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The 50th Annual Session of THIMUN The Hague. Friday Issue.

BEYONDTHE 50th Forecasting the Future of THIMUN And, sadly, that’s it - the end of THIMUN for another year. There is no doubt that the 50th anniversary has been a special and successful conference. From the King’s and Princess’ appearances, to the debating and MUNITY-creating in-between, THIMUN 2018 has reached new heights.

THIMUN and, more broadly, MUN, has become a large part of the lives of the majority of students and advisors attending this conference. We have flown from the farthest corners of the world to meet here, in the rather damp and breezy Den Haag. Our work here is the start of something bigger: an aspiration to impact the world, and an inspiration for younger delegates at the start of their MUN career. By providing such a simulation of the UN, THIMUN hopes to instill in delegates a life-long desire to improve our global and local and relations. What is the future likely to hold for THIMUN? Expansion: The THIMUN Foundation has already gone global, with new conferences opening in Qatar and Uruguay. Additionally, through the affiliation programme, over 40 other conferences across the world have a relationship with the Foundation. When speaking to Co-Chair of the THIMUN Board, Mr. Alain Meidinger, he expressed an interest in taking THIMUN worldwide with a “THIMUN conference in Africa and/

or Central America.” Mr. Meidinger spoke of how the THIMUN Foundation has been in contact with the ambassador of El Salvador, who has expressed an interest in hosting a conference.

THIMUN is already a highly diverse conference, with attendees travelling from over 100 different countries. The HELA delegation is a prime example of how schools with less resources and funding can still make it to THIMUN. Mitra Ashgari, who is representing Denmark in SDC1, stressed the importance of incorporating schools from areas of conflict and oppression as it “empowers the youth and provides leadership skills.”

MUNITY: It makes sense that a growing conference comes with a growing press corps and paper. More reporters and pages will be needed to wholly cover all aspects of this enormous, prestigious conference. On the other hand, as print-media is on a slow decline, the daily MUNITY paper may move wholly online, as this year’s Managing Editor, Maya Mishra, said “MUNITY online may be small now, but it will continue to grow and eventually take over.”

UN ties: As MUN becomes more mainstream, conference ties with UN officials are becoming more in depth. In 2001, the THIMUN Foundation was accredited as an NGO, associated with the UN’s Department of Public Information, and it’s likely that its influence will only increase further. Resolutions passed at this conference go on to be looked over by UN officials, and it is the voice of the youth that will find solutions to modern day issues which the current generation in power may be ignoring.

Democratic reform: As many of the del-

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egates age and enter the working world, MUN will continue to play a great part in our lives; perhaps, for some of us the next step will be entering the UN itself. Our experience at THIMUN and other MUN conferences will most likely form our goals for the organisation. Currently, the UN does not allow votes, and the majority of its decisions are made during small meetings between the leaders of world superpowers. Mr. Simon Keable-Elliott, Royal Russell School’s Director of MUN and Advisory Board member, suggested that, perhaps, the new generation of ambassadors can flip this system on its head and form a more democratic and representative United Nations.

Issues: It’s hard to tell whether the global situation is going to improve or worsen. In 50 years’ time, delegates may be debating land rights in space or, perhaps, global warming will take hold and expansive humanitarian efforts may have to be directed to newly flooded cities.

To move forward and find solutions to complex issues, both at the UN and during MUN, we may wish to prioritise the most prevalent and current issues to be debated. To achieve our goals and truly impact the world, MUN and UN should be vehicles of change — by expanding upon and updating topics of debate, we may step closer to success.

The next 50 years of THIMUN are likely to be full of exciting change that we will help to create. No one can truly predict what is to come, but whatever changes we encounter on a global sphere, MUN will continue to grow.

By Max Shirley

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An Open Letter to the UN: Foster Connections and Change

Model airplanes often resemble their real counterparts uncannily, but cannot fly. Model iPhones resemble the color and shape of actual iPhones, but cannot make calls. In that sense, THIMUN resembles the UN, but is considerably less powerful than its official version. But while model airplanes and iPhones are designed to simply look pretty, MUN serves a distinctly educational purpose for not only its numerous student delegates, but also for the UN, its inspiration.

“MUN is all about negotiation, looking past obstacles.... It prepares you for cooperating or negotiating with other people, rather than solving your problems yourself and not really sharing them,” said Julie Song, Delegate of Myanmar in the Human Rights Commission Sub-Commission 1. “Although MUN strives to be like the actual UN, the United Nations can still look into the cooperation between delegates because, in the real world, there is no such thing as perfect cooperation. Whereas here we strive to be like the UN, we also strive to be the ideal UN. The UN should look toward how we look at the UN itself.”

When asked about features of THIMUN that the UN could adapt, delegates pinpointed the friendly, cooperative, and open environment of MUN activities, particularly lobbying. Of the five sessions, delegates claimed that the duration of the conference fostered connections and change.

Lobbying sessions and comparatively slack rules of procedure provided them with opportunities to overcome differences and encourage connections beyond nationalities and political stances.

“In the modern era where there is a lot of division, self-interest, and nationalism amongst nations in the UN, it’s important for the UN to adopt and learn from the collaborative spirit of MUN,” said Jeffrey Heo, Delegate of Myanmar in General Assembly (GA) 1. “MUN is a free and open session where people can roam around the room and discuss whatever issues they want. There is a lot of collaboration and interaction within individuals.

There is a bad image of the UN for not being productive enough. But it can be fixed with the same collaborative atmosphere that MUN brings.”

Other delegates focused on the change and development enacted through such friendly communication. However limited in their knowledge and tangible political significance, delegates stated that the collective eagerness observed in committees promoted tangible, realistic outcomes.

Departing from the complex, political nature of the UN, MUN provides opportunities for delegates to actively take action against existing inequalities and crises. Delegates believe that such change, taking place in the form of resolutions, amendments, and friendships, could positively impact the world if they were to be implemented.

“There is an inspiring level of understanding and a willingness to approach different viewpoints. Some people may see this as delegates not representing their countries’ viewpoint, but students inherently have an ability to empathize with each other,” said Andrew Ham, Delegate of Myanmar in Special Conference Sub-Committee 2.

