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1 Hong Kong Model United Nations Club
2 The Hong Kong Model United Nations Club About HKMUNC Established in 2005, the Hong Kong Model United Nations Club (HKMUNC) aims at promoting MUN culture in the region, promoting world peace through understanding and cooperation between cultures and arousing youth attention on global issues. With the above objectives, the HKMUNC has successfully drawn great attention in the society. Past Events of HKMUNC include the HKGMUN Conference 2006, the HKMUNC Conference 2008, the Hong Kong Secondary School Model United Nations Conference 2014, the Hong Kong Model United Nations Conference 2015, visits and workshops on global issues. We also emerge from overseas conferences, including Harvard National MUN, China National MUN and Beijing MUN with flying colors. With the support from our honorable advisors, we are ambitious in building our brand in the coming few years. Our Aims are: To enhance students' organization, communication, presentation and negotiation skills so that they will become future leaders in society. To inspire students with the experience of exchanging ideas and cultures with universities students from other countries To develop students lifelong interest and a sense of responsibility towards global affairs To make an effort in promoting world peace through understanding and cooperation between cultures To promote Model United Nations in the region Composition of HKMUNC Organizing committees of the Club come from different universities and colleges. Many of them have valuable experiences in participating MUN events locally and throughout the region in other countries such as the United States and People s Republic of China. Hong Kong Model United Nations Club 2
3 Past Events THE HONG KONG MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE 2006 Hong Kong Model United Nations Conference 2006 was one of the most exquisite events of the Club. With the support of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People s Republic of China in HKSAR, our honorable advisors, guests and judges, the Conference attracted over 80 international university students who are selected from hundreds of applicants. The Conference not only started the glamorous history of the Club, but also established the path of model United Nations in Hong Kong. Participation in international Model United Nations The Club has been devoted to train knowledgeable delegates by sponsoring them to participate in different model United Nations conferences around the world. From 2005, we have sent various teams to participate in China s model United Nations conferences, such as Xi an Model United Nations Conference and Asia International Model United Nations Conference. Delegates representing HKMUNC have received honorable awards, such as Best Position Paper and Best Delegation. Hong Kong Model United Nations Club 3
4 In 2007, HKMUNC sent 5 well trained delegates to the world prestigious Harvard National Model United Nations Conference In 2008, we sent another 8 delegates to the Harvard National Model United Nations Conference In 2008, HKMUNC delegates have participated in Singapore Model United Nations; half of the delegates have been awarded the Best Delegation Award, which is the harvest of the Club s continuous efforts in training. Through participation in various MUN around the world, not only HKMUNC can learn valuable experiences from different organizers, but HKMUNC can also successfully promote its brand around the world. HKMUNC LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMME YOUNG DIPLOMATS OF TOMORROW Young Diplomats of Tomorrow is a chain of programmes and activities designed and organized by HKMUNC, aiming to enhance students' organization, communication, presentation and negotiation skills as well as to promote world peace. The series includes local training programmes, talks by professors, visits and interview to the Consulates and Legislative Council and non-governmental organizations at the beginning stage, best performers would be given a change to proceed to the next stages. Under the motto Embrace the world, all the activities are aimed at enhancing members interests and understanding in global issue. All in all, the series is the cradle of future leaders. Hong Kong Model United Nations Club 4
5 THE HONG KONG MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE 2008 The Hong Kong Model United Nations Conference was successfully held from 25 th to 27 th January 2008 with its grand opening in the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The in-depth topics, the high quality of chairpersons, and the careful attention to the conference arrangements, have together attracted more than 600 international applicants from, to name a few, China, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Nigeria, Germany, France, and Mexico. The heated debate over pressing issues among elites around the globe has been the spotlight of the conference. Committee: Topic A Topic B World Health Organization Patent and Medicine Food Safety Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee Economic and Financial Committee Global Warming Fair Trade Human Pollution Poverty Hong Kong Model United Nations Club 5
