November 2007 General Assembly and Security Council Policy Statements 

 

General Assembly Policy Statements    - Policy statements will start becoming available on Monday, November 12, 2007. 

Security Council Policy Statements - Policy statements will start becoming available on Monday, November 12, 2007. 

 

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Policy Statements: Select the name of the nation whose policy statement you wish to read from the list below. (Not all schools submitted policy statements. All statements received as of November 12 have been posted.)

Afghanistan       Australia     Belgium     Brazil            Canada        China         Colombia         Cuba      Cyprus   Czech Republic          

Democratic Republic of Congo       Egypt    Ethiopia   France       Ghana     India    Ireland   Israel  

Italy     Indonesia  Jordan    Kenya    Lebanon            Mexico   Nepal    Nigeria          Pakistan        Panama    Peru   Phillipines    Poland      Qatar  

Republic of Korea (North)     Republic of South Africa      Russian Federation    Saudi Arabia       Serbia   Slovakia    

    Sudan     Switzerland   Syria   Thailand        Turkey     Ukraine

United Kingdom          USA      Venezuela Yemen

 

Policy Statements 

Afghanistan                                                                                                                                                                                           Top 

Afghanistan: Policy Statement

Mr. Chairmen, Fellow Delegates, and Distinguished Guests:

            Afghanistan is pleased to be here at the 2007 Model United Nations General Assembly session. We are excited about the subject this year and would like to see actions to be taken to resolve these world problems.

            Terrorism and International Security is an issue that affects every person in today’s world. It should not be an issue that concerns nations with low economies. We would like to see a resolution similar to the Global Counter-terrorism Strategy that was adopted last September. Being a country that has just recently emerged out of Taliban control we would like to see a more efficient way to control terrorism not only in our country but others who are also suffering from a hidden adversary.

We would also like to start thinking of sufficient energy use before we start thinking of Alternative energy sources.  If we don’t think of using what we currently have at this point in time we will have a loss in oil production that can lead to harming the economies of oil based countries.

Afghanistan is as nation surrounded by oil enriched countries. Many of these run pipelines through our land. We feel that this way of oil transportation is unfair and would like to see changes in international trade to help countries that do not have many exports and poor economies to benefit from being a country being used to help transport Middle Eastern products to Asia.

  The country of Afghanistan has struggled with human trafficking.  In the last year we have made progress to control and prosecute human traffickers.  Our country has not written a specific law for human trafficking so we rely primarily on kidnapping statutes to charge trafficking offenses.  We are a source country for woman and children mainly used for commercial sexual exploitation. Afghanistan traffics internally and to Iran, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia.  This year our country has made 40-70 arrests of child trafficking alone. We are aware that our border security is somewhat corrupt and could be taking part in facilitating trafficking.  We feel as though we are working towards a resolution to this problem and we are taking great steps to stop human trafficking.  We would like to stress that we will need help from our bordering countries. This Year our country met with Saudi Arabia to discuss prevention against children trafficked for forced begging. We will need their cooperation to tighten border security in stopping these interactions. 

We hope that everyone works together over the upcoming days to make resolutions that will promote the betterment of humanity in all countries represented here today. Afghanistan also would like to see a successful session this year and anticipates a rewarding session

 

Australia                                                                                                                                Top 

Australia: Policy Statement

Madame President, fellow delegates and distinguished guests,

 

            The delegation from the Commonwealth of Australia feels honored to be here and to participate in another productive UN session. We hope that the delegations of this international body can continue to strive for cooperation and understanding between nations as we address the six issues brought before the Council of the United Nations.

The world is now directly threatened by a new kind of terrorism; it is worldwide and perpetrated in the name of extremist causes; it works in loose networks rather than through hierarchy or within borders. The self-perpetuating nature of the threat makes it an enduring one which demands a strong united defensive posture. Australia therefore feels that the ICC become involved after individual states have been unable to deal with a problem.  While it is currently dealing with mostly human rights violations, the ICC would be fully capable of tackling terrorism if judgment is agreed upon by all nations involved.

The demand for energy, including transport fuels as well as stationary energy has grown dramatically throughout the world during the 21st century. Oil prices have risen considerably since 2002 and there is debate about how close 'peak oil' might be. Thus gas emissions must be reduced in order to avoid dramatic change to the environment. Renewable energy is an essential part of low emissions energy and plays a strong role in reducing international greenhouse gas emissions. International support for renewable energy would assist industry development and provides community access to renewable energy.

Protecting human rights remains a matter of fundamental importance for Australia. As such, we regard the promotion and protection of human rights, both internationally and domestically, as a high priority. Australia is a regional leader in the fight against trafficking in persons, and is committed to preventing it, prosecuting perpetrators, and protecting victims.  The Australian Government strongly condemns the repugnant trade in human beings, and has taken a number of steps to combat it. We will continue to monitor the impact of these measures to ensure Australia remains at the forefront of international efforts to eradicate trafficking in persons.

Few governments in developing countries have assigned high priority to health care; for this reason it is necessary that more prosperous nations lend aid to these governments. Currently Australia is committed to humanitarian actions in Southeast Asia. Furthermore, Australia stands ready to commit as much aid as is feasible. This assistance will include not only financial gifts but also the allocation of available medical professionals to these developing countries. Through an organized cooperative effort, the established nations of the world can combat and overcome the myriad of untreated peoples in developing countries.

No country has generated sustained economic growth and poverty reduction by closing itself off to international trade and investment. While a country’s ability to benefit from trade and investment is dependent on a number of factors, particularly the quality of its domestic policies and institutions, it must also have access to the global marketplace. Developed countries like Australia can best assist developing countries by promoting global economic growth and by pursuing greater trade liberalization.

Deforestation doesn't just devastate the people and creatures living there; it also has widespread impacts on the rest of us. Rainfall patterns will be disrupted and the global climate will change even more rapidly than it is now. As such, Australia is committed to preserving forests that are home to millions of indigenous people representing thousands of unique cultures. As the forest is cut down, they are losing their food and water sources, and the heart of their cultural and spiritual lives.

It is our hope that this year’s council will produce strong, effective resolutions that will enable the international community to address in a practical way current and emerging threats to international peace and security.

 

Belgium                                                                                                                                                                                    Top 

Belgium: Policy Statement

Madame Chair / Mr. President, fellow delegates, and distinguished guests,

 

            The Kingdom of Belgium is honored to be part of the Council of the United Nations. We hope this session will bring comprehensive debate on the issues of terrorism, alternative energy sources, human trafficking, health care, international trade, and deforestation. Belgium deeply believes that our multidimensional foreign policies will continue to contribute to the global role of these sessions.

            Belgium is cognizant of the rising environmental crisis around our world and we have taken and will continue to take further actions towards finding, implementing, and refining alternative energy sources. Our city environments are heavily polluted, and it ranked lowest of the European Union member countries for overall environmental performance. Road traffic, heavy industry, house heating, and air pollution have transformed the air in Belgium’s atmosphere into carcinogenic material. Due to these pressing issues, our environmental agencies collaborated to form the Green Building Cluster to promote industries to consider the quality of today’s and the future’s environment while offering maximum comfort to our citizens. Secondly, Belgium has always been a close worker with the European Environmental Agency to facilitate in the reduction of pollution around our world. As a country which heavily relies on our seven nuclear power plants to provide over half of our electricity, Belgium’s national government has increased its aspiration to search, implement, and refine alternative sources of energy.

            In addition, adult and minor trafficking for sexual exploitation is a growing concern in Belgium and is quickly becoming a top priority for law enforcers as well as the judiciary. Last year, there were an estimated 30,000 prostitutes working in Belgium and the number of sex-trafficking victims continues to rise every year. Eastern European traffickers from Bulgaria, Nigeria, Poland, Hungary, Sudan, China, and Thailand have taken advantage of our nation’s laws concerning sex trafficking. We are acutely aware of the growing crisis in the field of human trafficking and we believe that, together, with the Council of the United Nations, our world’s pioneering and comprehensive efforts will counter these threats and risks.

Since the attacks to the World Trade Centers on September 11, 2001, the fight against international terrorism has assumed unprecedented proportions. Terrorism requires a concerted, ongoing international response from every country in the United Nations. Belgium proudly takes an active role in cooperative efforts with both the European Union as well as other international agencies to combat terrorism and stop extremist groups. The adoption of the first global anti-terrorism strategy by the General Assembly of the United Nations in September 2006 certainly represents a landmark, as the United Nations and its Member States showed their unity of purpose in the ongoing drive to condemn and combat terrorism. The bottom line is that terrorism is always unjustifiable, regardless of the underlying motives and objectives and the form it takes. Belgium’s FPS Foreign Affairs and its network of Belgian embassies and consulates abroad play important roles in these efforts.

            Albeit Belgium does not have any crucial issues with deforestation (0%), our government emphatically believes that our environment—by this, we refer to the entire world and every citizen residing in this world—is crucial not only to our daily lives but also to a sustainable environment. Furthermore, teams of Belgian scientists, in cooperation with international research teams, have discovered huge amounts of unexpected organic aerosols over the South-American tropical rain forests. Our country is already taking great strides to help stop deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. We are sure that our technologically advanced society will discover methods of repairing damages present in that area.

Brazil                                                                                                                            Top         

Federal Republic of Brazil Policy Statement

Madame Chair/ Mr. President, fellow delegates, and distinguished guests,

 

As the world has advanced in all realms; from technology, to multi-cultural tolerance, to peace, and to conflict, the United Nations has continued to grow in importance. As the primary purposes of the United Nations are "To maintain international peace and security, and to that end: to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace" and, "To develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self determination of peoples, and to take other appropriate measures to strengthen universal peace," we­- The Federal Republic of Brazil believe that although much progress has been made, further efforts, particularly relating to Human Trafficking and Alternate Energy Sources must be put forth to hinder the growing level of world-wide discontinuity.

 

The world today is ripe with conflicts, many stemming from the current and past feud over the scarce (and continually depleting) oil supply. The Brazilian delegation believes that with only a predicted fuel supply to last, at the most, until 2030, a major crisis looms over the world. We believe that immediate measures should be taken to reduce the level of dependence on oil by converting to the most energy-efficient, but also most cost-effective solutions. Additionally, Brazil believes that the currently developed alternate energy sources, many of which are employed in Brazil at this moment, although reasonable temporary bandages to the problem, in the grand spectrum; these alternate sources of energy are insufficient and ill-qualified to replace oil as the primary fuel source of the world. Therefore, Brazil moves to petition the United Nations to fund a board whose sole purpose will be to discover feasible alternate energy sources as well as take a deeper look into the possibilities of using the limitless solar energy available for use by the entire planet.

 

By lessening the world's reliance on foreign oil, many conflicts can be solved. However, an issue that is present today, more than ever, is the barbaric human trafficking that occurs all over the world. Sadly, Brazil is the largest supplier of sex slaves in Latin America; therefore, we move to create a program that will assist the impoverished women of this world get-out of the sex-trade business. Brazil also promotes furthering education in all countries which will also help lessen the magnitude of women who chose to enter the profession.

