The Resolution Edition #4 by WorldMUN Melbourne2013

th Edition

February 22nd

23 DAYS TO GO 18-22 MARCH

Content Social Events 08 At a Glance: Melbourne Culture and Nightlife 12 Meet the Social Events Team

Accomodation 18 Crown Metropol 19 Crown Promenade Hotel

Trips and Tours 20 Pre-Conference Trips 24 Post-Conference Trips

The Resolution 38 39 42 44

The Resolution Project Past Resolution Fellows Play Forward IT Empowerment

About WorldMUN 47 Famine in East Africa Requires Greater International Response, According to UN 48 Vague No More: The Rules in Action 52 Best Delegate 55 MiniMUN

Meet the Host Directorate 56 Jon Grossman 58 Nic Lochner

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One week. 2000+ Minds. The goal: to make an impact. The question: How? Reinvent Your World

Young men and women are not passive beneficiaries, but equal and effective partners. Their aspirations extend far beyond jobs; youth also want a seat at the table â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a real voice in shaping the policies that shape their lives. We need to listen to and engage with young people. We need to establish more and stronger mechanisms for youth participation. The time has come to integrate youth voices more meaningfully into decision-making processes at all levels. - Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations The driving force WorldMUN Melbourne 2013 is a desire to ascertain the views of youth globally in relation to issues that impact the global community, and to promulgate those views within the international arena. Utilising our partnerships and networks, Melbourne 2013 is determined to ensure that the ideas and proposals produced by delegates have a greater impact after the conclusion of the debate. WorldMUN is a vehicle for youth participation in global discourse, and represents an opportunity to integrate the views of youth into decision-making processes the world over. In 2013, delegates will descend upon Melbourne to discuss topics ranging from armed conflict to global development, and the resolutions produced have the capacity to engender the valuable perspectives of the global youth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the combined voice of over 2000 students from more than 80 different countries. Youth participation has finally gained the recognition that it deserves, with world leaders acknowledging the importance of youth participation in global politics. The General Assembly, in A/RES/66/121, has recently stated that it [r]ecognizes that young people in all countries are both a major human resource for development and key agents for social change, economic development and technological innovation â&#x20AC;Ś It is our desire to promote the effective and meaningful participation of delegates in the decision-making process, and we have developed a number of partnerships, founded on a mutual desire to engage with young people, that will enable us to promote resolutions following the conclusion of the conference. A number of resolutions will be sent to either the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of the Asia Pacific (UN ESCAP), or to the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). These resolutions will manifest the views of youth participants, and may be used to guide future policies and programmes. One day we will inherit this world, and as its future leaders, we have the responsibility to shape its future. At WorldMUN 2013, the Resolutions with and Impact initiative will provide you with the opportunity to have your voice heard, to plan for the future, and to reinvent your world.

THIS IS YOUR TIME. THIS IS YOUR SPACE.

REINVENT YOUR WORLD.

Recreate Your World: WorldMUN 2013 Youtube Competition With the world as your audience, how will you recreate it? Calling all delegates! Are you excited for the upcoming WorldMUN Conference? With passions running high and your creative juices flowing, have you started what kind of impact you could make? Make your mark at the world’s largest student-led conference with the chance to be featured in WorldMUN videos, and even to be crowned as the winners of the 2013 WorldMUN Youtube Competition! This year, we will be choosing two outstanding submissions and winners will be presented with our amazing social event ticket packages*. Videos should address how you would ‘Recreate Your World’. Be as inventive and innovative as you like, as the individuality of submissions will be a major consideration for our judges. Whether it is as unique as interpretive dance, as astounding as your own musical composition, or as simple as an inspirational speech, everything and anything is both encouraged and welcomed! Your video is to be from two to three minutes in length and may be in your language of choice, but translations must be provided for it to be accepted. The competition closes on 10 March 2013 , so hurry and get filming! Please send all submissions to media@worldmun.org, with the email titled ‘Recreate Your World Submission: (Delegation Name Here)’. Please ensure all video files are saved as ‘(Your Delegation Name) – Video Application Submission’. Video quality of 720p (1080 x 720) or above will be accepted, which can be achieved by using most smart phones. Video files in the format of ‘.mov’, ‘.mp4 or ‘.avi’ will be accepted. A delegation may only enter once, and not all members of a delegation must appear in or be involved in the video. *(Please note that this will be working by a system of reimbursement, so all entrants should still purchase tickets using the MyMUN system and winners will be reimbursed after the conference date).

The Social Events and The WorldMUN Spirit: Reinvent your nights!

long celebration which promotes cultural exchange among delegates from all walks of life. The events are an encapsulation of the WorldMUN Spirit, and are together, a journey into Melbourne’s story.

At a glance: Melbourne Culture and Nightlife

Renowned for its young, eclectic community, Melbourne’s story begins WorldMUN is founded on the notion with the Indigenous people of of the ‘Spirit of WorldMUN’, and Australia – the traditional custodians is more than just an international of the lands, follows the prosperity of conference which engages students in the gold rush, through to the creation international politics and diplomacy. of a dynamic and multicultural city Simply, the Spirit of WorldMUN from immigration. strives to achieve cooperation across borders and a deeper understanding Needless to say, Melbourne of cultural perceptions beyond one’s samples an electrifying variety of own. The Social Events is a week- gourmet foods – Chinese, Italian,

Vietnamese, Greek, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Lebanese, Mexican and Turkish restaurants which are all located in the city centre. Quirky night markets and rooftop bars are littered across Melbourne in iconic lanes and mysterious alleyways, with people frequenting moonlit cinemas in some of Melbourne’s lush parks, and theatre goers delighting at city’s opulent variety of arts centres and theatres. It is at night that the constant thrum of trams, cars and bustling city workers is replaced by the beguiling rhythm of music and laughter. We invite delegates to ‘walk the streets of Melbourne’, to dress for the Spring Racing Carnival, to explore Melbourne’s own Global Village, to re-live the history of the 1800’s Gold Rush, to deliver a cultural dance performance, to party ‘Into the Wild’ and to let loose at Schoolies, by joining us in the Social Events of WorldMUN 2013.

SUNDAY 17 MARCH 2013 NIGHT ZERO Time: 8.00pm – late Venue: Fusion & Co. Nightclub Level 3 Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, 8 Whiteman Street Southbank VIC 3006 Attire/Dress to the theme: Glitter Cost: $15 The Night Night Zero is your first tantalising taste of Melbourne’s electric nightlife and the beginning of the incredible week that is WorldMUN. Our welcome party is set to go off with a bang; so come break the ice, dress in your most outrageously glittering outfit, say g’day to your fellow delegates and share some drinks with the organising team. The Venue Hosted at Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, Fusion and Co nightclubs with have reverberating R‘n’B and House music flowing through the two nightclubs that open up into each other. There are five fully staffed bars and three excellent dance floors at your immediate disposal. After 11pm, this will be the only night you that you may meet some local Melbournians on their Sunday night partying adventures! Note: Please arrive before 11pm for quick and easy entry! There may be difficulties or longer lines after 11pm onwards. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ MONDAY 18 MARCH 2013 GLOBAL VILLAGE Time: 8.30pm - 11.30pm Venue: Alumni Courtyard (Old Melbourne Gaol), RMIT University Attire: Cultural Dress Cost: Free! The Night Global Village is set to be an exotic, festive summer soiree, with live music, and delightful stalls manned by your fellow delegates with drinks, food and souvenirs from around the world to share. Prepare to discover an entire world in Melbourne’s own Global Village! The Venue Melbourne WorldMUN’s Global Village is set right in the heart of the city, at the historic exercise courtyard of the Old Melbourne Gaol. The stunning courtyard is now a part of the central and picturesque RMIT University, just a short walk from the Melbourne Central train station. The vibe of Global Village this year will be very unique with this gorgeous outdoor location and a brilliant open air market atmosphere with a plethora of international goods. Highlights The applications for stalls have come from every corner of the world and the Host Team warmly welcomes more applications to add more diversity to this amazing. WorldMUN Global Village applications have officially closed as of the 20th of February, but if you send an email to socialevents@worldmun.org and fill out the application form, the Social Events Team might still accept your application! Don’t miss out on the chance you share your local culture, food and drink with the WorldMUN community. Apply here: http://melbourne2013.org.au/social-events/global-village-applications/ 08

PRICING INFORMATION For easy and affordable access to events, purchase the SOCIAL EVENTS ALL-ACCESS PACKAGE (excluding Night Zero): • AUD$85.00 if you purchase before February 15th (23:59 AEST), now extended to February 25th (23:59 AEST) • AUD$95.00 if your purchase between February 25th to March 5th (23:59 AEST)

Single-Event Tickets • Night Zero: AUD$15.00 • Global Village: Free for all registered delegates! • Melbourne Spring Carnival: AUD$35.00 • Cabaret: AUD$25.00 • Into the Wild: AUD$20.00 • Hooroo: Farewell :AUD$45.00

All Online Social Events sales will close March 5th at 23:59 AEST local Melbourne Time. If you have any enquiries regarding social events tickets or payments, please contact us at socialevents@worldmun.org. We look forward to seeing all of you at our events! Reinvent your nights!

TUESDAY 19 MARCH 2013 MELBOURNE SPRING CARNIVAL Time: 8.00pm – 1.00am Vanue: Republica & Encore; 6, 10-18 Jacka Blvd St Kilda Sea Baths, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Attire/Dress to the Theme: Cocktail, Spring Racing Fashion Cost: Individual price of $35, or included within $85-$95 Event Package The Night Melbourne Spring Carnival is set to be a night of glamour, elegance, entertainment, and fun. The celebration of Melbourne as the ‘Cultural Capital of Australia’ is the focal point of the night’s festivities, and we invite all delegates to join in the gloss and glam. Ladies, clip on those fascinators and stylish hats; Gentlemen, shine up yours shoes and suit up! The Venue Located on the beautiful St. Kilda Beach, Republica & Encore is a gorgeous venue, which is to host this night of fun, with live music, and exquisite food. Enjoy the incredible views of St. Kilda beach while having a refreshing drink from the bar. There is a gorgeous courtyard, plenty of outdoor seating, and beautiful indoor areas with open, picturesque views for relaxed socialising, or a dance floor for you to get grooving all night! Additional A shuttle bus will be provided from the venue back to Crown. Alternative modes of transport include trams and taxis.

WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH 2013 CARABET Time: 8.00pm– 1.00am Venue: Trak Lounge Bar 445 Toorak Road, Toorak, VIC 3142 Attire: “Marvellous Melbourne”, The 1800’s Gold Rush Era Individual cost: Individual price of $25, or included within $85-$95 Event Package The Night The stage is set for night of high drama, talent, creativity, and excitement; a not-to-be-missed cultural dance event. Be sure to get into the spirit of Melbourne and come dressed in fashion from the 1800’s, an era when Melbourne was booming from the Gold Rush. Whether you come in full skirts or miners clothes, pioneers or prisoners, whether you are performing or watching, we assure you, a great and memorable evening will be had by all! The Venue Boasting three different sections, Trak Lounge Bar offers something for everyone and allows numerous arenas to enjoy this fantastic night of culture and frivolity. The beautiful venue will allow you to truly feel like a star! From the dressing rooms to the fully equipped stage where many famous performers have performed before you, this is the night to truly show off the talent of your delegation. You can choose where to spend your night, whether it be relaxing on couches, listening to some chilled music, dancing to the DJ or watching the amazing Cabaret performances by your fellow delegates, this venue truly provides something for everyone! Highlights The applications to perform at Cabaret have come from every corner of the world and the Host Team warmly welcomes more applications to add more diversity to this amazing. WorldMUN Cabaret applications have officially closed as of the 20th of February, but if you send an email to socialevents@worldmun.org and fill out the application form, the Social Events Team might still accept your application! http://melbourne2013.org.au/social-events/cabaret-applications/ Additional A shuttle bus will be provided from the venue back to Crown! ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ THURSDAY 21 MARCH 2013 INTO THE WILD Time: 8.00pm – 1.00am (late) Venue: CQ Nightclub 113 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Attire: Wildlife Costumes Individual cost: Individual price of $20, or included within $85-$95 Event Package

FRIDAY 22 MARCH 2013 HOOROO: FAREWELL PARTY Time: 8.00pm – 11.30pm Vanue: Luna Park, 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Attire/Dress to the Theme: Casual, Schoolies Individual cost: Individual price of $45, or included within $85-$95 Event Package The Night ‘Schoolies’ is an enduring tradition of graduating Australian students, symbolising freedom and celebrating friendship; a final party before friends move their separate ways. The Farewell Party will be a royal send off and will leave you forever nostalgic of WorldMUN 2013! End your week in one of Melbourne’s most iconic places, amongst your 2000+ new friends! The Venue Literally enter right into the mouth of one of the world’s most famous theme-parks. This 101 year old acclaimed themepark will be sure to provide the perfect setting for the Farewell Party. Come together with your fellow delegates to celebrate one of the most memorable weeks of your life. There are fast and free rides, frightening rollercoasters, outdoor and indoor performances of leading Melbourne artists and music producers, cheap drinks, spacious beer gardens, exotic food and spirited festivities.

The Highlights Best Global Village Stall The notion of WorldMUN’s Global Village is to bring all nations and cultures together in one evening of festivity and sharing. All delegations are encouraged to bring a slice of their own country to the evening. You have endless ways to reach out to other delegates and teach them about your country. Costumes, props, food, drinks, toys, souvenirs, or anything else belonging uniquely to your culture can be used. The best stall will receive a prize to acknowledge their ability to bring a piece of their country to Melbourne. Prizes: WorldMUN Global Village certificate, Social Media recognition, WorldMUN wine bottle, a unique Australian gift and other awards! Best Cabaret Performance How much flair does your delegation have? We are looking for the best dance moves, most entertaining, most dynamic, most colourful, and biggest crowd raising performances! Impress the guest judges! Prizes: WorldMUN Cabaret Performance Certificate, Social Media recognition, VIP Access, a unique Australian gift and other awards!

Melbourne Spring Racing: Best Dressed Sharp, sharp, sharp! Melbourne’ Spring Racing season is all about dressing up and looking fabulous. Men – you’ll need a suit, tie and any individual flare to be considered for this prize. Ladies – A stunning dress and heels in spring colours are the way to go. Don’t forget your headpieces – hats and fascinators! Melbourne’s Spring Racing is a week of lively fun. Fashionable outfits by both the men and women compliment the horse racing carnival. Be colourful, outrageous, smart, dapper, sophisticated! Expect to dress your best and share in a great laugh as we replicate the summer vibes of Melbourne’s most outlandish week. Prizes: Best-Dressed certificate, Social Media recognition, WorldMUN Crown, WorldMUN wine bottle, a unique Australian gift and other awards! *Note: There may be some minor changes or additions to Social Events details in the future!

Meet members of the

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Dalia Alkhunaizi What Social Event are you most looking forward to and why? I am actually excited for all social events! All the venues and entertainment that we have chosen are incredible! Every night has something special about it, and I am excited to meet all the delegates, and get to know a little bit more about their culture at both Global Village and Cabaret! I cannot wait to see what the delegates have planned for those two evenings! I am also super excited to see the creative costumes that everyone will be wearing (I’m especially looking forward for those who take it to the next level and make their own), and I am confident and very hopefuly that delegates will enjoy all of the nights, knowing all the hard work that we have put in to make those six nights unforgettable. Tips for a night out in Melbourne? To answer this question, I will have to reveal the secret to Melbourne to all of you! Melbourne has a unique nightlife, and to get the most out of it, you will have to put a little bit of effort and imagination because the best bars and night clubs you will find are in the most unusual places. Some will be in tiny alleys; some will be in old buildings or warehouses, some are at the docks, and even old gaols, hospitals or evacuated graveyards! But the best part is they offer something different! Do not just expect to be drinking to an old fashioned mijito! Do not just expect to be listening to your everyday ipod music! That’s right, it is nothing like you have seen before! So be ready to have the time of your life! Working in the Team I have been given the privilege to work with an incredible team – one that is very supportive and caring, and that is what I think has made our team successful. I feel that we have all grown together as colleagues, professionals, problem solvers, time managers, and event planners, but most importantly as long lasting friends, and a loving family. I am mainly responsible for the ‘Melbourne Spring Carnival’ night, but really, we have all worked together towards the goal of making all social events exceptional. We have been all working really hard to make the six nights of the Social Events perfect for everyone! For the past seven months, the only phrases my friends outside of WorldMUN have heard from me is either “Sorry I’m busy working on WorldMUN” or “sorry I’m eating”! WorldMUN has become as important to me as food (and I absolutely love food)!

Kirby Taylor What Social Event are you most looking forward to and why? Definitely Global Village! Global Village is the first official night of the conference, where all delegates get to meet each other and share their respective cultures, food and drinks and show off their traditional attire. I cannot wait for this event! It is outdoors and is very Melbourne-esque. The venue is located in a beautiful, historical part of the city and we hope the entertainment we have chosen for the night will really set the mood. Tips for a night out in Melbourne? Melbourne has so much to offer - there are lovely Night Markets all over the city, great gardens and parks, and areas like Sydney Road in Brunswick and Johnson Street in Fitzroy, with alternative bars that definitely spice things up! The Esplanade in St Kilda, Cherry Bar in ACDC Lane, the Evelyn Hotel in Fitzroy, and the Northcote Social Club in Northcote are also some of the best venues to is the place of the Melbourne live music scene. Working in the Team I help with the planning of Global Village as well as oversee the planning of other events with Irene Lu and the rest of our Social Events Team. The team all have our different attributes and all work really well together! We attend weekly Host Directorate meetings, have regular Social Events meetings, meet with our venue managers and send countless emails! I also look after all the Global Village applications so keep them coming! Any other comments? We cannot wait to see everyone let loose at the Social Events of WorldMUN 2013 and have the best experience possible during their time in our beautiful city! From my trip to Vancouver in 2012, I have to say that attending the Social Events really adds to the overall WorldMUN experience! All our hard work will have paid off if we can see everyone having a great time at all of the awesome events we have planned! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to plan early for your costumes!

Simonne Collins What social event are you most looking forward to and why? Global Village is the night that I am looking forward to the most! It is set to be a fun night of trying different foods, mingling with each other, and cool entertainment in one of Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most infamous venues, the exercise yard of the Old Melbourne Gaol! Tips for a night out in Melbourne? Live entertainment with friends is always a winner! Working in the Team I am the Social Events Intern Co-ordinator. As well as being the person organising the interns on the ground every night, I am assisting the SE team with organising the technical aspects for all events. The pre-conference hours for me have not been too consuming but during the week I will be setting up everyday, assisting in the evening briefs for Social Event Interns and overseeing the running of every event! 13

Steffanie Poort What social event are you most looking forward to and why? I am a little biased in this respect, but I have to say I am most looking forward to the Cabaret Evening! Not just because it is the event that I have been organising, but also because of the vibrant atmosphere that is going to be going around the venue! From the look of the applications so far, the performances are going to be fantastic! And if you haven’t applied – get onto it! It’s worth it – trust me! I am also looking forward to the Farewell Party mainly because it is a fantastic venue (so are the others!) and it will be a chance for everyone to really let their hair down without the worry of having a hangover for during Committee session the next day! Tips for a night out in Melbourne? For a night out in Melbourne (or anywhere for that matter) I recommend to always take the essentials: - Comfortable shoes (no one wants to be in pain whilst partying- I speak from experience) - A camera (to capture all the great, and well, not so great memories from the night) - A fully charged mobile phone - A fantastic group of friends who are as keen to party as you - A fun, ready to party attitude! In terms of venues, I have spent some sensational nights at Perseverance (Friday night is 90’s night- and who doesn’t love the 90’s!) and highly recommend that as well as New Guernica because it is just an amazing venue! Working in the Team As one of the Deputy Directors of Social Events, I have been assigned a specific night to organise as well as assisting with organising anything social events related! My night is Cabaret, which is shaping up to be a fantastic one! I am in love with our venue and I am sure you all will be too! I also am super excited to see what everyone comes up with to wear each night as the themes we have set are amazing! At first instance, one might think that our jobs on the team does not seem that hard (I know I did) but boy was I wrong! I have decided that WorldMUN is not so much an event but is more of a lifestyle. Once you are in it – you cannot get away from it! This can be exhausting at times but we have a fantastic Social Events team (not to mention an awesome Host Directorate Team) and I know by the end we’ll all be saying it was worth it! One thing I won’t miss though is finishing a 5 hour shift at work and having 85 messages from our team. It takes a good half hour to get through and I’ve never felt so popular! WorldMUN has given me a fantastic opportunity to work with people from an industry who you can learn so much from, and for this, I am very grateful to have had this exciting opportunity!

