George Watson's Model United Nations

[msmound]

Hi everyone,

Here's a link to all of the information you need for the George Watson's MUN. It's worth having a good look around the website in preparation for the weekend.

www.gwc.org.uk/beyond-the-classroom/clubs-and-societies/model-united-nations/mun-conference/

You'll also find the links to your committee briefing papers if you need another copy.

On Wednesday lunchtime we'll be having a look at position papers - you need to have yours written (all four!) and e-mailed to the committee chairs by this Friday (14th Feb)! Post your position papers here or come and show them to me or Mr MacDonald for checking.

And remember, we're IRAQ! :-)

[rachelt]

Finally finished the briefing papers! I've sent them off but here they are


Unaccountable but Free - should the Media be regulated?

Since 2003, journalists are extremely ardent to expose the events happening throughout the Iraqi war. However Iraq happens to be one of the deadliest countries in the world for media workers and as a result restrictions have been placed on exposing the coverage of the war. As Iraq is an indigent country they condemn the press to disclose information with such limited control on its media, internet access and ultimately, desire the UN to help with this.



Internet: Is it a Human Right?

Iraq's stance on the internet being a human right is no, as only 10% of the population have internet access. Following the removal of Saddam Hussein from power, it has still taken a long time for the internet to become available as a result of the continuing war. Iraq is also a Muslim country and almost all Muslim countries censor the internet as some of the content is not considered to be acceptable. However, Iraq does not have an official national Internet filtering policy, nor is there evidence that the state Internet service provider practices filtering. The government has declared plans to block “immoral” Web content, monitor Internet activities, and regulate Internet cafés. In conclusion, current security conditions prevent many Iraqis from accessing the Internet.



The Balance of Power: Big Internet Corporations Versus UN Member States

The Iraqi government has announced plans to block “depraved” Web content, monitor Internet activities, and regulate Internet cafés. Current security conditions prevent many Iraqis from accessing the Internet and those who have access are monitored closely. Conclusively, it is the Iraqi Government who is responsible for censoring the internet and the internet company’s withhold no power over this.



Big Brother is watching you - Collective security vs. Privacy

The Iraqi government has announced plans to block “depraved” Web content, monitor Internet activities, and regulate Internet cafés. Current security conditions prevent many Iraqis from accessing the Internet and those who have access are monitored closely. As a result of this, Iraq is not a very tech based country though is trying to adapt more to technology ever since the removal of Saddam Hussein from power, though it has still unfortunately taken a long time for the country to take action.

[msmound]

Hi Rachel,

All four of your position papers are fantastic! Well done!

Ms Mound

[javiercoats]

The article is worth having a good look around the website in preparation for the weekend. Thanks for the contribution!