 

Terrorism is not a world-wide issue. Although Brazil acknowledges that terrorism is present in various locals around the world, namely Iran, Syria, Libya, the Sudan, and Afghanistan, as reported by the United Nations Security Council during its most-resent 2007 session, Brazil does not acquiesce to the pretence made by various countries that claim that terrorism is a world-wide issue. Brazil; therefore, reaffirms its position that terrorism is a local issue in-regard to a select few countries around the world and that Brazil sees no reason to further involve the world-wide community and the with country-specific issues.    

 

As a final remark, Brazil is confident that this body will deliberate and reach a resolution on the pressing issues expressed in the docket that will abet the path to world-wide amicability. 

 

Canada                                                                                                                                    Top

Canada Position Statement

 

China                                                                                                                                      Top

 

Madame/Mr. President, delegates, and distinguished guests,

 

The delegation from the People’s Republic of China is honored to be here and to be a part of an international body that strives for peace and cooperation.  We believe that, through respect for the sovereignty of all nations and sincere cooperation between delegations, we can strive for a better future for all countries.

 

Regarding the issue of terrorism and international security, we believe that a nation’s sovereignty is of the utmost importance; we believe that interference in the internal affairs of other countries without justification is unnecessary and should be condemned by the United Nations.  The People’s Republic of China is concerned about the safety of our imports and exports while in transit, and stresses the need for cooperation with other countries to reduce terrorism and trafficking between nations. The People’s Republic of China asks Members of the United Nations to consider their actions involving the sovereignty of the countries in the world and in promoting a peaceful world.

 

On the issue of finding and implementing alternative energy sources, we believe that a sustainable future is important.  We need to implement alternative energy sources such as wind power and solar power.  Preserving the environment for future generations is essential.  But, implementing alternative energy resources is not enough; we need to reduce the amount of coal we burn as well as our use of fossil fuels.  We believe that it is necessary to join together and help each other in accomplishing these many goals.

 

On the issue of human rights, living in the modern era requires us, as a council, to make the world and the future years to come a place of justice, safety, and equality for the people of China and the world. We believe that all citizens of a nation should receive equal benefits from their government and urge all nations to strive towards this goal. Therefore, The Peoples Republic of China would like the United Nations to provide funding towards employment opportunities for operatives of human trafficking in all countries.  We encourage the United Nations and member countries to provide employment opportunities in areas of businesses promoting international peace and stability.

 

On the issue of Health Care, China believes that impoverished nations must receive the aid necessary to provide adequate health care systems for their citizens. Unfortunately, too often direct aid from another nation leads to encroachments on nation’s governments and territory.  The People’s Republic of China thus recommends that the United Nations direct funds from the World Health Organization (WHO) aiding countries of the third world to develop healthcare systems to benefit their citizens equally, while also respecting their sovereignty.

 

On the issue of international trade reform we believe that free trade is very beneficial to the economy of our nation and all nations. Cooperative trade between countries leads to a growth in urban jobs, a more stabilized global economy, and more cooperation between nations. We believe further liberalization of the economy, along with emphasis placed on the sustainable growth of nations, are necessary to keep the international economy flowing in a more lucrative manner.

 

On the issue of deforestation, The Peoples Republic of China believes in slowing down deforestation in densely forested countries and encourages Members of the United Nations to recognize the importance of forests and the environment. Deforestation not only increases biodiversity, but changes the local climate, causing irreparable damage to the environment and impacts not only our generation, but all generations to come. 

 

The People’s Republic of China is delighted to be here tonight, and looks forward to another productive session. We would like to emphasize the need for cooperation and respect for diplomacy, which enables all nations to the world to advance in a peaceful and friendly direction, for the benefit of every country in the world.

 

 

The People’s Republic of China

 

Colombia                                                                                                                                Top 

Columbia: Policy Statement

Policy Statement

Madame/ Mr. President, delegates and distinguished guests,

 

The delegation from the Republic of Colombia is honored to participate in this general assembly, in which topics will be discussed of great importance for the human race, and its ability to exist in peaceful cooperation in the near future. The republic of Colombia recognizes the great importance of the following items on the agenda.

 

On the issue of terrorism and international security, the Republic of Colombia believes it is necessary to consider the many forms of terrorism  that are threatening the different regions of the world, one of them being the conventional terrorism in which armed groups outside the law attack the legitimate governments and the nations they represent. This kind of terrorism should be examined and prevented by the Hague assembly or another assembly that deals with this kind of crime.

 

But there are other more subtle forms of terrorism, one of the most aggressive. Of which is the state of grinding poverty that afflicts 24% of the global population. The millions of human beings whom die of hunger every year is a ruthless form of terrorism exercised by the powerful against defenseless populations. This should be the subject of a special assembly of the United Nations,  which the Republic of Colombia would heartily support.

 

The second point of interest is the development of energy resources. Faced with the imminent  exhaustion of oil supplies, this issue must become a priority for the world. As a producer of carbon, the Republic of Colombia thinks there is a good chance to promote the development of the industry to lower taxes and to promote research. By doing so, Columbia is also supporting the United Nations in a sense that it can deal with this issue in a way that will support the global economic situation.

 

Regarding sex trafficking of human beings, it’s necessary to say that not only the displacement or the abuse of the body of others in the market are forms of sex slavery and will not be tolerated any longer. The recent issue of the increase of sexual slavery in the world, let alone in South America, troubles Columbia. Labor markets need to put aside all discriminatory attitudes towards impoverished people, and give them a chance. If these labor markets hold out, then people turn towards sex trafficking as a source of income. It is urgent that the United Nations finds a mechanism to avoid any discrimination, and implement without any exception the fundamental charter of human rights.

 

The issue of health care is critical to developing countries like Colombia. The Third World is suffering from sicknesses that can be easily controlled by water purification systems and adequate access to basic health services. Dealing with these sicknesses is elementary but needs a clear policy set by the governments of the United Nations; only then can we set this solution into action.

 

We believe that the global trade imbalance will be solved when Nations are willing to trade the real economical value of their natural resources that usually comes from developing countries. It is now a problem that the marketing of a product is leaving people with jobs that don’t pay near enough for the product that they are producing. This is a basis of inequality and misery leaving billions of human beings in this state.

 

            In conclusion, despite the global problems that Columbia is faced with, we hope that we can work cooperatively as a functioning part of the United Nations and can solve most of our country’s problems and assist others in solving their problems. The Republic of Columbia wishes only to function as a peaceful and helpful country to the Nations that seek help.

 

 

 

 Cuba                                                                                                                                         Top

Republic of Cuba Policy Statement 

Cyprus                                                                                                                                                                                                 Top

 

Cyprus: Policy Statement

Madame Chair, fellow delegates, and distinguished guests,

 

            We, delegates representing Cyprus firmly believe that we must come together and form a multi-lateral approach to attend to the six specific issues at hand.

 

Cyprus would like to stress the importance of global mobilization against terrorism. Although we are a small country, we have demonstrated, and we will continue to demonstrate our commitment to this issue through full implementation of relevant international Conventions and Protocols, as well as Security Council resolutions.

 

As a global community, Cyprus would like to emphasize the magnitude of the issue human trafficking. Measures must be taken against human trafficking in order to promote health, safety, and equality.

 

We believe that our international trade reform would benefit from improvement and we are committed to achieving this goal.

 

Deforestation has become more of an issue in Cyprus recently. Numerous fires have gradually worn down the forests in the Pentadactylos Mountains.  We believe it is necessary to implement anti-deforestation laws.

 

Energy efficiency is an issue that has to be promoted and implemented in Cyprus. We feel that solar energy is one of the most practical alternative energy sources for our country and for the rest of the world.

 

We believe that healthcare programs in developing nations should be promoted as much as possible. Cyprus believes that a key part to establishing a good health care system depends on availability of potable water among many other things.

 

In conclusion, these six topics greatly affect Cyprus and they must be addressed in the global forum.  We hope that together we can work towards a better Cyprus, and in turn, a better world.

 

 

Czech Republic                                                                                                                                                                                    Top

Czech Republic: Policy Statement

Sir or Madame Chair and fellow delegates,

 We, the delegation of the Czech Republic, are elated to be here and look forward to the progress to be made in the days to come. We believe that all of the issues that have been brought to our attention need to be addressed by the international community as quickly and efficiently as possible.

 

The Czech Republic intends to make trade with western countries more broad. The export strategy for 2006-2010 is based on promotion of the Czech Republic worldwide through trade and investment and is a four pronged approach relying on; entrepreneur opportunity, an increased presence of professional and efficient services, improved quality of services and increased export capacities.

 

We do not view finding and implementing alternative energy sources as one of our most pressing issues. Currently, we are extremely dependant on Russia for all our energy resources and would like to work towards proliferation of nuclear energy (for non militaristic purposes).

 

We, the Czech Republic, through reduction of sulfur dioxide emissions and construction of dozens of water treatment plants, have worked to achieve EU environmental standards. Also, the preservation of the Amazon rainforest is of utmost socio-economic value and contributes vitally to the quality of life in the region.

 

The Czech Republic finds it is in the best interests of member nations to put an end to global terrorism. We would like to pose more troops in Afghanistan and Iraq on peace keeping missions. We also believe that some troops are needed in Lebanon to help eradicate violence between Israel and Hezbollah.

 

We do not endorse the illegal human exploitation which our country is linked to. The ever strengthening world-wide network of human trafficking needs to be uncovered, disrupted, and ended. This can be achieved through the international education of future generations.

 

We are currently active in carrying out medical support in third world countries. The provision of education in areas concerning medical issues is imperative (with approval of the recipient country).

 

As a country we acknowledge the gravity of these situations and hope to find common ground in the direction of their resolution.

 

 

 

 

Democratic Republic of the Congo                                                                                          Top

Egypt                                                                                                                                                                           Top

Egypt: Policy Statement

The Arab Republic of Egypt is honored to be a part of this General Assembly summit. We look forward to working in a cooperative and progressive environment to create innovative solutions for each and every topic on the docket.

 

To address the first of these topics, Egypt is a country severely affected by terrorism, both internal and external. Due to our close proximity to the Middle East and connection with many Arab countries as trade partners this issue has affected anything from the security of our borders to everyday politics. While Egypt has been criticized in the past for our record on torture and illegal detention, we continue to strive for improvement. As President Mubarak indicated in his speech on the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday, Egypt is doing its best to boost solidarity within the Islamic world with a view to countering attempts to associate Islam with terror. Egypt strives to promote and present the true image of Islam to the world.

 

Next, Egypt endeavors to implement alternative sources of energy within our borders and encourages all countries to do the same. Our first solar energy plants will begin full operations this fall and we, like many countries in the Middle East, will also resume our nuclear power program. We have made great strides. In 2005 with Germany, we agreed to develop wind energy plants in Zaafarana which we hope will be in full working order by the end of this calendar year. However, in the big picture, these are relatively small steps. Egypt encourages a global initiative toward finding and implementing alternative sources of energy and further emphasizes, as an oil producing country, the immanent drop in supply proportional to demand if some action is not taken.

