Augusta University 2020 Junior Model United Nations

March 4, 2020 Augusta, Georgia 30904

This is Augusta University’s Sixth Annual Junior Model United Nations (JMUN) conference. The conference will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Early registration will take place until October 1, 2019. Schools wishing to register during this period will qualify for a discount. The discounted price will be a reduction of $25 from the school registration fee, $100 and an additional discount of $5 per student, $40.

Regular registration will last from October 2, 2019 to December 1, 2019. Normal fees apply- $125 per school and $45 per student.

Late registration will begin on December 1, 2019 and last until January 21, 2020. Schools wishing to sign up during late registration will be required to pay an additional fee of $25 for the school, $150 and an additional $5 per student, $50.

The conference consists of an opening ceremony, a simulation of the United Nations General Assembly, lunch on campus, and a closing ceremony with awards. Each school is provided with information on how the conference operates, a background guide, and the resolutions used for this year’s conference. This information is sent on a rolling basis, in the order listed, with the background guides and resolutions sent out no later than a week after registration is received.

This year’s topic is Zombie Pandemic. The Security Council is back again this year, and we're running a pilot for a third simulation, the Cyber Security Breakout Session. These separate simulations run concurrently with the General Assembly Session. Both committees are for advanced teams of students who must be recommended separately by an advisor. If a team of students applies, but is not accepted for a Security Council or Cyber Breakout Session, the team will be automatically assigned to the General Assembly.

Both the Security Council and Cyber Breakout Sessions consist of Crisis Sessions. The students will not be made aware of the details of the crisis until the day of the conference. Once admitted to the Security Council, or Cyber Breakout Session, the students' advisor will receive a package describing what to expect during the session, and possible ways to prepare. The topic for both the Security Council, and the Cyber Breakout Session will be the same as the General Assembly– Zombie Pandemic.

The Security Council and Cyber Breakout session recommendation portion is located below.

The Junior Model United Nations is conducted by returning members of the AU National Model United Nations (NMUN) delegation who bring their knowledge and experience of Model United Nations (MUN) to your students. Augusta University’s NMUN program has participated in the NMUN in New York for the past 10 years. Our NMUN delegation has been recognized each year for excellence in overall delegation preparation, position paper writing, and their active participation. Throughout the conference, Augusta University professors provide JMUN students with assistance in accurately representing their assigned country by encouraging students to remain in character and guiding them to correct positions during formal and informal caucus.

During the simulation, students gain a greater understanding of international relations and diplomacy, as well as the complications encountered when global leaders come together to address global issues. Throughout the conference, students are given the opportunity to deliver speeches to the General Assembly, build coalitions during informal caucusing, and vote on proposed resolutions while adhering to parliamentary procedure. Additionally, the JMUN is an excellent example of how the Social Studies curriculum is applicable and important in many career fields. Student preparation for the JMUN will expand students’ grasp and understanding of geography and the different forms of government around the globe. Students will also develop a greater understanding of how these factors directly impact international relations and the international community as a whole.

While competition tends to naturally develop during MUN simulations, it is essential to remind students that the conference is intended to be an educational experience, first and foremost. Most, if not all, students who participate in MUN conferences develop a new appreciation for the process of peace and international cooperation coupled with an understanding that one must be actively engaged to positively affect change on a local, national, and global level. Augusta University is genuinely excited about being able to offer this experience to area schools and looks forward to working with their students. In addition, it should be noted that schools participating are consenting to have their photos taken and published on the JMUN website and other venues at the discretion of the director.

The school and delegate registration fees cover the costs of the conference, breaks, lunch, and miscellaneous administrative costs. Each school is limited to 20 student delegates. If a school wishes to bring more than 20 students, please contact Nadia Jilani-Hyler.

Each school is permitted two advisors at no additional cost. Each additional advisor requires a $20 registration fee and completion of an additional registration form. All advisors are expected to help their students maintain professional decorum throughout the entirety of the conference.

Please complete the enclosed registration form as quickly as possible to ensure country assignment. Countries are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Each assigned country

should have two delegates (students) representing. So if you have 20 students attending, they would represent 10 countries.

It is preferred that forms are emailed and payment be submitted online by clicking here. Forms and payment may also be mailed to:

Nadia Jilani-Hyler Augusta University, Department of Social Sciences

1120 15th Street Augusta, GA 30912

Checks should be made payable to AU JMUN. The deadline for registration and payment is January 21, 2020.

Please submit all questions to:

Nadia Jilani-Hyler Rachel Morris, Study Abroad Office 706-589-4625 706-729-2306 NJILANIHYLER@augusta.edu RACMORRIS@AUGUSTA.EDU School Registration Form on following page.

