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Xinhua News : ECOFIN Ensuring Access to Affordable, Reliable, Sustainable Energy for All

Source: Xinhua | 2019-11-14 15:46 | Editor: Chin Ching Yee

Figure 1 : From csis.org – Dominic Chiu

BALI, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) – The environment protection and sustainability are harmonious and sustainability can be achieved by protecting our natural recourses. In the recent debates by the Economic and Financial Committee (ECOFIN) in Asia World Model United Nations III (AWMUN III).

The government of Argentina launched a tender for renewables while on the other hand it pushes nuclear power and the coal plant, which makes the energy produces the most amount of greenhouse gases, said the Argentina delegate, at the ECOFIN committee meeting held today.

Meanwhile, the development in the sector still faces some bottlenecks, including financing difficulties for businesses and rising operation costs. What will be the solution for Argentina to a more sustainable energy?-asked the France delegate.

Moving on, it will be important to attract investment in infrastructure and appropriate technology for rural electricity enterprises, the Cambodian authorities will have to attract the financial support from a more advanced and well-developed, according to Cambodia delegate.

UNWomen REUTERS : Aiming Women Participation, UN Women Builds Solutions.

The representative from 21 countries are discussing. REUTERS.

Recalling the Sustainable Development Goal no. 5 which promotes gender equality, UN Women released a clear statement on Thursday. The hot unmoderated caucus regarding the topic “Participation of Women in Political, Economical, and Technological Sector” finally comes to a draft resolution which is sponsored by representative of Somalia and representative of Portugal. There are 21 countries representation as the signatories. They are including Ireland, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Nepal, Mexico, Bahrain, Thailand, Uruguay, Togo, Philippines, Chile, South Africa, Georgia, Sweden, China, Denmark, Turkey, Latvia, Portugal, South Korea, Bangladesh, Finland, and Spain.

Representation of countries in UN Women also stated that any kind of sexual harassment including in workplace must be eliminated. “Stereotype that society has tagged for women must be stopped. For example the stigma which saying that women only work at home.” said representative of Somalia during the committee session. Moreover, UN Women emphasizing article 23 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which states that all members of the society have the right to join the labor force despite their gender. Thus, the United Nations believes in and supports equal rights between men and women.

During the session, gender quota is also being the most interesting solution. The representative of USA ‘slam the door’ because USA is being cons. USA personally believe that gender quota is not effective. “Gender quota is a way to ensure women’s participation in political sector. It is aimed to accelerate the achievement of a balanced participation” representative of Denmark told REUTERS.

In order to empower women to have more participation and growth in sectors, the delegations suggest women and men are paid equal or having the same amount of wage. Encouraging the policy maker to involve NGOs and equal representation in policy formulation is absolutely can bring some influences to the table. Not forget to mention that collaborating with other UN bodies such as the IMF, UNICEF, etc is also a solution that should be chosen. “The equality of universal educational accessibility at affordable fee structures is an important point as well.” stated the members to REUTERS.

Russia Today : IMF Conditionality on Loans: More Harm Than Good?

The International Monetary Fund would likely tighten than ease policies to reduce debt burdens of member states in a fair and growth-friendly way.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo © Reuters / Yuri Gripas

To ensure that conditionality on loans of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) does more harm than good to the global and economic system, the agency is strengthening its regulatory and supervisory frameworks. This is what the 95 brilliant delegates of the IMF council recommended with respect to loan-loss classification and loan restructuring of 129 member countries.

This resolution put forward by the representatives of developing countries including Kenya, Malaysia, Laos, among others, emphasized the importance of wider approach of IMF policies with little flexibility on account of their local economy, culture and environment rather than strict inclination towards western policies.

The delegates firmly believe that this possible execution could lead to lower debts without compromising the mandate of IMF to provide international monetary cooperation. Furthermore, member states would also be more responsible in allocating budgets and loans to avoid competitive exchange depreciation. They, in fact, request government of member countries to make sensible use of the funds rendered by the international organisations thereby creating a better economy and more job opportunities.

Delegates raise placards as they vote.

Additionally, the IMF delegates called on adequate infrastructure in terms of judiciary, insolvency practitioners and experts, and monitoring mechanism. It advised the role of the nation to be in proportion to its contribution to the world trade. Another part of the resolution calls upon developed member countries to support developing and underdeveloped countries in correcting their macroeconomics imbalance.

The delegates, in summary, declare accordingly that the improved IMF program will have profound impacts that include but are not limited to: decreasing illiteracy rates, economic turmoil and poverty. Sponsors of the said resolution are United Kingdom, Netherlands, South Korea, Germany, and United States of America.

On the whole, the meaty discussion and debate went smoothly with a lot of thought-provoking insights and consideration to developing countries as well as the functions of IMF.

The New York Times : UNWTO Recommends Programs and Guidelines for Sustainable Tourism

The United Nation World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is a specialized agency responsible on the enhancement and promotion of nations in the field of tourism. On the recently concluded committee session organized by the Asia World Model United Nation (AWMUN) III with the theme, “Measure to Ensure Sustainable and Environmentally Sustainable Tourism”.

Amid the frigid condition inside the committee sessions of the Asia World Mode United Nation (AWMUN) UNWTO delegation, the representatives had heated up all the way from the proposal of motions to discussions during moderated and unmoderated caucuses. 51 delegates from different countries representing distinctive councils gathered to share insights in an attempt to draft a resolution that could further aid issues faced by the UNWTO.

The tourism industry which is the responsibility of the UNWTO has several problems in each country. In general, the problems that have been presented by the delegates such as poorly maintained environmental conditions.

As those conveyed by the delegates from Ecuador, Ecuador is a country known for its large oil resources, however these resources are located in the Amazon Forest- and with the wildfire that occurred in Amazon earlier this year, the condition of the forest and its resources are currently in a poor situation.

In concluded conference, it had been agreed that— to improve the quality of tourism each country should thrive on programs that will focus on the quality of human resources of creative ideas for processing local products such as souvenirs, food and beverages; and community skill enrichment and training could be an object of promotion in the tourism industry.

In addition, the committee session came up with an an agreement to make policies that have a positive impact on the tourism industry. “Make a policy that makes people support the UNWTO things. Different countries, different issues. So that every policy is made based on norms and etiquettes in each country, ” said a delegate from Paraguay.

Policies are made so that people’s lives are better, orderly and peaceful. Tourism has a big role to play in increasing the country’s foreign exchange and opening employment for the surrounding community. This policy was made by each country specifically and focused on the tourism sector. As mentioned by a delegate from Thailand, “Because there are rules, natural resources can be maintained in our country until now. All the rules are in accordance with the objectives of the SDGs.”

‘No Countries Should Deny their Roots’: Indigenous People Fight for their Rights

Ten years have passed since the adaption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of
Indigenous People. In line with this, the declaration recognizes the rights for security and protection of Indigenous People. Yet, the adaption of the said declaration has not solved all controversies concerning these native people.