 

With regard to the issue of human trafficking, Egypt cannot be expected to stem the flow when we are, essentially, a transient country on the smuggling route.  This does not mean that we will do nothing to help solve the problem.  Currently, legislation is being drafted specifically targeting human trafficking and our border security is being increased to meet this new threat.  We wholeheartedly support any UN action to stop human trafficking at its source in Eastern Europe as well as Sub-Saharan Africa.

 

Health care has always been an issue close to the heart of all Egyptians and our national charter declares that it is a natural born right.  We have extended this right to Iraqi immigrants to the best of our ability and with assistance from the Red Crescent and the World Health Organization.  We feel that with an emphasis on development and innovation in the field of biotechnology, that every person could have access to quality health care.  Last week we were given a chance to test this belief.  Egypt was given a 10 million dollar loan from the IFC in an attempt to renovate hospitals and train nurses.  If every nation was given this opportunity, poor health care could be a thing of the past.

 

In terms of international trade reform, Egypt is ready for action. We were recent participants in the first Summit of Latin American and Arab States to Promote Economic Growth and Alleviate Poverty. We stand firmly by the belief that subsidies, such as farm subsidies, from the World Trade Organization should be eliminated and put in the direction of a more independent economy and population, as well as support the growing disapproval of the European Union’s constitutional treaty. Despite the fact that our economic growth is the fastest in our region, we feel the effects of the general poverty that is rife throughout the remainder of the continent. It is therefore important that the economic bonds between counties be strengthened in order to bring increasing levels of economic order to the most poverty stricken areas of Africa. With respect to international trade parameters, we feel that they should be left up to the countries of origin, which would promote greater economic and social independence.

 

The issue of deforestation is not a topic of great concern to the country of Egypt. Currently Egypt is undergoing reforestation at a rate of 3.41% annually. We do, however, support any action taken by this assembly to alleviate the problem worldwide.

 

We look forward with great enthusiasm to tackling these difficult issues over the next few days to develop feasible, comprehensive, innovative solutions to these pressing issues.

 

 

Ethiopia                                                                                                                                    Top

Ethiopia: Policy Statement

Madame Chair, fellow delegates, and distinguished guests,

 

We would like to take a moment to thank you all for taking the time to come together to discuss issues that we, the Ethiopian delegates, believe affect the majority of people in the world. We know that together we can make a difference!

 

As a developing country, we strongly regard all items being discussed today as important, however only a few refer specifically to our republic. Among these are finding and implementing alternative energy resources, heath care, deforestation, and international trade reform. 

 

Finding an alternate energy resource will profit countries across the globe, while helping with the issue of deforestation, global warming, and the decline of the world’s supply of oil. All countries are connected through trade and the often fluctuation of prices; each of our economies are controlled by an instable trading system. We have the opportunity to alter this system to make it fair to all participants. Healthcare is a reoccurring issue that affects everyone from the Chair to a small coffee farmer in Ethiopia.

 

In conclusion, we, the delegates of Ethiopia, are reassured by the presence of the world’s leaders in one room that we shall have a productive gathering and we will work together to make a better world for everyone.

 

France                                                                                                                                    Top

France: Policy Speech 

The French Republic would like to extend a warm welcome to our fellow countries hoping that this council will meet amicably and proficiently. France is active in the developing world and feels strongly about each issue presented on this council’s docket.

           

First, we would like to address terrorism and international security. As terrorism becomes a greater concern throughout the worldwide communities, especially in the Middle East, we feel that the United Nations must step towards reaching a diplomatic solution for terrorism, and creating a more secure world. However, we would also like the council to consider the cultural influences that hinder the progress of this issue.

 

France would now like to speak about human trafficking, which directly affects France and our surrounding countries. The are an estimated ten to twelve thousand victims of hum trafficking in France today, and as human trafficking begins to impinge on other European nations, it should be a great concern for this council.

 

As a key country in the creation of the European Union, France urges the United Nations to note the positive influence that the EU socioeconomic structure has in the developing of nations directly impacted by trade reform.  Not only is trade a key element for developmental success, but it further encourages diverse economies and an increase in exportation profits. We encourage the delegates to look at the European Union’s most current modifications on the GSP system, made in June of 2005, and look at how greatly trade reform will improve beneficiary countries.

 

France recognizes that we have a poor historical reputation in energy consumption and production. We would like to stress that it is necessary to implement sustainable energy systems so as to not withdraw from the world’s already depleting natural resources. More specifically; the deforestation occurring throughout the world and mostly in the South American nations. Although deforestation does not greatly affect France, we recognize the damages that it implements on other countries, including the displacement of peoples and environmental distress.

 

Finally, the Republic of France is a leader in Europe’s universal healthcare program. We strongly encourage that developing countries consider the benefits that a universal healthcare program brings to its’ citizens. We also would like to point out that other leading countries in the U.N., primarily the United States, have failed in developing a solid healthcare program for their own citizens.

 

The French Republic wishes you all a good evening, wishing that we all will have the embitterment of humanity as our primary goal. Thank You.

 

Ghana                                                                                                                                                                          Top

Republic of Ghana: Policy Statement

Mister Chair, Members of the General Assembly, and honored dignitaries. The Republic of Ghana is a very proud African nation.  We were the first African nation to declare our independence in 1957.  We are a leader in Africa.  There are many issues that are affecting Ghana and Africa including: trafficking of women and children, deforestation and desertification, a weak healthcare system, and un-potable water.  We need to work together as a global community to create change, to make this planet a better place for everyone to live. We are in a state of emergency with our environment, 33% of our country’s forest cover is disappearing, as is happening all over Africa and the world.  The forest is disappearing at about 1% a year.  Human trafficking is another major issue in Ghana. Since 40% of our population lives below the poverty line thousands of children are sold to adults who exploit them, forcing them to do dangerous tasks, such as fishing on Lake Volta, working in quarries, or working on rice and cocoa plantations.  The dire health care is very important to us.  We are struggling to get healthcare to our people; less than 40% of our citizens have easy access to health care.  Thank you for your time. Let’s work together to bring help to humanity and help everyone on earth.

 

 

India                                                                                                                                                                                         Top

 

India: Policy Statement

Honorable Chair and Fellow Delegates,

           

India would like to welcome you all to the 2007 Model United Nations Session. India looks forward to a peaceful and productive session filled with much debate as well as constructive ideas and resolutions that can better our world today.

India feels that due to the increased terrorist activity and the eminent threat to international security, that the global community must unite together to combat this growing evil that is terrorism. India emphasizes the use of the Counter Terrorism Implementation Task Force. This program will serve to help countries individually and collectively address: the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, the prevention of terrorism, the strengthening of their individual and collective capacity to do so, addressing the protection of human rights, and maintaining the rule of law while countering terrorism. India realizes that to ensure the safety of ports and ships means to also protect the world against terrorism. The program will provide counties with tactics, information and experience to aid in the world’s fight against terrorism. India feels that those aiding in terrorism activity must be tried by The Hague.

In order to diminish the use of non-renewable energy resources, more efficient means of energy production must be researched, encouraged, and implemented. These may include: organic BioMethane energy, wind energy, and possible replications of India’s award winning solar loan programs. Considering the fact that very little progress has been made in an effort to preserve our planet, alternate energy uses are a must for the continuation of humanity. Through the Kyoto Protocol negligible process has been made, however greater strides must be made. Thus, by seeking out other possibilities, alternate energies need to be available for world use. By implementing a program that increases the development and use of solar panels in small rural areas, solar energy will become a practical source of energy. In unison with the United Nations Environment Program, alternative energy sources, such as BioMethane, will become more prolific in public use.

India plans to create an organization to maintain and monitor Human Trafficking around the globe. This organization will be known as The United Nations Prevention and Regulation of Human Trafficking (UNPRHT). It will deal with all aspects of trafficking such as border control for immigration, international missing persons archive for missing women and children, and treatment for victims of sex trafficking.

India feels that in the area of healthcare for developing countries, the focus must be on improving hygienic practices, ensuring the availability of educational programs pertaining to safe sexual practices, providing incentive for doctors to work in high-risk but high result areas, and health education for prospective mothers and individuals. Efforts must be made to direct international funds to ensure the basic healthcare standards are equalized in developing countries.   There is a need to increase the awareness of preventable diseases such as malaria which can be easily altered with little expenditure or effort. These suggestions are all in an effort to reduce the unfortunate deaths that result from preventable diseases and minor medical complications in impoverished regions.

We the Nation of India believe that in order to create a more peaceful world, international trade reform is necessary.  We believe that global trade reform should include the creation of regional economic unions.  These unions would allow for a country to establish closer ties with its neighboring countries stimulating economic growth and social adaptation.  With the creation of these unions, governments will be able to distribute resources fairly and combat the scourge of world poverty.  We believe that it is the job of this global body to aid in the creation of the economic unions in an effort to eradicate poverty, prevent wars, and equalize the standards of living on this beautiful world we share.  

            India feels that due to the millions of square kilometers of forest that are destroyed due to excessive logging, the world’s population is continuously being put at jeopardy. The fact that 25 percent of our yearly carbon dioxide emissions are due to deforestation gives India great concern in that this is an imminent threat to the air we breathe and greatly contributes to Global Warming. India encourages the United Nations and sovereign states to work more closely with organizations such as Greenpeace and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) in order to make large efforts to cut down on the deforesting of the earth’s forests. India also encourages the United Nations and sovereign states to penalize their large logging corporations that log in unsuitable forests that are not cleared by the FSC as well as increasing their use of other inexpensive materials such as plastic, wood/plastic, and other composite materials.

            India once again wishes you all a peaceful and productive session. Namaste.

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Policy Statement for Indonesia

 

Ireland                                                                                                                                                                          Top

Republic of Ireland: Policy Statement

The Irish delegation is honored to be present at this meeting, recognizing the critical role of each member nation in the ongoing efforts to ensure the peace and stability to which all people are entitled.

            In the modern era, it must be the courts that moderate the actions of states. In order to assist international tribunals in performing their responsibilities, Ireland, through its International War Crimes Tribunal Act, has created a legal structure whereby individuals can be tried in Irish courts for war crimes, human rights abuses, and genocide.  In addition, through its membership in the European Union,  Ireland is able to contribute to the development of international security  policy.

The world knows that terrorism and terrorists come from poverty and injustice. While military and peacekeeping actions play a part in our dreams for peace, we must always remember that these efforts must coincide with humanitarian aid and the buildup of the infrastructure of  nations in need.  By acting now, humanitarian aid may one day rid our world of the scourge of terrorism.