Augusta University 2020 Junior Model United Nations

March 4, 2020 Augusta, Georgia 30904

School Registration

Thank you for your interest in attending the 2020 Augusta University Junior Model United Nations Conference. By completing this form you are registering your school for the 2020 JMUN Conference in Augusta, Georgia. Please Note: Once a country is assigned, an e-mail notification will be sent to the advisor(s) along with additional conference information. If you have any questions, please e-mail us: njilanihyler@augusta.edu or racmorris@augusta.edu.

Registration forms and payment can be mailed to:

Nadia Jilani-Hyler Augusta University, Department of Social Sciences 1120 15th Street Augusta, GA 30912

School Information

School name:

Address:

Telephone number:

E-mail:

Group Information Number of delegations requested:

Number of students:

Number of advisors:

Advisor Information Advisor name(s):

Telephone number:

E-mail:

List in order of preference the countries your school would like to represent. Countries listed below. We cannot guarantee that one of your preferences will be assigned, but we will try with consideration given in the order registration forms are received.

1. 8. 15.

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9. 16.

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10. 17.

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11. 18.

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12. 19.

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13. 20.

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14.

In the event that none of the above countries are available, please indicate a regional/continental

preference:

General Assembly Member States

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Afghanistan Angola Australia Albania Antigua and Barbuda Austria Algeria Argentina Azerbaijan Andorra Armenia

B Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium

Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana

Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi

Cabo Verde Cambodia Cameroon Canada Central African Republic Chad

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Chile China Colombia Comoros Congo Costa Rica

Côte d’Ivoire Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

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Djibouti Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark

Dominica Dominican Republic

Ecuador

E Equatorial Guinea

Ethiopia Egypt El Salvador

Eritrea Estonia

F Fiji Finland France

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Gabon Georgia Ghana Gambia Germany Greece Grenada Guinea Guyana Guatemala Guinea Bissau

H Haiti Honduras Hungary

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Iceland Iran (Islamic Republic of) Israel India Iraq Italy Indonesia Ireland

J Jamaica Japan Jordan

K

Kazakhstan Kiribati Kyrgyzstan Kenya Kuwait

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Lao People’s Democratic Republic Libya Latvia Liechtenstein Lebanon Lithuania Lesotho Luxembourg Liberia

M Madagascar Mexico Malawi Malaysia Monaco Maldives Mongolia Mali Montenegro Malta Morocco Marshall Islands Mozambique Mauritania Myanmar Mauritius

N Namibia Netherlands Niger Nauru New Zealand Nigeria Nepal Nicaragua Norway

O Oman

P Pakistan Papua New Guinea Philippines Palau Paraguay Poland Panama Peru Portugal

Q Qatar

R Republic of Korea Romania Rwanda Republic of Moldova Russian Federation

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Saint Kitts and Nevis Slovenia Saint Lucia Solomon Islands Saint Vincent and Grenadines Somalia Samoa South Africa San Marino South Sudan Sao Tome and Principe Spain Saudi Arabia Sri Lanka Senegal Sudan Serbia Suriname Seychelles Swaziland Sierra Leone Sweden Singapore Switzerland Slovakia Syrian Arab Republic

T Tajikistan Trinidad and Tobago Thailand Tunisia The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Turkey Timor-Leste Turkmenistan Togo Tuvalu Tonga

U Uganda United Republic of Tanzania Ukraine United States of America United Arab Emirates Uruguay United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Uzbekistan

V

Vanuatu Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Viet Nam

Y Yemen

Z Zambia Zimbabwe

Security Council Application on following page

Cybersecurity Breakout Session Application

To secure a Cyber Breakout Session position, schools must provide the following information:

1. Select your three preferred countries. 2. Provide information on the recommended delegates. 3. A brief statement (3-5 sentences) explaining why the student is being recommended for

the Cyber Breakout Session. The Cyber Breakout Session consists of 10 countries:

Australia Japan Canada Norway Estonia Turkey Iran United Kingdom

Israel United States

Delegate Information Delegate name: School: Age: Grade:

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Security Council Application

To secure a Security Council position schools must provide the following information: 1. Select your three preferred countries. 2. Provide information on the recommended delegates, to include previous JMUN Experience (not required but preferred). 3. A brief statement (3-5 sentences) explaining why the student is being recommended for the Security Council. The Security Council consist of 15 countries: Belgium China Dominican Republic Estonia France

Germany Indonesia Niger Russia St. Vincent & Grenadines

South Africa Tunisia United Kingdom United States Vietnam

Delegate Information

Delegate name: _________________________________________________ School: _______________________________________________________ Age: ____________ Grade: ___________ Prior JMUN experience? Yes No Prior Augusta University JMUN experience? Yes No What makes this student a good candidate for Security Council? ____________________________________________________________________________

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Delegate name: ___________________________________________________ School: _____________________________________________________ Age: ________________ Grade: _______________ Prior JMUN experience? Yes No Prior Augusta University JMUN experience? Yes No What makes this student a good candidate for Security Council? ____________________________________________________________________________

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