Tom Hvala What social event are you most looking forward to and why? I am so excited for the Hooroo: Farewell Party! There are so many exciting things happening that evening. The surprises planned for the night are going to be incredible and there exciting acts as well! We are currently sorting out all of the food and drinking options for delegates too. Located in one of Melbourne’s most unique and iconic venues, The Farwell Party will be such a great evening of laughs, music, friends and the most special memories. We will bet you have never partied in a setting like this before! Tips for a night out in Melbourne? There are a lot of really nice places in Melbourne. It depends a lot on what you’re looking for. If you want to hit the d-floor, then you should head to New Guernica or Trak. But if you’re after something a little more downbeat, there are plenty of bars all over Melbourne. You’ve got Rooftop and Red Hummingbird right in the city. On Chapel St, there are plenty of places to explore too. One tip: Public transport tends to end around 1 or 2am, so bring a little spare cash for a cab ride if you plan on going large. Working in the Team I have loved being part of the Social Events Team and as a part of the Host Directorate. We have actually worked so hard and well together. Each of us has jumped right on board, committed ourselves to the task at hand. We have some of the most interesting and fun evenings coming up. Melbourne is such a lively place. You will have the opportunity to turn WorldMUN into one of the most memorable and enjoyable weeks you’ve ever had. I’m a Deputy Director of Social Events. We work not only within the Social Events Team, but participate and assis in the whole WorldMUN preparation process and work closely with other ‘Offices’ within the host Directorate. With regards to the Social Events, I have had the opportunities to liaise with various prestigious organisations and individuals. It has been hard, but rewarding work; understanding all of the logistical concerns that go into just one evening of the six Social Event nights. More specifically, there are endless concerns regarding finance, logistics, safety, staffing and practicality. I’ve also had the opportunity to engage with a few of the other teams, assisting with marketing and helping the other teams in following up queries and concerns. I am not sure exactly how many hours I work each day specifically for WorldMUN, but it certainly occupies a large chunk of my time each day – whether it’s pursing calls, shooting off emails, meeting with team members or contractors, or any of the other seemingly endless task of things to do within the Host Directorate!

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PRE-CONFERENCE TRIPS

.......................................................................................... L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2013 Welcomes World Model United Nations Delegates

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The L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival is an annual celebration of fashion, beauty, business and creative endeavour for everyone to enjoy. A true feast for the senses, the Festival presents the most stylish week-long entertainment on offer, including world-class runway shows, state-of-the-art production, beauty workshops, business seminars, live entertainment and so much more. The Festival inspires and connects designers, retailers and shoppers who keep the Australian fashion industry alive. Come and experience a runway show or fashion activity in March before exploring Melbourne’s magical retail hotspots, armed with the most fashion-forward insights. For more information visit www.lmff.com.au

Detailed programming information available from 4 February 2013 via www.lmff.com.au.

*DISCLAIMER Details correct at time of publication and subject change. Refer www.lmff.com.au for most up-to-date information.

Sportsgirl National Graduate Showcase Saturday 23 March - 7:00pm Central Pier, Docklands On sale now Limited reserved seating from $40 Premium packages $99 Per person (incl. GST)

Witness design spirit at its purest the Sportsgirl National Graduate Showcase presents 12 fashion graduates in a celebration of emerging Australian design talent. Handpicked from renowned design institutions and universities across the country, these gifted graduates have the chance to present their original collections in this prestigious annual showcase.

.......................................................................................... marie claire and L’Oreal Paris Beauty Workshops Saturday 23 March - 11:30am & 2:00pm Central Pier. Docklands On sale 4 February 2013 Tickets $39 Per person (incl. GST) Includes L’Oréal Paris giftbag & the latest marie claire magazine

Come behind-the-scenes and acquire essential tips and tricks to create runway-ready make-up from the best in the industry. Everything you need to master the season’s latest looks and trends at home will be revealed in this guided one-hour workshop. You will be sent away with a gorgeous L’Oréal Paris gift bag, the latest marie claire magazine and new skills to ensure you achieve a flawless finish every time.

.......................................................................................... Independent Runway Sunday 24 March - 9:30pm Central Pier, Docklands On sale now Limited reserved seating from $52 Premium packages from $150 * Per person (incl. GST)

Earlybird tickets on sale now for the renowned Business Seminar, Thursday 21 March.

Independently spirited fashion labels come together at the Festival in a unique runway production that blends fashion, music and art. Expect an unrestrained presentation of contemporary collections from Australia’s emerging and established designers who diverge from the status quo. * SUNDAY SESSION (refer Independent Runway) As the week comes to a close there is still plenty of entertainment on and off the runway. Start with a gourmet BBQ served up on the waterside deck at Alumbra from 4-9pm. Purchase a Premium package ticket and head to the fashionable L’Oréal Paris VIP Bar, where you will enjoy live music, canapés and beverages before your runway show. End your evening at the official Festival wrap party – ticket holders gain free access (limited and subject to venue terms and conditions of entry). What a way to end the week!

2013 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 14-17 March Albert Park 5/616 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC, 3004 The 2013 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix has the power to amaze, thrill and excite with four days of adrenaline fuelled action with the fastest cars coming to Melbourne’s spectacular Albert Park street circuit for the opening round of the 2013 Formula 1 season. Get your Formula 1 fill with three practice sessions, qualifying and, of course the main race that brings the world to Melbourne along in addition to V8 Muscle cars and a host of other four-wheeled attractions. If that’s not enough, Nitro Circus Live are bringing their adrenalin filled show to Melbourne. You can catch the shows daily with the main one hour show on Sunday following the Formula 1 Race. With plenty of thrilling attractions and a range of ticket options including 4 day Grandstand tickets and single day General Admission tickets, everyone can experience the most exciting event on Melbourne’s social calendar. General Admission concession tickets are available for full time students. Identification must be produced at time of purchase and on request upon entry into the circuit. Check out all the ticket options and pricing at www.grandprix.com.au ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ Be part of the 2013 Formula 1™ Australian Grand Prix’s education program, Driving Learning. Set to encourage learning in the science, mathematics, engineering and technology (STEM) fields, the 2013 Formula 1™ Australian Grand Prix will highlight technology and future innovation surrounding STEM and showcase opportunities available if these career paths are chosen. Here is your chance to get captivated by the world of Formula 1™ and by the technology that surrounds the sport. In 2013 the Driving Science, Driving the Future education expo will be an area for Victorian business and industry bodies to highlight the technologies and innovations in STEM aligned fields. There will also be Seminars across Thursday and Friday with captivating speakers from the world of Formula 1™ and commercial industry such as Holden engineers and designers hosting sessions specifically targeted to inspire STEM pathways with the next generation. Students and teachers can attend the event on either Thursday 14 or Friday 15 March, 2013 for free! Teachers/head delegates must register students before Friday 1 March, 2013 to take part. Register at www.grandprix.com.au/driving-learning 22

Dine with the Platypus 16 March - 12:00 PM-3:00 PM Healesville Sanctuary Badger Creek Road, Healesville, VIC, 3777 Cost: $110.00 (TBC) At Healesville Sanctuary’s World of the Platypus, enjoy a three-course lunch, immersed within a beautiful, earthy, creek side environment and amazing viewing of Australia’s most loved and elusive platypus. Dine with platypus inside one of Healesville Sanctuary’s most iconic nocturnal exhibits, where a contemporary, threecourse, Yarra Valley inspired regional menu, brought to you by the team from the Healesville Hotel, will be matched with Yarra young gun wines. From the unique vantage point of your long-table dressed in crisp white linen, you’ll experience fine dining, immersed in a beautiful earthy, creek side environment and viewing of our amazing platypus. For more information visit http://www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au/event-calendar/dine-with-platypus-4032 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Cheeky Rascal’s Cider Tour 17 March - 8:30 AM-6:00 PM Mornington Peninsula Cider Houses 1438 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge, VIC, 3928 Image by Daniel Mahon

Cost: $99.00

Join Australia’s most innovative cider makers, Cheeky Rascal Cider, for some tastings around our backyard, the Mornington Peninsula. Meet the makers, have lunch at T’Gallant and frolic through Sunny Ridges strawberry fields. You’ll visit cider houses, some are well known, others so boutique they’re not open to the public. Enjoy tastings with the makers and walk the fertile soils of the orchards. After lunch at T’Gallant you’ll pick strawberries in the fields at Sunny Ridge followed by a Cheeky Rascal Cider tasting with Wayne Hewett, the senior wine and cider-maker at Rebello. You’ll also be sampling some organic cider at Mock Red Hill and visiting other seriously small cider houses before the merry trip back to town... Giddy-up. Includes guided bus tour. For more information visit http://www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au/event-calendar/cheeky-rascals-cider-tour-4263 23

POST-CONFERENCE TRIPS MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY – 4 DAYS SATURDAY 23 MARCH 2013 DAY 1: MELBOURNE TO LAKES ENTRANCE Meals: Dinner Accommodation: Glenara Motel Lakes Entrance RSL (ensuite/s) Time: Depart 6.30am / Arrive 6.00pm Leaving from this great city, we’ll navigate the roads with the famous Melbourne trams and head for the most southerly point of the Australian mainland; Wilson’s Promontory. Here we take in a National Park of great natural beauty where kangaroos and emus live amongst the verdant green bushland, with the crashing waves not far away. We’ll take a hike up along the granite walkway to a nearby lookout, and take in the numerous scenic points. Our afternoon journey tracks us out to the edge of the Tasman Sea and to our overnight break on the Edge of the coastal Lakes. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................

SUNDAY 24 MARCH 2013 DAY 2: LAKES ENTRANCE TO SNOWY MOUNTAINS Meals: Continental Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Snowy Mountain Lodge Time: Depart 6.30am / Arrive 5.30pm Our morning drive northbound heads up through the magnificent Snowy River region; get a taste for a mountain lifestyle before we cross borders into New South Wales. Our evening destination is placed right in the heart of the Australia’s Snowy Mountains. We may be high up already, but later today we’re going even higher – Mt Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest peak at 2,228 metres above sea level. Don’t be put off: it’s a relatively moderate hike from the top of the Crackenback Express chairlift, or you can take the shorter walk to the lookout point. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ MONDAY 25 MARCH 2013 DAY 3: SNOWY MOUNTAINS TO SYDNEY Meals: Continental Breakfast Accommodation: Sydney Central YHA Time: Depart 8.00am / Arrive 6.00pm After a hearty breakfast, we’ll travel across the Monaro plains and learn a little about Australia’s biggest ever engineering project, the Snowy Mountains Scheme. Then we are bound straight for the Nation’s Capital, Canberra. Architecturally designed from the ground up by Walter Burley Griffin, it’s awash with cool green spaces and grand boulevards. We’ll tour the iconic Parliament House set atop a slight incline, as well as the Australian War Memorial, even pass by a number of Foreign Embassies. Destined for the largest city in Australia we are welcomed by the busy city streets of Sydney. 24

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• Transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicle/s as required based on the itineraries supplied with accompanying Driver • Accommodation on a quad/multi share basis • Accompanying English Speaking Trip Leader per group • Daily Continental Breakfast/s • Other Meals as noted 2 Dinners • Coach Relocation as required • Entry Fees as specified Otway Treetop Walk, National Park Fee/s, Parliament House Trip and Lift

• Airfares of any kind • Optional activities not listed • Meals unless specified • Additional vehicle hire or travel on routes not outlined in itinerary (no vehicle/s on free day/s) • Personal items • Travel and medical insurance (highly recommended) • Excess luggage charges

TUESDAY 26 MARCH 2013 DAY 3: SYDNEY Meals: Continental Breakfast Time: Flight Time TBA Airport transfer provided today. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ **Our experienced crew will tailor all of the activities based on seasonal & cultural conditions throughout the year, to maximise your experience and enjoyment. Any deviation from this itinerary will be made with serious consideration with your best interests and safety our priority. *Optional Activities are not included in Tour Price & all activities are subject to weather conditions. No of Passengers Travelling: 20-29 passengers Multi/Quad Share Cost per person: $730.00 No of Passengers Travelling: 30-39 passengers Multi/Quad Share Cost per person: $610.00 Twin Supplement:

$340.00

Single Supplement:

$425.00

Bookings via: http://www.cvent.com/events/worldmun-tours/event-summary-b9c5073241a74a65a64310e024539cb9.aspx 25

GREAT OCEAN ROAD – 3 DAYS

SATURDAY 23 MARCH 2013 DAY 1: MELBOURNE TO LORNE Meals: NA Accommodation: Lorne YHA Backpackers or similar Time: Depart 9.00am / Arrive TBA Meet your guide and start your journey towards one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the world, the Great Ocean Road. We travel west through Victoria’s second largest city Geelong and the rural township of Colac, before heading south towards the iconic Great Ocean Road. First stop is Bells Beach one of Australia’s most famous surf beaches and home to the Rip Curl Surfing Pro. Enjoy the stunning coastal views and feel sand between your toes before continuing on to the coastal townships of Lorne where we stay overnight. Optional (A 2 hr surf lesson could be organised in Torquay for an additional cost of ~$65 p/person with Great Ocean Road Surf Tours) The evening is at leisure to explore this coastal paradise. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................