An important part of Ireland’s humanitarian efforts is focused on health.  With a health care system that provides health care for all its citizens, Ireland is committed to a world where sickness in all countries is treated with the full extent of scientific knowledge.   Currently, Ireland gives .5% of its GNP to international aid, developing programs to create and improve health care infrastructure in third world countries.

In addition to addressing health issues related to poverty, Ireland is committed to the fight against human trafficking.  By signing the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings this past April,  Ireland is saying to the criminal gangs involved in trafficking that it will not allow the country to become a place where this industry thrives.   The convention makes important provisions for safeguarding victims’ rights, providing aid to victims, and prosecuting traffickers.

Ireland’s global responsibilities involve the environmental work we are doing at home.  In Ireland, deforestation is a problem with a long history.  However, with a goal of a sustainable Ireland, our country has begun a major reforestation project.  In addition to our local efforts, Ireland strongly supports reforestation projects worldwide, particularly in the Amazon, one of the world’s greatest natural resources.  In our changing world, we must face the realities of climate change.  Much new research is going into alternative power sources.  Our government has begun supporting eco-friendly power sources in local communities, offering tax breaks to people who install solar panels.   The government  has made a guarantee to ensure that. Within thirteen years, one-third of the electricity consumption in Ireland will come from renewable energy resources.

 

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Israel: Policy Statement

Sir Chair, Fellow Delegates and Distinguished Guests.

            Israel is more than pleased to be attending this 2007 session of the Model United Nations and hopes that the next few days the lead to a more peaceful world.

            Without a doubt terrorism is the biggest issue facing Israel today. Constantly Israel is in fear of acts of terrorism so we fully understand the treat that it posses to the world community.  Israel is a small country with an overwhelming amount of terrorism for its size, thus it essential that Israel acts for its citizens. Peace has always been the ultimate goal of Israel, with this dream we hope that terrorism will one day come to a stop globally.

            Israel also understands that human trafficking is not an acceptable practice and needs to be stopped. In Israel human trafficking is a serious problem, which yields one-billon dollars a year. Israel is completely willing to take measures to prevent this and is currently implementing a new policy to reduce sex trade in our nation. As human trafficking is the fastest form of forced labor we urge countries to take immediate measures to reduce the number of humans being trafficked and hope that solutions will be found that effect those in trafficking as fast as possible. It is not only important to stop human trafficking in the future but to take care of those already being trafficked by returning them to their home country as well as providing the necessary health care.

            Healthcare around the world is also an issue that Israel firmly believes needs to be improved. In an ideal world health care would be provided for all humans, but this is not possible without funding and support from many nations.

            Israel feels that the betterment of our environment is crucial for a peaceful world, not only are we making strides toward in solar energy but Israel has also seen an increase in trees in the last 10 years. The Israeli environmental policy strives to conserve resources and act accordingly to the environment of policy. This policy is one that should be applied to many more countries by individualizing ways to implement alterative energy.

            In the next few days Israel hopes for peaceful resolutions with the cooperation of many countries, this is the only way to move towards a better future.

           

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Italy: Policy Statement

Madame President, fellow United Nations delegates, and distinguished guests,

 

            We, the Italian Republic, would like to welcome all to this year’s annual meeting of countries under the United Nations. We greatly hope that this community can join together to reach peaceful and progressive decisions that will lead to prosperous outcomes. The issues of Antiterrorism, Human Trafficking, and new sources of energy are among the topics we wish to discuss.

 

            The Italian Republic’s economy is suffering. Our country has an excessive budget deficit and high public debt. We have recently been warned by the European Commission to lower our deficit. The country of Italy believes that it would greatly benefit from new sources of energy. Our economy has also decreased because of the large underground working class that exists in Italy. This underground economy consists of people who work for low wages and do not have the standard social benefits and protections of citizens that are of the higher classes. It is estimated that this underground economy is worth twenty seven percent of Italy’s Gross Domestic Product.

 

            The Italian Republic firmly supports the United Nations and all of its international defense and security policies and activities. We have deployed troops in Lebanon, Somalia, Mozambique, and Timor-Leste to aid in the peacekeeping missions the United Nations has sanctioned. We are also a key supporter of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

           

            We, the Italian Republic, being one of the founding members of the European community, want to work with European countries in the European Union to obtain shared consensus on issues of defense and security. We would like to work toward a agreement within NATO for defense and security issues. Our primary interest is the creation of a single common defense and security policy within the European Union. International security is necessary in working toward a better global community. 

 

            Italy supports the international efforts to stabilize the country of Iraq and to create peace in the Middle East.  We believe that the United States mission in the Middle East will be successful. The Italian Republic is one of the leading partners with the U.S.A in the war on terrorism. These countries have become drawn closer allies. The United States and Italy have worked together toward the formulation of defense, security, and peacekeeping policies.

 

            In the international arena, the relations between the United States and Europe are important to Italy. Our strongest global hope is to develop a common policy on security and defense. The Italian Republic is working toward a change in the threat countries may feel from one another. We believe in making peace and keeping peace, and we are willing to reach diplomatic solutions to get there. We want to work toward a safe and secure world. We want to live in a world that will celebrate its feeling of security and not in a world consumed by fear.

 

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Jordan: Policy Statement

Honorable Chair, fellow delegates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan bids you a good evening. Over the next two days, we hope to find ways to prevent terrorism, implement alternative energy sources, and stop human trafficking.

As a middle-eastern nation, Jordan both supports the abolition of terrorism and the elimination of racial and cultural stereotypes associated with the issue. International cooperation between the United Nations and individual countries is essential in this fight for security.  However, diplomatic solutions only lead to temporary success. Terrorism is the result of extremist groups and individuals and has no root in any religion, culture, or race. Education of the next generation is the only way to achieve permanent eradication of terrorism.  

The vast deserts of Jordan, along with the ecosystems of member nations, have a surplus of energy waiting to be harvested.  Wind and solar energy are among many recent innovations in technology that need to be implemented for a sustainable, livable future. These alternative energy sources also will fuel the economy by creating jobs and reducing energy costs.  In addition, research and funding must be focused on commercializing non-nuclear alternative fuel sources to preserve the earth. While nuclear technologies are evolving, the potential for political, environmental, and health risks outweigh the benefits of this energy source. 

As a nation plagued with the hardships associated with the illegal importation of foreign workers, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan urges that human trafficking is addressed quickly and decisively.  Human trafficking affects not only the victims, but the countries involved. Families need help returning to their homes, and countries need help solving this growing problem.

None of these issues can be resolved by a single country. The collaboration of every member nation is needed to put an end to these crises. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan urges each nation present today to work together for the benefit of all.

 

 

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Lebanon: Policy Statement

Monsieur Chairman, fellow delegates, and distinguished guests. The lack of essentials - food, potable water, education, meaningful work, peace, and general life opportunity - vital issues all, and all addressed in the 1948 United Nations document, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - results in much of the dissension in present day. As delegates of Lebanon, we believe it a necessity to negotiate the issues before us all  - terrorism, alternative energy, human trafficking,
health care, issues related to international trade, and deforestation - toward providing civil, sensible solutions with regard to  these basic life necessities.

Terrorism is a prominent issue throughout the world. We believe that this - and other issues related to international security - should be dealt with through The World Court in The Hague. We believe that through the (nearly) global perspective inherent in   The World Court, such issues can be fairly and impartially weighed and acted upon.

Lebanon recognizes - with poignancy and sympathy - the complex series of issues that lead to human trafficking and the sex trade. We offer an apology on this issue, as Lebanon has  "blood on its hands" as well. Our country has brought workers from Ethiopia and Sudan for purposes of employment with sub-standard wages.  For this, we are sorry, and seek united guidance toward abolishing this wrong.
 
A complimentary issue is that of education and its lack. The dearth of education results in people who are ignorant of their liberties as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 26.  This article states that all individuals shall have access to fundamental and elementary education - certainly a minimum standard - toward the "full development of the human personality." This lack has lead to the exploitation of certain countries and their peoples as mere commodity.

We wish to bring concern to the issue of health care - and it's lack - in the developing countries of the world. Nations with poor or no health care struggle with internal unrest and this unrest is often directed towards the immediate government and its neighbors.

These issues must be dealt with because the welfare of the world begins with the welfare of the individual.

Thank you.

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Mexico: Policy Statement

 

Madame Chair and fellow delegates, the nation of mexico would like to warmly welcome you all to the annual Model UN session. We hope to find a reasonable conclusion to the issues with which we are faced.

      Mexico’s position on human trafficking is that we need to resolve this issue due to the increased abductions in Mexico. Mexican women, young girls, and young boys are being taken to be forced into slavery and prostitution. We hope to remedy this problem and not be faced with this in the future.

      Mexico does not currently have a position on alternate energy sources, we do not have the proper funding for change at this time.

      We feel as if international security is an issue because we all need to be assured our safety in our individual countries.

      All these issues need to be discussed in a way that will benefit everyone and not just the leading countries of the world. We would like all the solutions for these problems to be fair and right.

 

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Nepal: Policy Statement

 

Mr. Chairman, delegates and honored guests,

 

The delegation from the State of Nepal is honored to be able to participate in this meeting of the General Assembly. We hope that all representatives present will continue to strive for  cooperation and international understanding, as we undertake the difficult task of addressing the important issues set forth by the agenda.

With the Maoist Insurgency in Nepal barely over, the State of Nepal remains in fear of terrorism. Much of the “People's War” was ruthless and can be described as nothing short of terror. The State of Nepal is in favor of antiterrorist and counterinsurgency action in an effort to protect the sovereignty of the State of Nepal, and indeed maintain peace among all free peoples.

Nepal is interested in Alternative Energy Sources for our country to provide cheaper and more readily accessible electricity to our nation's people. Although we are extremely interested in pursuing alternative sources of energy that will lead to a higher quality of life for our peoples, we stress that this is an issue that would be better addressed domestically, and not in the General Assembly.

Nepal is extremely concerned about the problem of human trafficking. Many Nepali women and children are trafficked across the border with India, and thus this issue is of the utmost importance to us. We urge the international community to collectively crackdown on traffickers and their accomplices, so that trafficking in Nepal, and indeed the entire world can be ebbed.

Nepal is a “Developing Country” and poor health care is a problem currently plaguing our nation. Many people are too poor to afford even the most basic healthcare, and for the sake of our nation's people the delegation from Nepal urges the Assembly to address the issue of health care in developing countries. We request of the international community better access to modern technologies and medications, and plead that a more serious stance of preventative health care be taken in poorer countries.

Much of Nepal's international trade is with India. This includes a variety of goods and services which total to imports of 800 million dollars per year, and exports of 2 billion dollars. Although international trade is an important issue, the delegation of Nepal feels that the economic climate in Nepal can be bettered through agreements brokered with individual nations, and not by international trade reform.

Deforestation is a serious concern in the eyes of the Nepalese delegation. Much of our once densely forested country has been logged for a variety of reasons, resulting in a remaining 29% that is forest covered. Most energy in Nepal comes from wood directly, and as our population rises so does the demand for wood.

