INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE PROSPECTUS

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1 INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE PROSPECTUS

2 Foreword Dear Principals and Teachers, The 11 th Session of the International Model United Nations Conference (IMUNC) will be held from the 5 th to the 7 th of June 2018, at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent). Organised by the Young Diplomats Society, this annual event is a hallmark conference in Singapore s Model United Nations (MUN) calendar. It gives us great pleasure to invite your students for this year s session of IMUNC. Here at IMUNC, we aim to present every delegate with an experience that will enrich their understanding about global affairs and diplomacy. It simulates the challenges of international cooperation, thereby providing students with the platform to discuss pertinent global issues with like-minded peers. IMUNC is made up of councils that are tailored to a specific experience within the conference. Alongside the usual committees familiar to most MUN delegates, IMUNC's unique Joint Crisis Committee (JCC) experience will allow delegates to participate in a crisis simulation involving multiple stakeholders and developing scenarios. This document contains information about the conference in general and how it will enhance your students understanding of global affairs. You may contact us at secgen@imunc.org should you have any queries regarding the conference. On behalf of the IMUNC 2018 Secretariat, we sincerely hope that your students will be able to join us for this year s session of IMUNC! Best regards, Gabriel See Jiat Akshath Malik Deputy Secretary-General Secretary-General IMUNC 2018 IMUNC 2018

3 Background The International Model United Nations Conference (IMUNC) is a student-organised simulation of the United Nations (UN) that allows participants to fill the shoes of representatives of the member states of the UN. With adherence to UN procedures and MUN protocol, delegates will engage in fruitful debate and be able to glean useful insights into key global issues. IMUNC brings delegates together to tackle global issues in a welcoming environment and to negotiate disputes in a diplomatic and objective manner. It will also help delegates to develop and hone their public speaking, research and critical thinking skills, as students take on the mantle of delegates in the various UN committees. The committees for this year s session of IMUNC are: 1. General Assembly (GA) 2. World Health Organisation (WHO) 3. Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) 4. Security Council (SC) 5. Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) 6. Joint Crisis Committees (JCC) This wide variety of committees allows us to offer our delegates a range of incisive topics. We hope that these topics will be able to satiate their appetite for insightful discourse, while also being relevant to their academic disciplines in school. Whether a delegate is placed in the relatively large General Assembly (GA), the focused Security Council (SC), or the fast-paced and challenging Joint Crisis Committee (JCC), we assure you that all delegates will gain valuable experiences from the conference. At IMUNC, we hope to inject the learning environment with elements of fun and engagement as well. Hence, to spice up debate, the IMUNC political actors will continue to play a central role in the conference. Delegates hard work throughout the three days of the conference will culminate in International Night. Held on the last day of the conference it allows delegates to unwind, celebrate their achievements and look back on the memories and new friendships forged.

4 Our Promise Here at IMUNC, we always challenge ourselves to improve and to provide the best experience for delegates. We promise high standards of academic rigour, a competent chairing staff, and a seamless registration process. Each year, we grow from strength to strength. Our unique take on MUN has allowed IMUNC to receive stellar reviews from both teachers and students alike. We are furthermore pleased to announce that delegate fees for IMUNC has been reduced to a wallet friendly $70 per individual delegate. There will be no additional delegation fees. IMUNC is open to all secondary school students, aged 13 to 17, and international school students from grade 7 to 10. In addition, unique IMUNC merchandise including conference T-shirts will be available for sale during the 3-day conference itself. IMUNC & MES Staff 2016 ACS (Independent)

5 Registration This year, we have streamlined the registration process for IMUNC. To register your students, please follow the steps below: STEP ACTION ACTION BY 1 Teachers should be filling up the registration form with personal details, meal preferences, details of persons of contact, total number of delegates being sent, and special committee preferences. Send Form 1 to register@imunc.org by the 31 st of March Teachers/ MUN Directors of Schools, & Delegates 2 Invoices to be sent out for reference on a rolling basis. Official invoices to be issued from the 10 th of April 2018 onwards. 3 Registering institution to be informed of the council positions and country delegations they are meant to assign internally, by the 25 th of April *Please note that the council allocations and country delegations given have not yet been assigned. It is the responsibility of the registering institution to assign both council allocations and country delegations to participants under their charge. 4 Confirmation of internal allocations including names and contact details of individual delegates to be sent in by individual schools, with payment made*, by the 11 th of May IMUNC Staff ACS (Independent) Accounts Department IMUNC Staff Teachers/MUN Directors of Schools *Please note that the exact payment must be made based on the ACS (Independent) invoice to the school, even if students withdraw from the conference. In the event that a student is unable to attend the MUN, the registering school is liable for finding his/ her replacement.

