Topic 1: Promoting the economic inclusion of refugees in host countries.
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Topic 2: Combating organised cybercrime.
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Meet the presidency:
Thaleia Antoniou
Anatolia College Thessaloniki Dear Delegates, It is my greatest honor to serve as your president this year. I’m a junior at the American College of Thessaloniki, Greece, and have been doing MUN for around 3 years. Ever since, I have attended approximately 15 conferences, including ACMUN, ZYGMUN, YMGE and LEMUN. Additionally, I had the pleasure of serving as a chair and secretariat member on some of them. I find MUN an excellent opportunity to engage in global issues as well as meet people from all around the world and make long-lasting friendships. You will be surprised at how many people are similar to you if you exit your comfort zone. At this year’s conference, we are addressing Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Just and Strong Institutions.. During our time together, we will tackle the cases of promoting the economic inclusion of refugees in host countries as well as combating organized cybercrime. The first topic is extremely relevant in our times, as evidenced by the increasing numbers of refugees in many countries. Furthermore, the second case that we have been assigned to stresses the extent to which we encounter cybercrime nowadays, where almost everything has gone virtual. I’m looking forward to seeing and working with you all at the conference. Thaleia Antoniou, President of the Economic and Social Council |
Pranit Dua
American School of Warsaw Dear Delegates, It is with utmost pleasure that I welcome you to this year’s conference. I’m currently a junior at the American School of Warsaw. I am from India and have taken part in seven MUN conferences before this, chairing in ZYGMUN last year. I really enjoy participating in MUN’s because through them I feel as if I can affect, even to a small extent, the world in which we live and relate to the different problems of society. At the same time, I get the chance to meet a lot of amazing people from all over the world and debate with them, thus getting acquainted with different fascinating cultures and enthralling ways of thinking. At this conference, we will address Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Just and Strong Institutions. This goal is important for the promotion of the rule of law and for ensuring equal access to justice for all. Both topics of the ECOSOC are connected to this theme. Coming up with effective solutions to these issues would definitely improve the circumstances in which many people live. I believe that as a generation of young adults that are paving the path for their futures, we will have a very unique take on the issue. I hope that when we meet in April, you will make unforgettable memories and learn something new. I look forward to meeting you all and seeing how you will tackle the issues we have chosen for you. Pranit Dua, President of the Economic and Social Council |
Anna Zachariadou
Anatolia College Thessaloniki Dear Delegates, I am very excited to be your president at this year’s unconventional conference! I am a sophomore at Anatolia College and I am from Greece. I have been involved with MUN for about three years and I have participated in various conferences as a delegate such as LEMUN, ACMUN and DSAMUN. MUN conferences might seem intimidating to some of you, especially newcomers, but they are so much more than just debating and making amendments to draft resolutions. They are about making meaningful connections, taking responsibility, expanding our horizons and our abilities. Even though preparing for a conference is a lot of work, it always pays off in the end and it is always rewarding. This year’s conference theme is sustainable development goal 16: Peace, Justice and strong intuitions: Promoting just peaceful and inclusive societies. During our committee hours we will be debating upon two flaming issues: Promoting the economic inclusion of refugees in host countries and combating organized cybercrime. Because of the increasing number of refugees worldwide, including them in the economies of their host countries can have multiple effects on both the individuals and the community as a whole. It is therefore a very important issue that majorly affects the global economy in today’s world. The second topic of discussion is just as critical. Cybercrime constitutes as a form of terrorism and has massive effects on our everyday lives. It is crucial that measures are taken in order to tackle it effectively. I am sure you will come up with interesting solutions to the aforementioned issues and that our time together will be productive. I’m looking forward to seeing all of you at the conference. Anna Zachariadou, President of the Economic and Social Council |