NEWSLETTER
Algeria Model Unites Nations Newsletter #1
Table of Content : Welcoming letter ...........................................................................p01 Chapter 1: AMUN News: Algeria Model United Nations 2014...............................p03 Algeria MUN at Khotwa Event......................................p05 Batna Open Day .............................................................p06 Annaba Open Day....................................................... ...p08 ENSSP Opening Doors to the MUN World: AMUN Introductory Session ......................................................p09 Setif Open Day ................................................................p11 2015 First Secretariat Board Physical Meeting ...........p13 Chapter 2: International Affairs: The role of young people and technology in future development agenda....................................................................................p10 Progress on sustainable energy............................................p12 Chapter 3: Discover Algeria Youth Initiatives: Young Algerian Leaders Academy.......................................p15 BAB EL AMAL project........................................................p17 Chapter 4 : Opportunities.................................................p19 Contact us
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Dears, Algerian Youth, and Friends of AMUN, Welcome to our Algeria Model United Nations newsletter. It’s my honor and pleasure to inform you that this monthly newsletter will keep you posted about our program activities and we will, through the different chapters, highlight international affairs topics and also spotlight Algerian Youth Initiatives, as well as different opportunities that may contribute in your professional development. Our monthly newsletter will be shared with more than 1361 persons . As the Program Founder and Secretary General of the Algeria Model UN I would like to encourage you to contribute in spreading this newsletter with your communities and share with us your feedback and articles that you wish to publish. The Algeria Model UN is privileged to have the Deputy SG, Ms. Guerriche Amina as the Editor of our Newsletters, supported by the new Secretariat team 2015 whom they are tasked with recreating the spirit of empowerment and motivation that originally defines our generation. The Secretariat is also committed to create added values to the quality of Youth civic participation across the country and eventually work hard on organizing another promising successful 2nd edition of the AMUN conference . Thank you for your support, thank you for your interest, and thank you for believing in our capacities. AMUNly, ARIF Abdeljalil Program Founder &Secretary-General Algeria Model United Nations.
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Chapter 1: AMUN News
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Algeria Model United Nations 2014Â : ( Three days journey, lifelong impact! )
Each year over 400.000 students from primary school to university worldwide take part in Model United Nations conferences. These latter are extra-curricular activities that can last from few hours to one week. MUN is a simulation of the different United Nations organs and other forums of international relations.
The first Algerian Model United Nations came to its accumulation through the hard work of nine secretariat members, 90 delegates from 21 wilayas, 12 DAIS, and 8 clerks. The conference theme revolved around “Youth Empowerment� as it aimed at empowering youth through giving them room to voice out their thoughts, learn about diplomacy, policy making, collaboration, and enhance their understanding about international relations.
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The conference took place in Algiers at the higher school of Algerian Affairs (ESAA) from December 21st till the 23rd,2015.Four UN organs were simulated in Algeria Model United Nations (AMUN) including United Nations Security Council (UNSC) , Economic and Social Committee (ECOSOC), Disarmament and International Security Council (DIESEC), and also the Social Cultural and Humanitarian Committee (SOCHUM). The Algerian Affairs Committee was a team added innovative idea established to discuss Algerian youth emancipation .
Participants took role of ambassadors to the UN and each delegate represented the viewpoint of a single member state of the UN, researched that country’s policy and advocated his view points to other delegates. Taking roles of nations’ delegates, participants experience the complexities of policy making and negotiation, and familiarize themselves with state policy, ideologies, and cultures different from their own. Youth participants worked intensively for three consecutive days to find solutions to international challenges, acquire new knowledge and skills, and build relationships that cross borders of background or culture. Five different resolution papers were the fruit on intensive debate and collaboration, and five delegated (one per committee) were awarded the best delegate award for their active engagement, respect of the rules, as well as great negotiation and public speaking skills. The aim of AMUN is to build an understanding of global challenges amongst young promising individuals. Using both the knowledge, experiences, and relationship they form through AMUN, it is hoped that the next generation of leaders and thinkers will be able to work in an effective way to find solutions to future global issues that are compatible with the aims and principles of the UN and promotes the spirit of cooperation .
