Model United Nations

28th and 29th February 2020

Venue Partner; Mumbai University, Kalina Campus

CASI MAHA MUN

www.maha-mun.com

What is MAHA MUN?

Maharashtra Model United Nations

A student led simulation of United Nations

Participants play role of delegates from different countries and

attempt to solve real global issues with policy and perspective of the

assigned country

Its all about international diplomacy, International relationships and

international issues

Participants are encouraged to voice their opinion & provide

solutions to global issues while at the same balancing national issues.

Faculty and Delegates are encouraged to submit research papers

for the compendium to be released post event. (optional)

Presented by

Government of Maharashtra;

Public Works Department;

Environment Department

Pollution Control Board

Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Department

Forest Department

Tribal Development Department

CASI Global

CSR Diary

Maha MUN Logo

University Circulars:

The following Universities have issued circulars addressing their

affiliated colleges to participate in CASI MAHA MUN:

University of Mumbai

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University

Jalgaon

SNDT Women’s University

Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University

RashtrasantTukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, Kolhapur

University Circulars:

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh KrishiVidyapeeth

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Pune

Vishwakarma University

Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University

Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik

Who can participate?

Delegates

Students of any College / School / University

(Students below the age of 18 cannot participate without Parent / Legal Guardian /

Faculty / Management Advisor)

Faculty Advisors

Academicians, Professors and part time faculty

Corporate advisors

Working professionals

Observers

Parents / Guardians

Why Should you (students) Participate?

Participating Students & professors will learn international diplomacy & international issues

Largest platform to voice your opinion

Felicitation for Institute and participating professors

Understand global issues and policy making

Leadership skills

Opportunity for Students & Professors to participate at Maharashtra Government CASI Model United Nations

Certificate from Government of Maharashtra and CASI

International Exposure

Why Should Professors Participate?

Chance to present paper on international diplomacy &

international issues

Separate Felicitation for Institute and participating professors

Certificate from Government of Maharashtra and CASI

Largest event to present your research paper on global policies

Lead & Teach your students on a global platform

International Exposure

Submit your research paper for the compendium to be published

post event.

Role of Colleges / Schools / Institutes

Take advantage of the largest such platform and encourage students

and professors to learn International Diplomacy, International Issues,

Policy Matters and Policy making

Publish research in the compendium

Get recognized & felicitated at the event

International Exposure for Students and Professors

Nominate 2 to 4 professors

With a team of 2 to 10 students under each professor to participate as

delegates

Encourage non participating professors to send in research papers

Role of Corporates

Nominate a team of 3 to 10 professionals

Encourage employees to promote industry knowledge amongst

students

Encourage your employees to publish research /white papers

Encourage your employees to help students understand policy

making and international diplomacy

Reach out to academicians and promote research in your field

Advantage for Corporates

Take advantage of the largest such platform and encourage your

employees to learn International Diplomacy, International Issues,

Policy Matters and Policy making

Encourage your employees to publish research /white papers

Opportunity for your employees to understand how policies /

global policies affect business

Branding opportunity

Networking

Get recognized & felicitated at the event

Fees and associated costs

Delegates | Faculty Advisors | Observers INR 3,500/-

Corporate advisors INR 5,000/-

Includes Morning tea and Breakfast Lunch on both days Evening Tea and snacks Official MAHA MUN Kit Certificate

Does not include Accommodation Travel

How to Participate?

Write to casi.mahamun@gmail.com

Call / Whatsapp on: 7045651220 | 8390363540 | 9833570282

Fill in the application form (available on www.maha-mun.com)

Pay the requisite fees

Select a committee

Select a topic

Prepare with your faculty and friends

Make a mark at the event

Terms and Conditions apply

Liability release form mandatory for all participants

What Really Happens at MUN?

