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Macedonia Model United Nations
By Mary Hulse , MAK 16
The 2013 Macedonia Model United Nations ( MMUN ) Conference took place on May 18th at the Economics College in Prilep . The conference was attended by 180 students from high schools and universities throughout Macedonia . These students filled roles as delegates or committee chairs . PCVs assisted during set-up , at registration , as Team Leaders , as Adult Advisers ( serving as aids during committee meetings ), serving lunch , logistics , cleanup , and over-all coordination of the conference . Over 23 volunteers helped out at the day ’ s event . Teams came from Tetovo , Gostivar , Kumanovo , Skopje , Berovo , Bitola , Delchevo , Kavadarci , Kochani ,
Struga , Prilep , Shtip , and Sveti Nikole . These teams represented 24 UN countries such as
Brazil , Colombia , France , Guatemala , Indonesia , Jordan , Nigeria , South Africa , the UK , Somalia , America , Serbia , and many more , with several schools representing more than one country . The MMUN Conference was considered a success by all because those that attended enjoyed themselves , gained new skills , made friends , and had the opportunity to discuss issues that concern everyone . Students came together to draft resolutions to address those concerns and there are many eager delegates that cannot wait to participate next year !
Human Rights Council
Elimination of Discrimination Based on Religious Beliefs
Content Overview : Concerned about the abuse and intolerance of the freedom of religion , and aware of the resolutions that are already protecting basic human rights , the United Nations Human Rights Council called upon member countries of the UN to form a special International Religious Committee . This Committee would be responsible for addressing these issues and increasing such security in the Middle East , while encouraging countries to use clear and strong language against religious intolerance in their constitutions and enforce legislation against any type of religious discrimination .
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Content Overview : Encoura cation for women and enfo lation , keeping in mind that are stigmas associated wit tives , the Committee for Uni for investment in school cu workshops where women a traceptives and its uses an individuals , especially wome involved in the promotion o ceptives and the developm in order to educate females
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