"We do not see many references these days to the food crisis in the news. It has been eclipsed by economic fears. But we are still not out of the woods. I call it our forgotten crisis - because it has not gone away."
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Friday, May 7, 2010
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
HJA Brown Education Centre
5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (map)Read the minutes from the 2010 Model United Nations
Featuring a keynote presentation by Susan Walsh, Executive Director of USC Canada
The participant guide is your handbook to the Model UN. It contains valuable information about the structure of the event, how to prepare and the resolution. The event format has changed from previous years, so make sure to read the guide.
Download a PDF version of the guide
Read the proposed resolution that will be debated (PDF file)
The resolution you will debate at the Model UN on May 7, 2010 is the most important thing to know. You will research and develop your state's position around this resolution.
Become familiar with the basics about the UN. Read a Brief History and find out how the UN came to be. Some Facts will give you basic facts about the UN. Learn about Member States and which nations make up the Security Council.
Access resources to start your research
Research is the key to a successful Model UN. Visit the websites on this list to learn more about food security and your state's position on the issue.
Member states represented at the 2010 Model UN
Keep track of the countries that will be represented by other secondary schools at this year's Model UN.