“During debate, we pass so many more resolutions than the UN actually would. These resolutions contain real actions that can be implemented in the real world, whereas many UN resolutions are often symbolic. [Students] really employ actions. If these resolutions were to be implemented in the real world, we would see so much more change than we see today.”

By Dawn Kim

Artwork by Ghalia Lemseffer

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Inside the Mind of a Reporter Photo by Reka Gardai “Have a great day, but have an even better one with the MUNITY Press!” call out the many reporters selling their work around the World Forum Convention Center (WFCC).

As a steady flow of delegates walk into the WFCC every morning, the brave reporters from the press team bear the cold, rain and wind with smiles on their faces and papers in their hands. In order to get the newspaper done in time, a group of 14 reporters work relentlessly alongside editors, artists, photographers and layout artists.

“At the beginning of the day, as the delegates are already aware, we sell papers outside of the WFCC. After that, we get our [article] assignments and we usually go around getting interviews for them,” said Holly Roberts, a reporter from the International School of The Hague. “We spend the first half of the morning doing our first draft.

After that it’s all about the editing process, getting it checked by the editors, the MUN Directors, the Editors-in-Chief and the coordinators. Then it goes to layout and all of the magic happens!”

For Amalia Anhalt, a reporter from the John F. Kennedy School in Berlin, selling the papers is a bittersweet moment. “It’s really fun to sell your work and to see people buying your writing. It is, however, really cold outside, and having to dig for change with frozen fingers can be uncomfortable.”

But for the reporters it’s not just about the writing and the selling: “My favourite part is meeting other people and getting to interview other people who you might have not known before. You get to see what their opinions are, their experiences and what their life is like,” Roberts added.

In the press room, students from around the world work together in order to produce their

articles in a short time. “You can learn a lot here.

Everybody is cooperating with each other, and we learn from each other,” said Chang Qu of the Experimental High School of Beijing. The individuals in the press room function as a team unit, working together in order to make the most of their time here.

Whether they are asking questions, gathering quotes, or rapidly typing away on their computers, the reporters are constantly collaborating to find their next big piece. Alia Ayoubi, from the International School of Curaçao, has cherished her time on the team: “As a writer, it’s exciting to see things that I’ve written be published for people to read, and to write about topics that I’m really passionate about. This has been a really rewarding experience.”

By Kara Jessup

Habits and Personal Ethics:

Consumer Awareness at

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Since 2008, there has been a steady increase in the Google searches for the definition of sustainability. Sustainability is the ability to maintain at a certain level, and, especially when referring to the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources, it is evident that sustainability has become an issue we must look out for. While bigger corporations are the largest contributors, a lack of consumer awareness has made it both an environmental and humanitarian crisis. But several THIMUN delegates have already taken steps to combat the issue.

The Deputy President of Sustainable Development Commission 1, Shakira Costa, feels that education is the most important factor when it comes to the issue of sustainability. She recycles and makes conscious food choices in order to avoid waste, based on an extensive education on the importance of sustainability. “For the past two

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years I have learned so much about how my small actions can have a major effect on the environment. I think that education is extremely important towards achieving sustainable development.

Although those educated may not take the action right away, it will most definitely spark discussion within their groups and this will lead to eventual changes in habits and personal ethics.” Being sustainable has become even more important as, realistically speaking, we have depleted non-renewable resources to a point of no return. While we might not be capable of reversing the damage that has been done, further harm can still be prevented through sustainable changes.

Gabriel La Cruz, the delegate of the Dominican Republic in General Assembly 6, always tries to be conscious of his consumption in his home country of Venezuela. In response to the

extreme poverty of many people in his country, he makes sure to donate his old clothes. As food scarcity is also a major issue, all of the leftover food in his home is also donated to either individuals they know personally or donation centers. For La Cruz, sustainability is a very important issue especially as it hits so close to home. There are many people who are struggling to find what they need to live, much less live comfortably. It’s important not to mistake the luxury items we “can’t live without” with necessities of life that we take for granted.

Whether you are learning about it in a class or seeing it right before your eyes, the importance of sustainability only increases as large corporations continue to exploit the earth’s natural resources. The best things we can do are to continue to educate others on its significance and be aware of how our choices impact the Earth.

By Alia Ayoubi

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One of THIMUN’s greatest assets is its global population of delegates.

Students from a variety of backgrounds are united by their passion for debate, mutual understanding, and the challenge of solving the complex issues that we face as citizens of the world in the 21st century. Inspired by Brandon Stanton’s ‘Humans of New York,’ MUNITY asked eight THIMUN delegates to share their stories and thoughts on the conference. Despite the motley of nationalities and cultures, certain themes- namely the genuine enthusiasm for progress and change- unite delegates. Displaying unmatched conference diversity, here are the ‘Humans of THIMUN’:

By Thea Voyles

The Am. College of Greece. Delegate of Belarus in General Assembly 3 “I’m from Athens, Greece. […] Generally, it’s a city with a great nightlife, because Greeks tend to stay up late at night (not what the Dutch do). It’s a very nice place to live; even though there’s the economic crisis, Greeks still manage to spend their lives the way they want to. […]

THIMUN is the biggest conference I’ve ever been to; the moment I walked into my committee and generally the Opening Ceremony, I was amazed. I really like the fact that I get to meet new people from all over the world and interact with them.”

“I’m from Saudi Arabia…. [it’s] a really nice country; the people are really friendly. It’s kind of different, … it’s a lot different but it’s similar in many ways… [for] in some ways we’re all connected. The culture is definitely different; dress is different; transport is different, like here a lot of people walk and bike; you don’t see that a lot in Saudi. […] For me, when I first got [to THIMUN] it was a bit of a culture shock because it was really different how people interacted with each other and the way people presented themselves.

And I’m happy to say I made friends from other cultures; it’s really nice.”

- Katerina Bakella—Athens, Greece.

