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On the second day Apeejay Satya Model United Nations opens floodgates of discussion on various burning issues of the world

By S.K.Vyas

JALANDHAR,APRIL 23 : Apeejay Stya Model United Nations opened the floodgates of discussion on various burning issues of the world on it’s second day. 500 student delegates from the nook and corners of the nation presented their views on the problems and their solutions. 10 venues of the college were transformed into committee rooms where the delegates put forth their observances. These committees include White House Situation Room, United Nations General Assembly, United Nations Security Council, United Nations Drug Control Programme, International Press, All India Political Parties Meet, United Nations Commissions on the status of Women, United Nations Human Rights Council and Punjab Vidhan Sabha.

The college has been transformed with the political scenario of United Nations assembly throwing light upon blazing issues.

Name of the Committee

Representative Countries

Theme of the Discussion

United Nations General Assembly

America, Hungary , Nepal , India , Israel

Representatives of America discussed the issue of child welfare, elections of President, its procedure and the policies of Donald Trump .

The devastating impact of Terrorism was put forth by India and Hungary whereas representatives of Nepal and Israel questioned the membership of National Security Council

United Nations Security Council

Canada, France , South America and Japan

The global issue of militarization of the Arctic was brought to front. Use and misuse of fuel resources and their distribution to the exclusive members.

France and South Africa agreed to make arctic a world heritage along with Japan favouring to make the regive an Independent one.

United Nation Drug Control Programme

India

The Illicit use of medicinal drugs has spoiled India ’s Youth energy. A universal approach is the need of the hour to root out this problem from the fabric of the world

International Press

Around the World

Students of the College had firsthand experience of Journalism by participating as Journalists, Reporters, Photographers and Editors etc. Their reports would be published in pamphlets

Order of Phoenix

Fictional Series Harry Potter

A special step was taken for the beginners participating in MUN to observe the working of United Nations. A model set up was formed on the basis of seventh book of ‘ Harry Potter ’s Series order of Phoenix .

All India Political Parties Meet

India

Post impact of Demonetization was put forth by the delegates. Loopholes in the implementations of the same and death and suicides of people were a threat to this change. The encouragement of online and digital transaction could play a vital role in India ’s economy.

United Nations Commissions on the status of Women

India, Armenia , Qatar , Ghana , Portugal , Morocco

The representatives of countries highlighted the status of women in economic diaspora. Ghana discussed fair distribution of benefits of growth. The headline point of the discussion was to improve the literacy rate in South Eastern Countries which has played a key role towards the empowerment. Challenges and achievements in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals of the Women and Girls

United Nations Human Rights Council

USA, UK , Belgium , Switzerland , Saudi Arabia and Burundi

Advancing International Human Rights to protect against discrimination of LGBTQ people. USA has given rights to raise voice against homophobia but UK once had a law to punish homosexuals. Switzerland has taken steps in favour of bisexuals and has given approval to such relationships if made with consent. Belgium has approved lesbians and has given them proper rights whereas Saudi Arabia with reference to Quran was called it a sin.

On the other hand, Burundi , a small nation but has passed its consent to every human being to enjoy equal rights.

Punjab Vidhan Sabha

Punjab, India

Privatization of electricity can boost the economy but increase in taxes can force the industries to shift to other regions. The most important point was approved by the delegates that prices of grains should be fixed and a suitable advice for farmers was to utilize their funds in proper way to avoid suicidal attempts. Govts. should avail infrastructural debt for the prosperity of the state.

The second day of ASMUN 2017 proved to be fruitful for the delegates as it gave them the knowledge of all the aspects of the globe,said the Principal of thwe College Dr Sucharita.