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Algeria MUN at Khotwa :
Khotwa, the student lounge for new perspectives has been organized for the first time in Oran By Win advents agency from May 9th till 11th, 2015 at the Convention Center Mohamed Benahmed, Meridien Hotel. The purpose of this event is to offer young Algerian students with insights on different educational paths they may follow and enhance their knowledge and widen their perspectives concerning their future career plans and possible opportunities.
The event witnessed three fruitful days of meetings between students, young graduates, job seekers, young executives and social entrepreneurs. Algeria Model United Nation was present at the Khotwa exposition. The AMUN team interacted with students who were very interested in knowing about the event aims and purposes and how they could take part in it. Students were provided with all necessary information about the AMUN conference and encouraged to keep up the eagerness and motivation to develop on the professional and personal scales.
Input provided by :Mr.Salim Mehboubi Algeria MUN Secretariat Member.
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Batna Open Day :
Algeria Model United Nations Open Day is a one day organized event organized by different AMUN designated Ambassadors in different part of the national territory. The main objective lying behind the launch of such initiative is to familiarise a maximum of individuals with the concept of MUN and its goals, and nurture their skills and political awareness through one or few committee simulation.
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Batna Open Day : May 11th, 2015 witnessed the organization of the first ever AMUN open day in the city of Batnaorganized by the Ambassador of Eastern regionsMrs.RoumaissaChettouh. Over 30 students were introduced to the rules and procedures of MUN and got the chance to develop their public speaking confidence, awareness about different global issues, and negotiation and collaboration skills. The open day morning agenda was mainly theoretical. Participants were introduced to AMUN, its role and principles. An overview was delivered by the Secretary General Mr.ArifAbdeljalil in collaboration with the Ambassador Mrs.RoumaissaChettouh. Former delegated of AMUN also contributed in making from the event fruitful through sharing their experience and motivating participants.
After lunch, a simulation of the Economic and Social Committee was conducted chaired by former committee director Mrs.SaadaBardjouh and former delegate Mr.Amar Mssaadia. After intensive debate, hard work, and collaboration, delegates were able to submit a position paper by the end of the day. The day ended with delivering certificates of recognition, participation, and a certificate of Excellency to the Ambassador for her high organizational skills and the quality of the Open Day organization, positive feedback from the part of the participants proved that drowned goals were achieved and the event was a very fruitful one.
Input provided by :Ms.Roumaissa Chettouh Algeria MUN Ambassador to the Easter region.
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Annaba Open Day :
Motivation sparked, debate heated, thoughts voiced out, ideas shared, and knowledge about different world issues and the inner working process of the United Nations strengthened. That was the fruits of the Algeria Model United Nations Open Day organized in Annaba. The open day took place in the University of Badji Mokhtar where thirty students were registered to take part in the event on May 28th . The launch of the open day was at 10a.m starting with a presentation explaining the model united nations concept as well as introducing the AMUN initiative. Different videos were displayed for participants and detailed insights about the conference and the MUN rules and procedures were given by the secretary general Arif Abdeljalil.
After the lunch break, participants engaged in a simulation of the United Nation Human Right Council (UNHRC) and discussed the topic of “Syria: from Revolution to Civil War�. Participants were assisted by the secretary general who gave some guidelines and explanations about debating rules, different concepts, and draft resolution writing. A resolution paper was the culmination of long debate. The day ended with a music break and a final group picture.
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Chapter 2: International Affairs
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IN SEOUL, UN Secretary General spotlights role of young people and technology in future development agenda
20 May 2015 – Continuing his official visit to Republic of Korea, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the importance of youth, education and information communication technologies (ICTs) in shaping the future sustainable development agenda. “Data is the new oil. Data centres are the factories of the 21st century. Data is the lifeblood of decision-making. It provides the raw material for accountability,” Mr. Ban said in his remarks at the Seoul Digital Forum. He further claimed “Today, we are reaching out to the world to hear what people want for their future.”