- Anas Ghassan A Aboalsamh—Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

“I am from Nepal but I study at a school in Switzerland. I haven’t actually ever lived in Nepal so I’ll just talk about Switzerland. I started going to school there this year, and it’s very similar to Nepal but it’s a lot cleaner than Nepal and a lot more developed, and more expensive. THIMUN is a really big conference; I didn’t expect it to be this big.

In my committee, we’ve debated a lot of resolutions, though we haven’t passed any yet, I feel like a lot of the debates are constructive.”

- Kritee Mahato—Ollon, Switzeralnd.

“I’ve been doing MUN for three years. I love it. Absolutely love it. [...] It has definitely helped my public speaking ability a ton. My favorite thing about speaking at church is feeling the butterflies in my stomach, looking out at all these people who are listening to you and just embracing that. [...] THIMUN is a way to get that feeling as much as possible. You’re up in front of people, you’re answering questions, you never know what they’re going to ask you, and that’s an exciting feeling.”

- Jimmy Johnson—St. Louis, USA

Photos by Lucia Gonzalez Holgado and Madison Cornwell

Poison: Leave It In The Past “Every rose has its thorn, every night has its dawn, every nation has its social inadequacies.” The atmosphere of the ECOSOC chamber suggested that, much like the lyrics, attitudes towards women spawned from years of poison have changed , and are surely becoming a memory of the past.

Nations such as Guyana have vowed to stamp the coming years as the mark of a new age of equality. Their representative, Friso Reitsma of Murmellius Gymnasium Alkmaar, said passionately that “It is time to correct the mistakes of the past—time to make it known that the full name of our republic, The Cooperative Republic of Guyana, is not named falsely.”

It’s clear that in this new age, progress will not be denoted merely by trivial advancements, but by leaps and bounds—by shaking up the social fabric that has been in place for centuries. Several delegates spoke with fiery and thorough language on the topic of child marriage. The delegate of Ghana, Farrah Farnejad brought to the fore a slap-to-the-face statistic, making it known to the room that yearly, 17

million women are married before the age of 18.

Farnejad pushed on, calling for “the eradication of child marriages to the best possible extent, if not entirely.”

The solutions to these problems lie in “inclusive growth,” according to the delegate of India, Svenya Braich, a student at the American School of Paris. “It is pivotal that we don’t fall victims to the habits of our past,” says the Reitsma,“We’ve left half our population behind; we must go back for them.”

It’s heartening to see delegates from all walks of life recognize this publicly. t seems that in light of the #metoo movement and the myriad of protests being taken by women worldwide, that there is no intention of waiting to be retrieved through governmental aid. One way or another, women will attain equality. They will obliterate the notion that, just as the rose must have its thorn, and the night must have its dawn, so too must every nation have its social inadequacies.

By Evan Williams

Photo by Lucia Gonzalez Holgado

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#MUNImpact: From Kabul To The Hague; A Follow Up With HELA To Hope for Education and Leadership in Afghanistan (HELA), THIMUN has been an eye-opening experience. The delegation, representing Denmark, is led by Ms. Lisa Martin, Head of THIMUN Qatar and Robin de Zeeuw, President of the THIMUN GA in 2016.

“This trip has been special for them,” said Martin. “The students have remarked on several occasions how beautiful all of this is— the diversity of the conference, the landscapes of Europe, the opportunity at hand. They’re here to gain diplomatic experience, but above all, to share their story.

Much of their time spent here has been devoted to making connections with delegates and MUN directors alike.

HELA member and delegate of Denmark in the Human Rights Commission, Valy Sediqi, said “THIMUN has been intense, from the mingling of cultures to seeing a different process for resolutions.” When asked how he would characterize the group’s trip, Sediqi said, “It’s been a success.”

Their story is inspiring, as many know. It was with heavy hearts that the group

embarked on their journey here in the wake of a bombing in their home city of Kabul which killed 103 and wounded more than 200 others. It is tragedies such as this that drive these young minds onward. In an earlier interview, HELA founder and CEO, Rahmatullah Hamdard, said that “one good leader can change the destiny of an entire community.” They embody that ideal, already having effected progressive change in their own community, and they continue to work towards its betterment every day. Their influence on the global community doesn’t stop there, however, as they have given inspiration to communities continents apart while here.

“People need to know about them,” said Martin, “they’re remarkable.” Aside from coverage in MUNITY, however, the delegation has remained largely incognito.

When they have spent quality time with other delegations, their impact has been immeasurable.

Another current student at John Burroughs school, and Delegate of Peru, Matthew

Williams, said of his evening with HELA: “Their determination is admirable, and shows in everything they do. They’re insatiably curious, and ponder everything from the architecture of the Nieuwe Church to the the flaws in horror movies, as well as more serious issues like the gritty details of each of our resolutions.”

They leave this conference having grown as diplomats, with connections in hand, and eyes up, already preparing for their next challenge, namely, organizing an international MUN conference in Afghanistan. Every act of HELA serves a purpose.

As Hamdard once said, “The things we’re doing are not wasteful.” Quite the opposite, they’re vital. HELA—hope is vital.

By Evan Williams

Artwork by Eva Vaynshteyn

#MUNImpact: Taking it Forward The #MUNImpact series, as well as the THIMUN conference as a whole, galvanises individuals to be politically-involved, culturally-exposed, and mindful citizens of their communities. “It’s heartening to see people come up to me to ask for more information, proving that in such a short time, the series has inspired MUN Directors and delegates alike to think about initiatives to spread the beneficial impact of MUN,” said Lisa Martin, the founder of #MUNImpact and the Head of THIMUN Qatar.

The conference itself has also helped the people involved in it, further motivating them to help others around them. “Dealing with countries and leaders that you’ve never heard of exposes you to a set of truths that you may not have seen before. You will meet people with views similar to yours’, yet who will have an entirely different way of thinking,” said Nicolas Julian, President of the Security Council. This exposure has a significant and pragmatic impact on the lives of the people involved in the conference. The delegate of Germany from General Assembly 4, Pranav Gupta, said

that participating in the conference has honed public speaking skills to the point where he feels comfortable speaking in front of hundreds of people. “Doing THIMUN helped me refine my research skills, and even helped me pick university courses,” said Michael Schmid, Deputy President of General Assembly 4. This proves that positive impact of MUN extends far beyond the sphere of politics and international relations.

