Appalachian State University
  International Relations Association
 
High School Model United Nations

Wednesday, November 4, 2009-Thursday, November 5, 2009
Background Reports

Council/Committee
Issues

Security Council (15 states)
Room:

Questions for Consideration

(1) North Korea & Non-Proliferation
(2) The Palestinian Situation
(3) UN Peacekeeping Mission in Haiti

Commission on Sustainable Development
(53 states)
Room:

Questions for Consideration

(1) Desertification & Drought
(2) Sustainable Agriculture
(3) Africa and Sustainable Development

General Assembly
(all states)
Room: Price Lake

Questions for Consideration

(1) International Drug Control
(2) Effects of Atomic (Nuclear) Radiation
(3) Coordination of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief

World Health Organization
(all states)
Room: Table Rock

Questions for Consideration

(1) H1N1 Flu
(2) Increasing WHO Capacity in Emergencies and Crises
(3) Global Tobacco Control

Human Rights Council
(47 states)
Room: Roan Mtn

Questions for Consideration

(1) Children and Armed Conflict
(2) The Effects of Debt and Other Related International Financial Obligations of States on Human Rights (particularly economic, social, and cultural)
(3) Rights of Women

G-20
(19 states & a representative of EU)
Room: Attic Window

Questions for Consideration

(1) Reforming International Financial Institutions
(2) Building Inclusive, Green, and Sustainable Recovery
(3) Reinforcing International Cooperation

European Union
(27 states)
Room: MacRae

Questions for Consideration

(1) EU & African Development
(2) EU & Afghanistan
(3) Review of EU Observer Mission in Georgia
Crisis Council
Room:

Crisis Structure

Crisis Synopsis