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Model United Nations

MARIST MODEL UNITED NATIONS XXXVIIi

Founded in 1986, Marist MUN is Japan’s Longest-running Model United Nations Conference

JAPAN'S LONG RUNNING
MODEL UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

As an integral part of the Social Studies curriculum, students meet throughout the school year to discuss current international issues and learn critical skills, such as conflict resolution, compromise, and media literacy, alongside fundamental skills, such as resolution writing, parliamentary procedure, caucusing, and debate.

Students prepare for the conference by researching the social, political, and economic situation of the country they represent. As well, as students become familiar with the unique role of their country within the global community as well as their country’s national interest.

Emergency Crisis Resolution

CHILD TRAFFICKING RESOLUTION

Affordable Housing RESOLUTION

E-WASTE RESOLUTION

WEAPONIZATION OF AI RESOLUTION

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Conference Structure

Topical Committees

All delegates except those in DISEC will be assigned to a topical committee.

Affordable Housing

The issue of affordable housing has become a pressing global concern as millions of people struggle to secure safe and affordable living conditions with over 100 million people homeless and 1.6 billion people living in inadequate housing worldwide. Affordable housing is defined as housing where the cost, including mortgage and rent, is less than 30% of the household income. The rapid decrease in affordable housing results from many factors ranging from financial crises and shortages in land and labor to climate change and natural disasters. As delegates debate this topic, they will need to examine the role of governments and international organizations in addressing the housing crisis. Issues such as land use policies, disaster preparedness, and economic stability will be central to these discussions. The primary purpose of this debate will be to provide an opportunity for delegates to engage with complex factors driving the lack of affordable housing and to explore potential solutions to this ongoing global challenge.

Child Trafficking

Child trafficking is a critical global issue that robs vulnerable children of their innocence and exposes them to exploitation. The “Child Trafficking” committee in Marist MUN seeks to develop effective policies to prevent trafficking, protect victims, and pursue legal actions against the perpetrators. To address this transnational crime, delegates must focus on building international cooperation, intelligence sharing, and resource allocation. Furthermore, the debate will discuss the actions of UNICEF, and UNODC in order to enhance the protection of children at a global level. The primary highlight of this debate will be to find common ground between nations to establish the most effective and accessible solutions to mitigate child trafficking.

E-waste

E-waste or electronic waste, is the fastest-growing category of waste in the international community. In the E-waste topical committee delegates will discuss E-waste strategies to manage E-waste while balancing societal, economic, and environmental needs. The delegates in this committee will examine society’s single-use “throw-away” culture, discuss planned obsolescence of consumer products, and be required to navigate conflicting national interests. Finally, delegates will need to be familiar with past actions and organizations related to E-waste.

Special Committees

The Security Council is a place for experienced and capable delegates to shine. Security Council delegates will start the conference alongside General Assembly delegates in an assigned topical committee to craft resolutions.

Later in the conference, when the General Assembly convenes to debate the resolutions, the Security will convene as a separate group to deal with an unfolding crisis.

The goal of the Security Council is to craft a resolution on this crisis that will then be passed to the General Assembly for debate.

The general assembly

Most delegates attending the Marist Model United Nations will be members of the General Assembly. Following the crafting of resolutions in topical committee meetings, delegates will gather in the GA to debate the resolutions. Prior to the start of debate, a number of delegates will be chosen to provide speeches for and against the resolution at hand. Following the for and against speeches, debate commences.

At the end of the conference, the General Assembly will be presented with an emergency crisis resolution for a final competitive and pressing debate.

Resources

Reference Documents

Delegate Resources

Given that the Marist Model United Nations Conference follows a unique procedure, Parliamentary Procedures are necessary and must be read before the conference commences. Delegates are strongly recommended to possess physical copies of the documents due to the No Technology policy of the conference. Parliamentary Procedures Cheat/Reference Sheet is a useful summary and list of terminologies central to the conference.

Marist MUN Leadership

Here’s a helpful resource whenever you are struggling with leadership procedures or any other matter related to the conference!

Conference

Code of Conduct

Marist Model United Nations participants must turn in a physically signed Code of Conduct on the first day of the conference.

MUN Schedule

Here’s the official schedule for the 38th Annual Marist MUN Conference.

Venue

Sannomiya Convention Center (SCC), located in downtown Kobe.

〒651-0084
兵庫県神戸市中央区磯辺通2-2-10
ワンノットトレーズビル5F
An approximate 10 minute walk is required from Sannomiya Station to reach the venue.
Delegations may take the Portliner Line to Boeki Center Station, followed by a minute walk to the venue.
Near the venue, there are a variety of franchise and local stores delegates can choose for their meals. Convenience stores are also available close to the Convention Center.

To learn more about the venue, click on this link.

Registration

Thank you for your interest in registering for the 38th Marist Model United Nations Conference.

Date

The conference will be held on February 20-21, 2025

Venue

Sannomiya Convention Center in downtown Kobe.

Delegates

Due to limited capacity of the facility and high demand, there is a cap of 8 delegates per school.

Delegate Registration FORM

The Delegate Registration Form must be completed to secure seats for the Marist Model United Nations conference.

Please fill out the Delegate Registration Form prior to payment.

FEE

There is fee of ￥5000 per delegate.

Secure seats

To secure delegate seats, 50% of the delegation fee is due by Friday, November 15, 2024.

This deposit is nonrefundable.

Advisors will be notified of seats that remain open after deposits have been received.

Full payment is due December 6, 2024. Countries will be allocated after payment has been received in full.

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The Delegate Registration Form must be completed to secure seats for the Marist Model United Nations conference.

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Should you have further questions related to the 2025 Marist Model United Nations Conference and its terms (such as but not limited to: topical committee details, conference flow, venue access), please feel free to contact the team directly at: deyssm@marist.ac.jp

School Life

Model United Nations

MARIST MODEL UNITED NATIONS XXXVIIi

Emergency Crisis Resolution

CHILD TRAFFICKING RESOLUTION

Affordable Housing RESOLUTION

E-WASTE RESOLUTION

WEAPONIZATION OF AI RESOLUTION

Marist model united nations

Conference Structure

Topical Committees

Special Committees

Conference

Code of Conduct

MUN Schedule

Venue

Registration

Date

Venue

Delegates

Delegate Registration FORM

FEE

Secure seats

Bank Transfer

Register

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