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Globally, six out of every seven people on earth have a mobile phone. There are three billion Internet users – and that number is increasing fast. In Africa, mobile broad-band penetration jumped from 2 percent in 2010 to 20 percent last year. Mr. Ban called for social networks that work for social inclusion and unity – around a common, global vision for a future of dignity and peace for all people. “Inspired by this vision, let us harness the power of ICTs to create a new era of sustainable development,” he emphasized. The Secretary General highlighted ,at the opening of Academic Impact Forum, the fact that this is a very powerful era for youth. “When I look at youth, I don’t see peril – I see potential. I see hope,” Mr. Ban said, calling on young people to raise their voices for peace. “I ask them often why you don’t challenge your leaders, your professors, your congressmen and CEOs. Make this world sustainable. This is the world I will have to leave. Make this situation sustainable. And I am insisting that governments start to listen to the world’s youth – including giving them a place at the negotiating table,” he said. What the terrorists fear most is not a weapon – what they fear most is young people with textbooks..
As the world prepares to adopt a bold new vision for sustainable development, Mr. Ban warned against there being too much emphasis on transferring knowledge without wisdom. Young people should challenge injustice. They should speak out for what they know is right. “When you navigate down that difficult road and find your own way, you can open up a better future for all people,” he said.
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Progress on Sustainable energy improving, but 'world must move faster'
Renewable energy generation and energy efficiency improvements will need to accelerate dramatically if the world is to achieve universal access to sustainable energy by 2030, according to a United Nations-backed report
The world is heading in the right direction under the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) initiative, the Progress Toward Sustainable Energy: Global Tracking Framework 2015 report says, but it must move faster. According to the report, some 1.1 billion people in the world still live without electricity and almost 3 billion still cook using polluting fuels.
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In the report’s tracking period – from 2010 to 2012 – the share of modern renewable energy in the global energy mix grew rapidly at 4 per cent a year, making up 8.8 per cent of total, but to meet the 2030 SE4All objective, the annual growth rate for renewables needs to be closer to 7.5 per cent. Other areas also saw a pick-up in pace, though not enough to meet the three goals of SE4All, which are universal energy access, a doubling in the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency, and a doubling in the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix – all by 2030. The number of people without access to electricity and the number of people still cooking using polluting fuels like kerosene, wood, charcoal and dung reduced at a faster rate over the two years tracked compared to the previous 20 years, though progress on the latter was slower. Renewable energy generation and energy efficiency improvements also picked up steam but will need even more dramatic accelerations, the report says.
To help close the gap the report recommends global policy makers work to triple energy investments from the current level of roughly $400 billion to $1.25 trillion and to adopt modern methods of measuring energy access to replace more traditional measures, such as presence of a household electricity connection, which mask vast differences in the quality of energy services The report, compiled by the World Bank, also calls for transfer of knowledge and technology for sustainable energy and for increased effort to address the linkages between energy and other development sectors, including water, agriculture, gender and health. Better understanding those linkages will be critical to achieving SE4All and other development goals.
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Chapter 3: Discover Algeria Youth Initiatives
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Young Algerian Leaders Academy:
YAL Academy offers training portfolio, conferences and thematic forums, to provide young people with skills and high value-added qualifications. The main goal of the program is to provide young people with technical skills and tools necessary for their personal and professional development, and create a new generation of young active, socially responsible Algerians who share the values of the Leadership, i.e., active citizenship, optimism, innovation and sustainability.
Young Algerian Leaders academy is a project aiming at empowering the emergence of tomorrow’s leaders through nurturing the capacity of young men and women to become active and influential citizens within their community, and enabling them to become agents of change and take part in the development of the future generations in an efficient manner .
The Young Algerian Leaders program is open to university graduates residing in the city of Algiers and its surroundings. Participants ought to have the desire to make a positive change in their community and the potential and interest for personal development. The privilege is granted to young members of associations or clubs initiators of youth development activities having a project idea socially or economically related, and able to put the acquired skills into practice through a well-established project. It is worth mentioning that availability to participate in all program activities is a mandatory requirement .