“The rights of indigenous people are supported by the articles of UNDRIP,” said the
delegate of Liechtenstein. “Indigenous people are free and equal to all other people and have the right to be free from any kind of discrimination,” he continued. However, these people suffered from historic injustice such as marginalization and social exclusion. Thus, there is a need to ratify certain foreign policy to respect human rights and establish policies that would protect the environment. On the other hand, the delegate of Cuba prefers ‘extermination over submission’. Cuba defends the rights of the people to self-determination. Council continues arguing on the topics regarding countries stands on past international and legal frameworks, the progress of each countries policies to support Indigenous people’s rights and the empowerment of indigenous people in forest protection. In the unmoderated caucus, some delegates formed blocs to gather their allies and they’ve agreed on the motion to be proposed during the moderated caucus. The delegates were affirmed to tackle poverty
amongst indigenous people and also educational access.

After the four committee sessions, the delegates drafted resolutions. One of the
resolutions were sponsored by France, Columbia, and Peru with 20 signatories which calls for private sectors or non-government organization to gather volunteers who are willing to make the current situation of indigenous people known to the public for the purpose of raising awareness. Another draft resolution has been made which were sponsored by Belgium, Norway and Montenegro with 14 signatories stressing member states to recognize discrimination of all forms against indigenous people purely on the basis of their indigenous identity as a hate crime. The United Nations has committed its unwavering support to a future where all indigenous people around the world will enjoy peace, security and human rights. However, much more work remains to be done in advancing the implementation of the UNDRIP.
Indigenous peoples deserve to be treated with equal rights.

Relocation System and The Violations Against Refugees

Many refugees cannot go home because of continued conflict, wars and persecution. Many also live in perilous situations or have specific needs that cannot be addressed in the country where they have sought protection. In such circumstances, UNHCR helps resettle refugees to a third country.

UNHCR is mandated by its Statute and the UN General Assembly Resolutions to undertake relocation as one of the three durable solutions. “The United Nations plays a very big role and this part because of course a necessary part of United Nations and of course UNHCR protect the refugees the specialize the agency for refugees and exceptionally the funding the support system UN plays a very big role in this part” delegate from Czech Republic. Refugee and migrant crises are far from insurmountable, but they cannot be addressed by states acting alone. Today, millions of refugees and migrants are being deprived of their basic rights, and the world is depriving itself of the full benefits of what refugees and migrants have to offer. Human beings have moved from place to place across the millennia, by choice and under
duress, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Only by upholding our duty to
protect those fleeing persecution and violence, and by embracing the opportunities that
refugees and migrants offer to their new societies, will we be able to achieve a more prosperous
and fairer future for all.

CHILDREN NEED HELP: Innocent children as victims of Human Trafficking

(CNN)- Violence, exploitation, and abuse are just some of the factors that make up Human trafficking. In 2017, The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimated that 21 million people are trapped in forced labour or slavery. Of those, it says one in four are under the age of 18. In 2013, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NID) estimated 24.6 million Americans aged 12 or older—9.4 percent of the population—had used an illicit drug in the past month. This number is up from 8.3 percent in 2002. A direct manifestation of how children are prone to Human trafficking.

Human trafficking is often associated to prostitues who are dubbed as “people who sell their body” due to extreme poverty and lack of job opportunities. This further expands the sex industry which includes children as usually requested sex workers for they are ‘minors’ and are believed to have less degree of rights than what adults obtain.

SOURCE: ndtv.com. Children are usually subjected tosexual exploitation.

Afiqah Syahirah

Afiqah Syahirah is a student in UITM Shah Alam, Malaysia currently pursuing her first year in Bachelor of Law. She was born and raised in south Malaysia , the beautiful Johor. She has a well deep passion in global networking, international relation with people from various countries and discussing on global issues. This passion leads her to venture into Model United Nation where she could shine her skills and talent brightly. She started her journey by joining the Costas Geotanos MUN in Greece and represents Denmark in Special Council. Throughout her journey, she has attended many conferences locally and internationally, such as Malaysia National MUN 2016, Johor MUN and International Medical University MUN 2019. Despite involving herself in MUN , she serves as a young leader for the Johor Student Leaders Council Alumni which to serve and to excel. Lastly, she looks forward to meeting with everyone at AWMUN III.

Oum Oudom

Oudom is currently in his final year of an undergraduate degree in Political Science and International Relations at Paragon International University in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. With his activism in school life and passion for global politics and diplomacy, he is also serving as the Vice-President of the Paragon International University Model United Nations Club (PIUMUN), who has played a significant role in bringing the Model UN Conferences to the University’s students. His most recent MUN involvements were the Delegate of the United States of America in the United Nations Security Council, and the Co-Chair in the United Nations Economic and Social Council, PIUMUN. Apart from MUN experiences, he has involved practically within the UN System himself as a Human Resources Intern at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Cambodia Country Office. Oudom is very enthusiastic and motivated to meet and welcome the delegates from every corner of the world as the Rapporteur of UNESCO in AWMUN III, Bali, as he believes this MUN Conference will bring

WAN AMIRUL ASHRAFF BIN WAN KAMAL

shraff is an Electrical Engineering Student from Malaysia. Having served his term as the youth ambassador for Malaysia to South Korea and as a Perdana Fellow, he has developed a keen interest for civic discourse. As one of the newly appointed rapporteurs, Ashraff is excited to observe the discussions that will develop over the course of the MUN with hopes that it will shed new light on some of our worlds existing problems.

Ghina

Ghina is 18 years old girl who takes pleasure in attending numerous conferences since high school both as a speaker and a delegate be it in the international or national stage and it has shaped her to think enormously. Her experiences as a Volunteer in some events have increased her social skills. She is studying for a degree in Law at the University of Indonesia. Ghina joined Asia World MUN the second and that is such a remarkable opportunity for her. She also has joined other MUN. Ghina is fascinated to witness amazing individuals contribute for the society in a classy diplomat way and partake in the UNHRC council as a Rapporteur.

Wong Kok Rui

Kok Rui is a final year student at the NUS High School of Math and Science in Singapore, and is soon concluding a MUN career spanning 4 years and over 30 conferences. With a penchant for specialised or crisis committees, he hopes delegates at AWMUN enjoy and pick up new skills from the AWMUN crisis committee. Outside of MUN, he frequently competes in cybersecurity capture-the-flag competitions.

ALIA NATASHA BINTI HAZMIN

Alia Natasha is a final year student majoring in Corporate Communication at Kolej University Poly-tech MARA Kuala Lumpur. She had been involved in several local and international MUN. Apart from MUN, she is an ambassador for Girl2Leader Malaysia, an association that upholds the value of empowering women’s leadership through volunteerism. She looks forward to meeting youth leaders around the world at Asia World Model United Nation III as she believes this is one of the best platforms to voice out opinions and create a better leader for the future.

Sabrine AlMawla

Umidjon is currently taking International Trade and Economy at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology in Nanjing, China. He has been very active in school life and passionate about different conferences. He has achieved several striking awards during those conferences he attended. Eventually his passion brought him to MUN which changed his life, outlook significantly. Apart from MUN, he runs a Debate Club which was organized by him in 2018. He is eager to welcoming all delegates to AWMUN III as he believes MUN is a great platform for character building and self-development.

Jyotsana Dawadi

Jyotsana is a high school student currently pursuing her studies in Fine Arts in Sirjana College of Fine Arts , Kathmandu . During her MUN journey, she has received different awards . Recently she was awarded with two awards in AYIMUN, 2019 (UN-Women council). She believes that MUN plays a very important role to aware today’s youth regarding global problems and also to help them develop their personalities with important skills such as communication, public speaking, networking and many more . Apart from MUN, she is actively involved in social work and also holds art workshops for kids living in different parts of Nepal.She looks forward to have a knowledgeable experience with all the wonderful and talented delegates in AWMUN lll.