6 A LIST OF REPRESENTING COUNTRIES IN HKMUNC 2008 The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Mexico, Egypt, Switzerland, Sudan, UK, India, Italy, Peru, France, Brazil, Russian Federation, Germany, Australia, Ethiopia, Japan, Israel, Thailand, DPRK, Saudi Arabia, China, Portugal, Belgium, South Africa, Indonesia, Congo, USA, Republic of Korea, Canada, Zambia, Pakistan, Spain Hong Kong Model United Nations Club 6
7 THE HONG KONG MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE 2009 Nurturing the HKMUN Conference as the auspice of Model United Nations Conference in Asia The Hong Kong Model United Nations Conference 2009 was held in the Chinese University of Hong Kong from 15 th 18 th January 2009 with a larger scale. Both the number of days, delegates and committee had increased. We believe it provided more opportunities to those had expressed keen interest in MUN, and a larger variety of students demonstrated a larger gain for the conference. Comparison of Past Conferences held by HKMUNC 5 4 No. of days No. of delegates HKGMUN 2006 HKMUNC 2008 HKMUNC HKGMUN 2006 HKMUNC 2008 HKMUNC 2009 Topics selected for HKMUNC 2009 Since it is important for participants to learn in a dynamic way with the daily happenings around the world, we have chosen the following committees with current hot issues as the topics: Committee: Topic A Topic B World Health Organization Water Sanitation Disease Control Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee Food Crisis Migration UN Development Programme Orphan Crisis Microfinance Human Rights Council Freedom of Press Crime Against Humanity Hong Kong Model United Nations Club 7
8 THE HONG KONG MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE 2010 The Hong Kong Model United Nations Conference 2010 was successfully held at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University of from 7 th to 10 th January It had served as the training ground for future leaders as well as providing an excellent platform for intellectual and cultural exchanges. Supported by the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the HKSAR and the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau as well as the Education Bureau of the Government of HKSAR, this conference was widely known by the university students in local districts and over the world that attracted a large number of global delegates. Committee: Topic A Topic B Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Extrajudicial Killings Transnational Organized Crime Disarmament and International Security Committee International Cooperation of the Peaceful Use of Outer Space The Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee World Hunger Children in Armed Conflicts World Health Organization Neglected Diseases Pandemic Control Human Rights Council Rights of Indigenous People Women s Rights In addition, we have the great honor to introduce to you our new programme specifically designed for young journalists -- Media Representatives. The Media Representatives act as reporters in the conferences. They have to report events in the conference. The Media Representatives attended our highlighted event -- Press Conference at the end of the conference. Hong Kong Model United Nations Club 8
9 THE HONG KONG SECONDARY SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE 2010 With the joint effort of the Commission on Youth, Hong Kong Secondary Schools Model United Nations Conference 2010 was successfully held in Youth Square, Chai Wan from 2 nd April to 4 th April It was a pioneering effort to extend our conference to 218 secondary/ high school students from all over the world to participate in this meaningful event. Committees Topic A Topic B Human Rights Council(HRC) Disarmament and International Security Committee(DISEC) Discrimination against Islamic World Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Political Prisoners The Illicit Trade of Small Arms and Light Weapons Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee(SOCHUM) Access to Information on the Internet Border Control, Refugees and Asylum Seekers United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) Illegal Trade of Ownership of Cultural Heritage Endangered Species Hong Kong Model United Nations Club 9
