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News update on one of our Security Council topics:

Saudi and Yemenis freed in prisoner swap deal The swap of one Saudi and seven Yemenis is part of an apparent truce along the Saudi-Yemen border.

More on one of MADMUN's upcoming issues we will be debating:

China's militarization of South China Sea will have consequences: U.S. U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Tuesday warned China against what he called "aggressive" actions in the South China Sea region, including the placement of surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island, and said they would have consequences.

Recent news about one of our Political committee topics...

China warns on South China Sea as U.S., India consider patrols China on Thursday responded to a Reuters report that the U.S. and India are discussing joint naval patrols in the disputed South China Sea, warning that interference from countries outside the region threatens peace and stability.

MADMUN 2016 ISSUES!!
Theme: Balancing Freedom and Security

Security Council:
The question of dealing with potential threats in refugee populations
The question of increasing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran
The situation in Yemen
The question of maritime disputes over the Spratly and Paracel Islands in the South China Sea

Human Rights:
The question of protecting human rights of enemy combatants
Protecting the rights of asylum seekers and refugees
The question of corporation practices in LEDCs
The question of privacy and the use of drones

Disarmament:
The question of a world free of Weapons of Mass Destruction
The question of regulating international arms trade
Monitoring and surveillance of Al Qaeda/Islamic State sleeper cells
Intensifying Cooperation in outer space to preserve peace and security

ECOSOC:
Controlling the financial aspects of terrorist organizations
Freedom of the media and the question of censorship
Promoting access to renewable and sustainable energy in LEDC’s
The question of technological advancements and employment

Environment:
The question of climate change refugees
Improving rainforest management practices
The question of regulating pollution levels in developing countries
Combatting the illicit trade of endangered animals and animal products

General Assembly:
Measures to enhance cyber security and protect against cyber warfare
Consequences for UN peacekeepers who commit crimes
The question of guaranteeing security for journalists in conflict areas
Improving the situation of non-self-governing Territories

Political:
The situation in Palestine
Regulating the actions of secret intelligence agencies
The question of artificial militarized islands in the South China Sea
The question of stabilizing war torn nations

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UN adopts resolution to cut off ISIL funding The Security Council passed a resolution to disrupt all funding sources for ISIL in its first finance ministers meeting.

MADMUN 2016 will be held April 8-10 at ASM! Make sure your MUN Director emails Ms. Hanna by Friday to confirm your attendance! [email protected]

UN Climate Change

Falling in Love with the Earth by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh THICH NHAT HANH Falling in Love with the Earth This beautiful, bounteous, life-giving planet we call Earth has given birth to each one of us, and each one of us carries the Earth within every cell of our body. We and the Earth are one The Earth is our mother, nourishing and protecting us in every mo…

Nepal Earthquake Aid: Here is a guaranteed easy way to help the Nepalese people. The UN just reported that getting aid to the people is difficult because of customs issues...This organization in Pokara, Nepal is run by a very close friend who is using ALL donations to create and deliver relief packages. ASM is currently doing numerous fundraisers and will be sending all profits through Sansar Nepal. Please help if you can...
www.sansarnepal.org

Sansar Nepal Nepal Earthquake Relief Appeal Your help is urgently needed All at The Garden are safe and well, and their families in outlying villages are uninjured. This is not the case elsewhere. We are currently collecting funds to supply emergency aid to less-publicised, badly-affected villages outside the Ka…

MADMUN 2015 Video!

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