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11th 13th March, 2016

Hidayatullah National Law University

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FROM THE PATRON - IN - CHIEFS DESK :

Hidayatullah National Law University has come a long way

from its inception twelve years ago. Following the motto of

Dharma Sansthapanartham or for the sake of establishing

the primacy of the laws of eternal values, the university has

emerged as one of the frontier institutions in providing legal

education in India.

Apart from the countless achievements that our illustrious

students and alumni can pride themselves upon, this

university has remained unwavering in its quest to not onlyeducate young minds upon law but also hone them to be responsible, sensitive and

socially aware citizens of todays society, helping those in need through their

inquisitive mind and hard work. Hidayatullah National Law University not only

aims to produce top notch lawyers, but more importantly to produce individuals

relevant to the country and the world. The University aims to inculcate modern

scientific temper while remaining true to Indian ethos, teaching them to embrace

modernity while assimilating the beauty of our multi-cultural and diverse tradition.

International diplomacy remains a matter of considerable significance in the world

today and it is my humble belief that the world will truly benefit if the current

generation is aware about international politics, diplomacy and international

relations. It gives me immense pleasure to introduce the First Edition of

Hidayatullah National Law University International Model United Nations

Conference (IMUNC).

I welcome all participants and wish them my very best. It is my sincere hope that

their endeavor at HNLU IMUNC remains fruitful and provides a learning

experience. I also would like to wish all my students involved in the event the

heartiest success.

With Blessings and Best Wishes,

Prof. (Dr.) Sukh Pal Singh

Vice-Chancellor, HNLU

ABOUT

HIDAYATULLAH NATIONMAL LAW UNIVERSITY

"Dharma Sansthapanartham (for the sake of establishing the primacy of the laws

of eternal values) is the motto of Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur,

established by the Government of Chhattisgarh under the Hidayatullah National

University of Law, Chhattisgarh, Act (Act No.10 of 2003).

HNLU is a residential University and sixth in the series of National Law Schools in

India. HNLU has been included in the list of the Universities maintained by the

University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 and has

been declared fit to receive Central assistance in terms of the rules framed under

Section 12 (B) of the UGC Act, 1956. The university is recognized by the Bar

Council of India under section 7 of the Advocates Act. Hon'ble Mr. Justice T. S.

Thakur, Chief Justice of India is the Visitor, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Navin Sinha,

Chief Justice, High Court of Chhattisgarh is the Chancellor and Prof. (Dr.) Sukh

Pal Singh, is the Vice-Chancellor of the University. The university offers courses

of B.A.LL.B., LL.M. and Ph.D.

FROM THE SECRETARY GENERALS DESK :

It gives me great pleasure to extend to you all a very warm

welcome to the HNLU International Model United Nations

Conference 2016, and to profess how gratifying I feel for

having the opportunity to be the Secretary General of its

inaugural edition.On behalf of the entire Secretariat, I welcome

you to HNLU-IMUNC 2016!

In a couple of months time, you will be arriving in

Chhattisgarhs historic capital city and will hopefully be

astonished by the beauty of its architecture, the friendliness of

its people, and the curiosity of its cuisine. Home to greats from numerous fields, including

the sciences, literature, politicians and philosophers, this city is steeped in knowledge and

culture that I hope that you will all take in, and draw on, during your debates.

As the Secretary General of HNLU-IMUNC 2016, I can assure you that both the

academic value of the conference, and the array of social events planned will put smiles

on the faces of even the most demanding participants. To ensure the International

Standards of the MUN Conference, for the first time in India, we have National

Coordinator for UNA-Italy and an elected WFUNAs Youth Advisory Council

Representative for Europe Mr. Edoardo Morgante as our Chief International Advisor for

the conference.

