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2017 Change the World Model United Nations in New York
Over 1500 students from all over the world attend the Change the World Model United Nations
(CTWMUN) every year. CTWMUN is an international meeting during which major international
political issues are debated. Participating in CTWMUN is an opportunity to develop premium life
skills such as research, public speaking, leadership, writing, critical analysis and problem solving.
The 2017 CTWMUN conference in New York is scheduled to hold from the 17th
​ to the 19th
​ of
March at the United Nations Headquarters. Participants will be representing countries different
from their countries of origin and will be part of committees such as World Health Organization
(WHO), UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), UN Development Programme (UNDP),
Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), Security Council (SC) and Historical
Security Council (HSC), a perfect re-enaction of the United Nations.
Sperne is the official conference participant recruiter for Digiforte Solutions Ltd, a partner training
company for the International Model United Nations Association (IMUNA) that has been involved
in the training, coaching, selection and registering of the Nigerian contingent since 2009.
Sperne’s partner, Digiforte Solutions Ltd, will provide opportunities for participants to tour New
York attractions like the statue of liberty, Time Square, Little China, the national museum and the
central park zoo for a few days before the conference officially begins. Other services such as flight
booking, airport pick up and transfer, hotel reservation, pre-conference training and visa support
will also be provided.
The following information has been provided by and culled from the CTWMUN website
(http://www.cwmun.org/change-the-world-mun-new-york/#1462459081265-3be1442d-9eef),
General Conference Information
New York is defined by its skyline—the silhouette created by Manhattan’s buildings is
instantly recognizable and utterly mesmerizing. In fact, NYC is home to more than 200
buildings measuring 500 feet or taller; roughly double that of its closest US competitor. You
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can appreciate the skyline’s grandeur from the observation decks atop the Empire State
Building and Top of the Rock and revel in its scope from lower vantage points like the
Brooklyn Bridge or the Brooklyn Heights promenade. New York City is a melting pot of
cultures moving in unity on 305 square miles of land. During the day, Central Park, Wall
Street, United Nations, the Empire State Building, and the Statue of Liberty, along with Ellis
Island, capture the attention of every tourist. However, the city is alive 24-hours a day and
nightlife is thriving. Times Square lights up while Broadway displays some of the best
theatre options the world has to offer. From Times Square and Central Park to the Empire
State Building and Broadway, New York City is one of the world’s most exciting places to
visit.
Throw that puffy jacket on a Viking pyre and do a little dance around it—winter will be over
and spring just around the corner! While there are many reasons that NYC in winter is
awesome, there’s only so much of it that we can take. And more importantly, there is no city
in the world that does spring quite like New York: it’s Model UN Conference month! Take the
opportunity to stuff our faces in the sunshine and attend one of the most beautiful
life-changing experience like CWMUN!
There is no better way to walk Ambassadors’ shoes than working inside the UN
Headquarters! The CWMUN Conference will be open inside the majestic General Assembly
Hall where real diplomats meet and discuss international topics. Every year, over 1 million
visitors from around the world enter the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
What about you? After 16 months of renovation, the newly renovated GA Hall has the
original look and feel from the 1950s but with modern updates to meet the
nowadays-building standards. The CWMUN Secretariat is more than honoured to announce
that ​the entire Conference will be hosted inside the UN Buildings​. The United Nations
Headquarters is located in the heart of New York City on 1st Avenue between 42nd and 48th
Street. Entrance for the Change the World Model UN Opening Ceremony is at 46th Street
and 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10017.
The official hosting venue for CWMUN participants is the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan.
With a fabulous Midtown Manhattan setting, newly renovated rooms and friendly staff with
a can-do attitude, this luxurious hotel offers convenient access to the entire Big Apple and a
comfortable respite at the end of the day. Just steps away from Grand Central Terminal,
Grand Hyatt New York boasts an ideal Manhattan location, and from your hotel room it’s a
pleasant stroll to Park Avenue, Fifth Avenue, Central Park, Times Square, Rockefeller Center,
Broadway theaters and numerous opportunities for dining, shopping and entertainment.
Committees and Topics
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is
concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948,
headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The constitution of the World Health Organization
had been signed by 61 countries on 22 July 1946, with the first meeting of the World Health
Assembly finishing on 24 July 1948. It incorporated the ​Office international d’hygiène
publique and the League of Nations Health Organization. Since its creation, it has played a
leading role in the eradication of smallpox. Its current priorities include communicable
diseases, in particular HIV/AIDS, Ebola, malaria and tuberculosis; the mitigation of the
effects of non-communicable diseases; sexual and reproductive health, development, and
aging; nutrition, food security and healthy eating; occupational health; substance abuse; and
driving the development of reporting, publications, and networking.