10 THE HONG KONG MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE 2011 The 7 th international model United Nations conference was successfully held from 17 th to 20 th February 2011 in Youth Square, Chai Wan. We had over 230 committed young people from different corners of the world converging to work out contributive resolutions to imperative global problems as well as building borderless friendships. In the 4-days conference, we went through 20 hours of intensive discussion on controversial topics. Committee: Topic A Topic B General Assembly (GA) Legal Committee World Health Organisation (WHO) Review the Progress of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals- Achieve Universal primary education International Convention on Cyber Security and Peace Improving Health Conditions of Women and Children in Disaster Areas Review the Progress of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals - Reduce Child Mortality Legislation on Genetic Engineering and Biological Cloning Visions and Strategies for Global Immunization Hong Kong Model United Nations Club 10
11 THE HONG KONG MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE 2012 The 8 th international Model United Nations Conference was successfully held from 9 th to 12 th February 2011 in Youth Square, Chai Wan. Again, being our flagship programme, the Conference had attracted a pool of international talents to experience the MUN culture in Hong Kong and debate over a wide range of controversial global issues. Committee: Topic A Topic B Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Security Council (SC) Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) World Health Organization (WHO) Drug Trafficking and Drug War Post-Independence Situation in South Sudan Advancement of Women in Third World Countries Assurance of Equal Access to Basic Medical Welfare Access to Basic Housing for Urban Poor --- Child Imprisonment Prevailing Transmission of Infectious Diseases Hong Kong Model United Nations Club 11
12 THE HONG KONG SECONDARY SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE 2012 The second Secondary School Model United Nations Conference ended with wide applause in July A 4-day conference in Y-Square, Chai Wan from 29 th June to 2 nd July attracted more than 250 local and overseas elites. With accrued experience, our club has gained recognition among the local and international community. Committees Topic A Topic B General Assembly(GA) Press Censorship and Protection of Journalists Internet Piracy and Copyright Issues G20 Cyber Warfare Green Economy Security Council of 1991 The Soviet Coup Attempt of August Hong Kong Model United Nations Club 12
13 THE HONG KONG SECONDARY SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE 2014 The 3-day Hong Kong Secondary Schools Model United Nations Conference 2014 was held successfully in Cyberport, Southern District from 28 th to 30 th June The Conference had more than 150 participants from 39 secondary schools. Committee: Topic A Topic B General Assembly (GA) Legal Committee World Health Organisation (WHO) Review the Progress of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals- Achieve Universal primary education International Convention on Cyber Security and Peace Improving Health Conditions of Women and Children in Disaster Areas Review the Progress of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals - Reduce Child Mortality Legislation on Genetic Engineering and Biological Cloning Visions and Strategies for Global Immunization Hong Kong Model United Nations Club 13
14 THE HONG KONG MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE 2015 The annual international Model United Nations Conference was successfully held from 13 th to 16 th February 2015 in Youth Square, Chai Wan. It was the very first time to include a committee for Legislative Council of Hong Kong (LegCo) in our flagship programme. Committee: Topic A Topic B Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Affairs Committee (SOCHUM) United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Legislative Council of Hong Kong (LegCo) Drone Usage in Modern Day Warfare The question of International Espionage: Infringement of the right to privacy or Legitimate state practice? Situation in Ukraine Eradicating Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Hong Kong Nuclear Threat in the Middle East Freedom of the Media in Developing Countries Al Qaeda Cell Re-emergence in Iraq (ISIS) / Hong Kong Model United Nations Club 14
15 THE HONG KONG SECONDARY SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE 2017 The Hong Kong Secondary School Model United Nations Conference 2017 was held successfully in The Wave, Kwun Tong from 30 th September to 2 nd October 2017, after a two-year break of the Club. More than 130 participants took part in the conference and spoke highly of the overall organisation. Committee: Topic A Topic B UN Security Council (UNSC) UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) World Health Organisation (WHO) Elimination of Terrorism on a Global Context Refugees' Access to Adequate Healthcare Prevention and Elimination of Organ Trade Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Rights of Refugees in Asylum Countries Promotion of Proper Use of Antibiotics Hong Kong Model United Nations Club 15
16 Contact Us Office: Fax: Website: Address: (852) (852) Unit 8B, 8/F, Po Shau Centre, 115 How Ming Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Hong Kong Model United Nations Club 16
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