relationship between UN and TNCs.
The Guardian newspaper has a good article.
Scary stuff. Now think about what your country has to say...
Romania
Qatar
Mexico
France
Impact of Remittances in Countries of Origin and Destination
I think they are trying to examine the positive sides of migration.
To be honest, I am not sure your committee will have time to examine this issue in depth.
Look at the meaning of Remittance.. and then we can talk.
Human Rights Council
Human Rights Council
Their homepage - start here !
If you Twitter, twitter with the UN HUMAN RIGHTS Twitter account !
If you like Facebook, they have a Facebook Page.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights - worth a look!
The simplified PDF version of the Declaration is easier to read and understand.
The Wiki page of Human Rights Council.
Respecting Migrants' Rights in the Camps
and
Protecting Minors and Women in Camps and Cities
UN's reaction to the Calais Jungle.
UN's opinion of Migration and Human Rights
I would say that these 2 documents will give you a good starting point.
Remember your focus is on "migration in Europe". The BBC offers a good starting point, but also think about what you know already.
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Turkey and UN HRC
Turkey
Turkey webpage on the UN HRC website
Human Rights Watch on Turkey - remember you are in favour of Turkey !
Eritrea and UN HRC
Eritrea
Eritrea webpage on the UN HRC website
Eritrea has a complex relationship with migrants... as you will quickly discover. Start here?
Remember, your focus should be on migrants in Europe.
Hungary and UN HRC
Hungary
Hungary website on the UN HRC website
Hungary also has a complex relationship with migrants ... as you will quickly discover. Start here or here?
Remember, your focus should be on migrants in Europe.
Venezuela and UN HRC
Venezuela
Venezuela webpage on UN HRC website
There are tensions between Venezuela and Columbia which are creating problems and solution, as organisations provide a positive attitude..
Remember, your focus should be on migrants in Europe.
Their homepage - start here !
If you Twitter, twitter with the UN HUMAN RIGHTS Twitter account !
If you like Facebook, they have a Facebook Page.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights - worth a look!
The simplified PDF version of the Declaration is easier to read and understand.
The Wiki page of Human Rights Council.
Respecting Migrants' Rights in the Camps
and
Protecting Minors and Women in Camps and Cities
UN's reaction to the Calais Jungle.
UN's opinion of Migration and Human Rights
I would say that these 2 documents will give you a good starting point.
Remember your focus is on "migration in Europe". The BBC offers a good starting point, but also think about what you know already.
------------
Turkey and UN HRC
Turkey
Turkey webpage on the UN HRC website
Human Rights Watch on Turkey - remember you are in favour of Turkey !
Eritrea and UN HRC
Eritrea
Eritrea webpage on the UN HRC website
Eritrea has a complex relationship with migrants... as you will quickly discover. Start here?
Remember, your focus should be on migrants in Europe.
Hungary and UN HRC
Hungary
Hungary website on the UN HRC website
Hungary also has a complex relationship with migrants ... as you will quickly discover. Start here or here?
Remember, your focus should be on migrants in Europe.
Venezuela and UN HRC
Venezuela
Venezuela webpage on UN HRC website
There are tensions between Venezuela and Columbia which are creating problems and solution, as organisations provide a positive attitude..
Remember, your focus should be on migrants in Europe.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Security Council: US, Russia and Egypt.
Security Council
Three countries are going to be represented by Pontonniers in the Security Council:
The USA
Federation of Russsia
Egypt
Russia - See Wiki page on Russia and Security Council.
The USA - See the US Mission Statement to UN
Egypt - Consider what Egypt can bring to UN.
There are 3 topics to be discussed.
Create notes for each topic, and consider the perspective of your own country.
Not sure where to begin? Google your country name + topic (Russia + Syrian Crisis) and see where the journey takes you. Take notes as you go !
1. The Syrian Crisis
The Syrian Crisis presented by the BBC
Syria presented by CIA World Factbook
UN Documents for Syria
CNN article
Aljazeera article and video
2. Implementing the 1951 Geneva Convention on asylum
A very decent UN document describing the need for the convention.
Honestly, for a one day conference this is all you would need to know.
3. Helping Migrants to Integrate.
Another decent UN document which explains integrating migrants helps reduce security risks.
Note:
Three countries are going to be represented by Pontonniers in the Security Council:
The USA
Federation of Russsia
Egypt
Russia - See Wiki page on Russia and Security Council.
The USA - See the US Mission Statement to UN
Egypt - Consider what Egypt can bring to UN.
There are 3 topics to be discussed.
Create notes for each topic, and consider the perspective of your own country.
Not sure where to begin? Google your country name + topic (Russia + Syrian Crisis) and see where the journey takes you. Take notes as you go !
1. The Syrian Crisis
The Syrian Crisis presented by the BBC
Syria presented by CIA World Factbook
UN Documents for Syria
CNN article
Aljazeera article and video
2. Implementing the 1951 Geneva Convention on asylum
A very decent UN document describing the need for the convention.
Honestly, for a one day conference this is all you would need to know.
3. Helping Migrants to Integrate.
Another decent UN document which explains integrating migrants helps reduce security risks.
Note:
UN Security Council Permanent and Non-Permanent Members
The Council is composed of 15 Members:
- five permanent members: China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States,
- and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly (with end of term date):
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