An example of the practical, life-changing power of both the #MUNImpact initiative and the THIMUN conference is the HELA delegation. Rahmatullah Hamdard, MUN Director of the HELA Delegation said that “the students involved in MUN are involved in other enterprising activities in Afghanistan, which MUN helps them promote.” There are countless examples of how actions prompted by MUN result in positive changes for the community, leaving only one question to answer: What legacy will you leave?

By Gayatri Meswani

Photo by Onur Keretli

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Committee Updates: GAs GA 1

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So far in General Assembly 1, delegates have been exploring the controversial issues of disarmament of normal and nuclear weapons, the conflict between Sudan and South Sudan, and strengthening disarmament education as an instrument to achieve sustainable peace. Though based in the Onyx room, the delegates are no strangers to passionate debate. Resolutions in this committee have been tricky to pass so far, which is no surprise since the topics are controversial, and therefore it is difficult for nations to come to an agreement. The delegate of Syrian Arab Republic, Luke Hammond, expressed his frustration with the committee’s staggered progress: “We couldn’t vote on a resolution because it was later in the day and we were tired...we had 63 abstentions.”

By Bella Villanueva

General Assembly 2 is spending THIMUN debating the issues of preventing exploitation of refugees by criminal organizations, monitoring access to bank accounts, the promotion of micro financing of small businesses, and the establishment of a technology bank for least developed countries. The members of GA2 are certainly filled with enthusiasm and energy about these topics, especially during open floor debate.

For Maryam Al Balushi, the delegate of Central African Republic, this is her first experience at THIMUN, “...it’s been quite tricky, I had to do a lot of research to prepare, but I have gotten used to it so far.” She imparts her enthusiasm for her attendance at the conference and noted that “My experience in this committee will help me with my future, especially because I want to go into accounting.”

GA 3

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By Bella Villanueva

Located in the World Forum Theater, General Assembly 3 is focusing on topics close to the theme of this year’s conference: strategies to prevent radicalisation, expanding access to education for children in isolated rural areas, the right to privacy in a digital age, and measures to assist Syrian refugees. Given this location, note passing within this committee is quite a show, with admins walking up and down rows to find the correct correspondents. Third-timer William May, the delegate of Mexico feels this committee is characterized by “effective debate, respectful delegates, efficient proceedings, enthusiastic speeches”. The same sentiments are shared by the delegate of Uzbekistan, Julia Bastos: “The topics we have been discussing so far are interesting, we’ve been pretty good at passing resolutions, and the committee has been great so far.”

In the late morning, a delegate felt unwell during their speech had a spell of dizziness, but luckily was saved by the quick thinking of Erik Stapel, the committee’s chair. The delegate, according to the GA3 chairs, is now feeling “much better.”

GA 4

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This year, the Special Political and Decolonization Committee, the fourth General Assembly, focused on the questions of the occupied Syrian Golanis, New Caledonia, and Comorian islands of Mayotte. On Thursday, the discussion centered on the rise of nationalism in Europe. Emily Thurston, the delegate of Jordan, expressed her excitement about examining this topic with other delegates: “Restraining the rise of nationalism is one of the reasons why the UN was first founded. As we are covering this issue, we are working on something very important for the build [up] of future civil society.” Debates became heated, resolutions were discussed, and amendments were brought up. Apart from working collaboratively on global issues, delegates have grown personally. Thurston told MUNITY: “I am from France, and I am surprised how delegates around the world are able to engage in English debates so fluently. I am inspired to speak up more!”

By Chang Qu

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GA 5

GA 6

The Administration and Budgetary Committee, commonly known as the fifth committee of the General Assembly, required delegates to have financial knowledge to be involved, as this committee prioritizes funding and decides on pivotal financial issues. Mehmed Can Olgac, the Chair of GA5, introduced Thursday morning’s progress of the debate: “We are debating on the resolution about the Renewing and Financing of the United Mission in Timor-Leste.” The delegate of Iraq called for continuous UN funding to Timor-Leste as the country is not self-sufficient, while the delegate of China argued that as the UN has already spent ten years supporting the country financially, continual funding to the region should no longer be a priority. The debate is still ongoing and delegates are eagerly speaking up. Olgac said with great confidence: “We are devoted to the topic, and the discussion is going towards a very promising direction!”

The sixth committee of General Assembly is the Legal committee.

The discussions related to the general international laws are held in GA6.

This year’s GA6 focuses on the issues of criminal accountability of UN officials and experts on mission, legal measures to eliminate international terrorism, enhancing the power of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and strengthening the Rule of Law through Ombudsman institutions. By Thursday morning, all four issues had been covered, and as many as five resolutions had been fully debated. Sofia Bilder, the Deputy Chair of GA5, expressed her hope for the on-going conference: “As we are about to talk about the issue of terrorism, a highly pivotal topic for the 21st century world, we wish more delegates to be actively involved.”

By Chang Qu

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Committee Updates SDC

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This year, a new committee made its way to THIMUN: the Sustainable Development Committee (SDC). Its first year here has been a rewarding one.

It’s safe to say that everyone, from the admins to the chairs to the delegates, will leave the conference with pleasant memories. “It’s been interesting passing and sorting through the notes; seeing their opinions,” said admin Eleni Pafitis of the British School in The Netherlands (BSN). Some of those memories, however, may not be completely focused on the debating. Admin Deirdre O’Connor from BSN, barely managing to suppress a smile, said that “the interesting thing was the level of maturity that they displayed.”

From the chairs’ perspectives, “the delegates have very coordinated resolutions and speeches. They were working in groups, which was nice to see. They were thinking outside the box, sending us a lot of amendments which added value to the resolutions,” said Deputy Presidents Martin Kononov of the Anglo-American School of Moscow and Aykan Akyildirim of the Üsküdar American Academy.

Photo by Anais Caudron For Constance Theret, the Delegate of Iran, lobbying was the most memorable moment. “We were able to meet new people and share our own research and solutions. We all had very different ideas and we were able to include them into clauses,” she shared.