The State of Nepal would like to urge all member states to cooperate with mutual understanding as we work today to improve our world. Only through the United Nations, can we work towards complete understanding, freedom, and peace.

             

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Peru: Policy Statement

Honorable Chairperson, member nations and my fellow delegates, the Republic of Peru welcomes you to this year’s general assembly. There are two topics on the docket that require our immediate attention.

            First, the issue of researching and implementing alternative energy resources, should be the top our priority. Every year we are more dependent on finite resources, and every year alternative energy sources are more sophisticated and viable. Peru believes that the key to following and surpassing the Kyoto Protocol is by implementing alternative energy resources. In order for countries to use alternative energy resources, we need a plan for each country that will take advantage of the natural resources they have.

            Second, is the issue of human trafficking.

            As many of you may have noticed I did not mention the issue of terrorism and international security. Peru’s deepest belief is that this issue belongs in the Security Council. As stated in the Charter of the United Nations, Chapter 5 Article 24 Point 1,

“In order to ensure prompt and effective action by the United Nations, its Members confer on the Security Council primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and agree that in carrying out its duties under this responsibility the Security Council acts on their behalf.” 

While terrorism is a concern for the global community, as specified in Chapter 5 Article 24 Point 1 it is the responsibility of the Security Council, to provide guidance and direction on the topic of terrorism and international security for world follow. It will be an international effort to combat terrorism, but the plans should be drawn and laid out by the Security Council.

Thank you Honorable Chairperson for your time.

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Poland: Policy Statement

Honorable Chairman, reputable guests, and fellow delegates of the General Assembly, the proud state of Poland welcomes the beginning of this session with great anticipation. The world is at odds with itself once again. In a time where peace and preservation of the morality of man are what all should be seeking, the exact opposite is what we are finding in great abundance. The United Nations is here keep order and to keep the world a place in which all can live serenely. These tribulations at hand are what our priorities need to be focused on in order to allow the UN to remain a credible organization. To not help put an end to these issues will rip Humanity at the seams.

In regards to Human sex trade, Poland was one of the worst hit countries in the world. Not only were our women and children affected, we were a Mecca for traffickers. Over the last 5 years, Poland has instituted a Central Trafficking Unit that has reversed this fact. Therefore we are promoting that the United Nations needs to stand strong and protect citizens of all countries by creating a new commission to deal with culpability of traffickers. Punishing these people is essential to the put an end to this immoral practice. This commission will deal with all of the concerns of human sex trade from the punishing to those in charge, to helping the victims of this corrupt proceeding. To not act is to let down the population of the world.

We recognize that terrorism is a threat to everyone; however it is a problem that can be addressed and contained in the area in which the terrorism act occurred. We propose that each sovereign nation creates its own legislature to combat terrorism on its own soil.  This legislature should highlight what the country within itself defines as terrorism and how those who commit these acts will be penalized.

The issue of rapid deforestation in areas of the Amazon impact more than just the surrounding region. Social development, loss of natural resources and worldwide environmental degradation all occur when we allow deforestation. Poland is an avid supporter of education involving the focus of deforestation ramifications. We also want to stress the continued participation of all members of the United Nations to the commitments of the International Year on Forests 2001. This is an earth altering topic and Poland insists that during this session we pass a resolution that is deemed imperative on deforestation.

In order to address healthcare in developing countries, Poland, in accord with other United Nations members, will provide funding for programs such as the International Medical Corps, which will allow medical personnel to aid citizens, distributing vaccines and treatments. The funding will also go towards the construction of much needed medical facilities to provide a safe, as well as sanitary environment in which patients may undergo surgical procedures as well as the administration of vaccines, which will minimize the rapid spreading of contamination and infectious disease.

Poland recognizes the increasing dependency of energy sources including oil between particular countries. Given that this rate is increasing, We request that each nation thoroughly analyze its trade dependency of any import and export and minimize trade embargoes or boycotts to allow substantial economic independence and competition for the healthier consumption of all energy resources.

            Poland believes that Carbon Dioxide is a formidable threat to our planet’s health and should be eradicated by investing in new forms of clean renewable energy sources. The Polish economy is almost completely powered by fossil fuels but we are in the process of converting to alternative energies. Success can only be achieved if all countries realize the significance of this crisis and are subject to act and protect their future welfare. It is the United Nation’s obligation to lead the way in showing the world how important renewable energy is to the sustainability of life.

            Our role as members of the General Assembly is to consider what actions need to be met in order for the world to sustain itself. These issues all must be addressed now because if they continue to spread and grow, we will all be trapped in the dark. It is one sin to commit an unforgivable act but the larger sin at hand is the one where you see the sin being done and you do nothing to try and prevent it. Therefore, Poland considerately sets this proposal in the hands of the General Assembly with great expectations of revamping our Planet.

 

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Qatar: Policy Statement

Honorable chair and delegates, we happily commence on our three day journey to better the world using diplomacy and ethic. The futures of our nations are terrifyingly shaky and unsure due to the ever present issues facing them. Qatar is honored to be part of this General Assembly aiming to improve life for all. There are six pressing issues on the agenda and we hope to cover and draft a comprehensive and ratify-able resolution for each.

 

            One dreadful issue striking the world today is the lack of universal healthcare, or any healthcare, at all in many developing regions of the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, for instance, the situation is so bad that the average life expectancy is below 50 years old, and 164 out of every 1000 children die before their fifth birthday. The state of Qatar has come along way since its first hospital’s doors opened nearly fifty years ago. Now, we have some of the most advanced equipment, and staff, not to mention the lowest maternal mortality rate in the region. Also, we need a healthcare plan that suits most of our countries inhabitants.  The Hamad Medical Corporation was established in 1979 and grew to be Qatar’s leading non-profit healthcare organization, improving the standards of Qatar’s other health care institutions.

 

            Another issue that has plagued the earth is the ongoing atrocities of human trafficking and the sex trade industry. This is one of the greatest threats to the world because not much is know about the actions taking place. There are no reliable estimates of the industry, but we do know it is mainly taking place in developing and impoverished countries of the world. If we wish to do anything about this issue we need to learn more about it. Qatar believes that we need more nation to nation communication and that we can attain important information by countries helping and sharing knowledge with each other.

 

International trade reforms have created quandaries across the globe in recent years. For individual nations, it is important to have a system of trade so that countries can obtain the natural resources they depend on. Qatar became a member of the World Trade Organization in 1995, and participates in free trade agreements. In 1997, Qatar finalized legislation to abolish the requirement of 51% Qatari business ownership, making Qatar a more significant player in the world economy.

                       

In conclusion, Qatar knows that we can learn a great deal from each other. Knowledge and ideas can be shared for the greater good. If we want positive progress and developments in our delicate world we need to do exactly that. We are all in the pursuit of happiness and by all of us coming to this conference it proves so. With our efforts is can be and hopefully will be done. Thank you.

 

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Republic of North Korea: Policy Statement

           The republic of North Korea believes that the United Nations is becoming a necessary asset to international fares. Without the cooperation of all the worlds' countries, we know that global peace will never be achieved. We hope that solutions can be found to the problems of the world that are satisfactory towards all countries, and to that end, we will strive to work alongside the other members of the United Nations to obtain peaceful coexistence, mutual non aggression and respect for national independence

 

As of late, terrorism and international security have become pressing and much talked about issues. Although other countries speak of the war in the Middle East, the security of all countries is at the moment under imminent threat. We believe the border security is essential to reaching international safety for our citizens and future generations. D.R.N.K. has already taken the steps to secure our own borders. Recently, we have agreed to disable our nuclear facilities in the interest of better relations with the United States. The United States in turn will remove us from their list of terrorist and remove the sanctions they have placed upon our glorious Nation.

 

Currently North Korea suffers from the affliction that is the stripping of resources that cannot be renewed, including deforestation, strip-mining, oil drilling and livestock damage. Only 17% of the nation’s forest remains, and that number dwindles every day. D.R.N.K. is forced to resort to such methods, destroying its own environment, in order to feed the hungry economy, starved by the unwarranted actions of the United Nations.

 

            Human trafficking has become increasingly common in many countries. North Korea strongly believes that human trafficking especially the sex trade is a terrible crime all to common in today’s world. It is horribly degrading to the victims of this crime, most often women, forced into prostitution or marriage. In North Korea the trafficking of people is not tolerated. We have in place, in our country, laws that punish the despicable people who participate in such shameful activities. We are currently developing  ideas with which to reduce the market for human trafficking.

 

 The Nation suffers from a lack of healthcare. Many and most citizens do not have access to adequate medicinal supplies or physicians, and only 10% of the populous has access to any medical care, which is a product of the weakened economy, Due to insufficient assets for economical growth.

 

 Deforestation is a controversy in North Korea, considering it amounts to much of our economy but also degrades the environment. Many say we must stop the logging for fear of the repercussions, while others say it is necessary and without timber we cannot live as we do today. North Korea feels that it is a travesty that our forest are being harvested. Without Valuable timber the price of other natural resource such as coal and oil will increase, negatively affecting the economy. Their already exist war because of oil feuds do to price increases. North Korea believes that we should be conservative with our forests; therefore we propose the establishment of more efficient recycling programs.

 

Our economy is struggling as well due to the limitations the United Nations has placed upon it, and thus relies on other economies, many of them oil based, to function. Unfortunately the supply of oil and other natural resources is reaching its end, and when this occurred The Democratic Republic of North Korea and its citizens will face the consequences.

 

 The Democratic Republic of North Korea believes the United Nations has the power to improve the quality of life for the citizens of our Nation. With the help of the collective power of all the countries of the U.N., North Korea firmly believes that the entire world can be reformed to avoid global disaster, and if the collective mind of the United Nations is focused enough that everyone can reap the benefits.

