2012년 1월 15일 일요일

DAY 3: UNEP

Throughout the three days of conference, UNEP was known as the cutest commiteee will all delegates from middle school. Frankly, before YMUN 2012 began, we did not have high prospects for these delegates; nevertheless, these young delegates proved us wrong, as their energy and volition to participate exceeded any other committee.

The committee secretariat and chairs of UNEP



The head staff and committee secretariat






The delegate of Brazil in front of UNEP's banner



DAY 3: Delegates of ECOSOC

These are pictures of delegates in the ECOSOC conference room on the last day of YMUN 2012. These were taken after a series of entertaining numbers, where delegates showed off their talents, singing and dancing to random music. The three days of tense atmosphere cheered up as the delegates finally let loose. Enjoy!:)













DAY 3: ECOSOC Delegates singing at the podium

The delegates of Belgium singing a pop song

Delegates applauding to the performance


Delegate of Mongolia singing in front of the audience

DAY 3: GA 2

Here are photos of extremely enthusiastic delegates of GA2. The chairs and staffs of YDMUN 2012 were all positively surprised by how capable and energetic they were. ;D



SUPERLATIVES!

Here's the list of superlatives from each committee... Seems like you all had fun :)

EU
Hottest Male: CS
Hottest Female: Poland
Sexiest voice: Poland
Best dresser: Poland
Bitchiest delegate: Italy
The one who is most likely to raise world war 3: Italy
Best Couple: Italy & IMF (gay couple)
Most resembling an animal: CS(Winnie the Pooh)
Most resembling the people of his/her country represented: Italy
Where were you?: Czech Republic

SC
Hottest: Min Gu Yu (Chair)
Cutest: Gabon (강한솔)
Best Couple: Gabon (강한솔) & Bosnia and Herzegovina (원효정)
Best Accent: Jenny Hwang (CS)
Sexiest Voice: Ka Won Lee (Chair)
Bitchiest: China (June Lee/ Super Delegate), France (오유진)
Most likely to become the next Kim Jong Il: USA (오정우)
Best dresser: South Africa (이건희)
Nerdiest: USA (오정우)

HRC
Hottest Delegate (Male/Female): Uruguay, Russian Federation/Australia
Best Dresser (Male/Female): Uruguay, Chair Sanghyun Park/Malaysia
Best Couple: India & Russian Federation
Funniest Delegate: France
Most likely to declare a war: UK
Most likely to assassinate the chairs: UK
Sexiest Voice: Norway
Most Flirtatious: Uruguay, Russian Federation

ECOSOC
Hottest M: CS/Ghana, F: Female Chair/Venezuela
Best Dresser M: South Africa, F: Nicaragua
Nerdiest Delegate: Belgium
Sexiest Voice: Mongolia
Best Couple: Mexico & Canada
Where were you?: Italy
Delegate who most resembles his/her country: Bangladesh & Mongolia
Most likely to declare a war: Canada/Ghana/Mongolia
Most likely to be killed by the chairs: Canada/Ghana/Mongolia
Bitchiest delegate: Canada & Mexico
Most pure minded: Ghana, Venezuela
Delegate that most resembles animals or celebrities:
Belgium-봉태규, 라따뚜이
Cambodia- 고양이
Canada- 원숭이
지연 (staff)- 박봄
Italy- 2AM 진운
Flirtiest delegate: Male chair

2012년 1월 14일 토요일

DAY 2: Back in the International House...

A number of delegates spent the three nights at Yonsei’s International House. The delegates had dinner together and socialized during the few hours before they went to bed.



DAY 2: Exhausted delegates

Delegates in the ECOSOC conference room taking a nap during the unmoderated caucus...


DAY 2: UNEP

The session held at UNEP was even more vibrant today, with the delegates actively participating in debates. The chairs were astonished to see the introduction of a resolution where all the delegates signed up for signatories. It was indeed an unprecedented scene to see. The chairs had a hard time typing all the amendments, since there were more than 6 amendments approved by chairs. Moreover, we had to suspend the meeting because two delegates were missing for more than 15 minutes after the lunch break. The chairs panicked, but they were relieved to find the missing delegates find their ways back to the session room. In the middle of the debate, one of the chairs also volunteered to become a delegate for the better flow of debate. This helped a lot to form an argumentative debate and frame.







Delegates during the unmoderated caucus




DAY 2: USNSC

The delegates discussed the operation of Neptune Spear, the very mission to capture alive/kill Osama bin Laden--members debated upon whether to inform the Pakistani government of their operation, whether to strike the compound through airforce tactics or with SEAL team six, and whether to actually kill him or just neutralize him. Student officers, with their prepared scenarios, led the members to discuss these three issues and pretended to make a very important decision (for example, requiring for signatories from members such as Vice President, Secretary of States, Defence, and Director of CIA). This form of debate and decision-making experience is a totally new experiment here at YMUN.


DAY 2: HRC

As has been expected, the second day of the HRC debates was very heated. From just one agenda, a total of four resolutions were introduced. This is the highest number of introduced resolutions at YMUN 2012. The resolutions suggested various means to deal with the issue at hand, such as raising awareness for the rights of indigenous people, promoting education for second generations, reinforcing the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, and supporting the agricultural systems of indigenous people.

Delegates on the floor discussed the resolutions and engaged in debates on potential amendments to them. Because there were so many resolutions, there was an abundance of themes and angles at which the delegates could incorporate in their outlooks regarding the agenda. Hence, the floor was always occupied as the flurry of placards competed for their turn to speak. The endless exchange of notes, ideas and opinions rendered the chairs, the delegates and the staff members busy all day.

One major concern for the HRC is whether it will be able to debate the second agenda before the meeting is adjourned. It seems that the three-day schedule cannot match the delegates’ passion for high quality debates and resolutions. Perhaps this Council needs a week or more to get through the agenda. Delegates, brace yourselves for the last session tomorrow. The heat is expected to flare as the conference is nearing an end.




DAY 2: SC

After another long session on the topic of Enhancing the Efficiency of UN Sanctions before the lunch break, the delegates came up with two resolutions to introduce to the committee passed by the favor of an overwhelming number of delegates. After the lunch break, the delegates were greeted “pleasantly” by the news that the Security Council had to respond to the recent news on the death of an Iranian Scientist with the accusation directing to Israel. With surprise super-delegates, the delegates went into an active and fiery debate on the heated clash between Russia and USA, Israel and Iran, China and USA.



The delegate of U.S.A. approached the podium.
The delegate of Iran made his brusque remarks and abruptly left the room, while the remaining delegates were left to respond to the critical situation.

DAY 2: ECOSOC

The second day of conference was truly fascinating as more delegates spent their efforts to participate. Before lunch, 3 resolutions were approved by the approval panel and these 3 resolutions were distributed to the delegates for further debate. All 3 resolutions were passed according to an overwhelming majority. After passing 3 resolutions, the committee automatically moved into the second agenda; micro-financing. During this session, the delegate of Ghana asked for no-interest/no-tax/no give-and-take/unilateral financial aid because his country is currently suffering from severe poverty and famine. Also, the delegate of Mongolia urged other delegates to help Mongolia with passion and love. His aura was sufficient enough to overwhelm the ruthless weapons of USA, DPRK, and France.

And here's a note for the delegations from ECOSOC's Committee Secretariat,

"We are really proud, delegates. We were glad to see the participation of diverse delegations that did not speak up on the first day of the conference. The chair will not call out specific delegations, but thank you for your concentration and endeavor. One more day left, cheer up, delegates!! J"

Delegates during the unmoderated caucus








The committee secretary and chair in the middle of a discussion