Samip Niraula

With more than 20 MUN experiences, the title holder of ‘Student of the Year’ and the winner of popular Nepali television reality show ‘Nepal Spell Bee Season 2,’ Samip Niraula is an aspiring MUNer who finds himself drawn into this world of ecstatic diplomacy more and more with each new conference he attends. His most recent MUN was as a rapportuer in the largest MUN event in the Asia Pacific Region, AYIMUN. Hailing from the benevolent land of the Himalayas, Samip, aged 17, is an A-levels graduate from British Model College, Kathmandu. He has a very engrossing personality and is always ready to help you in every way possible. Samip, who is very friendly, kind and bubbly in nature, has served as a dais member in 11 MUNs, as the Secretary General in 2 MUNs and as a secretariat in 4 MUNs. Samip is very excited to meet and welcome the delegates as the rapporteur of UNFCCC in AWMUN, Bali and to celebrate his 18th birthday with the AWMUN family.

Yulia Ratnasari

Yulia Ratnasari is a MBA graduate from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology and going to take another Master of Urban Management and Development at Erasmus University next year. She was working at UNICEF, Porsche, Danone, paint murals, taught kids in Nepal and Sri Lanka, and finished closed-loop system project for trash bank and recycled business unit for 100% RPET bottles. She hopes AWMUN will bear numbers of future leaders who will bring changes that the world presently needs.

Aufarizqi Imaduddin

Rizqi is an international relations graduate from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. He has numerous MUN as a delegate, chair, crisis director and secretariat in Europe. His crowning achievement was being the Under-secretary General of The European International Model United Nations (TEIMUN, 2018-2019), the oldest Model United Nations in continental Europe. During his time as Under-secretary General, he also spearheaded the creation of his university MUN society and have taught countless MUN and public speaking workshops in the Netherlands. Apart from MUN, he has also interned at the Indonesian Embassy in The Hague and completed his semester abroad in South Korea where he specialized in East Asian Politics. He looks forward to AWMUN as this would actually be his first Asian MUN. He anticipates the energy of the delegates and hope they would be willing to speak out.

Dylan Dev

Dylan hails from the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Having recently completed the IB diploma, he is currently waiting to matriculate at the University of Melbourne in Economics and Finance. Coming from a mixed Malaysian and Indonesian background, he embraces his multicultural heritage and identity, and was in fact, born in Bali! Dylan brings with him over four years of MUN experience from the Malaysian and Saudi Arabian circuit, partaking in various conferences as delegate, student officer, and secretariat member. He is currently on an internship attached to Malaysian member of parliament, the Hon. Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. When Dylan isn’t working or taking part in an MUN conference, he spends parts of his free time following local Malaysian politics and watching football. He expects to see fruitful and meaningful debate on the floor and wishes all delegates the best of luck!

Yustina Dinar Moneta

Moneta is a final year undergraduate student of International Relations at University of Indonesia. She is the President of Indonesian Student Association for International Studies (ISAFIS), a youth NGO with a focus on international issues based in the Greater Jakarta Area. She is currently working in a consulting firm, providing strategic and communication strategy development and implementation for the government and industries. She was the Under Secretary General of Jakarta Model United Nations in 2017 and 2018, one of the biggest MUN in Indonesia.

Muhammad Zakwan bin Abd Rahpal

Zakwan Rahpal is currently studying English for Professional Communication in Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam, Malaysia. He is the president of the student’s representative council in the Academy of Language Studies. Previously, he joined Bali Asia International MUN as a delegate and Asia Youth International MUN as a committee. Another notable achievement of his is when he presented his idea of Environmental Education to the United Nation Technology Innovations Labs. He is looking forward to hearing what the delegates’ take on the topic that will be discussed as MUN is a good opportunity for youth leaders to voice out their opinion.

M. Hafizuddin Daniel bin Salehuddin

Hafizuddin Daniel is a final year student majoring in accounting in Kolej University Polytech Mara Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Currently pursuing his professional certificate for accounting call as Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA). He have show his passion in MUN since the late of 2018 when he joined AYIMUN 2018 in Bangkok. He also have show his credibility to become a Chairperson for MUN Council as he have been appointed several times as Chair, Co-Chair and also Rapporteur either for International MUN or local Malaysia MUN. Apart from MUN, he also actively participated in volunteering NGOs.He do believe that MUN is a great platform for every youth to develop skills and experiences to move forward in the future. He hope every delegates can optimised this golden opportunity to create a future leader. He is looking forward for a fruitful discussion in the AWMUN and good luck to all delegates!

Salsabil Afifa

Salsabil is an undergraduate student from Indonesia majoring in international relations in Universitas Indonesia. She also concentrated on international economic and politics also transnational society issues for her studies. Besides her interest in international studies, Salsabil has an interest in culture and creative industries. She’s been actively participating in several organisations, specifically in public relations and external affairs department. Salsabil has gained experiences in some organisations includes Himpunan Mahasiswa Hubungan Internasional Universitas Indonesia (HMHI UI) and Indonesian Students Association for International Studies (ISAFIS). Recently, Salsabil also being active in participating in some volunteering activities and conference delegation. She’s noted as Jakarta MUN’s committee for 2 consecutive years (2017 and 2018) and Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations in Governance & Diplomacy’s track in 2018.

Farah Ulfath Proma

Farah Ulfath Proma is a final year Economics student at Bangladesh University of Professionals. She started her MUN journey back in 2016. She has served as a chair at various national and international MUN conferences in Bangladesh, Australia, Nepal and India. Apart from being a MUNer, she is a debater and a public speaker. She is passionate about business and entrepreneurship as well. Recently she has won “Inspiring Women Award 2019” in the category “Leaders of Tomorrow” for her excellent leadership capability. This is considered as a prestigious award for the women in Bangladesh.She looks forward to attend AWMUN III and hopes that the committee UNICEF will be a lifetime learning experience for its delegates.

Ajeng Fajarsari

Ajeng Fajarsari is an architecture graduate from Universitas Indonesia. Besides learning about urban, her passion lies in scientific research and economic studies. She has collected awards from 15 MUNs and chaired more than 5 times. However, for her, one of the most memorable experience was attaining the Diplomacy Award of ECOSOC in WFUNA International MUN, New York, United States. She is excited to meet all delegates in Asia World MUN and expected a substantive and fruitful debate at the upcoming committee session. Should there be any inquiries, do not hesitate to contact her at ajengfsr@gmail.com

Mayang Lestari

Mayang Lestari is an International Relations student of President University batch 2017. Experiencing MUN is the right step when she was still confused in carrying out her focus in international relations. As a student of Diplomacy concentration, Press is the right platform to practice analytical skills, information accuracy, and public speaking that is equipped with the ability to write, gather, and express information in the media. From her MUN experiences, especially in Press Corps such as in President MUN 2018, Padjadjaran MUN 2019, and Jakarta MUN 2019, made her realize that Press can influence the running of the diplomatic process and the heat of the debate in the council. Let’s give more impact in MUN via Press. The experience and skills offered will be more challenging and ready to make journalists become heroes in AWMUN III

Aadithya Naidu Mohana Krishnan

Aadithya is a high school graduate currently waiting to start college next year. Despite being only 17, he’s been an active voice in the Model United Nations community, having been to over 30 conferences. He has bagged a number of awards over the years, however his pride lies with the fact that he has won an award in every security council he has been to. Aadithya is also the deputy head of the United Nations Associations Malaysia Youth MUN Development Task Force which aims to regulate and improve the Model UN scene by conducting workshops etc. Furthermore he is currently working for a member of Parliament, assisting him with government bills and also taking part in international forums. Aadithya has also organised an international conference (Malaya MUN 2018) and will be chairing an MUN in Cambridge University in the UK come September. He looks forward to AWMUN III as a chance to learn from others not in Malaysia as well as impart the knowledge I have gathered over the years.