SUNDAY 24 MARCH 2013 DAY 2: LORNE TO GREAT OCEAN ROAD TO LORNE Meals: Continental Breakfast & Lunch Accommodation: Lorne YHA Backpackers or similar Time: Depart TBC / Arrive TBC After breakfast depart along the Great Ocean Road and travel through Apollo Bay. Along the way there is plenty of opportunity to spot the native wildlife as the region is home to plenty of koalas and kangaroos as well as a variety of birds. We visit Cape Otway Lighthouse, mainland Australia’s oldest surviving lighthouse and learn about the fascinating history of the traditional owners, the Gadabanud peoples. Exclusive entry into the lighthouse, see breathtaking views over the Southern Ocean. Enjoy your Aussie BBQ lunch. From here we continue on to the Port Campbell National and its world renowned limestone rock formations. Stop at the 12 Apostles, magnificent rock stacks that rise up majestically from the Southern Ocean on Victoria’s dramatic coastline. Created by constant erosion of the limestone cliffs of the mainland beginning 10-20 million years ago, the stormy Southern Ocean and blasting winds gradually eroded the softer limestone, forming caves in the cliffs. The caves eventually became arches and when they collapsed rock stacks up to 45 metres high were left isolated from the shore. We visit Loch Ard Gorge, named after the famous Loch Ard Shipwreck, which saw the loss of 52 lives on one fateful night in June 1878. Only two people survived, and swam to the safety of the small beach inside the now named Loch Ard Gorge. The Loch Ard precinct is where you will also find a number of other well known locations, such as the Razorback, the Island Arch, Muttonbird Island, Loch Ard Cemetery, the Blowhole and the Thunder Cave. Return to Lorne for your overnight stay. 26

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MONDAY 25 MARCH 2013 DAY 3: LORNE TO MELBOURNE Meals: Continental Breakfast Accommodation: NA Time: Depart TBC / Arrive 6.00pm After a leisurely breakfast we explore Erskine Falls, just a short drive out of Lorne. It is one of the most popular falls in the Otways and easily accessible. A short walk brings us to a lookout of the falls, cascading 30 metres into a beautiful tree fern gully. Optional (a visit to the Otway Fly could be included at an additional cost of ~$25) Return journey this afternoon via Colac. Arrive back in Melbourne early evening. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ **Our experienced crew will tailor all of the activities based on seasonal & cultural conditions throughout the year, to maximise your experience and enjoyment. Any deviation from this itinerary will be made with serious consideration with your best interests and safety our priority. *Optional Activities are not included in Tour Price & all activities are subject to weather conditions. No of Passengers Travelling: 20-40 passengers Multi/Quad Share Cost per person: $395.00 Bookings via: http://www.cvent.com/events/worldmun-tours/event-summary-b9c5073241a74a65a64310e024539cb9.aspx

CAIRNS - 4 DAYS

SATURDAY 23 MARCH 2013 DAY 1: CAIRNS Meals: NA Accommodation: Hides Hotel (ensuite/s) Time: ETA TBA Welcome to Cairns and “tropical paradise”. Meet and greet upon arrival and transfer to your centrally located hotel. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ SUNDAY 24 MARCH 2013 DAY 2: CAIRNS GREAT BARRIER REEF (PASSIONS OF PARADISE) Meals: Continental Breakfast & Lunch Accommodation: Hides Hotel (ensuite/s) Time: Depart 7.00am / Arrive 6pm This is going to be an incredible, almost unbelievable day ... one that you’ll remember forever! Of course, we’re talking about the Great Barrier Reef. Words cannot describe what you’re about to experience. As we set sail for the outer reef onboard our catamaran from Cairns, we’ll stop at two unique locations: Michaelmas Cay and our exclusive Paradise Reef. All snorkeling equipment is included today and if you’re keen to dive, optional introductory* and certified scuba diving* is available too. Michaelmas Cay National Park is a world-famous bird sanctuary with a beautiful sandy beach, providing a rare opportunity to snorkel and dive straight off the edge in calm, protected waters. Sea turtles are abundant here and you’re likely to see giant trevally, small black tip reef sharks, bat fish and hundreds of colourful species too! Paradise Reef is an exclusive mooring just for us, so there are no crowds as you snorkel the hard coral reef with depths of up to 25 metres along the edge. As we moor at each spot, it’s time to slip over the side and explore this underwater paradise at your own pace. There’s also a tasty buffet lunch included - freshly prepared by our onboard chef with hot and cold dishes like prawns and fresh tropical fruit! Tonight we take on Cairns and go out with a bang, celebrating our day, our entire journey, and our last night together... ............................................................................................................................................................................................................

MONDAY 25 MARCH 2013 DAY 3: CAIRNS (NO GUIDE) Meals: Continental Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Hides Hotel (ensuite/s) Time: At Leisure What better way to wrap things up than with a day of leisure in beautiful Cairns. Today is the perfect chance to go wild with optional activities and day trips, from white water rafting* on the Tully River to a full day tour* of the World Heritage listed Daintree region. There’s also horse riding*, quad biking*, bungy jumping*, tandem skydiving*, hot air ballooning* - you name it! If it’s time out you’re after, Cairns has a great range of cafes, shopping and attractions on offer too. 28

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• Transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicle/s as required based on the itineraries supplied with accompanying Driver • Accommodation on a quad/multi share basis • Accompanying English Speaking Trip Leader per group • Daily Continental Breakfast/s • Other Meals as noted 1 Lunch 1 Dinner • Coach Relocation as required • Entry Fees as specified Outer Reef Cruise (Passions of Paradise)

TUESDAY 25 MARCH 2013 DAY 4: CAIRNS (NO GUIDE) Meals: Continental Breakfast Time: ETA TBA Airport transfer provided today. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ *Optional Activities are not included in Tour Price & all activities are subject to weather conditions. ** To make sure you have the best trip ever, our experienced crew will tailor all of the activities based on seasonal and cultural conditions throughout the year. Any deviation from this itinerary will be made with serious consideration and with your best interests and safety in mind. No of Passengers Travelling: 10-19 passengers Multi/Quad Share Cost per person: $535.00 No of Passengers Travelling: 20-29 passengers Multi/Quad Share Cost per person: $435.00 No of Passengers Travelling: 30-39 passengers Multi/Quad Share Cost per person: $398.00 Twin Supplement:

$160.00

Single Supplement:

$225.00

............................................................................ RAFTING SKYDIVING BUNGY MINJIN SWING HOT AIR BALLOONING HORSE RIDING QUAD BIKE SAFARI

$65.00 $214.00 $29.00 $89.00 $225.00 $120.00 $40.00

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NEW ZEALAND – 4 DAYS

SATURDAY 23 MARCH 2013 DAY 1: ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH Meals: NA Accommodation: Hotel (Ensuite) Time: Arrive TBA Haere mai and welcome to New Zealand. Airport transfer. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................

SUNDAY 24 MARCH 2013 DAY 2: CHRISTCHURCH TO QUEENSTOWN Meals: Continental Breakfast Accommodation: Holiday Park (Ensuite) Time: Depart 7.00am / Arrive 6.00pm An early start this morning with our first stop the Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of majestic Lake Takapo before visiting Mount Cook Village at the base of New Zealand’s highest mount, Aoraki. We then leave Mackenzie country and cross the Lindis pass, through the rugged landscape of Otago and into New Zealand’s holiday playground – Queenstown. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................

MONDAY 25 MARCH 2013 DAY 3: QUEENSTOWN Meals: Continental Breakfast (2) & Dinner (1) Accommodation: Holiday Park (Ensuite) Time: At Leisure Adventure awaits at every turn! For adrenalin junkies and leisure seekers, Queenstown has it all. Try a bungy jump* (or three!), take a giant swing through a narrow canyon*, skim past canyon walls on the Shotover Jet*, safari through the breathtaking Dart River on a jet boat*, go horse riding*, mountain biking* - or hike your way up to Ben Lomond for 360 degree views. You’ll admire Queenstown above and beyond if you ride on the skyline gondola* too! Not your cup of tea? Chill out in the local restaurants, cafes and bars instead! As for your fabulous Topdeck crew, we’ll take you on an excursion to the Kawarau Bridge bungy site (jumping optional) and the picturesque Arrowtown where you can pan for gold in the Arrow River. Tonight we will include dinner at the world famous Winnies Bar – a tick off everyone’s bucket list!

INCLUSIONS:

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• Transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicle/s as required based on the itineraries supplied with accompanying Driver • Accommodation on a quad/multi share basis • Accompanying English Speaking Trip Leader per group • Daily Continental Breakfast/s • Other Meals as noted 3 Dinners • Entry Fees as specified Milford Sound Nature Cruise, NZ Farm Visit

TUESDAY 26 MARCH 2013 DAY 4: QUEENSTOWN Meals: Continental Breakfast Time: TBA subject to flight connection/s This morning we say our goodbye’s … as they say in Kiwi … it’s been real-as, bros! One Airport transfer provided today. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ No of Passengers Travelling: 20-29 passengers Multi/Quad Share Cost per person: $635.50 No of Passengers Travelling: 30-39 passengers Multi/Quad Share Cost per person: $550.00 Twin Supplement:

$220.00

Single Supplement:

$292.00

Bookings via: http://www.cvent.com/events/worldmun-tours/event-summary-b9c5073241a74a65a64310e024539cb9.aspx

MELBOURNE COFFEE CULTURE

Melbournians are crazy about their coffee, so here are some tips to blend in and order coffee like a local!