So if you enjoy intense debates, prolific conversations, and wish to experience the

multiplicity of views on current international disputes, HNLU-IMUNC is the perfect

conference to attend during this summer. Put on your diplomatic attire, choose a country

that you would like to represent and prepare for the ever-inspiring and rewarding talks. I

look forward to seeing passionate delegates who believe in the doctrines of tolerance, and

not of violence. Through the sessions that are to come, I am asking you for innovative

proposals that will form a new future characterized by a secure, and safe environment.

With no further delays, it is indeed my honor, pleasure and privilege to officially welcome

you all to the inaugural edition of HNLU International Model United Nations Conference

2016.

Yours sincerely,

Mahip Singh Sikarwar

Secretary General

INTRODUCING THE

CHIEF INTERNATIONAL ADVISOR

Edoardo Morgante is an Italian young professional with broad

and substantial experience in the field of international

relations and diplomacy, with a particular focus in organising

high profile events and meetings.

He has been participating in and organising Model United

Nation conferences since 2010, when MUNs in Europe were

not yet as widespread as today. He was the National

Coordinator of the United Nations Youth Associations of Italy

(UNA-Italy) from 2011 2012. In 2011, he was the Head of State of the Italian Youth

Delegation at the Europes Voice in Brussels and at the G8 & G20 Youth Summits in

Paris. The following year he was Head delegate of the European Union Youth

Delegation at the Y20 Mxico and Sherpa of the EU Youth Delegation at the G8 & G20

Youth Summits in Washington DC.

Among various training programs and event conferences, he participated in the 2012

World Federation of the United Nations Associations (WFUNA) Human Rights

Training for UNA Youth in Geneva, he served as a Trainer at the 2014 WFUNA Youth

Forum in Seoul, as well as Project Coordinator for UNA-Italy for the first edition of the

WFUNA International Model United Nations (WIMUN 2014), and as Scientific

Coordinator and Secretary-General of the Rome Official Model United Nations

(ROMUN 2015).

Beyond his MUN experience, he has also served as Liaison Officer at the Italian

Presidency of the Council of the European Union (second semester of 2014). During

the 2nd WFUNA Youth World Forum, that took place in Vancouver from 18 22

November 2015, he was elected WFUNAs Youth Advisory Council Representative for

Europe.

He holds a Bachelor degree from La Sapienza University of Rome, a Master from

LUISS University and a Diploma of Higher Education in Diplomatic Studies from the

Italian Society for International Organisation (SIOI). During his studies, he spent one

semester at the Faculty of Law of the University of Vienna as an Erasmus student and

one month of research abroad at the Peking University in Beijing and the Fudan

University in Shanghai.

FROM THE INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS DESK :

Enhancing and strengthening the dialogue among people with a particular focus

on youth, has always been a great source of motivation for me to work as hard as I

can to drive change. I believe that young people today are more active and

included than ever I n the decision-making process at all levels. Nevertheless, we

should work tirelessly to further improve this reality in order to contribute more

effectively and at the best of our capacities to shape a sustainable future for all.

It is a great honour and pleasure for me to serve as Chief International Advisor at

the inaugural edition of HNLU International Model United Nations Conference

(HNLU-IMUNC 2016). I will do my best to ensure its highest international

exposure and outreach.

E d o a r d o M o r g a n t e

International Advisor

ABOUT

HNLU INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS

Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur announces with great pleasure and

honour, its inaugural edition of the (IMUNC) International Model United Nations

Conference scheduled to be held from 11th to 13th march 2016. At HNLU IMUNC,

delegates are given valuable insights into the functioning and working of the United

Nations inculcating its object and core values that has lead United Nations emerge

at the international level seeking dispute resolution for maintaining peace and

security.

The students are encouraged to debate, analyze and discuss contemporary modern

day problems that are faced by world leaders and diplomats. At HNLU IMUNC the

delegates will take away the art of striking a balance between national interests and

needs of the international community. Moreover the values of mutual co-operation,

holistic development and International peace are inculcated into the participants.

C O M M I T T E E S

United Nations General Assembly

United Nations Security Council

United Nations Human Rights Council

All India Political Party Meet

International Press

The primary deliberative, policymaking and

representative organ of the UN.

