Student Model United Nations
March 3, 2006 (view flyer)
Peel secondary students gathered to debate the issue of water for life.
"With every passing day, our demand for fresh water outpaces its availablility and thousands more people are put at risk. Already, the social, political and economic impacts of water scarcity are rapidly becoming a destabilizing force, with water-related conflicts springing up around the globe. Quite simply, unless we dramatically change our ways, between one-half and two-thirds of humanity will be living with severe fresh water shortages within the next quarter-century."
taken from BLUE GOLD - THE BATTLE AGAINST CORPORATE THEFT OF THE WORLD'S WATER, by Maude Barlow and Tony Clarke
The Model UN featured a keynote presentation by:
The Model UN was held on Friday, Mar. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga. (map)
- Resources help students prepare for the Model UN
- Student Model United Nations Resolution
- The resolution you will debate at the Model UN on March 3, 2006 is the most important thing to know. You will research and develop your country's position around this resolution.
alternate resolutions proposed by Member Nations
Read the alternate resolutions proposed by Member Nations participating in this year's Model UN.
- The Model UN is a full-day event. Take a look at how your day will be spent learning about water issues and international decision-making.
How to prepare for the Model UN
Read up on some tips that will help you prepare for the Model UN.
The United Nations
- Become familiar with the basics about the UN. Read a Brief History and find out how the UN came to be. Some Facts will give you basic facts about the UN. Learn about Member States and which nations make up the Security Council.
- Research is the key to a successful Model UN. Visit the websites on this list to learn more about water scarcity and privatization and your chosen country's position on the issue.
Member Nations represented by Peel schools at 2006 Model UN
Keep track of the countries that will be represented by other secondary schools at this year's Model UN.
What you can expect at the Model UN
With a full day's agenda planned for you, find out some of the finer details about the event.
