MUN+2009-2010

=Welcome to Middle School MUN 2009-2010= Use this site as a starting point for research about the United Nations, current events, country information, and issues facing the world today.

**MYMUN 2010 INFORMATION **


 * Please read the following details carefully with your parents. **

Mr. Robert Gold (periodic checking of e-mail at rgold@isb.bj.edu during the conference) Ms. Karen Ahnemann
 * Chaperones: **

Meet by bus in ISB parking lot at 1:45 pm on Thursday, April 15 (students will be excused from their E block classes). Bus will be leaving promptly at 2:00PM.
 * Departure: **

To ISB at 7:45AM on Monday, April 19. //Note: students are encouraged to attend school on Monday. If parents opt to have students not attend school, then they must fill out a prearranged absence form and notify the MS office //.
 * Return: **

Malaysian Airlines - Beijing/Kuala Lumpur THU 15APR MH379 Dep 1635 Arr 2250 Kuala Lumpur/Beijing MON 19APR MH370 Dep 0020 Arr 0635
 * Flight Details: **

Boulevard Hotel Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Tel: 603-22958000 Fax: 603-22878551 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">([|www.blvhotel.com]). Three nights, shared doubles, breakfast included.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Hotel Details: **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">[|**www.mymun.org**] which includes important information on [|Committee Topics], [|Conference Schedule] , [|Delegate Preparation Guide] , and [|Dress Code].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Conference Information: **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Mont'Kiara International School <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">22 Jalan Kiara, Mont'Kiara, Kuala Lumpur 50480, Malaysia.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Location: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Tel : **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">+60 3 2093 8604
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Fax: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> +60 3 2093 6045
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Web: [|http://www.mkis.edu.my] **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">MUN Binder with the following sections (divided): <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">General Conference Information <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Opening Speech <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Issue #1: Research Notes, Country Stance, Resolution (several copies) <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Issue #2: Research Notes, Country Stance, Resolution (several copies) <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Issue #3: Research Notes, Country Stance <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Issue #4: Research Notes, Country Stance <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Country Research <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Additional MUN Materials <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Flash Drive with electronic versions of the above. Personal laptop computers are discouraged.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Conference Materials to Bring: **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">An MUN conference is an ideal way to see a new place and experience a new culture. For our free time on Sunday afternoon, we are currently planning a half-day tour of the city. While the details are still being determined, the cost should not exceed US$40 per person. Please include this amount in your individual “spending money” for the trip. More details to follow.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Tour of KL: **

<span style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Passport (Please ensure that Mr. Gold has an up to date copy)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Personal Items to Bring: **

<span style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Spending money (for some meals, shopping, tour bus = approximately US$50-100). To be changed into Malaysian ringgit at the airport.

<span style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Formal MUN clothing (for three days at the conference). Check [|www.mymun.org] for details.

<span style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Travel clothing: You must wear a collared, polo-style, blue ISB shirt (available from PTA Store) during travel to and from Malaysia. Also, you’ll need to wear slacks or new jeans (no shorts) and closed toe shoes.

<span style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Other clothing: Casual, but school-appropriate, summer clothes (KL forecast calls for mid-30 degrees during the day with high humidity/rain)

<span style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Small rolling suitcase

<span style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Small backpack

<span style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Small umbrella/rain gear

<span style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Swimsuit (there appears to be a pool at the hotel)

<span style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Schoolwork (have you checked with your teachers? Better to keep up than to have to make it up).

<span style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Reading materials

<span style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Personal toiletries

Please remember to pack light and avoid any valuable electronics/computers.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Feel free to e-mail Mr. Gold with any questions. Looking forward to a great MUN trip!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Questions: **

About the United Nations:
[] - Official website of the United Nations. [] - The UN's main site for students to learn about United Nations activities.

Country Research:
Download this document and coordinate your research with others who have the same country. Take notes electronically, so that they can be shared amongst your group. [|Country Research Guide.docx] [|Country Research Guide.doc]

Use the following links to begin your country research:
 * Infornation: []
 * CIA World Fact Book: []
 * Culturegrams: [] (intlbeijing, isb)
 * Encarta online encyclopedia: []

**MYMUN Issues (Kuala Lumpur, April 17-18)**
On the Web at: [|http://www.mymun.org]//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=209&Itemid=200

Download this document to help you examine different perspectives and write the strongest resolution you can on each issue. [|Issue Research and Resolution Writing.doc]

Use the following links to begin your issue research://
 * UN Briefing Papers for Students: []
 * SIRS Researcher (ISB Database ID/Password - 200004207/Beijing) []
 * MYMUN Topic Papers: [|http://www.mymun.orgindex.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=209&Itemid=200]

Also, don't forget to use information from your prior research on NGOs and your Country!

NGOs and UNOs Research:
1). Pick a major NGO or UNO from the list below. 2). Use the LMC Pathfinder and Internet sources. 3). Focus on the questions of: 4). Prepare a 3 minute informational briefing about this organization. You may use PowerPoint or other visual aids to assist you. Be prepared to deliver your findings by Friday, November 13.
 * Who - Who is part of this organization?
 * What - What issues/problems does it address?
 * Where - Where is it headquartered? Where is it currently active?
 * When - When was it formed? When is it called upon to help?
 * Why - Why are its efforts needed?
 * How - How does it do its work? How effective is it?


 * NGOs**
 * Oxfam
 * Amnesty International
 * Red Cross/Red Crescent
 * Doctors without Borders (MSF)
 * World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
 * CARE International
 * The Gates Foundation
 * Heifer International
 * Save the Children


 * UNOs**
 * International Monetary Fund (IMF)
 * World Bank
 * UN Development Program (UNDP)
 * UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
 * United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
 * Office of the UN High Commission on Human Rights (OHCHR)
 * Office of the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)
 * World Health Organization (WHO)
 * UN Environment Program (UNEP)
 * Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
 * International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
 * World Food Program (WFP)
 * UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)

Current Events:
[] - Official news center of the United Nations rss url="http://www.un.org/apps/news/rss/rss_top.asp" link="true" description="true" length="100" number="6" date="true" author="true" enclosure="true"