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Young Algerian Leaders Academy: Through taking part in the YAL ACADEMY, young participants will have the chance to develop their skills and personal and professional qualifications in several areas, to be active citizens engaged in the development of the country, understand their rights and responsibilities and play an active role in their community, to be able to effectively use the power of ICT and media, and to their own project . The selection process is done on a basis of merit (application followed by interviews). The 20 Algerians selected to take part in the program will sign an employment contract that will relate them to YAL ACADEMY .
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BAB EL AMAL project: The last three years of the association’s active engagement enabled the recruitment and training of eight people for careers in technical support or profit generating activities brought by youth. Moreover, it allowed the recruitment and training of a project manager, the establishment of four antennas on the national territory (Adrar, Annaba, Bejaia, and TiziOuzou), and the registration of BAL EL AMAL project with the state efforts process to fight against professional exclusion of young people.
BAB EL AMAL project is a firm innovative initiative dedicated to the professional integration of young people in micro-enterprise creation through the supply of insightful technical support. Initiated on 2011/2012, BAB EL AMAL project allowed the foundation of a technical support system for ambitious youth with project visions revolving around the establishment of a micro-enterprise or profit generating activities. The present initiative led by the National Association of Exchange between Youth addresses a major challenge in Algeria: the professional integration of young people.
The creativity and originality elements of this project are reflected in the fact that the latter is a first on the national scale. Also, the initiative is founded in the wake of public policies of professional integration and support for the creation of micro-enterprises, and the project comes as a complementary activity to public agencies delivering microcredit. BAB EL AMAL project targets mainly young men and women under the age of 35. It aims at promoting professional integration, empowering the spread of entrepreneurship culture among young people, increasing the rate of micro-enterprises creation in Algeria, the creation of induced jobs, and the registration of young project leaders’ initiatives in the formal sector.
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Chapter 4: Opportunities
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Opportunities :
Startup Istanbul :
Hadafi for Women Entrepreneurs
Startup Istanbul is the leading startup event which brings together founders, investors and executives in the region. It's a gathering of the leading startups, internet companies, business angels and venture capitalists from Asia and Europe. Istanbul is the perfect setting for a tech conference for Digital Minded Companies, Ventures and Startups with global ambitions in the region. This event is made of networking. Hours of networking with best founders, executives, entrepreneurs and investors all around the region. This year’s event will have more than 100 selected startups and more than 1.500 attendees .
Hadafi empowers women like you by providing better access to entrepreneurial resources, training, finance and support so that you can realize your true business potential. Lunched in 2013, Hadafi provides free training and support for all women across the Middle East and North Africa, providing firsthand entrepreneurial experience from world-class instructors, so that you can turn your passion into a real business or take your existing startup to the next level.
The conference is 3-5 October 2015. Scholarships are available: http://startupistanbul.com/scholarship
http://www.potential.com/hadafi/
Mentorship and Coaching : Three times per year The Coaching Fellowship provides 50 young high potential women with professional coaching at a massively reduced rate so they may focus deeply on personal development, attaining their goals and changing the world in the process. http://thecoachingfellowship.org/program/
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Green Entrepreneurship: Young green entrepreneurs from Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria have until 30 June to apply and participate in a training programme organised by the EU-funded programme SWITCH-Med (Switching to more sustainable consumption and production in the Mediterranean). The training programme will assist eco entrepreneurs in launching new businesses by: - Training them on how to use tools to turn an innovative idea into a green business model - Help them turn environmental challenges into business opportunities - Provide them with technical expertise in eco-design and the improvement of the environmental performance of businesses -Design an economically-sound business model -Develop a green business plan The deadline for application is 30 June 2015 . http://www.switchmed.eu/en/news/call-to-gree n-entrepreneurs-apply-to-our-training-progra mme-in-morocco-tunisia-and-algeria
World Youth Alliance Internship Program The World Youth Alliance Internship Program provides opportunities for young people who are inspired by the ideas and work of the World Youth Alliance (WYA) to gain professional skills working on WYA’s projects and a substantive learning experience on WYA’s core ideas. Projects are designed to enhance each student’s specific academic background and interests. Interns receive mentorship and training from Way Staff Members . http://www.wya.net/get-involved/internship/
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