Espresso Originating in Italy in the nineteenth century, espresso coffee is the most common coffee people drink in Melbourne. Espresso coffee is made using an espresso machine. This process involves pushing very hot and high-pressure water through very finely ground coffee, which results in thick coffee with a bitter taste that is often had with milk. The variations are as follows:

Café Latte: The most commonly ordered coffee from an espresso machine, café latte means “coffee milk” in Italian, which is exactly what you’ll get! A latte is just espresso coffee with steamed milk. Many Melbournians take theirs with soy, especially around Fitzroy or Brunswick!

Cappuccino: In the past, if you ordered a cappuccino you could expect a coffee with cream and cinnamon or chocolate on top and in fact, some European cities still serve them this way. In Melbourne however, if you order a cappuccino you can expect to get something a bit like a cafe latte, but with a bit more of that yummy froth and some chocolate sprinkled on top.

Flat White: Another coffee with milk, a flat white is a drink for no-nonsense people. Made like a café latte but with less froth on top. Short Black: Also sometimes simply called ‘espresso’, this is 30mLs of pure espresso coffee!! This is a coffee that will put hairs on your chest, especially good for a quick coffee. Long Black: Also without milk, the long black is most popular to drink in Australia and New Zealand. It is comprised of 2 shots of espresso coffee with a bit of hot water to take the edge off. Short/Long Macchiato: Macchiato is Italian for ‘stained’ and that’s what this coffee is. An espresso shot ‘stained’ with a bit of frothed milk. A long macchiato is a Melbourne creation, which has 2 shots of espresso instead of one and some frothed milk.

Filter Becoming increasingly popular in Melbourne is Filter coffee. Bringing out the more delicate flavours, filter coffee is made in various different ways and is a much milder taste. You won’t find these at all cafes but if you see the option definitely have a taste! Pour over: This is the most delicate way to make coffee. Using a cone with a filter, you pour the hot water slowly through to get a gentle coffee. This is the best way to get out the subtle flavours in the coffee – and my personal favourite! Siphon: This is a very complicated process that you won’t find in too many places. Siphon coffee is made by placing water in a beaker over a flame with the coffee on top over a filter. The heat pushes the water up as steam, when the water on top cools it filters back into the bottom beaker with the coffee, leaving the sediment on top. Aeropress: The Aeropress is a slightly stronger coffee, made by immersing the coffee in water and then slowly putting pressure on the coffee through a filter. This is quite similar to the French Press style, the main difference being in the strength of the filter. For Aeropress it is very fine, which gets rid of more impurities.

Something Colder Iced Coffee: You will find many variations on this but in a nutshell, an iced coffee is like a cold cafe latte, with a bit more milk! Some places choose to serve theirs with ice cream or cream, making it a lovely sweet summer drink! Cold Drip: Very popular in summer, the cold drip can take up to 22 hours to make! It is brewed in cold/room temperature water, which makes it a sweeter coffee. It is often served in a little bottle and is great on a hot day. Cold Filter: Another cold, black coffee, the cold filter is made hot using the filter method and then chilled overnight. Works particularly well with beans from Kenya. Espresso Martini: In the afternoon you may want to finish your day with an espresso martini! These are very popular in Melbourne, made with various types of alcohol, which can include Vodka, Tequila, Kahlua and more! A great way to start a night out! ............................................................................................................................................................................................................

If you have time on your visit you should check out the following cafes, most of them have very informed wait staff who will be more than happy to find the right coffee for you!! In the city: A little bird told me & Degraves Espresso Bar- where the seats are recycled cinema seats and benches from a former magistrate’s court. Chapel St: Dukes Café Roasters – here they roast their beans on premises so you can get a look behind the scenes! Brunswick St: Hammer & Tong 412 Carlton: Campos Coffee

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rom the Readers

I’ve been following your newsletter ever since its release on January 11, and I cannot commend you all enough on the efforts that have been poured into a publication that emulates the Vogue of the MUN circuit. Having only heard about MUNs in high school, The Resolution truly encapsulates the uniqueness of WorldMUN, and is a testament to the fact that it is ‘superior to any other university program in the world’ (as so fittingly described by the Times (UK)).

The online publications for WorldMUN has extremely vivid and beautiful backdrops. I am amazed at how so much topics can be condensed into 3 publications.

The transcendent photography throughout each edition, especially within your Trips and Tours coverage, took me on a dream vacation around Australia (without the hassle of airport security!). However, the focus on the beautiful city of Melbourne really validates it as Australia’s most vivid charm. The state of Victoria has a subtle beauty and complexity about it that is not always understood by those unwilling to travel beyond the CBD to the natural coastline splendors that bestow life’s greatest pleasures of food, wine and natural beauty.

Emoness in my heart, Dread played its part. I wondered how I could get done The Melbourne Host Committee’s This crazy thing called MUN! Media Team has done a fantastic job on keeping delegates informed about The first thing in my inbox, WorldMUN 2013. This engaging A newsletter from Melbourne! fortnightly newsletter has set a new A few pages I had to flip standard for future Host Committees and it convinced me about the tours & trips! to follow.

Resolution Social Venture Challenge. This accentuates the theme of this whole conference, provoking change for a better tomorrow. Eugene Lam Former Deputy Director of Hospitality WorldMUN 2013 Melbourne

There are some wonderful interviews done up with WorldMUN participants such as chairs and interns- those often overlooked when giving credit to the I switch on my computer reluctantly, organization. Thumbs up to putting Research piled up on my desk. them in the spotlight! Study guides due so quickly, Nathaniel Iman I had to do my best! Legal Committee Chair WorldMUN 2013 Melbourne

Kenneth Chan CEO WorldMUN 2012 Vancouver

The resolution sets the scene for what delegates will experience through this worldmun experience. The alluring images and language used creates a sense of excitement and helps delegates visualise the unique atmosphere Melbourne has Kevin Xu to offer. While one would expect the Investment Banker introduction to merely scratch the J.P. Morgan & Co. surface, this section introduces the

I wish I had come across WorldMUN as a student, and I encourage everyone that descends upon Melbourne this March to explore Victoria and all of its hidden charms. It truly is a cultural hub - a treasure chest for all.

The information is comprehensive, The interviews are extensive. The layout is beautiful; It shows that Melbourne is thoughtful! So let me tell you, dear delegates For your research, please do not relegate But if you want some Melbourne Exultation Please read... WorldMUN’s (The) Resolution! Terence Fong Wei Sheng Legal Committee Chair WorldMUN 2013 Melbourne

In regards to lanes and arcades of Melbourne. As a fellow Melbournian I’ve seen foreigners and travellers come and go. Without fail, each and everyone of them has fallen in love with Melbourne’s architecture. However, what always seems to suprise them is definitely the lanes and arcades of Melbourne. Explained exquisitely in Edition 3, the beautiful serenity that Melbourne has to offer is vast and many. As amazing as the article makes the lane ways and arcades in Melbourne sounds, the experience itself expands beyond words. The article does Melbourne justice but do yourself justice and experience Melbourne, because the greatest experience cant be experienced by words.

impress but as individuals. The ranges of styles Melbournians contour can range from sophisticated and chic to preppy to the edgy street wear. Travellers are definitely in for a treat when shopping in Melbourne. They’ll get to discovers the great humble Australian designers and their fashion range such as Arthur Gallans, Saxony and Lisa Ho to name a few. You may definitely find yourself expressing your inner fashionista when you reside in Melbourne. Melbourne the place where you dress to express not to impress. Antonio Nguyen Radiographer @uncoantonio.tumblr.com

Emily Penn Delegate

Milan, Paris, New York, these are cities all known for such high fashion where all the big labels and brands reside. Its true not many would think of Melbourne when the word fashion is announced. This is because Melbourne is humble about its fashion. Being a fellow Melbournian and a fashionista myself I’ve learnt to appreciate quality clothing as well as appreciate big brands and labels. Sure the big international labels can be found within Melbourne as well, but the highlight of Melbourne fashion is within its own humble labels. Melbournians don’t dress to

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Nick Fiore and Alex Merkovic-Orenstein, who created a sustainable Internet café in rural Rwanda to provide free Each young leader attending WorldMUN has the capacity IT training on technological applications to the community. to begin changing the world today. WorldMUN provides one of the best educational, networking, and skill-building Register for the Resolution Social Venture Challenge experiences available to university students, and through our partnership with The Resolution Project, we also offer Please check your email for information from WorldMUN a pathway to action today. organizers about registering for the Resolution Social Venture Challenge. If you have not received an email, The Resolution Project, founded by WorldMUN alumni, is a please contact svc@resolutionproject.org. global non-profit fostering youth leadership development through collaborative social entrepreneurship for college For more details on participation click here. students like you. As you prepare for WorldMUN, you are encouraged to participate in The Resolution Project’s Stay Connected! Annual Social Venture Challenge. Get involved with Resolution by Liking us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/resolutionproject, following us on The Resolution Social Venture Challenge allows WorldMUN Twitter, www.twitter.com/resolutionproj, or checking out attendees to build teams and submit their plans for actual our website, www.resolutionproject.org/! social ventures that will make a positive impact today. Resolution will provide a grant of up to US $3,000 and strong advisory support for the winning Resolution Fellows and their ventures. There are currently 35 Resolution Fellows working on all 6 inhabited continents in diverse, high-impact fields such as water resources, sustainability, education, healthcare, and human rights. This pathway to making an impact today is a perfect complement for the WorldMUN experience, which is some of the best training available to young leaders. Many WorldMUN delegates have taken advantage of this opportunity in the past few years, including: Rima-Maria Rahal, Zlatko Tadic, and Shubei Wang, who are working to improve oral hygiene in the Ukraine and Ecuador with peer educational videos and delivery of dental supplies. Shanthakumar Bannirchelvam and Samuel Baker, who are working to provide SMS health information regarding substance abuse and maternal health to Australia’s indigenous population. 40