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Russia: Policy Statement

Honorable chairperson,

            Russia would like first and foremost to thank all the member nations present for this meeting of global importance. Russia wishes to develop, with the cooperation of all nations gathered here, peaceful and comprehensive solutions to the crisis facing the global community of today.
            Russia, like every other country within this international body, abhors terrorism and all of its constituents. In order to solve this problem, comprehensive thinking is paramount. With the help of every nation working within its own country to help curb this problem, we may begin to see a recession in this cowardly crime. Russia advocates the trying of all international terrorist at The Hague and believes that these criminals should always be held accountable in front of an international body. Terrorism must be fought by the entire world on every level, and Russia believes that if all countries participate, we will see terrorism diminish although it will probably never disappear.
            On the issue of finding and implementing alternative energy resources, Russia understands the importance of further growth and development; however, at this point and time we feel that the revenues generated from conventional sources such as fossil fuels overpower the need for alternative energy sources. Thus we advocate the continued use of these sources of energy with hopes that the revenue generated from their sale will eventually allow the development of alternative sources of energy. The oil and natural gas industry is at this point in time far too large to be completely dismantled, and Russia realizes that the world is almost completely dependent on oil and natural gas. With the revenue from oil and natural gas the world will be able to conquer the problem of finding alternative energy sources.
            Pertaining to the issue of human trafficking Russia believes that this problem can most effectively be dealt with on a national level. Thus Russia advocates the implementation of an international agreement aimed at combating human trafficking within a nation’s sovereign boarders. Dealt with nationally, the horrors of human trafficking can be curtailed on the international level much more effectively. The cooperation of every member nation is drastically needed in order for the scourge of human trafficking to be eradicated from the planet and for the suffering and torment for all those affected to end.
            Referring to the issue of healthcare, Russia believes that facing this issue on an international level would be inadequate because of the diversity of the outbreaks and epidemics. These issues need to be addressed on an individual basis by the nation it is plaguing. Only when each nation makes their healthcare programs as a top priority will the health conditions in developing nations improve. Russia also believes that universal healthcare and economic support from neighboring nations is not financially feasible and therefore should not be the focus of this international gathering. The problem of healthcare in the world can only be solved if every nation participates individually and wholeheartedly in the resolution of this problem.
            Concerning the issue of trade reform, Russia believes that foreign interests and international Corporations have no right to any sovereign nation’s natural resources. We also feel that no nation shall be denied access to any international commodity market, and would like to see an international task force set up to ensure this. With this task force the purity of a country’s natural resources will remain celibate from the penetration of foreign interference. Russia hopes that with the implementation of the reform in the international market the arena will become fair and equal fix all nations.
            Regarding deforestation Russia views this as a sovereign issue and should not be internationally dealt with. Although specific regions of the world may be struggling with this hardship, it is infinitesimally smaller than the other topics presented on this year’s General Assembly docket.
            Russia looks forward to discussing and resolving the world issues that are presented on this year’s docket. We believe that with the help of all the nations working together, the massive problems posed will give way to massive solutions. With each nation solving the problems independently within themselves, we will see the problems disintegrate within the world. Russia believes that cooperation between all member nations is necessary for the problems to be solved, but we believe that solving these problems begins on a national level. If each country works to solve these problems, a foundation will be built for the world to solve them.

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Saudi Arabia: Policy Statement

The UN Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948, states that “everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of oneself and one’s family, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care.” The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia believes that universal provision of Healthcare is a prime imperative for the development of this goal, as enshrined in the original charter of rights and as reaffirmed by the General Assembly in resolution 55/2 on 8 September 2000. Despite concentrated effort by the Member States to eradicate problems associated with underdeveloped or under funded healthcare providing institutions in parts of the world afflicted with economic perils, the UN has been unable to make real progress on this issue. In order to be able to realistically achieve the goal of ‘reducing maternal mortality by more than three quarters, and under-five child morality by two thirds, of their current rates’, we believe that an affirmative action policy that displays effectiveness in improving the mental and physical condition of the underprivileged should be actively pursued by the international community. The Kingdom, through its support of various charities, including the Saudi Red Cross, has been committed to the development of healthcare services throughout the developing world. In a world that is affected by war and terror, we believe that alleviating suffering is the first step to hasten reconciliation between peoples.

Saudi Arabia believes that the exploitation of energy from renewable sources is developing gradually, and further development can no doubt raise the percentage of energy coming from these sources. In most developed countries, however, these sources currently account for a small proportion of energy supplies, and change can only come slowly. We believe that the potentially long time needed to change existing the hydrocarbon based energy infrastructure, and the large costs to the world economy that implies justify the need for more efficient methods of harnessing oil-based products that are now used. Due to the fact that Saudi Arabia holds 25% of the remaining proven oil reserves in the world, Saudi Arabia believes its oil will be of increasing importance to the global economy in at least the first-half of the twenty-first century. Saudi Arabia will continue in its efforts to stabilize the world oil market.

Saudi Arabia believes that international trade reform can lead to accelerated economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction. In its relations with the Arab world, the Kingdom's policy is to assist in the economic and social development of less wealthy Arab countries and to use its substantial diplomatic influence to resolve inter-Arab disputes wherever possible. In pursuit of these aims, the Kingdom plays an active role as a member of many pan-Arab and Muslim organizations. Through these organizations, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia deploys its energies and resources for the advancement of Islamic and Arab unity, and to assist in the economic and social development of the Arab world. We are committed to eliminating barriers to investment within our own borders while recognizing that excessive dependence on foreign investment and trade could lead to a loss of sovereignty and control for host nations.

Saudi Arabia is acutely aware that human trafficking is an issue of great concern and it believes that this injustice must be stopped. Shelters for abused female expatriate workers and abandoned children, including trafficking victims have been set up. Saudi Arabia has also been distributing information at embassies abroad, licensing and regulating the activities of recruitment agencies, monitoring immigration patterns and visa issuance, and promoting awareness through the media and religious authorities. Saudi Arabia has begun working with UNICEF and the Yemeni Government to prevent trafficking of children for begging. Saudi Arabia aims to protect victims and prosecute those guilty of involuntary servitude and has resolved to implement laws criminalizing trafficking offenses. Saudi Arabia will offer assistances to foreign victims in using the Saudi criminal justice system to bring their exploiters to justice.

The Saudi government’s intensified fight against terrorism has seen our country’s Security forces thwarting numerous attempted terrorist attacks throughout Saudi Arabia. Our government is committed to ridding the world of the scourge of terrorism in every form. However, in as much as we fully condemn terrorism, our delegation strongly believes that Justice cannot exist without respect for human rights. As stated in the foreword of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and absolute rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world”. Our delegation therefore believes that this session should come up with feasible measures to tackle terrorism, at the heart of which will be the protection of innocent civilians.

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Serbia: Policy Statement

Policy Statement

 

Madame/Mr. President, delegates and distinguished guests,

 

            The Republic of Serbia is very pleased to be involved in this delegation.  We believe that through this meeting we as the United Nations can make progress toward being a more just and free global community. 

 

            Human Trafficking is an issue of deep concern to the entire nation, for it effects women in Serbia as well as elsewhere.  Women are stolen or tricked into leaving their homes and country, then they are repeatedly raped, tricked to board ships and then sold to pimps and forced to work as virtual slaves in foreign countries.  These victims are abused, get diseases like AIDS, and are often killed.  Since this is an international problem, an organization like the UN is needed to provide an international solution.  Human trafficking has been identified by the International Organization for Migration as the most menacing form of irregular migration due to its increasing scale and complexity and its involvement with arms, drugs, and prostitution.  This problem is believed to be the world’s fastest growing international crime. 

           

On the issue of healthcare, Serbia advocates national healthcare for all nations.  They system in Western Europe has together is what Serbia needs to be modeled after.  We think the United Nations should supply funding and supplies, so that all people can get the care they need with the funding and supplies that we just don’t have.  If Serbia is provided help by the United Nations all of Eastern Europe would be profited.    

 

            On the issue of international trade reform, Serbia advocates free trade for all nations. Serbia and Eastern Europe provide much oil for the world, and support trading of oil and other resources. We think our strategies will improve free trade and set regulations all over the world, creating uniform standards and rules. This system will improve communication and trade with other countries, allowing smaller countries to develop and larger countries thrive.

On the issue of alternative energy, implementing alternative and renewable energy sources has been an important topic over the past few years in the world. We have created the Energy Efficiency Agency of Serbia, whose goal it is to implement projects that reduce local and environmental impact of dirty fuel use, and to make energy more affordable to the public. Our long-term aim is to meet the standards of the Kyoto Protocol, and our hope is that other nations follow in this endeavor.

On the issue of terrorism and international security, all politically motivated violence and terrorist attacks must be condemned. It is our desire for the global community to make a clear decision on how to fight terrorism. The centers of terrorism must be destroyed, but doing this by military power is not the way. Instead we must come to an agreement that peaceful resolution can only be achieved through staying open in our communication. Areas where there is a strong terrorist threat should be the first areas for negotiation.  Our country has been exposed to great violence from Albanian terrorists. Our civilians, police, army, private property and public facilities have all been attacked. This has lead to our decision to join the partnership for peace program and we hope that all nations will come together to globally fight terrorism.

On the issue of deforestation we the nation of Serbia recognize that it is a prominent global issue.  We also recognize that for developing countries deforestation is a issue of necessary domestic heating, and therefore must be addressed in such a way that compensates and assists in the continual processes of building their infrastructures. It is the global responsibility of the upper echelon countries to educate and take part in repairing of the forests of the world. Our sovereign nation of Serbia advocates the most effective approach would be to implement efficient organizations that will provide the resources that these countries require to build national forests and begin the education of the populous.

            In conclusion, The Republic of Serbia’s stances on these issues hopefully provides insight to issues the United Nations is facing. We support the United

Nations in its deliberations, hoping to improve communication between countries and to see peace flourish across the world.

 

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Slovakia: Policy Statement

Ladies and Gentlemen, fellow delegates and distinguished country representatives,

 

           

My name is John Yarbrough and I am representing the great nation of Slovakia.  We are a proud people located in Eastern Europe and have a great concern for the people of our world.  We are happy to work together with all nations during our time in Santa Fe in the hopes that we can accomplish a common goal together.  Our nation has been chosen to serve in both the general assembly as well as the honor to serve as a member of the Security Council.  We look forward to reaching a global solution to the horror of human trafficking and hope that we can put an end to it.  We feel that this problem effects are homeland just as many of your own.  Thank you for allowing me to speak in front of you this evening and I hope that Slovakia can be a great asset to this fine institution.

 

Goodnight

 

 

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Sudan: Policy Statements

The global community is living in a culture of death. Terrorism is killing thousands per year, and global warming is rapidly spiraling out of control. Hundreds of thousands of innocence are being trafficked across borders mother are dieing in developing countries because they can not even afford simple vaccines. International trade favors oil and other national resources above lives. And forests are being torn down in favor of high rise apartment buildings. And the Sudan alone thousands of families young and old are being ripped apart by the ruthless disregard of humanity demonstrated by rebel groups.  If the global community does not unite to solve these issues today humanity will cease to exist as we know it. Thus, we propose the following, global cooperation to fight and prevent terrorism thru prosecution of offenders and education of those susceptible to their propaganda; the formation of a UN sanction a scientific research team to find and develop new energy sources; the creation of a global organization to investigate human trafficking and to work with governments to create a solution that fits their individual needs; to create a global cooperative to provide medical treatment and supplies to developing countries; the establishment of global trade standards to institute fair economic policies; and the formation of a counter deforestation program to replace plant life destroyed by the human footprint.  As a nation, fundamentally affected by this culture of death, we are firmly committed to working with other member states to redeem this depravity.

 

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Syria: Policy Statement

The Earth we live on is going through a  drastic period of growth and change.

This growth brings about many great things,  but also some things that are not desirable in humanity’s quest to bring about  global unity. We the Syrian  Arab  Republic believe that the United  Nations is not only the best but in fact the only way out of our current state  of global crisis. Our world’s streets run rampant with poverty, disease, and  war. If every nation on our planet were to rise up and take a stand to promote  peace between the many peoples living on our earth, we might just stand a  chance.  