WHO Agenda:
1. Coordinating international efforts to prevent/contain/fight epidemics
2. Protecting women’s health: preventing female’s genital mutilations
3. African traditional medicine and conventional medicine
Established by the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations in 1958 as one of the
UN’s five regional commissions, ECA’s mandate is to promote the economic and social
development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote
international cooperation for Africa’s development. Made up of 54 member States, and
playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African
institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions to address the
Continent’s development challenges.
UNECA Agenda:
1. Fighting illegal exploitation of natural resources
2. Good governance as key tool in fighting poverty
3. Promoting social inclusion in rural areas
UNDP works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of
poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop
policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in
order to sustain development results. Last year, world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development to continue the work of the Millennium Development Goals.
UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction
and climate change.
UNDPAgenda:
1. Environmental resilience policies
2. Improving economy by addressing gender inequality
3. Preventing religious extremism by supporting youth economic inclusion
The Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice was established by the Economic
and Social Council resolution 1992/1, upon request of General Assembly (GA) resolution
46/152, as one of its functional commissions. The Commission acts as the principal
policymaking body of the United Nations in the field of crime prevention and criminal
justice. ECOSOC provided for the CCPCJ’s mandates and priorities in resolution 1992/22,
which include improving international action to combat national and transnational crime
and the efficiency and fairness of criminal justice administration systems. The CCPCJ also
offers Member States a forum for exchanging expertise, experience and information in
order to develop national and international strategies, and to identify priorities for
combating crime.
CCPCJ Agenda:
1. Combating human trafficking
2. Good governance as key tool in fighting poverty
3. Strengthening international cooperation against terrorism
Under the Charter, the Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of
international peace and security. It has 15 Members, and each Member has one vote. Under
the Charter, all Member States are obligated to comply with Council decisions. The Security
Council takes the lead in determining the existence of a threat to the peace or act of
aggression. It calls upon the parties to a dispute to settle it by peaceful means and
recommends methods of adjustment or terms of settlement. In some cases, the Security
Council can resort to imposing sanctions or even authorize the use of force to maintain or
restore international peace and security.
SC Agenda:
1. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict
2. Defusing tension in South Sudan
3. The situation in Mali
The Historical Security Council will function in the same way as the Security Council and
most other committees. However, all topics will relate to a particular period of time and
delegates will represent the views of their countries during that time period.
Schedule for University Committees
Friday, March 17th, 2017 – UN Headquarters
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm E
​ ntrance procedures
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm C
​ WMUN Opening Ceremony
Saturday, March 18th, 2017 – UN Headquarters
8:00 am –9:00 am E
​ ntrance procedures
9:00 am – 1.00 pm C
​ ommittee Session I
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
2:30 pm – 7:00 pm
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
​University lunch break
​Committee Session II
​Faculty Advisor Meeting
Sunday, March 19th, 2017 – UN Headquarters
8:00 am –9:00 am ​Entrance procedures
9:00 am – 1.00 pm ​Committee Session III
10:30 am – 11:30 am ​Evaluational Faculty Meeting
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ​University lunch break
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm ​Committee Session IV
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm ​Faculty Advisor Meeting
Fees and Payment
$3500 – This is a complete package inclusive of feeding, return flight ticket, accommodation, tour
and taxi.
Travel Arrangement
To be safe in NYC is to use general common sense. However, with so many different
neighbourhoods and such dense population, there are some safety tips you should know
when traveling in NYC. Keep Your Valuables Safe: The CWMUN host Hotel offers in-room
safes that are laptop compatible. For peace of mind, we highly recommend storing your
valuables in these free safes. Know Who is at Your Door: When you hear a knock on the
door, make sure to check through the peep hole on the door before opening it. During the
CWMUN week, CWMUN Security Staff Members will walk around floors at night to make
sure everything is okay. They always wear an identification badge. Do not Travel in
Unmarked NY Taxi Cabs: Commonly referred to as “Gypsy Cabs,” these unmarked NYC
taxicabs are usually non-metered, non-insured and non-licensed. Avoid a rip-off – or
something worse – by denying a trip in these unmarked NY taxicabs.
Neither Sperne nor Digiforte Solutions Ltd can guarantee a visa but we will provide trainings
to help you prepare for your visa interview. We will also support with visa application and
arranging an interview. We will also arrange for a letter of invitation from CTWMUN to assist
your visa application.
Phone number: 09066716531
Email: [email protected]