#tmun

Chair guided delegates through draft resolutions during the suspension of meeting.

Three draft resolutions with purpose to provide real opportunities for youths to involve in discussions that affect youth education and youth development were coded by the Dais. Setting up Youth Council or making amendments to existing ones to regional and national level earned respective support among delegates. But all delegates affirmed that the priorities of Youth Council is to raise youth awareness on various aspects, to extend their spectrum of knowledge and to learn to observe one’s body-mind-spirit health. Meanwhile, whether urban environment is adequate for youths’ development was mentioned by multiple member states. Youths should be provided with sound resources and have a voice on urban planning to put forward their needs. China suggested that governments should make use of suburban areas to ensure progress but Mauritius questioned if over-urbanization will bring positive impact on youths.

The night opened with the enthusiastic tap dancers from National Chengchi University (NCCU) Tap-dancing Club, unveiling the wonders of Moulin Rouge. Extended by wondrous performance of NCCU Magic Club, delegates simmered in upbeat atmosphere. As Ballroom Dance Club brought out their splendid skills, the dance spirits of all participants were triggered, escalating tonight’s event to a climax.

Delegates on the runway for Best Dress award.

Delegates then grooved to the beat and rythm of the DJ as they partied the night away. Some of the delegates TMUNJ News Blog spoke to enjoyed the music decked out by the DJ, others were equally impressed by the decor of the dance hall. Doris Wu, delegate of Republic of Korea to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) remarked, “It’s really interesting to see the venue hall being transformed into such a beautiful place. It is the first time I have been to a formal dress party and it felt really good.”

Kelly Hou sharing her thoughts with TMUNJ delegates.

Syrian Demonstration Douma Damascus

Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons

     First mentioned by China, the idea of transitional government aroused intense discussion within the committee, as support and suspicion surrounding China’s proposal diversified nations’ prior concerns. Later reminded by USA that Geneva Communiqué already provided a foundation, upon which peace talk between Bashar Hafez al-Assad, President of Syria, and new opposition power could be established. However, Jordan, Nigeria and Luxembourg doubted the willingness of the involved parties, such as the Assad government and the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), to cooperate. “If necessary, we plan to implement financial sanction as a resort to urge the involved parties to join the peace talk,” replied by Russian Federation in a public statement.

     Sudan urged strongly for an end to all nuclear weaponry. Long riddled by strife and conflicts, Sudan also stressed on the importance of disarmament before peace and development could take place. This call came with strong backing by the United States of America, who further elaborated that development cannot take place without disarmament. However, despite being part of the "New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START)" which saw both United States and Russia pledging to reduce nuclear powers, Russia remained firm in its position that all countries should maintain their basic power to respond security crisis, should it arise.

     Meanwhile, Columbia mentioned that companies might not be willing to pay inexperienced workers and that the government should start up programs and cooperate with cross-continent enterprises. An example will be such as the Canadian government has partnered with the Clinton Giustra Enterprise and has granted scholarships and job internships to youth in developing regions within Columbia which has successfully produced paid employment opportunities as well as lower percentage of at-risk youth.

                         Photo Source: Clinton Giustra Enterprise

     However, Nigeria mentioned that not all governments can afford the costs of starting nationwide program to assist youths and called for developed countries and international enterprises to help; seconded by France, who believed that enterprises should take up the responsibility of forging programs for youths since when company invest in youths, they benefit from discovering distinguished workers and are able to cultivating workers’ ability to help building promising future for company. Italy introduced the ongoing Vocational Education and Training (VET) program within European Union and suggested it to be modified then implemented throughout the world. Delegates diverted discussions from cultivating rudimentary skills youths need to deal with the workplace environments to the workplace environment itself.