 

Human trafficking including sex trade is an ever  increasing challenge that our country faces today.  Syria’s  population has grown since the start of the  Iraq war forcing  thousands of women and children to enter  Syria and work  in the brothels. More and more women are becoming prostitutes every day and our  mission is to stop it. We are working with NGO’s such as UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP, and  IOM to come up with a resolution to the  problem we face.

 

 The use of alternative sources of energy is a  necessary step towards living as one with nature.  Syria has taken  positive steps towards assuring the ultimate goal of a cleaner earth by signing  the Kyoto protocol. The sources of  energy that we use today such as natural gas and oil are destructive to our  planet. We hope to join as one with our fellow countries to create a cleaner  environment. The united nations, along with  Syria, must take  immediate action to give countries now dependant on destructive energy help. 

 

Terrorism and international security is an  great threat to  Syria. They

are killing innocent people by the thousands, and adding more disorder to an already disordered world. Where there is no constant threat of terrorism, all of this  money would have not been spent on such a cause, and could have perhaps been  used to stop world hunger or the spread of disease.  Though the United Nations is valiantly  making efforts to combat terrorism.

 

Our planets most valuable natural resources  are our forests. Forests give life to everything on the planet. Over 90 million acres  of rainforests in Africa is cut down every year. This  must be stopped.  Syria believes  that we must join forces with the United Nations and other countries to prevent  deforestation.  

 

The Health Care in Syria needs some improvements. There are diseases traveling throughout the country and more and more people are getting sick and dying. In some places there is a shortage of doctors but in other places there is a large shortage of medicines.  Syria believes that all the citizens deserve to be able to see a doctor and free health care is available to everyone.  Syria would like help from the United Nations to bring in more doctors and medicines that other countries can donate to us. 

 

The people of the Syrian Arab  Republic wish only to see the world  become

a better place, to immerge triumphant from the dark times we are so  thoroughly enmeshed in. It yet remains our strong belief that each nation, regardless of economic, political, or developmental state, should place its  future in the hands of the United Nations.

                       

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Turkey: Policy Statement

Mister/Madame Chair,

Turkey welcomes all of the delegates and hopes for this to be a successful conference. We would like to push solving the worldwide problems of terrorism and international security, finding and implementing alternate energy resources, and human trafficking. Turkey faces numerous problems with national security and terrorism.
Turkey is being used as a passage into several neighboring countries notorious for their terrorist activities. Several neighboring countries are experiencing active war and terrorism. Subsequently, we are also experiencing conflict and several acts of terrorism. This problem is not isolated to the Middle East, however, and must be
addressed internationally. Struggles for power continue to fuel these conflicts globally, thus making it a global issue. There is a great lack of cooperation and compromise in the world today. If any effective resolution is to be reached, every country and every person must be prepared to cooperate and compromise. Turkey sincerely hopes that a speedy and efficient solution can be reached during this meeting of the Model United Nations.

Currently, a pipeline is being constructed across Turkey, reaching from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, and is expected to have a daily maximum carrying load of 1.5 million gallons of crude oil. However, Turkey has begun to take steps in implementing renewable energy sources. In passing the "Feed-In-Law" in May of 2005, Turkey hopes to move towards more environmentally friendly chief energy sources in the near future. We urge that all countries begin implementing renewable sources of energy, especially developed countries and large cities. The first steps towards alternative energy are the most important, as they lead to more environmentally influential steps. It is Turkey's hope that a resolution on this matter can be reached.

Although human trafficking is an important matter, we do not feel it is one of the more pressing problems facing the world today. Human  trafficking is merely a component of organized crime. The law concerning this issue emphasizes smuggling; however, tougher penalties for the trafficking of human beings, as well as human organs, have been instigated since August 2002. There is also a defined emphasis on sexual exploitation and women's trafficking as a constituent of human trafficking. Steps have been taken to combat this issue. We of Turkey feel that there are other more pressing issues that should and need to be addressed at this meeting of the Nations at the present time.

Turkey would like to express sincere hope of a successful convention. We believe that through cooperation and compromise, these issues can be speedily and effectively solved.

 

 

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Official Policy Statement of the United Kingdom

General Statement of Policy of the United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations

            I am honored to stand here before you as part of the British Mission to the United Nations.  The United Kingdom has a long and storied history of service to the UN, and we remain one of its staunchest supporters.  As a country with global interests and a strong commitment to democratic values, the United Kingdom is concerned with the wellbeing of the United Nations in general, and also specifically concerned with the five questions posed to us in this Session of the United Nations General Assembly, namely, the questions of deforestation, alternate energy sources, trade reform, international terrorism, and human trafficking.

            Making the world safer from international terrorism and weapons of mass destruction is one of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office's most important strategic objectives for the next decade.  It is not an issue that affects only the United Kingdom, however, but has plagued the citizens of other countries around the world for decades.  In each country that is afflicted by this scourge, measures are taken to prevent further attacks.  However, each country cannot fight international terrorism alone.  We require the cooperation and support of every country in the world. Every country must make a sincere effort to eradicate terrorism wherever it takes root.  The United Kingdom has taken steps to aid other countries in doing this.  We have instituted a programme called the Global Opportunities Fund that, among other things, provides monetary assistance and training to nations whose Counter Terrorism Capacity is not sufficient to protect our mutual concerns.
            This past March, the United Kingdom celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act.  Since then, the United Kingdom has been an advocate against slavery in all its forms.  Slavery has changed, however, in the 200 years since the passage of this landmark act.  Today, and even as we speak, contemporary slavery exists in the form of human trafficking, striking down all that we as a global community have done for human rights and individual freedom.  Human trafficking transcends national boundaries, confounding all current attempts to contain it.  Obviously, what we have done as a global community in the past 200 years is not enough to destroy this evil and immoral practice.  The United Kingdom has proposed several measures to deal with the international issue of human trafficking, but without the support of the global community, without the authority and efficacy of the United Nations, any country, no matter how powerful, is doomed to fail.  We urge you to set aside your differences and to come to reasonable, rational agreements that benefit the entire world.
            Alternate energy sources are a high priority for the United Kingdom.  We believe that in this modern world, those countries with the ability to do so must transition to alternate energy sources as soon as possible.  It seems fitting, that the country that began the Industrial Revolution should at least play a role in the Green Revolution that is the direct result of it.  However, finding and implementing inefficient and costly sources of energy simply for progress's sake is unwise and completely lacking in foresight.  We must proceed with a measured pace and a steady head into these troubled times ahead.
            Global deforestation also worries the United Kingdom.  Forests are our planet's natural guardians and recyclers and we must preserve them, not just for their beauty, but for the service they provide to humanity.  The UK believes that we should decide on strategically-located sites and preserve these from all human influence, to preserve the state of equilibrium that these forests once had.
            The world's trade practices also worry the United Kingdom.  We believe that no country, and more importantly, that no human being, should be trampled upon and used simply for profit.  The world is not an oil field and the United Nations is not an instrument of terror, to be used by stronger countries to frighten weaker ones.  Instead, the UN is a beacon of hope, not just for the smaller among us, but for the larger, too.  As the world's economy grows, the United Nations and its member agencies may have to moderate the trade between countries to insure that all countries, and all people, are treated fairly.  However, this is not to say that we must eliminate the free market, on the contrary, we must use the free market, but we must build in safeguards. 
            In order to benefit the entire world, however, we must cooperate together and forge lasting, strong, and decisive agreements that will lead us into a brighter future for all the peoples of the world.  We must set aside our petty differences and make decisions that benefit humanity as a whole, for what are we if we are not all fellow human beings?  Thank you.

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Policy Paper for the United States of America

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Venezuela: Policy Statement

Mr. Chairman, delegates,

 

The delegation of The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is honored to be able to participate in this meeting of the General Assembly. We hope that all representatives present will continue to strive for cooperation and international understanding, as we undertake the difficult task of addressing the important issues set forth by the agenda.

Venezuela has experienced a series of ups and downs as far as their healthcare is concerned. In the year 1999 Venezuela was the first Latin American nation to guarantee to its citizens, free basic healthcare. Venezuela has seen an increasing amount of life expectancy and a steady decline in diseases like Measles, Tuberculosis, Cholera and Dengue Fever. Finally Venezuela’s Health programs have reached its goals and surpassed them by reaching a total of 68% of the Venezuelan Population. Venezuela is Anti-Terrorist and it has shown this by signing the OAS- Interamerican Convention against Terrorism in June 2002, Venezuela is a part of four out of the 12 international convention & protocols relating to terrorism. Nevertheless Venezuela has not passed any laws that efficiently investigate Terrorist organizations (financing and activities); in October 2003 a bill was introduced by the government, it proposes to create the crime of anarchy with one to three years of prison. We plan to still working on developing our anti-terrorism strength.

Venezuela agrees that all the countries should work together to fight against global warming by using alternative energy sources, but not at the expenses of other natural resources. Therefore, the delegates of Venezuela strongly oppose to the idea of the United States of America of using sugar and corn crops to make ethanol, as this will only push up the food price and aggravate the problems of global hunger and poverty. Along with Cuba, we hold fast to the principle of not using edible crops to make fuels.

Venezuela has long been putting efforts in maintaining the biodiversity of our precious tropical rainforest. There is only a negligible level of logging in our country and it is under strict control of our government. Because of our effective environmental policies, Venezuela has long been home to over 2,366 species of animals and over 21,000 species of plants, which makes us one of the ten most bio-diverse countries of this Organization. We will continue to allocate more resources to preserve our mother nature.

The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." Human trafficking is a practice that completely violates this declaration, stripping people of their basic rights through exploitation. As a nation built in support of those without a voice, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is committed to the complete abolishment of human trafficking.

Many countries with extremely valuable natural resources and commodities are not able to make the best of what they have due to international trade laws. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela does not think that these laws are mutually beneficial and sees them as laws that can impact one country more positively than another. In light of this, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expresses its support for an International Trade reform, in the hope that a reassessment of these laws may have beneficial implications for many nations.

 

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Yemen: Policy Statement

We, the Republic of Yemen, are honored to be apart of the United Nations General Assembly. We hope that this round of discussion will prove to be useful in solving the five issues presented before us. The Republic of Yemen believes that international cooperation and trust is the best way to solve the world’s issues.

            International terrorism is the most pressing issue facing the global community in the twenty first century. However, the Republic of Yemen believes that the cause for liberation is a legitimate one. So called “freedom fighters” are expressing their natural right to liberty and justice, even though perused through unconventional means. While the Yemenis government does not support the indiscriminate killing of innocents, it does however support the cause for freedom in any circumstance. Our government is currently under siege from numerous terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda who only target innocent civilians for political purposes. We thus welcome help from the international community in any attempt to solve this pressing world issue.