ZUL HAZMI LUTHFI

Zul is an environmental engineering student pursuing his degree in Universitas Islam Indonesia. He has been involved in MUN since 2017 and he has successfully achieved several awards during his MUN career as a delegate, most notably the Best Delegate in UNDP JOINMUN 2017 as his first MUN and Diplomacy Award in UNHCR Euro MUN 2018. He has always been excited to be involved in MUN conferences since he believes that MUN conferences are pools of chances and knowledge for chairs and delegates. He is delighted to take part in AWMUN III and he looks forward to welcoming all delegates to AMUN III.

Mackenzie Tan Phei Huey

Mackenzie is almost a graduate from Singapore’s NUS High School of Math and Science. He does biology and economics formally, but out of school he engages himself with debate and Model UN. He has been to numerous Model UN conferences in the Singapore circuit, and a few in Malaysia. This will mark his first time in Indonesia. He has experience at various levels of organising MUN, from being a chair, secretariat member or crisis staff. He wishes to use MUN as a medium to open a dialogue on important global issues.

Abizer Moiz Khumusi

Abizer is currently a final year student at NUS High School, with a rigorous Mathematics and Science curriculum. However, that does not stop him from having an avid interest in current affairs. With 22 conferences under his belt, both local and international, in the capacity of a delegate, chairperson and secretariat member, Abizer enjoys the rigor and opportunities that Model UN provides. With more than 9 experiences in the UN Security Council, Abizer is taking on crisis as a refreshing break and hopes that all delegates in AWMUN will take away something important and substantial from the conference.

Supriya Koirala

Supriya is an engineering student at Delhi Technological University, India.She is also one of the LinkedIn Global Goodwill Ambassador for Nepal . She has been part of several MUNs and has been able to leave a good imprint in the hearts of the people through her knowledge and vision. Apart from MUN, she is also the member of Rotary International and a youth volunteer at Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti. She now is a youth leader and runs a campaign on personality development and social services in India and Nepal. She looks forward to welcoming all the delegates to AWMUN III as she firmly believes that MUN is a great platform and a golden opportunity to the one who is determined to be the Agent of Change.

Akanksha Mishra

Akanksha Mishra is pursuing her masters in Statistics from the University of Lucknow. A graduate of mathematics, her practical and reliable approach to life is what stands her out from the crowd. A well disciplined and a person who strongly believes in her intuition , she is the most humble person you will come across. Having plenty no of MUNs in her kitty, She recently chaired the Interactive Dialogue on Gender Equality of India’s first Sustainable Development Summit – UYC SDS at Thiruvananthapuram. A person known for her very accommodating committees, she is definitely the person you don’t want to miss acknowledging.

Jennifer Reva Anton

Jennifer Reva Anton is a third-year International Relations student in President University. Since she was very young, she has been highly interested in international issues and thus put her interest into practice by diving into the world of MUN. As a delegate, she has joined in many councils such as NATO, UNHRC, UNSC, and Press Corps in various national and international conferences. She has also previously chaired in President MUN, SMALA International MUN, as well as Asia World MUN II and Airlangga MUN. For her, it is a huge honor to have the opportunity to Chair UNDP in Asia World Model United Nations this year.

RIO PUTRA HADIVATAMA

Rio Putra Hadivatama, or known as Rio, is a Penultimate year student in Economics focusing in Financial and International Economics in Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia. In MUN Circuit, He has participated in several conferences both in National or International MUNs, as Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) 2017 Malaysia marked his very first conference and recently in Asia-Pacific Model United Nations Conference (AMUNC) 2018 Sydney and Thammasat University Model United Nations (TUMUN) 2019 in Bangkok. Those efforts also led him to become the Faculty Advisor of Unpad Delegation for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Model United Nations Conference (AMUNC) 2019 Singapore. Besides active in the world of MUN, he also serves as the Secretary-General of English Speaking Union (ESU) Universitas Padjadjaran. AWMUN III brings another challenging experience especially in IMF, that happens to be one of his favourite councils, and he is super excited to welcome and guide all delegates throughout their time in AWMUN III 2019 to have a substantive debate and consensus building.

Jhune Paolo P. Candelaria

Jhune Paolo P. Candelaria or also known as “Paoie” is an incoming 5th Year Industrial Engineering Student at the Bulacan State University in the Philippines. He is an active student with numerous award in academics, one of it is for bagging the third place in the Science and Technology Week University-Wide Quiz Bee Competition for Environmental Science; also in Extracurricular for Student Service Award as the University Student Senator. He was the previous National Presider in the National Conference of Youth in Antipolo, Philippines. He was a previous delegate in the Asia Youth International Model United Nations 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand where he was in the UNESCO council and a representative of Fiji. Apart from his potent participation in youth movement, he is also a part-time student assistant in his college Dean’s office, host and entertainer and speaker for UN Sustainable Development Goal #13 or Climate Action and Youth Empowerment and Participation. He cannot contain his excitement to meet diverse people with various relevant advocacy to be resonated till the different corners of the world as he stands with the belief that MUN is a great platform to inspire and to be inspired by the works of other people and to be a total performer in the community sustainable development and progress.

Dziyana Senkevich

I’ll graduate as an English teacher from Minsk State Linguistics University. Despite studying I work in one of the best English school in our country. I’ve worked on three MUN projects so far a volunteer (committee). Now I want to improve my skills more and take part as rapporteur.

YUMNI RIZQIKA AHLINA

Yumni Rizqika Ahlina is an undergraduate student in International Relations Major of Universitas Padjadjaran batch 2016. her focus study is in Political and Security of African and Middle East Region. For her, Model United Nations is a gold platform for her to expand knowledge, increase capability of Critical Thinking. she was becoming Unpad Delegations for AMUNC 2017 in SPECPOL council, She was also becoming the best diplomacy awards of UN4MUN South East Asian Nations Conference 2018 in DISEC council, another experience that she did in MUN are delegates for ASEAN Regional Forum in UI ALSA E-competition, delegates for ASEAN Regional Forum of IHRMUN 2019, Faculty Advisor of Unpad for AMUNC 2019, Unpad delegations for MSNS 2018 as Press Corps. she was also Chairs for AWMUN II in UNHCR Council, Co Chairs of FAO in BAIMUN 2019, Chairs of AMSA MUN Unpad 2018 in UNHCR Council, and many more. She is really excited to welcome all delegates in AWMUN III especially in WHO council, she expect the debate flow inside WHO council will be really substantial and thoughtful also AWMUN III can be platform for all delegates increasing the critical thinking and become the best version of themselves.