It may have been SDC’s first year in action, but The increase in global communication it seems like we can look forward to many more can act either as a positive, unifying instrument successful years! or a malicious tool used to strip individuals of

By Kara Jessup their freedom. The Human Rights Commission (HRC), as the name suggests, has been focusing on issues revolving around the exploitation and protection of individuals in threatening situations. Sub-Commission 1 has been discussing disabled people in humanitarian crises, continuing the education of refugees, sustaining good governance, and preventing the online sexual exploitation of children. They have only passed one out of the four resolutions they have debated, but everyone is participating. Vanshika Rohera representing Tuvalu in HRC1 says: “It was interesting being in a committee that was solely focused on human rights. Back at my school, we always just debated resolutions on varying topics— never anything as specialized as this.” Sub-Commission 2 has been debating the protection of cultural diversity, human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, and the protection of journalists. They have passed two resolutions so far, and the debate has remained engaging and constructive. While both committees have been actively submitting and passing amendments, it seems as though Sub-Commission 2 is especially dedicated to strengthening clauses within the resolutions in order to develop productive solutions to the issues.

The Environmental Commission (EC) is where delegates are challenged with very real, urgent issues threatening the sustainability of our planet.

With the sixth resolution currently being debated in the first subcommission -- two failed, and three passed- the atmosphere in the room was tense. Deputy Presidents Meriam Holmstrom and Charlotte Stabel commented that, “the debate [procedure] has been very smooth so far. We have a lot of good and active delegates!” Both the chairs and delegates agreed that the the issue of ocean acidification is clearly popular in the committee. Delegate of Jordan Daniel Shaw suggested that this may be because “it’s an issue with a scientific solution.”

Just next door in Yangtze 2, their sister committee EC2 has also been fearlessly debating similar issues. With two passed, and two failed resolutions from a total of 12, “the mood is very serious, and everyone is eager to speak,” said Deputy Head of Admin, Sid Dixit. Elena Isabel Elderson Nosti, the Delegate of Guyana, added that an issue of particular importance to her is, “the issue of sanitation and hygiene services in LEDCs. It is really important that everyone can have the basic hygiene to be healthy and live a normal life.”

There is no doubt that the EC is a fine place to be, with Therese Sigmundstad (Delegate of Japan, EC1) saying, “I wouldn’t want to be in any other commision.”

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10 INFOGRAPHICS EL NUEVO MUNITY

As the 5-day conference approaches its end, we decided to go around and ask the participants a few fun questions to understand WHO exactly the people at this conference are, and to discover the different sides of the participants.

Below are the responses:

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To What Degree Do the Demands of the EU Need to Be Met? The European Union (EU) is a socio-political union between 28 member states situated predominantly in Europe. It is a sort of pseudo-United Nations (UN), but with much more power over its member states. This was challenged when the refugee crisis began in 2015.

The EU requested that 160,000 refugees be housed by each of the member states. Multiple countries, notably Poland and Hungary, which did not wish to house refugees resisted the request due to varying reasons, though most were rooted in nationalism. This begs the question: to what degree do countries have to yield to the EU’s demands?

The first issue to address would be how the EU makes decisions overall. It is a democratic union and thus all decisions are made democratically. It is however undeniable that certain member states have greater influence.

This, whilst questionable, is not unexpected, as decisions will disproportionately affect certain countries simply due to their size. It is perhaps more suspicious that the countries that have more influence also proportionally fund the EU the most. These, however, are lighter technicalities as a majority (greater than half) needs to be met in the European Parliament; therefore, the system should accurately represent the views of Europe when making decisions.

Then why do countries still refuse certain proposals and more importantly how are there

seemingly no ramifications? Firstly, all legislative proposals made are, as the name suggests, proposals and, therefore, not legally binding.

The only ramifications possible would be halting the funding received by the member states that refuse to comply, but that hasn’t happened yet. So it seems that countries can take what they want and ignore the parts they don’t like.

However, Is it morally wrong? For a democratic union, the funds are not distributed equally, resulting in countries like Greece and Poland who are given much more than they give and consequently countries which do the very opposite like France and Germany. While these numbers only consider the amount directly given in and taken via the EU, they are not a measure of the EU’s consequences, for example the value of exports through the single market.

There is the problem, however, of when the EU no longer sees eye to eye with a member state, resulting in cessation of membership or, more appropriately, a great deal of misinformation in the case of Brexit. Pre-referendum, the Leave campaign focused entirely on the idea that Britain cannot and should not take in any refugees as it will erode their national identity, which is already quite ironic as it is British tradition to amass a collection of foreigners. This was, however, more of a cover for the real issue and according to some, the only benefit of being in the EU is the single market. This makes Brexit

particularly relevant, as it raises the possibility of a country circumventing the requirements to access the economic benefits of the EU, but it isn’t simply an economic issue.

In the end, however, questioning to what degree the EU’s demands should be followed boils down to its purpose. The EU was founded not only to stabilise Europe, but also to collectively prosper as a united and cohesive Europe, which can only be seen as a positive thing.

Obviously, those more prone to nationalism may not entirely agree, but one would argue that those with nationalistic views, who already believe that their country’s needs are above those of others, already have a somewhat irrelevant opinion regarding any union of nations.

The whole structure of the EU, no matter how bureaucratic, is built to improve the well-being of not one nation, not one race, but a collective.

It is not difficult to see why people may have problems with the EU, or any other organisation of nations which doesn’t prioritise them, but we cannot further humanity if we do not work together. So when deciding whether or not to comply, we must remember that the world does not revolve around us as an individual, but as the entire human race.

By Peter Nguyen Minh

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Girls not Brides Every year, 15 million girls marry before reaching adulthood. In 2011, Her Royal Highness (HRH) Princess Mabel van Oranje, under the non-governmental organization (NGO), The Elders, founded Girls not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage. The group now boasts partnerships with 900 organizations across 95 countries. Its strategy is to understand cultures and regions that are afflicted with the problem and act accordingly.

