29th November 2006 12:00 noon onwards
30th November 2006 10:00 a.m. onwards
Country Selection
Each participant must refer to the Country Representation Matrix and choose the country he/she wishes to represent. Four country preferences may be indicated in the Registration Mail. Not more than three entries will be accepted from an institution and allotment of countries will be made on a first come first serve basis However, the final discretion in making the allotment of the country rests with the conference staff.
Committee Under Simulation
Economic and Social Council
How to Register
To register please Email us at blisspoint2006@gmail.com your Name, Institution Name and Country Preference by 22nd November 2006.
Dates to Remember
Last date for submission of Registration 22nd November 2006.
Last date for submission of Position Papers 20th November 2006.
Dates of the conference 28th & 29th November 2006
Country Representation Matrix
Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Brazil
Canada
Chad
China
Colombia
Congo
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dem Rep of Congo
Denmark
Ecuador
France
Germany
Greece
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Malaysia
Mauritius
Mexico
Mozambique
Namibia
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Pakistan
Panama
Philippines
Poland
Republic of Korea
Romania
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
South Africa
Spain
Thailand
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United Republic of Tanzania
United States of America
Topics
1. WTO Reforms
2. Digital Divide: Transfer of technology from Developed to Developing Nations
Maximum Number of Participants from each college is four.
Selection will be made on first come first serve basis.
Position Papers
All delegates are required to submit position papers prior to the conference. Each position paper should relate to a topic on the agenda, and define the topic’s relationship to the country’s national interests.
Length: Position papers are a maximum of one page for each topic within the committee.
What the position paper should include
The paper should include a brief introduction and a comprehensive breakdown of the country’s position on the topics that are being discussed within the committee. An excellent position paper includes:
I. A clear statement of policy on each topic.
II. The country’s background on the topic, including:
· Political and/or foreign policy;
· Action taken by your government in relation to the topic;
· Actions your government has supported or not supported;
· Resolutions and declarations that your country supports;
· Quotes taken from speeches made by heads of government;
The Position paper should be typed out in Font Arial and Size 12. Refer to the sample position paper. Deadlines: Position papers should reach by November 15, 2006.
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Prize Categories
Best Delegate Rs. 2,500
Best Position Paper Rs. 1,000
Please Note: There are 4 Best Delegate and 3 Best Position Paper Awards
For Registration and Queries; Contact
Kartik Pental 9910453205
Meera Parthasarthy 9810514490
30th November 2006 10:00 a.m. onwards
Country Selection
Each participant must refer to the Country Representation Matrix and choose the country he/she wishes to represent. Four country preferences may be indicated in the Registration Mail. Not more than three entries will be accepted from an institution and allotment of countries will be made on a first come first serve basis However, the final discretion in making the allotment of the country rests with the conference staff.
Committee Under Simulation
Economic and Social Council
How to Register
To register please Email us at blisspoint2006@gmail.com your Name, Institution Name and Country Preference by 22nd November 2006.
Dates to Remember
Last date for submission of Registration 22nd November 2006.
Last date for submission of Position Papers 20th November 2006.
Dates of the conference 28th & 29th November 2006
Country Representation Matrix
Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Brazil
Canada
Chad
China
Colombia
Congo
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dem Rep of Congo
Denmark
Ecuador
France
Germany
Greece
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Malaysia
Mauritius
Mexico
Mozambique
Namibia
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Pakistan
Panama
Philippines
Poland
Republic of Korea
Romania
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
South Africa
Spain
Thailand
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United Republic of Tanzania
United States of America
Topics
1. WTO Reforms
2. Digital Divide: Transfer of technology from Developed to Developing Nations
Maximum Number of Participants from each college is four.
Selection will be made on first come first serve basis.
Position Papers
All delegates are required to submit position papers prior to the conference. Each position paper should relate to a topic on the agenda, and define the topic’s relationship to the country’s national interests.
Length: Position papers are a maximum of one page for each topic within the committee.
What the position paper should include
The paper should include a brief introduction and a comprehensive breakdown of the country’s position on the topics that are being discussed within the committee. An excellent position paper includes:
I. A clear statement of policy on each topic.
II. The country’s background on the topic, including:
· Political and/or foreign policy;
· Action taken by your government in relation to the topic;
· Actions your government has supported or not supported;
· Resolutions and declarations that your country supports;
· Quotes taken from speeches made by heads of government;
The Position paper should be typed out in Font Arial and Size 12. Refer to the sample position paper. Deadlines: Position papers should reach by November 15, 2006.