IRSAN EFENDI

Irsan is an astute International Relations Student at Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia. He takes specification on International Law, International Organisations, and Security Issues. His participation in MUN circuit not only as a delegate and Board of Dais, but also as a committee. You will find him reading books or browsing things in his free time. Start the conversation with Puns and you will get along with him!

Kishan Deepak Buxani

Kishan is a business graduate currently taking LLB Law at a university college in Penang, Malaysia. He worked at UNICEF Malaysia for a brief period before resuming to read Law. He has achieved several number of awards during his period in MUN, most notably, Best Delegate at Diversity and Inclusion Youth Conference 2018 where the HRC resolution that was spearheaded by him won the Best Resolution Award and was submitted to ASEAN. Apart from MUN, he is also a member of Toastmasters International. He now a speaker and runs workshops on communication skills around Malaysia. He looks forward to welcoming all delegates to AWMUN III as he believes MUN is a great platform for character building and self-development.
His message: “Take a step today to shape the world for a better tomorrow. As cliché as it sounds, you do play an important role in shaping the world for tomorrow because sometimes all it takes is one voice to move a nation and that voice might just be you. Don’t doubt yourself because doubts kill more dreams than failure ever will. I’m looking forward to meeting all of you in Bali in November.”

John Vincent E. Cañares

JV is currently studying at the University of the Philippines Diliman taking up Creative Writing in Filipino. He won Best Position Paper during the Asia Youth International Model United Nations 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand under the committee of United Nations World Tourism Organization. Apart from MUN, he is a photojournalist and a member a College Editors Guild of the Philippines, the oldest, broadest, and the only existing alliance of student journalist in the country. He is now a speaker and being invited by different schools in the Philippines to give a talk in Journalism. He looks forward to welcoming all the delegates in AWMUN III because he believes that this will be a good stepping stone to every leader, to practice themselves in diplomacy and the field of engaging more in giving solution and resolving the local and international problems.

Joseph Olivier Mendo’o

Olivier Mendo’o is a graduate Student taking a degree on International Politics at Peking University School of International Studies, China. He was granted several awards as a delegate during his period in MUN, and has chaired several conferences in Pakistan, Japan, Belgium and many in China. Apart from MUN, he also represented the African Youth at the Great Hall of people and the Chinese Consultative committee (P.R.China), as well as at the UN Global leaders International Conference in Tokyo, Japan. He has been involved (and still is) in volunteer work for 12 different programs in Beijing, China. He looks forward to interacting with all delegates to AWMUN III and making new friends.

Dewa Made Nanda Wijaya

Dewa Made Nanda Wijaya earned his Bachelor Degree in International Relations and graduate with distinction from Department of International Relations, Universitas Udayana. In the field of Model United Nations, he has participated in various national and international MUNs as a delegate and chaired several prestigious MUN in Indonesia. He was awarded “Honorable Mention” twice in PadMUN 2015 and PadMUN 2017, “Most Outstanding Delegate” PresMUN 2016 and “Best Delegate” JOINMUN 2016. Additionally, he also the initiator and Secretary-General of Bali National Model United Nations 2016 (BNMUN) and Project Manager of Bali World MUN 2017 (BWMUN). As for professional diplomatic experience, Nanda was involved in the World Culture Forum and Bali Democracy Forum IX under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Culture and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, and also a member of delegation represented Indonesia during 2nd Asia-Pacific Space Generation Workshop and along with Working Group 1 write several recommendations for United Nations Office for Outer Space Program. Currently, Nanda is furnishing his skills in tourism and agricultural business in Bali, and runs several tourist accommodations and developing sustainable agricultural farming in his hometown. He looking forward to welcome all delegates to AWMUN III.

Yau King Ning Alina

Alina, Yau King Ning is an undergraduate student currently studying in the School of International Studies in Peking University. Alina has been an avid participant in MUNs in various roles, including delegate, academic committee and organizing committee. This year, she is also serving as the Assistant Secretary-General of Asia International Model United Nations (AIMUN) 2020 and the Academic Director of China-ASEAN Youth Summit 2019. Alina has integrated her passion in social and political studies through enormous platforms, including the participation as a speaker in youth forums, model councils and debate competitions. She strived to learn further and to voice out as the Drafting Committee of HK Civilian Policy Address from 2017 to 2019, and as the Chairlady of debating society in her secondary school. Alina has been paying concerns towards the SDG goals initiated by UN, and she is really look forward for an in-depth and fruitful discussion in the awaited conferences.

Induwara Shermin Vidanage

Shermin in currently graduating engineering at the University of Moratuwa in Sri Lanka. He is a member of Charted Institute of Marketing (CIM UK) with level four qualifications, a member of Charted Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA UK) and FHRM qualified person at National Institute of Business Management Sri Lanka. He is the former USG of TheMUN16 and has many experiences as a member of dais. All over more than 15 MUN experiences in his life. He is welcoming all delegates to AWMUN III and working to make the best MUN experience for delegates.

SHAFIKRY SAAD

Shafikry is an enthusiastic learner currently in final year student ACCA and pursuing his second professional accounting certificate with CIMA. Previously, he active volunteering on charity work with the Malaysia government agency that promotes leadership through volunteerism. He also takes part in NGO works with TFTN and NALS Malaysia that promotes education for underprivileged student and youth empowerment. He first ventures with MUN was back in 2018 with AYIMUN, he becomes delegates representing Argentina. Currently, he works as a business development executive with his company ANAS Freelance Services and co-founder for IKIGAI Project. He always believes MUN will be a fantastic platform for those who keen on youth empowerment and promotes a better future through diplomacy. He welcomes all delegates to AWMUN III.

Siti Aishah Rizal

Aishah is a second-year law student who is currently taking Bachelor of Law (Hons) in Malaysia. She has worked with the United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (Malaysia) and has participated in several events under UNHCR. She has also participated in several MUN conferences and has bagged a couple of Best Delegate awards. Apart from that, she also volunteers with the Women’s Aid Organization as well as Spot Malaysia during her free time. She looks forward to making new friends and experiencing new things in AWMUN III.

Norashikin Binti Mohd Shukeri

Nora is an undergraduate student and currently taking Information Management field at Universiti Teknologi Mara UiTM Cawangan Kedah, Malaysia. She starts her MUN journey since 16 years old at Malaysia and she had joined several MUN conference at international level which is AYIMUN (Bangkok) also BAIMUN (Bali) as one of the delegates. For this AWMUN III she really looks forward to welcoming all delegates and serve them as one of the rapporteurs. Nora believes that this AWMUN III is the best platform for all youth to come here and gaining new knowledge besides can improve their and expand their social networking.

Ryan Sidharta Pribadi Santoso

Ryan is an art and design graduate who currently endeavours to help empower the youth to take action through platforms that are available. Ryan has also experienced some MUN through his studies, and he also achieved the award for Best Project in the 7th Asia Pacific Youth Exchange which is based on the SDGs. He believes that MUN is an amazing platform which provides delegates with an amazing experience which could inspire them to improve their skills and provided with the knowledge to support sustainable developments. Ryan is eager to have an empowering learning experience with all delegates in AWMUN III.