Responsible for the maintenance of international

peace and security.

UNHRC promotes and safeguards the

fundamental human rights.

An unconventional stage characterized by heated

debates, walkouts, protests and political

diplomacy.

The IP seeks media-oriented, journalists who

deals with news articles , reporting, press

conferences, press releases and interviews.

U N I T E D N A T I O N S

G E N E R A L A S S E M B L Y

General Assembly committees deal with a wide variety of issues, ranging from

disarmament and security to law, health, and development. By espousing the

principle of one nation, one vote, all 193 member states and two observers of the

United Nations, the GA remains true to the original premise of the UN. Every

nation plays an important role; delegates from China and Botswana negotiate and

debate as equals on issues of great global importance. Debate in the GA is spirited,

as delegates attempt to balance their responsibilities to their nations, regional

blocs, and the committee as a whole. Delegates emerge from a GA committee with

a thorough understanding of the promises and pitfalls of international diplomacy.

It is the main global forum for discussing international political cooperation,

threats to peace and economic development, as well as the huge range of social,

humanitarian and cultural issues that come under the remit of the United Nations.

U N I T E D N A T I O N S

G E N E R A L A S S E M B L Y

A G E N D A R I S E I N C O M M U N A L I S M A N D WAY S T O

C U R B T E N D A N C I E S O F R E L I G I O U S H AT R E D A N D

I N T O L E R E N C E

Attacks based on religious bias took place in 1 in every 5 countries in 2012. Hostilities

increased in every major region of the world except the Americas. The survey found

three-quarters of the world's population lives where overall levels of religious

restrictions or hostilities were high or very high.

Europe saw the biggest increase in government restrictions on religion and a

corresponding rise in hostilities. The survey pointed to one example, in March 2012, in

which a rabbi and three Jewish schoolchildren were killed by an Islamist extremist in

Toulouse, France. One third of the nearly 200 countries surveyed saw a rise in social

hostility against those of minority faiths or pressure to conform. That was especially

found in the Middle East and North Africa.

Take a look at the news: Whether you're a Coptic Christian in Egypt, a Uyghur in

China, a Buddhist in Sri Lanka or a Muslim in Myanmar, religious violence and

intolerance is on the rise around the world.

Which countries saw the greatest increase in religious hostilities and why?Is there a correlation between governments that oppress minority religions and socialhostilities?

U N I T E D N A T I O N S

S E C U R I T Y C O U N C I L

"Essential and inalienable human rights should be respected even during the

vicissitudes of war."

-UN Security Council Resolution 237/ 1967 (14th June 1967)

Under the Charter, the Security Council has primary responsibility for the

maintenance of international peace and security. It has 15 Members, and each

Member has one vote. Under the Charter, all Member States are obligated to

comply with Council decisions. The Security Council takes the lead in determining

the existence of a threat to the peace or act of aggression. It calls upon the parties

to a dispute to settle it by peaceful means and recommends methods of adjustment

or terms of settlement. In some cases, the Security Council can resort to imposing

sanctions or even authorize the use of force to maintain or restore international

peace and security.

U N I T E D N A T I O N S

S E C U R I T Y C O U N C I L

A G E N D A P R O L O N G E D C O N F L I C T A N D I N S U R G E N C Y I N

T H E M I D D L E E A S T W I T H S P E C I A L R E F E R E N C E T O I R A Q

A N D S Y R I A

"Declarations and good intentions do not feed the starving and they do not shelter

refugees. The harmful consequences of such a situation risk having very profound

impacts on Syrian society, as well as on neighbouring countries."

-Salam Kawakibi, Syrian political scientist, December 2012

The issue of the long drawn conflict has been of great concern for the international

community as a whole, especially peacekeeping organizations like the United Nations.

The Syrian civil war is one of the worst humanitarian crisis the UN has had face. The

prolonged conflict and political instability in the middle east apart from being a

security threat also serves as a breeding ground for terrorism, human trafficking and

drug mafia.