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Prize Categories
Best Delegate Rs. 2,500
Best Position Paper Rs. 1,000
Please Note: There are 4 Best Delegate and 3 Best Position Paper Awards
For Registration and Queries; Contact
Kartik Pental 9910453205
Meera Parthasarthy 9810514490
Sample Position Paper
Delegate: Simon Boule
College: Robinson College
Country: The Kingdom of Denmark
Committee: Commission on Human Rights
Topic: Freedom of Religion
The freedom to practice one’s professed faith is protected under early United Nations doctrines including the Charter and the Declaration of Human Rights. However, violations of freedom of religion are still being committed in every region of the world. Denmark believes that such violations exist despite protests from the governments of states where religious intolerance is believed to exist. Repeatedly, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have addressed this committee regarding the numerous instances of religious intolerance they have experienced worldwide. The Special Rapporteur of the Commission of Human Rights has recently published reports on his findings in this area and has called for action. The Committee must heed his call before further outbreaks over religious intolerance, such as in Kosovo, threatens the international community once more. Furthermore, Denmark asserts that forcing people to flee from their homeland in order to escape religious persecution is an atrocious human rights violation that is reminiscent of a war that once turned the states of the world against each other. In Denmark, 97% of those affiliated with a church are Evangelical Lutheran. Although there is also a small minority of Catholics and other Protestants, Denmark has not experienced difficulty in toleration of these minority religions.
Denmark was one of the first to sign the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, which declares that the state should not impose one cultural (or religious) standard for its people. Under Danish law, no person may be denied civil or political rights or political liberty because of his or her religious beliefs. In public schools, parents are given the option of excluding their children from Evangelical Lutheran religious instruction. Denmark does not recognize religious traditions or cultural aspects as an argument against following universal human rights. Such an argument would violate the major principles that the United Nations was founded upon. By signing the Declaration of Human Rights, states have agreed to respect the universal rights that the U.N. has set forth for humankind. Denmark is aware that suppression of religious freedom does, unfortunately, occur within the borders of the European Union. Reports have been issued that expose religious intolerance in countries within this coalition. Denmark is appalled, but is confident that E.U. countries will work together to remedy this serious problem. Denmark urges the formation of an educational plan of action which would help spread religious tolerance worldwide. Denmark acknowledges the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief, but would like to see additional treaties created. This treaty could be, drafted at a global summit that would convene for the sole purpose of addressing this pressing issue. Denmark also proposes that 2005 be designated as the International Year of Religious Liberty in order to further spread the message of tolerance.
Delegate: Simon Boule
College: Robinson College
Country: The Kingdom of Denmark
Committee: Commission on Human Rights
Topic: Freedom of Religion
The freedom to practice one’s professed faith is protected under early United Nations doctrines including the Charter and the Declaration of Human Rights. However, violations of freedom of religion are still being committed in every region of the world. Denmark believes that such violations exist despite protests from the governments of states where religious intolerance is believed to exist. Repeatedly, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have addressed this committee regarding the numerous instances of religious intolerance they have experienced worldwide. The Special Rapporteur of the Commission of Human Rights has recently published reports on his findings in this area and has called for action. The Committee must heed his call before further outbreaks over religious intolerance, such as in Kosovo, threatens the international community once more. Furthermore, Denmark asserts that forcing people to flee from their homeland in order to escape religious persecution is an atrocious human rights violation that is reminiscent of a war that once turned the states of the world against each other. In Denmark, 97% of those affiliated with a church are Evangelical Lutheran. Although there is also a small minority of Catholics and other Protestants, Denmark has not experienced difficulty in toleration of these minority religions.
Denmark was one of the first to sign the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, which declares that the state should not impose one cultural (or religious) standard for its people. Under Danish law, no person may be denied civil or political rights or political liberty because of his or her religious beliefs. In public schools, parents are given the option of excluding their children from Evangelical Lutheran religious instruction. Denmark does not recognize religious traditions or cultural aspects as an argument against following universal human rights. Such an argument would violate the major principles that the United Nations was founded upon. By signing the Declaration of Human Rights, states have agreed to respect the universal rights that the U.N. has set forth for humankind. Denmark is aware that suppression of religious freedom does, unfortunately, occur within the borders of the European Union. Reports have been issued that expose religious intolerance in countries within this coalition. Denmark is appalled, but is confident that E.U. countries will work together to remedy this serious problem. Denmark urges the formation of an educational plan of action which would help spread religious tolerance worldwide. Denmark acknowledges the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief, but would like to see additional treaties created. This treaty could be, drafted at a global summit that would convene for the sole purpose of addressing this pressing issue. Denmark also proposes that 2005 be designated as the International Year of Religious Liberty in order to further spread the message of tolerance.