SEYED MEHRBOD NASERI

Seyed Mehrbod Naseri is a man of many cultures. He was born in Iran, raised in India and now lives in Malaysia. His lifelong mission is to become a doctor for the sake of humanity as he believes everyone is entitled to physical, spiritual and mental health. His journey in MUNs started with him winning best delagte in his very first confrence. The very first MUN he chaired was Harvard MUN India in 2017. From there, he has held prestigious chairman positions in many MUNs and conducted many training seminars for delegates. He believes MUNs are a platform for the younger generation to improve their vitally needed communication skills, self confidence and self esteem. He cares deeply about his delegates and always says “a committee must be for the delegates, by the delegates and of the delegates.”

Bioantika

Bioantika is a 19-year-old final year student of Mining Engineering. She has been actively involved and passionate in Model United Nations (MUN) and debating competition since Senior High School. She has joined numerous MUNs, Model EU, and Model ASEAN meetings both as delegate and chair be it in local or international.

In 2016, she was elected for the Secretary General of Sriwijaya MUN Club after going back from Harvard World MUN as a head delegate. Although having a background as an engineering student, her awards and certificates in MUNs can beat her scientific paper and internship experiences as engineering student. Recently, she was awarded as one of the champions for National Debating Competition and EFL semifinalist for World University Debating Championship Cape Town 2019.

When she’s not busy thinking and discussing about international and politics issue, you can sit with her solving some math questions, working out, travelling, reading books, experiencing food-coma or hearing some dark jokes from her.

Together with Kishan as Secgen, Bio will work hard to make sure all attendees of
Asia World MUN III have a 5-star experience. She couldn’t be more excited to
serve as Under-Secretary General and see everyone in Bali this November!

Jan Felix Knapp

Hailing from Germany, Felix Knapp has participated avidly in MUN conferences across the globe. Having received numerous awards in conferences like Asia International Model United Nations, GACMUN, WHUMUN and WISMUN, Felix also chaired the SWUMUN conference in China or JohorMUN in Malaysia. Apart from being a professional in MUN, Felix is also a multilinguist, having mastered five foreign languages! He holds a B.A. degree from Wuhan University, where he served as President of Wuhan University International Students Union, and is currently finishing his studies at Göttingen University in Germany. Felix is looking forward to returning to Asia in order to discuss the development of renewable energy technology with delegates from all around the world!

Sayan Mukherjee

Sayan is a graduate student from Calcutta University. He pursued Accounting and Finance Honours from Calcutta University and preparing for the Masters next year. He loves talking about international politics and socio political scenario from all over the world. He started debating from 2016 and represented his college/university as delegate many times.He worked as an Organisation Committee Member from 2016-2017 at BESC Assembly of Nations, Kolkata. He was a Dais Member or Director in various International MUN. He also have a keen interest in Photography and Football. As Barcelona and Lionel Messi being his favourite. He looks forward to Chair for UNODC at AWMUN III this November.

Mohammed Naimuddin

Mohammed Naimuddin has recently completed his graduation from University of Chittagong with Honors and Masters degree and his major is Public Administration. He achieved Bronze Award from “Duke of Edinburgh International Award Association” because of his expertise on Co-curricular activities and he is involved with Model UN since his inception of undergraduate study. He started his MUN journey with “Chittagong University Model United Nations Association (CUMUNA)” back in 2014 as Executive member. Later on this journey was continued as “Head of Research” , “Organizing Secretary” and “General Secretary” respectively in the tenure of 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19. Besides, he played active role as “Director General”, “Chief of staffs”, USG of “Branding & Hospitality Management”, “Branding & Logistic Management” respectively in CUMUN 2019, CUMUN 2018, CUMUN 2017, CUMUN 2016 significantly, throughout his organizing since CUMUN 2015. Earlier he participated in various MUN conferences as delegate and bagged several awards. As Board of Directors, he took part in various MUNs in Bangladesh and overseas.

Md Shakhawat Hossain

MD Shakhawat Hossain known as Shuvoraj, originally from Bangladesh is a senior student of University of Macau. He started to engage in MUN & MEU (Model European Union) through Macao Model United Nations Association (MUNA) and Jean Monnet Programme under European Union Academic Program (EUAP). He was awarded outstanding delegate award two times in a row by EUAP & Erasmus+. Since then, he has joined several MUNs, MEUs and Model European Commissions both as delegate and Chair at home and abroad such as MMEU in Macao, GGMUN in Malaysia, AWMUN in South Korea, Asia Pacific MUN in Australia. In addition, he has become a part of Public Speaking U-Team and Toastmaster International. He is also a member of AIESEC China and has joined Global Volunteer Program in Middle East as part of taking action towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He acted as the Vice President tional Students’ Association (ISA) in Macao and was a former Vice Minister of Model United Nations Association in Macao. He worked as SMR (Social Media Reporter) in African University week 2017 and is an active Campus News Reporter & Photo Journalist at a same time. In addition, he is the current Global Youth Ambassador of an UK based non-governmental organization ‘Their World’ and also the United Nations sponsored ‘Hult Prize’ Campus Director. He looks forward to welcoming all delegates to AWMUN III in Bali and hopes to learn and share from each other.

AYSEN KOSE

Honourable Participants, my name is Ayşen Köse and it is my utmost pleasure to serve you as the Co-Chair of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in the third edition of Asia World Model United Nations Conference. I am studying in Istanbul Kültür University Faculty of Law, Turkey. I have started my MUN career in 2017 and participated in various conferences not only as an award-winner delegate but also as a committee director and a Secretariat member. In 2018, I was elected as the President of my University’s MUN Society and served as the Secretary-General of IKUMUN’19. I am very excited for AWMUN 2019 and looking forward to meeting you all!

YOGESH RAJAGOPAL

Yogesh Raja Gopal is currently pursuing his undergraduate studies in the Multimedia University of Melaka in the Bachelors of Law Program. Born and raised in the southern pearl of Malaysia, he was consistently venturing in various fields of social intellect sports to find his niche area. That’s when he found MUN and developed his path through there. He was part of various MUN locally and internationally. He has also received honorable mentions during his trip to Greece representing Malaysia and the state of Johor as the Ambassador of Denmark. He has been chair for the recent Johor MUN conference and training which assists the secondary students to be part of MUN. He realized the duty owed to the community to educate them was way more than just his mere participation which was also why he uptook the position of being the Project Director of Johor International Student Leaders Conference 2017 convening about 1100 students from about 11 different countries to put forth various issues faced by these delegates in their home country. He is currently serving as an Alumni of the Johor Student Leaders Council.

Nur Robiahtul Sofia

Nur Robiahtul Sofia is a former student of Media Studies at University of Malaysia. She specialized in Public Relations and Gender Studies. She has served as the President of Johor Student Leaders Council Alumni and currently serving as trainer for Johor Model United Nations (JOHORMUN) in Malaysia that focus more on shaping young leaders from secondary school, so that they can get earlier exposure about MUN. As far as her experience in chairing is concerned, she has served as a chair at TAYMUN, at Asia Youth International MUN in Bangkok, Thailand, Bali Asia International MUN in Bali, Indonesia, International Human Rights MUN, University Islam Indonesia MUN and few series of JOHORMUN. She served as Secretary General for Global Goals MUN recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She was crowned as “The Most Outstanding Delegate” back in TAYMUN at start of her journey in MUN. Furthermore, She was in the list of top 10 best malay debaters back in 2017. She believes that her journey in MUNs have made her develop more interpersonal and leadership skills. Aside from that she has also experienced public speaking as TEDx speaker for Johor when she was 21 and was the youngest speaker among all. We believe, that her expertise and experience will prove to be an excellent addition to our conference.

