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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 [email protected]
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
7045651220 | 8390363540 | 9833570282
Venue: Mumbai University Campus, Kalina
28th and 29th February 2020