Each Delegate represents a country

Delegates are assigned to a committee

Each committee has specific topics

Delegates have to prepare on their topics;

Based on their country’s stand; they take a for or an against position

Each delegate may be given a chance to speak / present paper /

position paper on the topic

For Three / Five Minutes

And further 3 to 5 minutes may be given for Q&A

It is not compulsory for every delegate to present

FAQs

1. Is it compulsory for every delegate to present a paper? a) No, it is optional.

2. Can parents come to see the event?a) Yes, they can come as observers by paying the requisite fee.b) Observers cannot present or intervene at the event. c) Working Professionals can attend as a corporate advisor

3. Is it compulsory for every delegate to be accompanied by a faculty advisor?

a) Delegate below the age of 18 has to be accompanied by anyone: Parent / Guardian (Observer), Faculty advisor or Corporate advisor.

4. I am a professor / academician, how do I participate?a) Academicians can participate as Faculty advisors.b) It is recommended that they bring a team of student delegates and train /

manage themc) It is also recommended that Faculty advisors should submit or present a paper

in personal capacity.

FAQs continued

5. Can I submit a research paper in absentia? Will it be a partof the compendium to be released post event? Yes, Professors, Academicians and Research scholars may submit a

research paper in absentia. The cost towards such submission in absentia isINR. 1000/-

If a professor is attending the event then he / she need not pay this cost. Itis covered in the event fee of INR 3500/-

6. Please note; All submitted papers are property of the organizers Organizers may decide not to publish certain papers; such decision of the

organizers is final and binding and no queries will be entertained. Papers submitted for the compendium have to be less than four A4 size

papers. Papers submitted have to be related to a topic approved for the MAHA

MUN event.

FAQ’s Continued

7. I work for an NGO, How do I participate? You may attend as a Corporate Advisor or Observer

You may submit a research paper which will be included in the compendium tobe released at the award function

You also have an option to submit research papers /position papers in absentia

8. I am a member of a Youth club / wing / Rotaract, But I am astudent, how do I participate? Since you are a student, you may attend as a delegate.

9. I am a working professional / Entrepreneur, how do I participate? You may attend as a Corporate Advisor or Observer

You may submit a research paper which will be included in the compendium tobe released at the award function

You also have an option to submit research papers /position papers in absentia

Committees & Topics at MAHA MUN

There are 31 committees

Each committee has multiple topics

Details on following pages

Select any one committee

Select your topic

(1 to 2 topics within the same committee)

Committees for Development & Topics Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)

Addressing the HIV/AIDS Epidemic among Young Women

United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

Realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Water and Ocean Governance

Closing the Energy Gap for All People

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Post-Conflict Areas

Promoting Open Access to Scientific Information and Research

Harnessing Emerging Technologies for the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)

Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Ensuring Sustainable Consumption and Production

Mitigation of and Adaptation to Desertification and Drought

Implementing Education Systems in Recycling and Reuse Across the Globe

Protecting Against Deforestation and Global Forest Degradation

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

Accelerating Industrial Development in Africa

Promoting Sustainable Rural Entrepreneurship and Businesses

Achieving Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production

Committees for General Assembly & Topics

General Assembly First Committee Establishment of a Nuclear Weapon Free Zone in the Region of the Middle East Advancing Responsible State Behavior in Cyberspace in the Context of

International Security The Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects

General Assembly Second Committee Financing for Development Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) for Sustainable

Development

General Assembly Third Committee Rights of Indigenous People Implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) Building Partnerships to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Ending Abuse, Exploitation, Trafficking and All Forms of Violence against and

Torture of Children

Committees for Peace & Security &

Topics

Peace Building Commission (PBC) Empowering Youth as Agents of Peace building

Sustaining Peace through Partnerships

Security Council (SC) The Situation in Yemen

Women, Peace, and Security

Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

Use of chemical weapon

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Review Conference (NPT) Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

Strengthening Measures towards General and Complete Nuclear Disarmament

ECOSOC Committee & Topics Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)

Improving Vulnerable Persons' Access to Justice including a Fair Trial

Combating Organized Cybercrime

Combating Illicit Organ Trafficking

Commission on Population and Development (CPD)

Improving Accessibility and the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Urban Areas

Supporting a Growing Population of Older Persons in Rural Areas

Population, Food Security, Nutrition, and Sustainable Development

Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

Empowering Women through Entrepreneurship

Promoting the Involvement of Women in Political Participation

Protecting Women in Migration from Human Trafficking, Sexual Slavery, and Sexual Exploitation

Increasing Involvement of Women in Political Participation

Economic and Social Council Plenary (ECOSOC)