Yesterday, upwards of 2000 THIMUN delegates attended HRH’s presentation on the issue. She asked delegates to imagine being told that they would be married, their education would be terminated, and they would have to leave home. “Your future is over.” This, she explained, is the reality of countless girls worldwide.

Princess Mabel then introduced five lessons she believes are essential in solving not only child marriage, but all issues: 1. The impossible is possible.

2. Be pragmatic.

3. Everybody can be a changemaker, but nobody can do it alone.

4. Leaders are pivotal.

5. Learn patience.

She referred to the importance of reaching a “tipping point” in how societies view child marriage. As she put it, “We can’t start solving a problem while people don’t know there is a problem.”

HRH’s passion was moving, especially for delegates debating the issue in the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Delegates have become truly cognizant of the dangers posed by child marriage. Agathe Blaizot and Simon Clèmence, representing the International Committee of the Red Cross, said that the presentation gave them a more practical, rather than theoretical, point of view, helping them to understand the issue beyond their research. They added

Privacy in the Digital Age Remarkable advancements in communication have led to significant time-space convergence. The ability to transfer real-time messages all over the globe has given a voice to the oppressed, exposed abuses, and protected human rights.

However, while the advancements in technology have led to victories in the past, such as Amnesty International using technology to free youth activists in various war-torn countries, many individuals and organisations still utilize electronic surveillance and manipulation, threatening individual rights and inhibiting the proper functioning of a civil society.

MUN Director A.W. Fryters of International School Eindhoven said, “It’s so easy to [violate] someone’s privacy...it is a big threat, especially to important organisations such as the government.” When asked what could be done to protect people’s privacy he added, “I

that the information she provided about NGOs will help them construct amendments when the issue is debated.

Beyond her five lessons, HRH urged delegates to fight for change. “Find the issue that you care about and embrace it,” she said, “be a changemaker.” Additionally, she reassured her audience of young changemakers that “the beauty of making mistakes is learning to embrace them.” Referencing Archbishop Desmond Tutu, she concluded by emphasizing that individuals are drops of water comprising waves of change.

Only millions of drops together, she said, can catalyze improvement.

Child Marriage:

a Warped Misclassification

If the definition of marriage is the consensual unification of partners recognized by law, the question of the morality of classifying child marriage as marriage arises, especially as these so-called marriages are in many cases not consensual, but rather arranged by parents.

According to the United Nations Population Fund, one in four girls in developing counBy Layla Murphy tries are married before the age of 18. These young girls, already disadvantaged in their countries due to blatant sexism that prevents them from receiving an education, further have their futures taken away from them. Moreover, getting pregnant while underage not only damages the girl’s future prospects, but it can also lead to complications in the pregnancy that are the leading cause of deaths among older adolescents in several developing countries.

Not knowing your ‘spouse’ until the day of your marriage also leaves much room for problems to occur. This opens the door for possible verbal, physical, and sexual abuse that could be prevented by giving people the power of autonomy.

Referring to these usually forced, loveless unions as “marriages” creates the perception that such marriages are appropriate while they simply are not. These bad examples lead to a warped perception of love and marriage in young boys and girls. Marriage, like all romantic or sexual actions or concepts, must be consensual in order for it to be acceptable and functional. This misconception of love and marriage in youths contributes to the constant reinstalling of the idea of child marriage and Photo by Madison Cornwell its acceptance in future generations, leaving little room for questioning and eliminating this norm. Illustrating to people the negative effects think that people have to be made aware of the of child marriage is vital not only for securing dangers of...the Internet and social media... It is gender equality, but also for protecting children. important for schools to educate their students It is important to mention that due to on the risks.” Jokingly, he said that his policy is the developing countries’ fragile economies, “stay away from everything [all social media], many of these marriages often seem necessary except LinkedIn... I don’t mind that.” to ensure some kind of economic stability for

Furthermore, Arzum Baysal, the Delethe parties involved. It is easy to condemn child gate of Chile, General Assembly 3, also agreed marriage from a privileged, Western perspective that digital privacy is a major issue: “Even if you with the comfort of stability. We must make prodon’t have important information, it’s still your gress in these countries so these marriages no information, and no one has the right to look at longer feel necessary due to socioeconomic reait.” Baysal further explained, “I have a protection sons. Referring to child marriages as marriages program in my computer. You should always is problematic due to the social understanding protect yourself.” Conversely, Bernardo Penteaof love and marriage that it creates and because do Ruiz (Delegate of Lao PDR, General Assembly of its negative effects on those in the marriages.

2) said, when asked if digital privacy is a serious issue, that his “ honest opinion, if you have nothBy Amalia Anhalt ing to hide, then why should you worry?”

Although there are benefits to “the digital age,” it is clear that digital privacy and its protection is a deeply rooted issue. However, with the necessary tools for protection and education, there is unquestionably victory in sight.

By Joon Alibhai

Artwork by Claudia Bata

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Clampdown on Civil Society As Marian Bothner, Secretary General of THIMUN 2018, proclaimed in the opening ceremony, “civil society is under attack from many sides.” Civil society and journalists are facing incredible challenges around the world today. In fact, according to Civicus’ State of Civil Society Report 2017, fewer than 15 countries enable and safeguard the enjoyment of civic space for all people. Civil society in other countries is commonly narrowed, obstructed, repressed, even entirely closed.

This is nothing new; the continuation of repression on civil society that has been occurring for years: the anti-terrorism security environment, advancement of technology, and growing nationalism are all points that have changed the conditions for civil society.

As civil society changes, restriction of civil society has become normal, rather than exceptional. In repressive states, NGOs that want to register are required have a sponsoring offi-

cial organisation, a government agency that works in the area of the NGO’s interest. This ensures firm government control over NGOs. The same situation is also faced by journalism: less than one in seven people live in countries where news coverage is robust, the safety of journalists is guaranteed, and state intrusion in media affairs is minimal.

With politics taking a populist turn in many countries, the expression of dissent about ruling parties and leaders is increasingly seen as a political act, rather than as a normal part of a functioning democracy.