PAST RESOLUTION FELLOWS GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Australia. Scabies can impair an Indigenous child’s ability to participate in family and community life or attaining the necessary education for a better future. There are also causal links between scabies and childhood malnutrition, pneumonia, and other infectious disease, impairing a child’s ability to grow to become a healthy, productive adult. 1D has established relationships with the NT Department of Health, as well as with existing programs within Indigenous communities, gaining valuable insights on organisational development. Learning from them allows us to streamline our learning curve, and use both our I am Shan Bannirchelvam and I am a Resolution Fellow, resources more efficiently through synergies. They were passionate about the role that the private sector plays looking to develop both social media and online platforms in advancing development. I am currently studying Law for their program to eradicate scabies: this was a perfect and Economics at the University of Sydney. It is the serving fit with our capabilities, and thus we were able to develop of the world by bringing together people, resources, and a mutually beneficial relationship. technology that motivates my work in Global Health Solutions. I have been fortunate enough to be supported We have been fortunate to be mentored by Dr. Laura by Sam Baker, Mia Kennett, Sam Loni, Tim Udorovic, Lisa Vickers, Michael De Guzman, and Matthew Saunders Fowler, Merry Hoang, Jennifer Lam, Aviva Pinskier, and from the Resolution Project. Their diverse backgrounds, Sarah O’Brien who have played a vital role in establishing ranging from Medicine, to Law and even to the field of Global Health Solutions at the Harvard WorldMUN in Finance, makes their advice invaluable in achieving our goals. By drawing on their collective experience, we learn Singapore in 2010, amongst many others. to think laterally and comprehensively about our venture Global Health Solutions’ mission is to utilise the technology and develop realistic action plans. of today to find innovative and efficient solutions to public health challenges. We were inspired by the role that As a Resolution Fellow, I am always humbled by the the crowd-mapping software Ushahidi played in Haiti, breadth of talent, achievement, and innovation of other being used by the US Marine Corps as well as other Resolution Fellows within the network and the amazing Humanitarian Aid Agencies, to aid in their planning. We goals they strive to achieve. The Resolution Project has gained confidence from the example set by Home2Health, taught me that where there is a will there is always a a previous resolution project venture that used mobile way, and to ultimately always reach beyond my grasp, phones to enhance public health in Uganda. We have a because I’ll get there. firm conviction that combining this technology with other platforms such as frontline SMS could play a valuable Eventually, Global health Solutions seeks to expand our role in addressing public health challenges, starting with impact by supporting communities across the developing Australia, particularly targeting the significant gaps in world in leveraging on technology to address their public health challenges. We would love to hear from you if you would health within Indigenous communities. like to get involved – please provide us with your details at Our immediate focus is on collaborating with One Disease https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey= at a Time (“1D”), an established NGO with a presence in the dE5Wb0FVTzJnbm1RMk9Vbk5qblNfNVE6MQ#gid=0 Northern Territory which aims to eradicate scabies from 41

Introducing Play Forward

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sport has the power to change the world, the power to inspire, the power to unite people in a way that little else can.â&#x20AC;? -Nelson Mandela

At Play Forward, we use sport as a vehicle to build confidence and self- esteem amongst disengaged and marginalised Australian children. We aim to impact children such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, whose school completion rates are well below the completion rates for other students. Play Forward programs allow young people to have fun playing sports, form relationships with their peers and mentors, learn positive life lessons and build healthy habits! Play Forward collects and redistributes pre-loved sporting equipment to kids in need, and aims to provide free and voluntary sports based programs that teach integral life skills. The sports based youth development programs use sports as a vehicle to promote self-esteem, leadership and cooperation in a welcoming environment. The Play Forward Sporting Chance Fund has also been established to provide opportunities for disadvantaged youth to participate in organised, weekly sporting activities. Participants can choose a sport to participate in. The Sporting Chance Fund ensures that all barriers are removed, for their participation.

Bio of Team Members: Vanessa Picker Young South Australian of the Year, Vanessa Picker is an entrepreneur with many innovative not for profit and social ventures to her name. She has a diverse background, as she has time in the Royal Australian Air Force, completed a Degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Adelaide and travelled the world facilitating various conferences and Summits. Vanessa has also played elite level sport from a young age, meaning that she recognises the important role which sport can play in personal development.

Leah Costanzo Leah Costanzo is currently working towards a double degree in Law and Commerce at the University of Adelaide, majoring in management. She has always been passionate about human rights, as exemplified by her involvement in various clubs such as Amnesty International. Whilst being involved in these clubs, she has helped to raise funds and awareness for pressing social issues. Leah is very passionate about the fundamental goal of Play Forward; enhancing the rights of impoverished and disadvantaged children. Whilst living in Cairns in Far North Queensland, she witnessed the inequality and constant degradation of human rights, especially in young aboriginal children. Leah firmly believes that current methods of helping these children are inadequate and need to be improved, by focusing on fun and empowerment. improved, by focusing on fun and empowerment.

The Impact of the Resolution Project The Resolution Project has provided us with necessary support and funding to get our project off the ground. We have had invaluable advice from our mentors, along with ongoing marketing and branding assistance from Group 113. Launching and growing a social venture is not easy: Resolution has taken away many of the barriers associated with this, ensuring that we have always been able to obtain assistance along the way.

IT EMPOWERMENT

Nick Fiore Nick is a Lecturer at Florida State University and Lasell College where he designs online learning platforms and teaches international development and sociology courses. He recently finished a book chapter on the social impact of IT for education in Bhutan. He holds a BA in International Affairs from Florida State University and an MSc in Social Policy and Development from the London School of Economics.

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In 2009, Nick Fiore and Alex Merkovic launched IT Empowerment in Rwanda. Rwanda is a country with a burgeoning IT sector, but an over-concentration of IT education and jobs in urban centers has led to lost opportunities for over eighty-percent of the population.

The Resolution Fellowship has opened up incredible opportunities for personal and professional growth for Nick. The initial mentorship he and Alex received to launch their IT Empowerment venture was invaluable. The conversations Resolution facilitated with industry leaders and management experts to critically evaluate every stage of the design and implementation of their project honed their skills and focus during the project phase of the Fellowship. After completing the project launch, Resolutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team of accomplished mentors, supportive staff, and growing network of Fellows continues to provide a unique support web. This long-term mentorship, support, and feedback is a unique strength of the Resolution Fellowship and Nick is excited to move into a mentor role with new Fellows as a Resolution Guide this year.

Using an existing Internet connection and by partnering with local schools in the rural community of Byimana, the project created a computer lab with free IT training to educate the community on technological applications. Overcoming issues of location and subscription pricing, the lab has now hired its first full-time IT instructor and launched a successful curriculum for local students.

PATRON OF CONFERENCE GARETH EVANS T

he Honourable Gareth Evans is the Patron of the World Model United Nations, Melbourne 2013 conference; his achievements and accomplishments have inspired Australia, including many of the student volunteers working to organise this conference. His support for our cause is truly invaluable and it is an honour for us to have him as the Patron of the WorldMUN 2013 conference. The Honourable Gareth Evans was the former Foreign Minister of Australia, the current Chancellor of the Australian National University, and President Emeritus of the International Crisis Group. He has co-chaired two major International Commissions – on Intervention and State Sovereignty (2000-01) and Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (2008-10) – and is now Chair of the International Advisory Board of the Centre for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament and Cochair of the International Advisory Board of the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect. He was a member of the of the UN Secretary - General’s High Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change; the Commission on Weapons of Mass Destruction; the International Task Force on Global Public Goods, and the Commission of Eminent Persons on The Role of the IAEA to 2020 and Beyond. He had previously served as a member of the Carnegie Commission on Preventing Deadly Conflict, and is currently a member of the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Committee on Genocide. He holds first class honours degrees in Law from Melbourne University (BA, LLB (Hons)) and in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford University (MA), and subsequently became a Queens Counsel (QC) in 1983. He was a member of the Australian Parliament for 21 years, holding Cabinet positions such as Attorney-General, Minister for Resources and Energy, Minister for Transport and Communications and most prominently, Foreign Minister. He is best known internationally for his roles in developing the UN peace plan for Cambodia, bringing to a conclusion the international Chemical Weapons Convention, founding the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), and initiating the Canberra Commission on the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. Gareth Evans was made a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2012 for “eminent service to international relations, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, as an adviser to governments on global policy matters, to conflict prevention and resolution, and to arms control and disarmament.” In 2011 Foreign Policy cited him as one of the Top 100 Global Thinkers for making ‘the responsibility to protect’ more than academic”. In 2010 he was awarded the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute Four Freedoms Award for Freedom from Fear, for his pioneering work on the Responsibility to Protect concept and more. He was the 1990 Australian Humanist of the Year, the recipient of the ANZAC Peace Prize in 1994, made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2001, and was awarded Honorary Doctorates of Laws by Melbourne University in 2002, Among other current positions, Gareth Evans is a member of the Global Leadership Foundation; Aspen Atlantic Group; Supervisory Council of the International Luxembourg Forum on Preventing Nuclear Catastrophe; the International Council of the Asia Society; Advisory Council of the Independent Diplomat; International Advisory Board of the Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy, Australian National University; jury of the Nuremberg International Human Rights Award; and a Fellow of the Foreign Policy Association. In June 2008 he was made an Inaugural Fellow of the Australian Institute of International Affairs in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Australian international relations.

FAMINE IN EAST AFRICA REQUIRES GREATER INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE, ACCORDING TO UN Agence France-Presse Dean Williams, Un Correspondent 11.00 am, Tuesday, February 18th, 2013 MELBOURNE – A meeting of the United Nation’s Environmental Programme (UNEP) on Sunday passed a resolution calling for greater long-term international response in order to address and curb the root consequences of drought ravaging East Africa. This drought has consequentially lead to a severe famine affecting many countries in the region; particularly Somalia, which discussion revolved around on during Sunday’s meeting. During the meeting, the Somalian delegation alleged that droughts, floods and famine demonstrate the long term risk posed to the planet from climate change. Early debate during the meeting centered around peripheral issues in the region including security issues, and many Western nations were leery to commit military forces or any other forms of support to the region; fearful of the presence of the Al-Shabaab militant group. Formally recognised last year, Al-Shabaab claims to possess large areas of territory in the South of Somalia, and have vowed to impose strict Sharia law in the region, as well as fiercely vowing to combat any Western intervention into the region.

The Somalian delegation speaks during the meeting of the United Nation’s Environmental Programme

“Who is going to fund it? Which members are going to fund it? Who will oversee the program? Green energy isn’t necessary, [we need to] focus more on short term and current solutions, it is a fact that green companies that are already running.”

Zimbabwe’s criticism resulted in significant reshaping of the working paper, yet despite these many apparent flaws in the document, Togo’s draft resolution, introduced to the floor during the afternoon of the committee’s meeting was passed after amendments to clauses concerning the specificity of the resolution failed. The resolution in its However, a vigorous rebuttal of early working papers final form makes provisions to provide myriad support to came from an unexpected source, with the Zimbabwean embattled farmers in the region including the provision delegation launching a scathing attack of the working of technology, information and financial exchanges from Western nations in the near and long term future. papers and draft resolution being made: The debate began to find more traction during the latter half of the day, with debate being recontextualised in order to focus upon the provision of technology and information to farmers in this region, with widespread consensus that famine was an artificial phenomenon.