6 Awards Policy IMUNC believes in rewarding delegates who have shown effort and due diligence during the conference itself, and through in-depth research shown in their policy statements and quality of speeches. Delegates who are able to adapt to a myriad of diplomatic situations and show a willingness to seek a compromise if necessary are the delegates who are likely to succeed in IMUNC. The list of awards that delegates are eligible for at IMUNC are as follows: Delegate Awards (all committees including JCC): Best Delegate Outstanding Delegate Honourable Mention Verbal Commendation Best Policy Statement Delegation Awards: Best Delegation Outstanding Delegation Best Newcomer Delegation** The Secretariat reserves all rights to withhold awards, or make amendments to the awards policy without prior notice, especially in cases of misconduct. The Secretariat s decision on awards is final and will not be subject to appeal. **The Best Newcomer Delegation award is only applicable to delegations from institutions that have not participated in IMUNC 2016 or IMUNC 2017.

7 Our School Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) is a Methodist institution based in Singapore. Established in 1886, the ACS family has since grown to seven schools, with ACS (Independent) located at Dover Road since ACS (Independent) emphasises the importance of a holistic education for its students. We offer the GCE O' Level Track, the Integrated Programme and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The Young Diplomats Society is a student-led CCA in ACS (Independent) that endeavours to cultivate a passion for current affairs amongst its members. Its main domain is in organising IMUNC annually, as well as registering and preparing its members for externally organised conferences. Contact Us If you would like to register for the conference, or contact us with any queries about the conference, please do so at: secgen@imunc.org We are located at: Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) 121 Dover Road Singapore

8 FAQ Q: How many students can I send per school? A: You may send up to 5 delegations, with a maximum of 8 delegates per delegation. If you wish to send more students, please write an to secgen@imunc.org Q: How much are delegate fees for the conference? A: Delegate fees for the conference are S$70 per individual delegate. There will be no additional delegation fees. Q: How do we make payment for this conference? A: After we confirm the number of delegates you wish to register for IMUNC, an invoice will be dispatched to the teacher-in-charge/mun director. Payment has to be made to Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) by the 29 th of April Please note that we will not be accepting any cash payments during the conference itself. Please also note that that exact payment must be made via the invoice to the school, even if students withdraw from the conference. Q: Do my students need prior experience or knowledge to attend IMUNC? A: Prior experience will not be necessary, and we are happy to welcome first-timers and new delegates to participate in IMUNC. The conference staff will do their best to aid new delegates. Q: How do I get to the conference venue? A: The bus stops on the side of ACS (Independent) and the adjacent road are served by the buses 14, 33, 74, 166 and 196. The closest MRT stations are One-North on the Circle Line (approximately a 10-minute walk) and Buona Vista on the East-West and Circle Lines (approximately a 15-minute walk), or from which delegates may take a bus (74, 196). Delegates may also opt to take a bus (14, 74, 166) from Dover (East-West Line) to ACS (Independent). Q: What is the appropriate attire for the conference? A: Western business attire for male delegates, including a blazer and a tie. Ladies may opt to wear a formal dress. However, skirts should not be above knee level. School blazers may be worn, though they are not encouraged. Please note that blazers must be worn at all times during the conference. Q: Will meals be provided? A: Yes! Lunch will be provided for all days of the conference. On the last day of the conference, during International Night, dinner will be provided as well. Q: What do I have to bring to the conference? A: It would be preferable for delegates to bring a tablet or a laptop computer as IMUNC is a paperless conference. We will have a booth set-up during the conference selling materials delegates may need. (e.g. Post-it pads, stationery, etc.) Q: Are students allowed to sign up independently for IMUNC 2018? A: Yes, students are allowed to sign up independently for IMUNC However, this would also mean that students who sign up independently will no longer be a part of a school delegation (even if he/she may be from the same school).

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