Representatives of NGOs at THIMUN remark on this state of affairs; Yousef Shabana, the delegate of Amnesty International in Human Rights Committee (HRC) 2, recounted, “Civil society and private sectors have a huge role in education and supervising the governments, but now there are people executed for telling people what the world truly is. There

will be harsh consequences if they can’t be protected.” This agitation also reaches Patrick Davies, the delegate of Human Rights Watch in HRC2. “Human Rights Watch can’t stand anyone bruising journalism only to secure his or her governance,” explained Davies.

Over the past few years, although the sensitive issue of registration of civil society and the private sector has grown more open, the issue persists and still waiting to be settled. Debates in committees are trying to find ways to strengthen civil society. Lucas Jones, assistant chair of ECOSOC stated, that “the private sector tends to function in a self-serving, and also short-sighted, manner. The obstacle in getting the private sector to invest in education is therefore that the United Nations to change the fundamental ethics on which businesses are run.”

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The Second Rise of Nationalism in Europe Over the past few years, Europe has seen a dramatic resurgence in right wing nationalism.

This is most evident in countries like France, Germany and the Netherlands, where the voices of Marine le Pen, Alice Weidel and Geert Wilders have become louder.

Nationalism is defined as an ‘identification with one’s own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.’

The popularity of these rightist parties has not been seen since the 1930s and ‘40s when nationalism flourished in response to the growth of communism and economic policy.

Marine Le Pen, leader of the ‘National Front’ (NF), is at the forefront of the nationalist movement in France. She is calling for France to close its borders to migrants, leave the European Union (EU), and enforce stricter immigration policy. Le Pen received a 33% vote in 2017 Presidential elections, compared to 17% in 2012. She is following in the footsteps of her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, who led the NF for over 38 years. Subsequent to her father’s extreme rule, Marine is penning a new future for the Front by seeming to move away from the racist and xenophobic characterization of the party. The rise of the NF in France could be attributed to the wave of terrorist

Artwork by Eva Vaynshteyn attacks, which were blamed on foreigners and immigrants, the country has experienced over the past few years, such as the Bataclan attacks and the Charlie Hebdo shooting, both in 2015.

Geert Wilders, founder of the Dutch ‘Party for Freedom’ stated, “I believe we are witnessing historic times, the world is changing, America is changing, Europe is changing.” Wilders, another Eurosceptic who is widely known for his Islamophobic views and comparing the Koran to Mein Kampf, is campaigning to have the Koran banned in the Netherlands. In the

2017 Dutch general elections, the ‘Party for Freedom’ gained 13% of seats in the House of Representatives. In Austria, the Chancellor invited the right wing ‘Freedom Party’ to form a coalition government.

If these alt-right nationalist ideologies continue to gain as much traction as they have over the past few years, what will be the future for the European Union?

By Shane Hynes

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As the THIMUN week comes to a close, students will be spending their last moments in committees and in the city of The Hague. The doors of the World Forum will be closing soon and you will tend to find that each person, and each committee has their own tradition and way of savouring the last moments.

Phoebe Nadorp, representing the European Union in HRC1, stated, “I would like to make new friends, and meet new people! As for the last moments within my committee, I would like to be active and speak a lot, and try and find beneficial solutions to many of the global issues we face today. It’s my first THIMUN so I’m really excited and want to make the most of it.”

Delegates from abroad also tried their best to preserve their precious last moments in The Hague. Remco Holstege, Deputy President of The Special Conference 1 said, “I will be celebrating with friends, and then I’ll be going to Rotterdam for the International Film Festival! After that, we will have our final goodbye. This is my last THIMUN The Hague, but hopefully I will go to THIMUN Singapore!” Furthermore, when asked about what traditions he will be implementing in his committee as a Deputy Chair, Holstege declared, “We will have a confession box, which is always fun!”

The locals also made some suggestions of places to go for the final day. “I would suggest two areas to visit in The Netherlands, especially in The Hague that are related to MUN, are places such as The Peace Palace and the International Criminal Court (ICC)... Also, just visiting the City Center would be nice, as everything is outdoors,” recommended Brice Badibanga, an admin staff. In regards to how to send the conference off within a committee, Badibanga advised, “I feel like during the conference, chairs could create a gossip box or a mock debate to keep the atmosphere light but engaging for delegates.”

Nevertheless, there is not a shortage of things to do in your last few days in The Hague. It is a cosmopolitan and cultured city that is right where the government sits. When attending THIMUN, it’s essential that you save a portion of your time for seeing the sights and getting out and about on the streets of The Hague. Even if you spend the last day enjoying the atmosphere of a local café, it can be considered a day well spent!

By Holly Roberts

Photo by Lucia Gonzales Holgado

After THIMUN: Staying in Touch THIMUN’s 50th conference hosted over 3,200 delegates, chairs, reporters, and admins. People are bound to make friends.

However, at the end of the day today, will they ever look back at the new friends who kept them company during this memorable week?

“I’ve made friendships from all around the world,” Louis Centner, Delegate of the United Kingdom in ECOSOC said. “We created a Whatsapp group for our committee and we all try to get each other’s Snapchats and Instagrams,” he continued. “I really hope to stay in contact with them and maybe meet each other again in the future.” Matias Silva, Delegate of the Russian Federation in General Assembly 1, believed he would keep the friends he made. “This is my first THIMUN, but InMutual is definitely a great development I’ve seen. It’s a great platform; ready to support the delegates.”

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make new friends - chairs have, too. “I love my co-chairs, they’re really great guys,” laughed Taylor Morse, Chair of General Assembly 3. “We have a sense of camaraderie, we even have nicknames for each other.

I really do feel it’s going to be a long lasting friendship.” As to how she’s going to keep in touch with them she explains, “Normally I try to ask for people’s Snapchat, but when I feel we’ve made a special connection, I’ll get their number and we’ll talk for a few months after.” Similarly, Amadea Hofmann, Deputy President of Environmental Committee 2 expressed her feelings on the matter, “I’ve met so many nice people. I plan to stay in touch with them by exchanging Snapchats and Instagrams. I feel like social media is the way to go in terms of staying in touch.”