Vague No More: The Rules in Action Nerves gave way to optimism and anticipation, as chairs echoed each other’s wishes for an additional practice session to tackle areas for improvement that they identified. By the time the meeting was suspended for lunch at the Mini-MUN on Sunday 17th of February, both chairs and delegates appeared noticeably confident. They were so at ease “in character” that they had a seamless transition in resuming their roles after relaxed exchanges as individuals, compared to the choppier affairs of the morning. On level six, all eyes were on East Africa. As a humanitarian crisis impacting shipping routes and terrorism, the topic of famine in this region attracted suggestions from all corners of the world. The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) was established in 1972 to encourage partnership in caring for the human environment, on occasion acting as an implementing agency for trust funds. Troubled Somalia repeatedly expressed frustration at the lack of concrete guarantees to substantiate the noble rhetoric filling the room. Its delegate solicited military support in defending against infiltrates and pirates, as well as agricultural aid, citing not only moral imperatives to alleviate human suffering but also a special burden to be shouldered by the western powers to rectify the consequences of colonialism. Questions lingered as to whether emerging powers like China— developing countries themselves but exploiting

over the need to establish an independent authority to regulate arms proliferation in space. Laws governing technology are notoriously tricky to navigate, not to mention in a field like this that is riddled with secrecy regarding specialised military and civilian uses. Updating the definitions and terminology from the 1967 Outer Space Treaty to encompass surveillance, for instance, was a start.

resources abroad— were subject to similar obligations. The discussion often touched upon related topics such as climate change and relationships with NGOs. Representatives grappled with the vicious cycle of political instability hindering the ability to cope with ecological threats—the epitome being droughts potentially leading to famine— which in turn debilitates society. Discourse revolved around decoupling emergency relief and national security (to be addressed by the General Assembly and the Security Council, respectively) from longer-term solutions within the scope of this programme, including investment and resource management.

In ensuring transparency through a neutral body beyond the power of nation-states, anger was voiced toward space powers such as China and Russia resisting collective control. Maintaining decorum tended to take the back seat in the struggle to move forward, which was to some degree a universal problem. Chairs are responsible for directing attention to the speaker and policing personal pronouns so that the floor does not descend into hysterics and distractions.

“In 2000, world leaders pledged to halve extreme poverty by 2015, through an initiative outlined in the MDGs.”

The Second General Assembly faced two opposing working papers. One relied on the selfregulation of tax havens by each country. Proponents, among them China, Burma and Switzerland, painted the expansion of international bureaucracy as ineffective, a threat to privacy and a waste of funds. This position attracted ample criticism as merely preserving the status quo of inaction on an issue that transcends borders by definition. In contrast, Sweden, Australia and Canada pushed for the lowering of corporate taxes and the enforcement of fines that would cancel any potential gain through tax evasion.

Progress was remarkable, particularly in the second half of the afternoon. Amending as necessary, the floor successfully passed a resolution promising cooperation, financially and otherwise, under the leadership of the African Union. With emphasis on accountability and infrastructure, the distribution of crop seeds, green energy solutions, and agricultural training would be overseen by existing UN bodies. The First General Assembly wrestled with dilemmas of trust

The scheme would give the OECD greater international jurisdiction, in conjunction with Interpol. Amnesties designed to temporarily alleviate the effects of lost tax revenue would collect information to be utilized for exposing offshore accounts. Concerns were raised about impediments to commercial activity and state sovereignty, but countries were keen to step up to the challenge given that creative accounting and money laundering are typically connected to broader criminal activities. At the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), France introduced a scheme to balance human rights and counter-terrorism efforts by endorsing responses tailored to local needs and strengthening the capabilities of the ICJ and the existing taskforce. Current treaties dealing with myriad issues separately have proved insufficient to protect human security in the post-9/11 paradigm. Debate centered on the feasibility of a comprehensive instrument to adequately cover prominent issues including, but not limited to, the treatment of detainees and asylum seekers, due process, racial profiling, redirection of funds, and freedom of speech. Delegates at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) stayed put in their seats during unmoderated caucus, and the general speakers’ list was repeatedly exhausted without anything to vote on. As in other committees, chairs resorted to calling on silent member states. In particular

member states. In particular with the awards at stake, it would behoove participants to keep in mind that there are diverse ways of contribution, the most vocal not necessarily being the most valuable. At the actual conference unfolding over several days, some will be consensus builders, while others will be active in informal settings.

wealthy societies are confronted by disparity in wealth and civil rights violations. With the time limit looming on the horizon, a multitude of proposals are taking shape alongside that of the 2013 Harvard WorldMUN, which has selected the MDGs as its first overarching theme in its 22-year history. The day after the Mini-MUN, for example, The

of direction is crucial for accurate decisions. For some ideas, context is more important than abstract theory, the rules of procedure being a prime example. Chairs became familiarised with the process as they found themselves in uncertain scenarios they had never imagined, and thinking it through honed their skills. Not only did they receive guidance from the host directorate, but they also supported one another and gave explanations to delegates. Such interaction is the best way to grow, which is one of the fundamental foci of this event itself.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the time limit looming on the horizon, a multitude of proposals are taking shape alongside that of the 2013 Harvard WorldMUN, which has selected the MDGs as its first overarching theme in its 22-year history.â&#x20AC;? Eventually, the pace picked up and the group was able to list specifics in its second working paper by using the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as a springboard. Opinion was still divided over the limitation of previous objectives, which ones to maintain, and what to add. Especially contentious were measures in respect to the gender gap and population growth, or more precisely, the practicality of a new framework imposing deadlines to meet requirements on such sensitive topics. There was agreement on one point, that trade regimes and sustainability would become key concepts in the future. In 2000, world leaders pledged to halve extreme poverty by 2015, through an initiative outlined in the MDGs. Results are notable, albeit uneven among the categories. Moreover, even

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Global Thematic Consultation on Addressing Inequalities in the post-2015 Development Agenda, led by UNICEF and UN Women, live-streamed their Public Dialogue Day, in which a panel answered questions sent by the public via the Internet. Such initiatives highlight again the significance of bridging the digital divide, covered by the UNDP in its mandate under the ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council). Considering this was the first time for many chairs to assume their duties, and that delegates had limited time to prepare, this was a visibly valuable learning experience. Furthermore, there is no doubt that those at the convention center in March will have researched and cemented an informed strategy, for even with concessions and alliances, detailed knowledge and a sense

SOCIAL MEDIA- FOLLOW US AROUND Facebook The WorldMUN 2013 Facebook site began immediately after Melbourne won the bid to host WorldMUN in May 2011. The page contains an array of content – everything from vital conference information to key contact details, from interesting pictures of Melbourne to WorldMUN-related articles about the Millennium Development Goals and more. There are picture albums of WorldMUN Social Event venues, heaps of links to informative websites, and great posts on our wall from delegations and other MUNs from around the world. Having amassed more than 11,000 ‘Likes’ since its launch, our Facebook page is strategically positioned to maximise the potential of social media and its networks. If you haven’t yet, like us on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/WorldMUN2013Melbourne! Share our page and content with your friends, interact with the WorldMUN community and post interesting links on our page. Twitter The smaller sibling to Facebook but not to be underestimated, our Twitter page has gradually evolved as WorldMUN nears. The #WorldMUN hash tag has been in use for a while now and we similarly encourage all delegates to utilise this hash tag when tweeting about WorldMUN, especially during the conference. Our goal is to get #WorldMUN trending in Melbourne and Australia, and hopefully beyond, as delegates take their ideas and insights from the conference online – igniting a discussion about global issues, with special focus on the MDGs, both online and off. So what are you waiting for, follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/WorldMUN2013, tweet us your thoughts on #WorldMUN, and get the #WorldMUN hash tag trending!

YouTube The platform for all our videos, the WorldMUN 2013 YouTube page has been an integral part of our social media effort. Our first video now has about 5000 views and we have a bunch of great links to our partners’ video pages. Subscribe to us now at http://www.youtube.com/user/WorldMUN2013 to keep up to date with the many videos we will be uploading in real-time during the conference! Most of all, watch out for a massive after-movie we’re already planning for the channel! Tumblr Our Tumblr site is where we take a break from the formalities of WorldMUN and kick it back a notch. Here you’ll find the occasional behind-thescenes photo, inspiring quotes and snippets of what the Host Directorate has been up to. Don’t wait any longer, follow us on Tumblr at http://worldmun2013. tumblr.com and share the love! Instagram Last but not least, we have the most visually stunning of them all – our Instagram page! It needs no explaining and we assure you there’ll be plenty of unique photos on our page to keep you fascinated till you get to Melbourne. Follow us now at http:// instagram.com/worldmun2013 for beautiful photos of Melbourne – its laneway cafes, grand buildings and chic places. You’ll see a behind-the-scenes photo every now and then.

an opportunity to really broaden their perspectives and meet new friends. Both the diplomatic and international nature of the committee experience is what will create the bonds between these future leaders after the conference has concluded.

By: Kevin Felix Chan, CoFounder of BestDelegate. com G’day! I sit here from my office in Los Angeles envious at those who will be arriving in Melbourne, Australia in about a month for the WorldMUN 2013 conference. As a global observer of Model UN conferences in my role writing for the Model UN website BestDelegate. com, the analogy I usually hear is that WorldMUN is like the “Olympics of Model UN.” I suspect that the characteristics of having a bidding process and rotating sites make that analogy valid, but I think WorldMUN offers a unique experience that it can be described without an analogy. Those who have been to WorldMUN

Outside of committee, WorldMUN always does a great job with its in-conference social events, including a very appropriate Global Village that makes the most out of the international diversity

can attest that the spirit of WorldMUN runs deep inside and outside of committee to create a truly unique Model UN experience.

Vancouver all set high standards for excellence and we’re excited to see what Melbourne has in store. Finally, I wanted to get some perspective from someone who has attended multiple WorldMUN conferences in the past and someone who is about to attend WorldMUN this year for their thoughts. I asked Sabrina Ostrowski, a Best Delegate Media Associate from McGill University in Canada who

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“WorldMUN is social diplomacy at its finest, something again that I am thrilled to be a part of.”

Inside of committee, WorldMUN can be distinguished by two qualities: the diplomatic nature of its committee sessions and the international makeup of its delegates. WorldMUN truly emphasizes the diplomatic side of Model UN and recognize success accordingly which leads to a healthier and more productive committee experience for the delegates. And WorldMUN is one of the most diverse Model UN conferences available with students from literally around the world, giving delegates

.............................................................................................. present. Learning about different countries also occurs outside of committee, and WorldMUN always makes sure to schedule a variety of trips and tours that enable delegates to know the city and country better. All of this creates a fun, enjoyable, and memorable shared experience among the delegates that will strengthen the bonds developed within committee. Most recently, Taipei, Singapore, and

attended WorldMUN in Taipei and Singapore as part of the Marianopolis College delegation, to reflect on her experience and here’s what she said: “WorldMUN is the kind of conference you cannot compare to the rest of the circuit. The delegates it attracts and the experience it delivers is so far unmatched in my books. Although many value it for its international experience in that it provides the

discovery of a foreign country, WorldMUN’s actual Model UN content is not to be overlooked. Spending two consecutive years as one of 300+ DISEC delegates, it was one of my best committee experiences. The perspectives provided by our international counterparts make for a wholesome debate, much more representative of the actual UN. Of course exploring new corners of the world is the conference’s main charm, yet I’m sure all would agree that friendships formed there have no equivalent, amidst the geographical and cultural distances. Every hard core MUNer needs to experience WorldMUN. Your journey on the circuit would not be complete without it.” I also asked Amy O’Halloran, a Best Delegate Media Associate from George Washington University in the WorldMUN Melbourne 2013 and here’s what she said: “As someone who grew up participating in international MUN, I am enthralled at the opportunity to attend WorldMUN 2013 in Melbourne. Aside from the fact that this conference

is taking place in such a beautiful city in the world, I am most excited to participate in a conference that places emphasis on cooperation as opposed to competition. This will allow us delegates to forge better personal connections with the people both in our committees and outside them, something that doesn’t always happen when Model UN is a competition. Additionally, WorldMUN is social diplomacy at its finest, something again that I am thrilled to be a part of. Returning to international MUN, as well as being surrounded by thousands of young people in a foreign city, is the ultimate prize package for me and I cannot wait for the conference!”