RAISSA SISWANTO

Indonesian by blood and Arab by culture, Raissa is an enthusiastic 19 year old currently majoring in International Relations at Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia. With Corporations and International Security as her field of expertise in university, Raissa has the burning passion and interest for every field of MUN; starting from its topics, diplomacy and negotiation skills etc. Throughout her MUN journey, Raissa has attended many conferences around the world and achieved several awards notably in Georgetown University MUN, The Hague International MUN, and Harvard National MUN. Outside the universe of MUN, Raissa is currently serving as the Secretary and Director of Public Relations at Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia Chapter UPH.

SUMEDH RISHI

“An Indian National by birth and heart, Sumedh comes from New Delhi. Besides being a final year law student at VIPS, IP University, Delhi, he has also worked for an NGO which seeks to educate the less privileged classes in the society and is presently working at the Delhi High Court. He has been a part of an immense number of MUN conferences in all the possible capacities such as a Delegate, an Executive Board member and a member of the Secretariat. He had successfully hosted one of the best Youth Educational Conference, namely Delhi Diplomacy Summit in the year 2016 being its Secretary General. Precendently, he has also worked as an Under Secretary General for his Institution’s MUN, namely VIPSMUN. In addition to conferences in India, Sumedh has been selected as a Chairperson for some international conferences, namely Tirana International MUN, Lavish MUN, Africa International MUN, Paderewski MUN and Antwerp MUN, as well. He shall even be chairing UNEP at AYIMUN 2019. He has also worked as the Communications Associate for the Asia region at an International MUN Training and Organizing body, United Ambassadors for a span of 2 years. Apart from being an active MUNer, Sumedh is an avid Debater and a passionate Dancer as well. He looks forward to a stupendous experience at AWMUN 2019.”

KHILOLA MUSTAFOEVA

Khilola Mustafoeva is a student at Westminster International University in Tashkent, majoring in Commercial Law. She has developed a nerdy fascination in the simulation of United Nations Conferences ever since her first participation in MMUNC 2017 as a delegate. She was recognized to deserve the Best Delegate nomination even in her first MUN experience. Thus, since 2017 she is continuing to be an active MUNer by joining every single National MUN and several other international ones. As a proof of her dedication and enthusiasm in MUN world, she got assigned to the Board Of Directors in AYIMUN 2019. For 2019, she is making concerted efforts to increase the profile of Glocal International Teen Conference 2019 in Nepal with her great contribution as a Country Representative. Plus, she is looking forward to intense debate and discussions as well as lasting solutions to the world’s pressing issues in a unique international atmosphere in AWMUN III. Her personal statement is: “ ENSURE THAT EVEN ONE LIFE IS BREATHING EASIER BECAUSE YOU HAVE LIVED”.

Tong Tung Hin Derek

Derek is a junior student majoring in International Relations in Peking University, China. Born and raised in Hong Kong, he first encountered MUN in university, and he fell in love with the dazzling dynamics and fabulous friendships that he was able to experience in all his past MUN conferences. He has participated in both Chinese and International conferences both as Chair and as Delegate, which he was lucky enough to win a few awards as well. Derek previously had an internship in the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Beijing, and is currently working for a youth non-profit organization CYCAN (China Youth Climate Action Network). He is interested in multilateral diplomacy and political security issues, and believes that MUN is one of the best platforms for an individual to train themselves as a diplomat, and also to submerge and enjoy in an international environment. He is excited to join AWMUN III, and also looking forward to meeting everyone in Bali in November.

Mira Mastura Binti Murkhalis

Mira is a third year Finance undergraduate currently persuing her study in Wuhan University, China. Hailing from Malaysia, she has participated in various MUN conference including AIMUN in Beijing where she achieved Outstanding Delegate in ECOSOC committee. Mira has also chaired and organised several MUN during her stint as Secretary General of WISMUN in 2018/19.

MOHAMMAD HUZAIFA FAZAL

Esteemed Delegates, It is with great honor that I introduce myself as the Chair of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Hi! My name is Huzaifa and I am from India. I am currently pursuing my Engineering degree at the International Islamic University Malaysia and I will be assisting you as one of your Board of Directors for Asia World Model United Nations III. I have been relatively active in the MUN scene with having participated in various National and International conferences as a Delegate, Chair and Secretariat Member. The most recent ones being Asia Youth International MUN as a chair and Malaya International MUN 2018 as a delegate. Besides MUN, I enjoy involving myself in various kind of events and competitions with notable ones being the Maybank Go Ahead Challenge (MGAC) 2018 and the Hult Prize. I just want to let you know that there’s nothing to be worry about whether you are a beginner or an experienced delegate. Everyone has to start somewhere. Whether it’s an interest in politics and International Relations, or a passion for public speaking and self-development that brought you to BAIMUN, I want you to be confident and believe in your ability to voice out your opinions and ideas. For experienced delegates, there is no limit to improvement and excellence. Strive to be better than you already are. Use this as a platform to test your limits. I hope to get to know each and every one of you and look forward to meeting you all. See you at Bali! Mohammad Huzaifa Fazal Chair of OIC.

LYMENG CHI

Lymeng is a bachelor graduate from Royal University of Phnom Penh, Institute of Foreign Languages, Department of International Studies. He majored in International Studies, specialized in International Economics. He is working for NGO in Cambodia. He attended many local and international conferences especially those organized by International Global Network such as, AYIMUN, AWMUN II and BAIMUN, took role as Chair and Co chair. For this third AWMUN that will take place in Bali, Lymeng will be serving as Co chair in World Trade Organization. His words for delegates of awmun III are “To overcome impossibility is to think of possiblity”.

SALMAN HAIDER

Former Secretary General of Asia World MUN, Syed Muhammad Salman comes from a marketing background and currently resides in Pakistan. He has immense interest in world politics and global issues. Salman has been a part of several national and international Model United Nations conferences – as delegate, board of directorate and secretariat – and has bagged many awards. Apart from MUN, Salman also actively participates in social welfare activities and has tirelessly worked for refugees all over the world. He runs a small social welfare organization of his own that aims to eradicate poverty and illiteracy. Currently, Salman is working to provide education to the underprivileged. Salman is also a writer at My Voice Unheard and several Pakistan based blogs and newspapers. He looks forward to welcoming you all to Awmun III and having comprehensive discussions.

Christianne Gerarde D. Bartolazo

Christianne Gerarde Bartolazo is a freshman student at De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde taking up Bachelor of Arts major in Consular and Diplomatic Affairs. He is an active youth leader in his community, serving as the Junior Vice Mayor in his city and an advocate against child trafficking. Christianne started doing MUN last year and it helped him chose the right path for him in college and develop his interest in international affairs and global issues. Sustainable Development Goals created a great impact in his leadership skills, making these goals an inspiration for a better future generation. Attaining to be a future diplomat, he believes that the Sustainable Development Goals cannot be achieved without peace, justice, strong institutions and good governance. Christianne is looking forward in giving the delegates one of the best MUN experience with the skills he knew he is capable with. He welcomes all participants to AWMUN III as he trusts that MUN is an incredible stage for character building and self-advancement.

