May 2nd, MUN World Summit
Lauren Peeters, AFP Chief
On May 1st at 3:45, the Secretary General of the Model United Nations answered questions from the International Press Corps about the crisis in Korea, overpopulation, world health, world hunger, access to nuclear power, and the International Banquet.
The conference started with a briefing by Lande Watson, the Deputy Secretary General, explaining what the Secretary General had done throughout the day, and measures she was taking to deal with the crisis.
When Ms. Watson was through speaking, the press was invited to ask questions about …

May 1, 2010
By: Jenna Senger (Saddleback YMCA)
Sectretary General, Chloe Verzosa from Saddleback YMCA, feels very strongly about the world issue of human trafficking.
The postition of Secratery General for Model United Nations is a high power and stressfull job.
“My opinion on human trafficking is that it is wrong,” she said. “We need to stop it because it is a form of slavery and everyone has their own human rights.”
Chloe was asked if she felt human trafficking will always be a global issue.
“No and yes,” she said. “No, because the United Nations …

Over here in the Saddleback Delegation everyone is getting excited about Summit! Everyone is finishing up their position papers, writing speech’s, working on public speaking skills, and much more!!! Secretary General, Chloe Verzosa, is also very excited for Burbank. She says, “I am so excited for Summit! I can’t wait to see all the committees working hard and seeing the actual thing happen since all the organs were amazing at Bob. This Year’s conference is going to be great!” As you can see we are all Very excited to see …

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009
Written By: Liela Majedi (Saddleback YMCA) from BBC News

Tiffany Lam is the 8th Secretary General. She is also the FIRST WOMAN Secretary General ever in Model United Nations history. Tiffany is from the Saddleback Valley Delegation. She’s always putting herself in her work, and never gives up not matter how hard it is. Tiffany chose Refugees for the topic that High Commission is working on. She picked Refugees for a specific reason. It’s personal, and she can relate to it. Her Grandpa and both her parents’ …

Date: Sunday, May 3, 2009
Written By: Audrey Heurlin (Saddleback YMCA) – Editor in Chief

Crisis of the Middle East last night, after the friendship ceremony, a crisis arose in Pakistan. This crisis was that one of their cities, Taliban, had attacked the capital of their country and had taken over; controlling all military and nuclear devices. During the meeting a representative of Taliban joined the meeting. The Secretary General, Tiffany Lam, announced that this group that claims to be in charge of the Pakistani government was not to be recognized. When …

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009
Written By: Liela Majedi (Saddleback YMCA) from BBC News

So far today in High Commission, they were talking about their expected results.  Italy, Sudan, Iraq, Burkina Faso, Palestine, Turkey, Portugal, China, Indonesia, Republic Of Congo, Norway, India, France, Greece, and Iraq all split up into three groups to discuss and form the their expected results. Pro Refugees,  Neutral, and Refugee Producing Countries were the groups that the countries were split into. Refugee Producing Countries came up with economic boosting strategies to help refugees stay in their own …

Press Conference
Thursday, April 30, 2009

The Secretary-General and the Deputy Secretary-General consented to a joint press conference with the International Press Corps at 9:15pm.

When asked about the ’s stance on HIV/AIDS, the Secretary-General to wants to prevent the spread by offering education on prevention to countries where the virus is more prevalent.
When asked about why refugees are a topic of importance to the Secretary-General, she stated that she chose the topic as her focus topic is because of a personal preference.
When asked about what she had to overcome to become the …

Press Release
By  Deputy Secretary General Kathir Sundarraj
Office of Secretary General Tiffany Lam

Friday, May 1, 2009After Breakfast, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and General Assembly committees met to draft their original resolution, while the Security Council, the International Court of Justice, and the High Commission had their first sessions.
The presidents of the General Assembly, the International Court of Justice, and the Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General to discuss policy, while the other ambassadors attended their country blocks.
The 9th Secretary General candidates, Tiffany Ashton, Chloe Verzosa, and Akisha …

Press Release
By  Deputy Secretary General Kathir Sundarraj
Office of Secretary General Tiffany Lam
Thursday, April 30, 2009

The Model United Nations summit started today at four pm at the Burbank Marriott Hotel
All the officers, including the Secretary General, the High Commissioner, the Deputy Secretary General, and committee chairs attended a leadership conference to enhance their ability to lead and preside over the many functions of the Model United Nations
Opening session started at the Academy Foyer. The Parade of Nations was held, the Secretary General gave her opening remarks, and all elected officers were …

Date: Friday, May 1, 2009
Written By: Leila Majedi (Saddleback YMCA) from BBC News
Refugees are people who have fled from their home to a foreign country  to escape danger or persecution . They’re just like us, but in more danger. Refugees is the main topic that High Commission has been talking about this weekend. They are discussing what refugees are going through, and how its effecting their countries. Sudan was a major contributor in this debate. Sudan had stated that they did not want refugees to come into their country. They …