SkyBus will provide a transfer shuttle service for WorldMUN delegates from the Airport to the City. It operates 24/7 and departs from both the domestic and international arrivals terminals every 10 minutes! CBD to Southern Cross Station where The bus will take you into our

you can transfer to the SkyBus Hotel Shuttle at the transfer booth. The SkyBus Hotel Shuttle service will drop you off at any participating hotels, including our official partner hotels. And when you’re heading home, simply get concierge to contact SkyBus to organise your return shuttle to the Airport! For more information on the SkyBus service, partner hotels, shuttle timetables and hotel transfer operating hours, please visit

Best Delegate wishes all the delegates and all of the WorldMUN Melbourne staff a fun and successful conference!

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[Accompanying photo: The Marianopolis College team at WorldMUN Singapore provided by Sabrina Ostrowski]

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MINIMUN Lincluding ast Sunday, the complete Melbourne Host Directorate Executives, Seniors, Deputies, Coordinators, Interns, Volunteers and Interns gathered for the first time together to battle it out in the highly anticipated MiniMUN. With four different committees, the Chairs were given the chance to try their hand at professionally chairing Committee Sessions, testing out systems and putting all the rules and guidelines they had learnt to good use. In the First General Assembly, various countries went at loggerheads throughout the morning over a plethora of issues. As the day progressed everyone began to chip in, with the General Speakers List growing longer and longer as those involved in discussions began to fully comprehend what debating arms proliferation in outer space really entailed. The successful running of the MiniMUN has left everyone in high hopes for the Conference itself! It was no easy feat organising hundreds of people into rooms for hours of intense debates, let alone finding rooms to book or setting up the appropriate systems, but the Office of Staff did a commendable job in getting things done. While you might not have had the treat of being there, we can assure all delegates you will definitely have a lot to look forward to in March!

Tproduce his year will be the first time an independent Press Corps will be created. Our journalists will content as correspondents of five news agencies including the New York Times, AlJazeera, Agence-France Presse, The Australian and The Times of India . You can look forward to social media updates, daily newsletters and video clips, as well as a keepsake gazette when the conference draws to a close. We will not only be disseminating crucial information so that you are up to date with the progress of other Committees, but will also endeavour to function as the Fourth Estate by providing alternative perspectives and critiquing procedures where appropriate. Comments, contributions and leaks are all welcome!

MEET THE HOST DIRECTORATE Hi everyone, My name is Jon Grossman and I’m an external advisor at WorldMUN 2013, so you will likely see me running between various committees throughout the week.

Jon Grossman External Advisor

I’m currently at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) starting my third year of a Bachelor of International Studies. And I will be heading off midway through the year for exchange to Cornell University for a year. Travelling has always been a big part of me from the day I was born. My mum is Zimbabwean while my dad is Hungarian and I was born here. However with lineage like that I was never going to stay around long and I grew up all over the place living in Australia, Zimbabwe, Hungary and England. For this reason international relations and MUN seemed like a logical choice for me. I first got involved in MUN in high school and have only gotten more involved as university has progressed. Some conference highlights for me would definitely have to be GMUN in Incheon in 2011 and NMUN New York last year. WorldMUN will be my 7th university level conference. I also served as secretary of the UNSW UN Society last year, so MUN has definitely been intrinsic to my degree so far. Away from MUN I love travelling and learning languages as well as watching sports and reminiscing what might have been if I had any semblance of athletic ability. Like anyone I like to spend time with friends, going out for food and drinks. I can’t wait to meet you all in March and to showcase all that Australia has to offer at WorldMUN 2013! 55

Worst experience? To be honest there really haven’t been any bad experiences so far. My trousers tore at one of the training sessions which was pretty embarrassing, so I guess that would have to be the worst experience.

I’d still absolutely love to get to go to one. What attracted you to WorldMUN/Is this your first time participating in a MUN? Siamak Loni. He’s an excellent negotiator and when he approached me at AMUNC earlier this year about getting involved with the Host Team I was right on board. I’ve been a director and a delegate at previous conferences but I’ve never been involved on this side of affairs and given that UNSW hasn’t hosted any conferences while I’ve been there the chance to be on the host team looked to have passed me by, but then, like a knight in shining armour Siamak’s proposal made it all possible!

Best experience? My best MUN experience in general would have to be last year at NMUN in New York I got to give a speech at the ECOSOC Hall. It felt pretty cool speaking and watching myself on various TV screens throughout the room.

Favourite place in the world It has to be Manhattan, there’s very little that you could What are you most looking forward to? want that you can’t find on that island. Definitely the social on Wednesday night, its my 21st and over 2500 people are invited! So I’m hoping it is going to You’re stuck on an island. You can take 5 things. What are be a celebration to remember. they? I’m too dependent on technology not to make my laptop If you could interview anyone from your life living or dead, the first thing I take (this island has wifi right?). Next I’d who would it be and why? have to bring a friend, as much as I like my own company I’d have to pick John F Kennedy, the perfect mix of political I think I’d go insane being there alone. Food and drink and style icon, the possibilities are endless. supplies would have to be next, as I’d prefer not to starve. And finally I’d bring a boat to get us off the island when Have you ever met anyone famous? we’re finally ready to head back to civilisation. On a political note, I’ve given a rose to Laura Bush. You can eat one thing for the rest of your life. What is it? You can’t beat a good steak.

Night-time hangouts in Melbourne I don’t know if Huxtaburger is open at night but if it is, that has to be the best hangout in Melbourne.

How do you spend your free time? What free time? Every spare minute is devoted to ensuring My party trick is I’m Chuck Bass. Is that not enough of a everyone has the best possible experience at WorldMUN party trick? 2013. How do you think WorldMUN Melbourne will turn out? Tattoos or Piercings? Having seen how hard everyone has been working JI use to have my eyebrows pierced and still have a scar on it I’m hopeful that its going to turn out brilliantly. Its from that. Australia’s time to show the MUN world what we’ve got and I really don’t think we’ll disappoint. The one thing I Your favourite physical feature can guarantee though is with the gruelling training we’ve On me? I get compliments on my hair, it being called put our committee chairs through our daises will all run “flippy” is a compliment right? smoothly and effectively. Song you’re listening to. Southern Comfort Zone-Brad Paisley

Complexities involved so far There have been times where its been a little annoying that Nic and I are up in Sydney while the rest of the team One thing on your bucket list is down in Melbourne. But with the modern marvels of I’ve given up hope of ever playing in a Super Bowl, but Facebook, Skype and phones we’ve mostly overcome it.

Nic Lochner External Advisor

G’day, My name is Nic Lochner and I’m stoked to be one of the external advisor’s for WorldMUN 2013. I started participating in MUN back in high school and almost a decade later, WorldMUN 2013 is the most exciting one yet. I’m a strong believer in young people playing a proactive role in politics, and model UN affords today’s youth the avenues to develop skills and relationships to make that difference we’re all told we capable of. I’m a final year Bachelor of Arts student from Sydney’s University of New South Wales, majoring in politics and international relations. My studies have provided me the opportunity to run for government, found a social media campaign, and travel the world. On the weekends I’m avid cricket player – spending my Saturdays as a wicketkeeper-batsman for the picturesque Coogee Beach. My role as an external adviser oversees the crisis management and logistical problem solving aspects of the conference. Jon and I are here to help address any of the issues that may arise in committee: from IT problems, to rules of procedure explanations. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or simply like a chat. I look forward to meeting you all in March!

Worst experience? I was unfortunate enough to share a bed with another member of our delegation in Singapore back in 2011. He was a restless sleeper – often practising various martial arts in his sleep. After a long day in committee and a longer night out, its never pleasant to be kept awake, and then bruised for your troubles.

Goanna has racked up a few plays recently. One thing on your bucket list I would love to be on Survivor. Or the Amazing Race. My party trick is…. In all honesty, I don’t have one.

Best experience? Best MUN experience was at the UN’s own GMUN in 2011. Meeting and chatting with the likes of Ban Ki-moon and Kiyotaka Akasaka was fantastic in itself, but to also walk away as the first Australian to bring home an award from the conference was something special. I still treasure my first edition copy of the UN’s PGA Handbook.

What attracted you to WorldMUN? WorldMUN affords young people around the world, a unique opportunity to come together and discuss issues of international importance. The spirit that binds these delegates is something real life diplomats aspire to replicate – and too often come up short. The WorldMUN spirit is special and differentiates this conference from the thousands of others that young people participate Favourite place in the world in every day. When Sia approached me to be a part of Iririki Island off the coast of Vanuatu. There is no truer that, I could never have said no. paradise. What are you most looking forward to? You’re stuck on an island. You can take 5 things. What are Its been a dream of mine since about 2009 to see they? WorldMUN come to Australia – so just having it here at Chuck Bass would have to be the first thing on my list – home is the thing I’m most looking forward to. Once you’ve one can’t travel without someone for company. I would travelled the world and been to some of the biggest and most certainly need my iPhone, otherwise there’s no best Model UNs, there’s no better time to call it quits than way Sia could get a hold of me to do some WorldMUN one in your own backyard. work. Third; I would need a solar powered generator to keep the charge going. Fourth, a beach cricket set since If you could interview anyone from your life living or dead, experience has taught me coconuts do not bounce on the who would it be and why? sand. And finally, I’d need a first class ticket from Vanuatu Alan Jones. Need I say why? to Sydney so I can return from Iririki Island. How do you think WorldMUN Melbourne will turn out? You can eat one thing for the rest of your life. What is it? Australians always throw the best parties, and are known Bacon. It would be a short life, but one worth it. for being some of the best debaters, so to say its going to be an amazing experience is probably understating. How do you spend your free time? I’ve been called “cricket obsessive”, so you can often find Complexities involved so far me watching, playing or training for a match. We’ve had some concerns handling the recent DropBear outbreak in Melbourne, so that’s probably been Your favourite physical feature the toughest thing to manage. Everything should be fine as Of a girl? Her laugh – you can tell a lot about a person long as delegates don’t stand or camp under any trees by their sense of humour. in their territory. Song you’re listening to. I’ve been in an Australiana mood lately, so ‘Solid Rock’ by

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