            Yemen is a strong supporter of international human rights standards. We believe that acts such as sex trafficking and slavery are inhumane and should be outlawed. Yemen has long been a supporter of equal rights and believes that all countries should be held to the same standard. We hope to resolve this human crisis with the assistance of the UN General Assembly.

            While Yemen is not a country directly affected by deforestation, we do believe it is an important issue. Deforestation will have untold impacts on the global environment, and thus we believe it is essential to solve this impending global crisis.

            Yemen is a struggling nation. We have a GDP of just 26 billion dollars, Yemen and we cannot nearly afford public health care. Our healthcare system is under pressure and under resourced. Thus, we are strong supporters of increasing health care availability and reliability for developing nations and we readily seek the assistance of the international community.

            Yemen is an oil exporting nation. We believe that oil will continue to be the primary source of energy for the future. While we feel the attempt to find alternative sources of energy are admirable, we believe that they are superfluous. Yemen hopes that we can convince the international community, that oil is still the most economical and environmentally friendly resource available. We are thus committed to making oil a cleaner source of energy, in order to appease foreign clientele.

            We as Yemen believe that we must adopt the right policies by pooling domestic resources and attracting international flows that encourage international trade as an engine for development. But at the same time, we must recognize interdependence between domestic economies and the international economy in a way that reinforces the determination of partners for development to provide a propitious economic environment and development frameworks at the regional level.

            Therefore, Yemen looks forward to the upcoming negotiations and we hope to reach numerous comprehensive solutions to the problems presented.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Security Council Policy Statements: Select the name of the country whose policy statement you wish to read. Countries with asterisks have veto power and are permanent members of the Security Council. (Some teams did not send policy statements for submission to the website.  All policy statements received as of Monday November 12th were posted.)

 

Belgium            Czech Republic      Ghana        Italy                  Republic of China*

 

 

                       

 

                                   

 

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Belgium

The Kingdom of Belgium has the great privilege to serve this term on the Security Council. We hope that in the next few days we will be able to shed some light on the five current issues and produce several comprehensive resolutions. These resolutions will implement that immediate actions be taken on the issues, according to the principles of the UN charter.

 

            North Korea proved it had an active nuclear weapons program on Wednesday July 5, 2006 when it test launched seven medium- and long-range missiles. As a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Belgium urges North Korea to abide by current international agreements, including the existing suspension on the testing of long-range missiles. North Korea has continually refused to allow inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and has not followed the agreements specified in the NPT. Belgium believes North Korea’s current nuclear activities could pose an eminent threat to international peace and security. Belgium would support negotiations and sanctions in order to control North Korea’s nuclear weapons program.

           

            Belgium is fiercely devoted to global peace and prosperity, and the current situation involving Russian bombers and Vladimir Putin’s attitude towards the west is going against many standards and morals of Belgium itself. A strong supporter and contributor of NATO, Belgium fears that this status in Europe will lead to another Cold War situation between the East and West. Seeing as the headquarters of NATO are in Brussels, Belgium is a supporter of defense against the Russian bombers, which seems to be focused on the US. As an independent nation, Belgium would never attack Russia with any means or for any reasons, yet for the sake of creating or maintaining peace, Belgium will not refuse to ally with any nation which shares a similar mission in the world.

 

At least 3.3 million people are estimated to have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo because of civil war. Another 2.25 million people have been forced to flee their homes. Various political and economical interests collide in this land of vast minerals resources, such as diamonds, coltan, and cassiterite. These resources and different political agendas promoted conflicts that led the country to a national debt of 12 billion dollars, while vast amounts of money are being made from illegal exploitation of natural resources. Belgium is willing to support the Congo by providing its share to humanitarian services directed towards the country. Belgium also supports strengthening the mandate of MONUC, a small cease-fire monitoring body responsible for protecting civilians under imminent threat of physical violence.

 

 

 

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Czech Republic

Sir or Madam Chair and fellow delegates,

                                             

            We, the delegation of the Czech Republic, are elated to be here. Ever since we joined NATO in 1999, we have been working towards international security and we therefore and very pleased to be included in the conference. 

            The conflict between The People’s Republic of China and Taiwan has been escalating over the years. We have considered the threats that have taken place within the past decade regarding the Straits as well as the conflict over China’s ‘One China Policy’ and have come to the conclusion that it is necessary to instate a peace keeping compromise between the two powers.

            The nuclear threat emerging from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is also endangering peace within Eastern Asia. The nuclear threat within this nation is increasing drastically and, as members of NATO, we support the idea that the DPRK should be stripped of all WMD’s.

            Concerning the attacks on UN convoys in the Darfur region of Sudan, we as the Czech Republic see this situation as a failure to unite ongoing peace initiatives. Therefore, in order to prevent further violence we feel it is necessary that the UN instate more NATO troops in order to protect humanitarian efforts.

            There is also a clear geographic correlation between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and problem areas within Africa and the trading of arms within the DRC is highly believed to be the cause of various issues. We as a nation believe that the Congolese government should be required to submit month reports concerning the trading of arms and the control of natural resources.

            The United States’ missile defense shields in the Czech Republic and Poland is favored by our nation as a whole and we have agreed to work forward to accomplishing this goal. However, we would also like to state that we do not respect the hostile threats that Russia has made in regard to the shields.

            We hope to resolve each of the aforementioned issues quickly and efficiently during the days to come. Thank you.

 

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Ghana

Mr. Chair, fellow delegates, and distinguished guests:

            Ghana has just celebrated its fiftieth anniversary of its peaceful independence this year. As such, we would like to see peace and harmony throughout all of Africa. We believe that the United Nations Security Council is committed to promoting resolutions to end major conflicts and are pleased to participate in this year's session.

                The conflict in Western Sudan in the region of Darfur is one of the most pressing issues we are dealing with today. Although the United Nations has passed resolutions to deal with this situation, we must do more in order to stop this struggle. Many of the aid workers have either been imprisoned or killed in the region. There is a staggering number of refugees and we must do something in order to return them to their homes.

                The conflict in Democratic Republic of the Congo and surrounding countries in central Africa is the only current conflict that UN troops are participating in combat. It is a huge disaster waiting to happen. Let it not be another tragedy like Rwanda. There is still racial tension between the Hutus and Tutsis within the area.

Although Rwanda is at peace the war criminals from that dispute have only left the country. The same people from the genocide in Rwanda are currently residing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi. The number of child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is on the rise. Something must be done to end the violence.

                 We feel that the Africa Union has grown considerably over these past years and can take decisive action in order to stop the ever-growing violence within Africa. They present a familiar face in place of a colonial oppressor. We strongly suggest that we implement AU troops with UN guidance in the conflicts within Africa that we will be discussing during this session. The African Union and the United Nations should form a partnership and work together so that we can find solutions to these situations.

 

 

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Italy: SC Policy Statement

Italy believes that we, the assembled UN Security Council, face a new era in world politics. With the fears of nuclear proliferation from a generation earlier still looming, it is our responsibility to face an uncertain future with steady hands. With global issues in Russia, Taiwan, Darfur, Chad, North Korea, and the DRC escalating, our global coalition is the only platform to maintain peace.

           

With respect to recent Russian and US activities, Italy believes that we must strive to maintain limitations on arms proliferation. Russia’s recent reactivation of strategic bomber programs, aggressive treatment of the Artic, and withdrawal from multiple key arms regulations, including the Conventional Arms Forces Treaty, is unacceptable; the US’s actions, including the missile defense program, has only served to escalate the issue. Italy firmly believes in diplomacy.

           

With respect to the China-Taiwan issue, Italy believes Taiwan deserves the right to independence as well as admittance to and recognition in worldwide organizations. Italy has supported Taiwan in its appeal for acceptance into the World Health Organization. Furthermore, Italy finds China’s obstruction of Taiwan’s attempts to join the World Health Assembly (which have failed the past 10 years) morally disturbing.

           

With regards to the DRC conflict, Italy firmly denounces the actions of genocide and military conflict in the region. We stand behind the agreements made in the 2005 Rome Declaration. We believe the most appropriate action is to appease the rebel demands and create the proposed international steering committee.

           

Considering the Darfur-Chad crisis, Italy stands by its position at the September 21st General Assembly on Darfur. Over 200,000 civilians have died in the conflict thus far. Italy reaffirms that such loss of life is disgusting and urges the UN to recognize the tribal nature of the conflict.

           

In reference to the Korean nuclear issue, Italy tentatively supports China as well as the G-8 resolution stating peaceful, immediate action should be taken against North Korea. Italy reaffirms that the UN should further denounce North Korea’s nuclear program.

 

Italy thanks the Chair and the assembled delegates for their regard and respect.

                 

                                                                                                                       

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China: Security Council Policy Statement

Mr. President, delegates and distinguished guests,

 

            The delegation from the People’s Republic of China feels privileged to be included in this year’s meeting of the Security Council. We recognize the importance of the topics that will be discussed here and the impact they have on the lives of people around the world. Our goal is to make this a peaceful and constructive session.

 

            On the issue of Russian bombers and refusal to allow U.S. missile defense systems in Poland, we feel that these military expansions threaten the peace and disrupt international relations. The involvement of The United States in Europe is unfortunate and uncalled for. Russia’s inflammatory response to these plans is regrettable, but also understandable. We feel that further negotiations should be held between the two countries, and that the threat from Iran should be thoroughly assessed.  

 

            Regarding the issue of territorial disputes between China and Taiwan over the Taiwan Straits, we maintain that The People’s Republic of China is one nation including Taiwan, and that we must be allowed to open the Taiwanese Straits according to our own agenda. Foreign involvement in Taiwan is a breach of our sovereignty, and will not be tolerated.

 

            On the issue of the internal conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we support the current progressive government and president Joseph Kabila. The greatest way to achieve peace in the Congo is to support their growing economy. Further international military involvement would only cause more social unrest in the Congo, but China feels certain that the current government will be able to establish control, and their regime should be supported through trade and donations of necessities.

 

            Concerning the violence in Darfur and Chad especially concerning the attacks on UN convoys, The People’s Republic of China regrets the loss of innocent lives. Although China is deploying its first unit of UN peacekeepers to the Darfur region we feel that one of the most effective ways of subsiding the conflict in Darfur is through peace talks among the local government and separatist bodies, and the support of refugee camps outside Sudanese borders, most notably in Ethiopia and Kenya.

 

            On the issue of North Korean nuclear proliferation, we are optimistic that North Korea will follow the disarmament schedule laid out for it by the United States of America. We believe that North Korea should not be in possession of nuclear weapons and encourage peaceful negotiations for their disarmament. It is the responsibility of the United Nations to make sure that North Korea follows this schedule punctually and clearly outlines the repercussions that might occur if this schedule is not followed.

 

            The People’s Republic of China would like to stress the ideas of increased international cooperation, especially in regards to the acute internal issues facing many countries. While it is the mission of the UN to address and find agreeable solutions to crises in diverse nations, we hope that there will continue to be respect for sovereignty and the economic growth of developing countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo. We feel optimistic that this year’s negotiations will result in effective, peaceful solutions.