20-Year Review: UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Program of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade 2011–2020

Mainstreaming a Gender Perspective into All Policies and Program in the United Nations System

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

Promoting the Development of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure

Supporting Emerging Economies through Technical Cooperation

Strengthening Regional Cooperation to Ensure Sustainable Energy

Human Rights & Humanitarian Affairs & Topics

Human Rights Council (HRC)

The Right to Privacy in the Digital Age

Combating Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance

Business and Human Rights

Promoting legal equality and freedom from discrimination of gays, lesbians and transgendered persons

Protecting the rights of children and preventing exploitation

Violence against women; special reference to Australia and India #metoo

Situation of human rights in Somalia

Extreme poverty and human rights

Coherence on International Policy Making on Preventing Violent Extremism, Radicalisation, Intolerance, & Incitement

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Office of the (UNHCR)

Improving Employment Opportunities for Refugees and Displaced Persons (DPs)

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Promoting Access to Family Planning in Developing States

Increasing Youth Leadership and Participation in Society

World Food Program (WFP)

Smallholder Agriculture Market Support to Achieve Zero Hunger

Improving Food Assistance for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

World Health Organization (WHO)

Universal Health Coverage: Leaving No One Behind

Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy

Special Committees & Topics

Road Safety & No Honking

Tribal Development

Policy

Tribal Development through corporate actions

Sustainable Development Goals

Local region action and importance of country level laws supporting SDGs

Cyber Threats and Cyber crimes

Financial Inclusion using technology, corporate actions and

government policies

Delegates may also …

….Choose to be a part of

Press and Journalism

Crisis

Photography

Organizing and Coordinating

Please mention the same on your application form.

Selecting a Committee and Topic

Delegates can list their preference for 3 committees (final

decision will be made by Selection committee)

Delegates may select one or two topics to present a paper on.

Delegates are requested to read on other topics also, this will

help improve participation. They need to form an opinion on

other topics since other delegates may present on those topics

and you will have to vote for or against.

Faculty Advisors

Faculty Advisors are requested to

Form a team of 2 to 10 students from their institute and lead the

delegation.

In case your institute does not support the same, we will provide

you an opportunity to manage delegations at the venue.

Guide and help delegates form an opinion on topics based on

country they represent and global requirements.

Faculty advisors are further requested to abstain from active

debates and prompt their students at scheduled times.

Post Event Certificates & Recognition 1

For Every Delegate

Official Maharashtra MUN certificates

Cash / Gift Hamper prizes

For Student Leaders coordinating at Institutes

Leadership certificates

For Coordinating Professors / Academicians

Community Leader award

For Principals / Deans of participating Institutes

Community Leader award at official event

Felicitation & Community Leader Awards will be conferredat an Event held at YB Chavan Audi, Opposite Mantralaya**Scheduled for April / May

Post Event Certificates & Recognition 2

For Institutes / Universities

Felicitation and Trophy

For Faculty Advisors / Corporate Advisors

Felicitation and Trophy

For Heads / Coordinators at NGO partners

Felicitation and Trophy

Felicitation & Community Leader Awards will be

conferred at an Event held at YB Chavan Audi, opposite

Mantralaya** Scheduled for April / May

Research Papers Compendium; Post

event

A Compendium of research papers / position papers will be releasedat the Felicitation & Community Leader Awards function scheduled 3months after the event. The Felicitation event will be held in Mumbai

This book will also contain highlights of the event with photographs,award winners, participating universities, colleges, schools, institutes,NGOs and corporates.

Any Faculty advisor / corporate advisor may submit papers

Fees in absentia are INR 1,000/- Any professor / academician across any university may submit papers.

Fees for Faculty / corporate advisors present at the event is nil/-since this is covered in their event fees (INR 3,500/- or INR 5,000/-)

In case of any queries on how to make a position paper

or

how to select your topic / country,

please discuss with

Prof. Paresh Sheth: 9820602787

CASI MAHA MUN

Contact Us

www.maha-mun.com

casi.mahamun@gmail.com

7045651220 | 8390363540 | 9833570282

Venue: Mumbai University Campus, Kalina

28th and 29th February 2020