For most, THIMUN 50 has been an impactful experience that will not only leave students with a wealth of knowledge, but perhaps long-lasting friendships, too.

By Rashmi Hemrajani

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Decade an Issue: 2009-2018

The fifth decade of THIMUN has been a time of immense tragedy, yet, many have also embraced change and started dialogues about problems that were previously ignored.

2010 saw the Haitian earthquake, foreshadowing the many natural disasters that would occur in this decade. 2011 witnessed the start of the Arab Spring in Tunisia, which then spread to the Middle East and North Africa, and eventually started the the Syrian Civil War, which has claimed the lives of an estimated 400,000 and created 13.5 million refugees.

In 2012, the Sandy Hook shooting in Connecticut renewed the debate about gun control in the United States. In 2013, the Boston Marathon was bombed

in a terrorist attack and the first report of chemical weapons in Syria hit the news. A wave of protests began with the Black Lives Matter movement. In 2014, the Ebola virus wracked West Africa, and the terrorist group ISIS took control of the Iraqi city of Mosul.

2015 began with the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris, but entered an upswing with the legalization of gay marriage in the U.S. and countries at the UN Climate Change Conference pledging to reduce carbon emissions. In 2016, Brexit reflected citizens’ discontent with politics as usual.

2017 saw terrorist attacks worldwide. Women stood up for their rights in the form of Women’s Marches everywhere. Many brave women, who were previously

silenced, were finally able to have their accusations against powerful men of sexual assault, taken seriously during the #MeToo movement. Puerto Ricans braved hurricanes that devastated the country and Las Vegas bore witness to the deadliest mass shooting in American history.

Although 2009-2018 has witnessed some of the worst traits of humanity, it represents the foundations of the world in which most of us will live our adult lives. In this era, we are the ones who will affect the changes to increase the good and counter the bad in the world we are creating-- our debates at THIMUN are only the first step.

By Katherine Schupp

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Letter from the Editors

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Dear THIMUN 50 participants,

First and foremost: thank you. Thank you to the delegates, chairs, Secretariat, directors, World Forum staff, coordinators and Admins.

Thank you for telling us your stories, posing for our photos, and reading our work. Without you, there would be no MUNITY.

Between the countless trips back and forth to the Secretariat table, navigating the ceaseless glitches of technology, and the stints of time spent furiously editing articles to make deadlines, it’s been a hectic week in Europe 1, our home base. Despite the long hours, our work has been rewarding, and we have loved (nearly) every minute of it. Over the past week, the press team has grown together, and though each article and photo byline reads only one name, there should be many more. On the other page, you’ll see the chairs of each committee describing their delegates in a single word. For the MUNITY team, we, as word people, would choose “scintillating”: fascinating and brilliantly clever.

Our scintillating team has followed the stories that you all have created this week with special attention to the theme of the conference, “Building Civil Society through Education.” This is an important task for the world today, and one that directly impacts our world of tomorrow.

In the last four issues, we have witnessed and

Thanks to the Directors

recorded your efforts to work towards this goal each day in your committees, and highlighted your contributions to the world around you in the #MUNImpact section. It has been MUNITY’s honor and privilege to recognize the work of our accomplished peers. We wholeheartedly believe you will be (and already are) the changemakers the world needs.

This year we celebrated the 50th anniversary of THIMUN, and it poses an interesting question: Where will we be as a society in another 50 years, at THIMUN’s centennial? What will the issues on the agenda be then? We urge you to stay engaged, stay informed, and most importantly, stay hopeful.

Today, we leave our humble press room for the final time, infinitely richer in thought than we were when we entered on Sunday. We are incredibly grateful for the countless gifts MUNITY has given us, and we hope that you all have taken something from our work as well-- whether that’s a new perspective, an idea for a project, or simply a fond memory of THIMUN. Signing off, The Editors

Naledi Tilmann Editor-in-Chief

Maya Mishra Michelle Liu Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor

We would like to extend our gratitude for the following MUN directors, who gave us their time and help during the editing process throughout the week. Your work is greatly appreciated.

Colin Dailey Emma Dailey James Lohse Rima Trew Marc Boyer Claire Smith Shannon Koropchak Sherri Moshman Adam Carter Emma French Kevin Palmer Kirti Josh Cory Scott Kathy Madren Nicole le Grange Derek Bohan R. Marks D. Leparc We apologize for any names we may have missed (or whose names we could not decipher from the sign-up sheet).

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A Word from the Chairs EC1

“Feisty”

SDC1

“Eager”

HRC1

“Diligent”

GA1

“Refreshing”

GA4

“‘Productive’”

SC

“Spicy”

We asked the chairs of each committee to describe their delegates in one word.

EC2

“Impatient”

SDC2

“Sustainable”

ICJ

“Intense”

HSC

“Engaging”

HRC2

ECOSOC

“Dramatic”

“Pragmatic”

GA2

GA3

“Vibrant”

“Awesome (or Extraordinary)”

GA5

GA6

“Passionate”

“Pessimistic”

SCBCSTE1

SCBCSTE2

“Diverse”

“Excellent”

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Lost and Found

Sudoku

Dear Mohammad,

It’s me, your laptop! Surprise… bet you thought you’d seen the last of me. I’m at the Information Desk, and you can come and get me anytime.

(Please don’t leave me here; I miss you!)

Sincerely, your laptop <3

MUNITY Picks

For our final issue of the MUNITY newspaper, we have decided to emulate the Puerto Rican daily newspaper “El Nuevo Día’’. El Nuevo Día reaches a readership of 1.2 million people with over 200,000 copies on a daily basis. The newspaper was founded in 1909 in Ponce, Puerto Rico by Guillermo V. Cintrón, with the help of Eugenio Astol and Nemesio Canales. It was originally published under the name of “El Diario de Puerto Rico” but later changed it to current name in 1911. El Nuevo Día is known primarily for their articles on political dealings but they also publish other sections on business and sports. As we publish this final issue of MUNITY, we would like to remember the thousands of Puerto Ricans who are still without access to water and electricity, months after the events of Hurricane Maria.

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