The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations in 1948 and signed by all member states. According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment and to just and favorable conditions of work. Further, everyone without any discrimination has the right to equal pay for equal work. (Art. 26)

 

However, in most of the member states these rights have not been sufficiently guaranteed.

 

Our topic “Finding ways to guarantee equal payment and equal treatment of all people independent of gender, disabilities and origin” is a good example for the difference between what should be and reality in both Less Economically Developed Countries(LEDCs) and More Economically Developed Countries(MEDCs).

 

In order to be well prepared for the lobbying as well as the debating you should do research in both the state you are representing and the issues to be dealt with in our committee.

 

The following websites are supposed to give you an overview of the current state of affairs in general. Nevertheless you should extend your research to specific information on the country you are representing.

 

Links:

• http://www.equalpaycoalition.org/what_is.php

• http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_emp/---emp_elm/---trends/documents/publication/wcms_123835.pdf

• http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/@dgreports/@dcomm/@publ/documents/publication/wcms_150440.pdf

• http://www.world-psi.org/TemplateEn.cfm?Section=Pay_Equity_Campaign&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=9022#Contents

• www.npr.org podcast: Is sex discrimination at work still a problem?
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Please write a draft resolution in which you phrase first advances to the issue.

 

Having done your research properly and having written a draft resolution you will be perfectly prepared for working out sustainable resolutions!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back in the year 2000, the United Nations established eight goals to be reached by 2015. They became known as the Millennium Development Goals and target issues such as poverty, health, and environmental sustainability. Another goal is to ensure primary education for all children.

 

All over the world, there are about 69 million children who are not able to attend school. Half of them live in Africa. Even though, the number of children attending school increased since 1999, one out of four children still does not enroll in primary school. Furthermore, many children may enroll but do not finish primary school. More than 30 percent drop out before graduating.

 

The United Nations have already accomplished multiple steps to improve the situation in Africa. Nevertheless, more actions have to be taken. Still, there is a lack of proper schooling facilities and the few existing schools are overcrowded. Moreover, there are not enough teachers to educate the children. Many skilled people immigrate to Western countries due to better living conditions.

 

However, these are just some of the many issues that need to be tackled to guarantee a sustainable education system in Africa.

 

Following, you have some links that might help you with your research.

 

Links:

• http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PNACQ444.pdf

• http://www.unesco.org/education/wef/en-conf/dakframeng.shtm

• http://www.unesco.org/education/wef/en-leadup/regmeet_frame_afric.shtm

• http://www.right-to-education.org/

• http://www.adeanet.org/adeaPortal/publications/WGES/AssessmentofBasicEduc.pdf

Keep in mind – you will feel safer if you research thoroughly!

See you at the conference!

Honorable delegates,

I welcome you all to this year’s BALMUN conference. I have the honor to serve as one of the chairs in the Human Rights Committee.

First of all, let me tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Alica Laege and I am 17 years old. Currently, I am attending the Primo-Levi-School in Berlin. My school has been active in MUN conferences for quite a long time and in 2009 I found my way into our MUN team. BALMUN will mark my sixth conference and it will be my second time chairing. In my free time, I mainly enjoy spending time with my friends and family. Also, I love reading and listening to music. Another thing, I dearly enjoy is travelling. I think it is so interesting to see other places, meet new people and learn about another culture.

I hope all of you are excited to participate in BALMUN. I will try my best to create a friendly yet productive atmosphere. Without a doubt, MUN conferences can be a bit intimidating. You may be anxious to speak in front of so many people, especially in another language. Nevertheless, I hope that you will be encouraged and inspired by other delegates and that all of you will take an active part in our debates.

I am looking forward to see you all in May!

Alica Laege

Dear delegates,

would like to introduce myself:

My name is Elisabeth and it is my pleasure to serve as one of your chairs in this year’s Human Rights Committee. This conference will be my 5^th MUN conference and my first chance to chair.

I’m 18 years old and I live near Hamburg. I am a student at the Otto-Hahn Gymnasium in Geesthacht. When I’m not in school or at work I spend some of my free time horse riding.

I love travelling and I’ve participated in several youth exchanges, amongst others exchanges to France, Russia and Sweden. Furthermore I like meeting friends and reading.

I am really looking forward to seeing you in May and to having fruitful debates.

Elisabeth Weißbecker