Wahyu Ramadhan

Hailing all the way from the wild nature of eastern Indonesia, meet Wahyu Ramadhan, or you may know him as Vicky, a graduate from the Language, Art, and Cultural Department, Universitas Gadjah Mada. 2015 marked his first journey in the MUN universe and he has landed for some adventures in China, Singapore, Germany, and of course across the archipelago. From all the great adventures that he had, the press is the greatest among them, in which he has devoted himself to. Press(ing) for him is like enjoying a cup of tea; whether you like it hot or with some ice, plenty of sugar or without any, adding a slice of lemon, a spoon of honey, even some milk (his favorite), everyone has their own preference. But in an MUN, the only good tea is a spilling tea. He has the privilege to return and once again navigate the Press Corps of PadMUN as its Editor-in-chief. Hereby, he invites all of you future journalists and delegates to join him in Asia World MUN III.

Oleksii Zahreb

Oleksii is currently pursuing a BA in International Studies at Burman University in the province of Alberta, Canada. Originally from Ukraine, he came to study in Canada more than three years ago. The first MUN conference he attended was the Global Goals MUN in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Oleksii was amazed by the hospitality of Malaysia, as well as the friendliness of his new Indonesian friends. He was honored to receive the Best Delegate at the conference, that motivated him to achieve more. Back home Oleksii attended and chaired more MUNs. Oleksii is serving as a member of the executive committee of the International Studies Club at his university. In the free time, he enjoys writing to a blog and reading books from a political science field. He can’t wait to meet all the delegates at AWMUN III, and anticipates the time of collective learning and networking with people from around the world.

Raihan Zahirah Mauludy Ridwan

Raihan Zahirah is a final year International Relations student who is very ambitious and highly motivated person. She is an active student in Parahyangan Catholic University, specialized on security studies and international political economy. She is the Most Outstanding Student 2019 of Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung-Cimahi and West Java-Banten. She shown her expertise in MUN and been chairing various MUN internationally. In 2018, she was the only Indonesian student who selected as Plenary Speaker at WIMUN and gave a speech about sustaining peace at the United Nations General Assembly Hall, New York. She always strives for excellence and likes to give insight to other people. She looks forward to meeting with all knowledge hunters in AWMUN III 2019.

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Shureen Baskaran

Hailing all the way from Malaysia, Shureen Baskaran is reading the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Aspiring to specialise in audit and assurance, he also works in the Big Four Accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) during his free time. He is a very well known figure in his local Model United Nations scene. He has worked in the most prestigious MUN conference in Malaysia, the Malaysian National Model United Nations (MNMUN) in the year 2018 as the Deputy Secretary-Generalof Logistics. He is also a member of the United Nations Association of Malaysia (UNAM). With a total of 27 MUN conference experiences in various roles both in his country and outside, he feels that he still learns a lot in every MUN he attends. He believes that MUN is what that shaped him into the person he is right now. He developed his self-esteem and learned the importance of empathy through MUN. Therefore, in AWMUN III, he looks forward to helping and inspiring delegates to develop themselves through this golden opportunity just like the way he did.

ALBERT OLIVA

Albert is a global change and Impact advocate who established the first ever conference which combined virtual communication with real-life debates, Impact Summit. He managed a large organizing team and communicated with delegates from more than 55 countries of the world all across the earth. He has participated in over 17 Model United Nations Conferences either as a delegate or chair. He has partcipated in MUNs in Qatar, United States of America, Israel, or United Kingdom and won both the best delegate and best chair award at local conferences. Albert now runs workshops in less economically developed countries such as Liberia in order to educate youth about all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. He is looking forward for amazing and fruitful debates at AWMUN III 2019.

Md Muksetul Islam

Md Muksetul Islam is currently a sophomore at the University of Dhaka majoring in Criminology. He has been attending MUN conference since 2015 and has attended over 35 MUN conferences till date. Other than MUN he likes to travel, explore different cuisines of food and most importantly always aims to build himself up as an intellectual. He is passionate about social science. He is also a director of talent management agency in Bangladesh. He looks forward to AWMUN III as being an open minded person he loves to meet new people and learn about different cultures. Most importantly he believes that such conferences is very important in personal development for everyone involved.

SHIMAR AHAMED

Shimar is a final year student pursuing a degree in Business Information Systems & Software Engineering. He is from the beautiful island known to be Sri Lanka and has Been involved with the Model United Nations movement for the past 4 – 5 years, that being said he has represented his colleges both locally and internationally. He displays a tremendous amount of dedication towards sports, mainly soccer, athletics & basketball and plays them on a club level. A personality that revolves around leading a few organizations such as the Leo club & the Rotaract club, He is also the founder of Dawn Developments, a software development firm that deals with clients on a global scale & has an exemplary passion to uplift the lives of peers around him. A very kind gestured heart who’s always open to assist anybody in times of need.

Subham Shrivastava

Subham Shrivastava is a student of (but not limited to) Economics at SRCC/CIC, University of Delhi. Debating and Quizzing have been his longtime favorite and he has won over a dozen awards at the national and international level in the same (from being an HDFC India Meritus fellow to IFF Nigeria to SES, Mexico). Subham also has a cosmology diploma from Yale University, USA. He is also a fellow of the Duke University (USA) TIP, which identified him as one of the ‘Top academically gifted minds of India’. Other than that, Subham also has actively participated and won in various National and International MUNs alongside National quizzes and international case study competitions ( RBI Quiz, Times of India Quiz, Connectonomics, DU; to name a few). All that said, Subham calls himself an ‘introverted extrovert’ who can be found balancing between Sagan and Stiglitz. He looks forward to serving as the chair of UNFCCC and expects solid research from your end.

DOMINIQUE VIRGIL

Dominique is a final-year student of Public International Law in Faculty of Law, Universitas Indonesia. She has been doing MUN for 3 years now, resulted in notable achievements and insightful experiences, one of which is snatching Diplomatic Commendation in Legal Committee of the prestigious Harvard National MUN 2018. Her experience in MUN has readjusted her passion to care about human rights, paving the way for her to become the Research Intern in Human Rights Resource Centre for ASEAN and the Deputy Director of Research and Education in Sandya Institute, one of the most prominent NGOs in Indonesia which values peace and justice. She has also published and presented numerous academic papers in international conference. She is now the Head of Delegation of Universitas Indonesia for the Law of the Sea Moot Court in Utrecht, Netherlands while also being a public speaker in the recent BIL Kerala. An avid coffee lover, she spends most of her free time singing, playing guitar, or doing photography. She can’t wait to vibe along everyone involved and make the best out of her experience in AWMUN III, 2019.

AZHARUL ISLAM

S. M. Azharul Islam has been attending MUN conferences consistently for a period of three years. He has also been selected to serve as Head Chair of SOCHUM at Singapore MUN 2019. His aim is to learn from everywhere. He was the first ever elected Vice Chair at Bangladesh UN4MUN Assembly. He achieved numerous Best Delegate awards in the prestigious university level conferences of Bangladesh. He has previously served in the Executive Board across borders on a number of occasions. He won Diplomatic Commendation from the Director of UNIC New Delhi as well as a Letter of Recommendation by representing China at the most prestigious UNSC at Siliguri MUN 2019.