In Syria, half the countrys pre-war population more than 11 million people have

been killed or forced to flee their homes. In 2014 Iraq Body Count (IBC) recorded

17,049 civilian deaths from violence. This is the third highest civilian death toll after

2006 and 2007.With the failure of the national authorities to tackle the situation, it has

become inevitable for the international community to intervene. Solutions are needed

not only with regard to the political instability and lack of security but also with regard

to the prevention of insurgency and social economic deprivation of the people.

U N I T E D N A T I O N S

H U M A N R I G H T S C O U N C I L

Human Rights are inherent to all human beings, whatever our nationality, place

of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, language, or any other

status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination.

These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible.

United Nations.

The Human Rights Council replaced the former United Nations Commission on

Human Rights and is made up of 47 United Nations Member States, which are elected

by the UN General Assembly. The HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL is an inter-

governmental body within the United Nations responsible for strengthening, the

promotion and protection of human rights around the globe and for addressing

situations of humans rights violation and make recommendations on them. It has the

ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations that require its

attention throughout the year. It meets at the UN Office at Geneva.

U N I T E D N A T I O N S

H U M A N R I G H T S C O U N C I L

A G E N D A - I N C R E A S E I N C O U N T R I E S R O L E T O E N S U R E P R O T E C T I O N O F C I V I L I A N S D U R I N G

A R M E D A G R R E S S I O N

Despite recent strides in strengthening the ability of the United Nations to protect

civilians, conflicts around the world were still characterized by a prevailing

disrespect for the core principles of international humanitarian law. During recent

armed conflicts, increasing numbers of civilians are being killed, wounded, treated

without dignity, arbitrarily detained and separated from their families, targeted on

purpose, forced to leave their homes, and deprived of their basic rights as human

beings, such as the right to supplies essential to their survival. The grave challenges

remain in enhancing compliance with international humanitarian, human rights and

refugee law; ensuring humanitarian access to affected populations; and

strengthening accountability for serious violations of international humanitarian and

human rights law. Under humanitarian law, the civilian population in general is

protected from dangers arising from military operations. However, some groups

among the population, such as children, women, the elderly, persons with

disabilities and displaced people, have specific needs and are entitled to special

attention. And, It is the duty of the state to provide adequate care and respect to the

civilians.

The AIPPM was created as a body supplementary to the Parliament, without any

legislative provisions and for a purpose serving as a forum for unrestricted political

debate which the constraints of the Parliament procedures and disruptions do not at

all times allow. The AIPPM is a stage where delegates are given a chance to

showcase the politician that lies within them by stepping on their shoes. Sitting

amongst the countries top leaders and arguing for something which might not

essentially be correct, but is in the interest of your party at large is not as easy as it

seems. The flexible rules of procedure further facilitate debate and make the

committee interesting enough for everyone present at the conference wishing to

catch a glimpse. AIPPM has recently gained popularity in various academic

simulations throughout India. As students, we are soon going to turn into active

citizens of this country, and it is our responsibility to know about the various

policies of the government that are of utmost importance to shape our future. The

All India Political Parties Meet, unlike other conventional MUN committees is

characterized by heated debates, cross talks, walkouts protests and high levels of

negotiations and political diplomacy.

A L L I N D I A P O L I T I C A L

P A R T Y M E E T

A G E N D A : R E V I E W O F C O M M U N A L I N T O L E R A N C E

I N T H E C O U N T R Y

The AIPPM at the HNLU IMUNC 2016 will discuss the Review of communal

intolerance in the country.

Recent events in the country that includes Intolerance remark by stars, Award- Wapsi,

Saffronisation of Education, Conversion and love Jihad, Beef Ban and incidents like

Dadri Lynching could be testimony to the ideologue that there is growing communal

intolerance in the country. But, there are groups and people who differ. AIPPM will

review whether there exists communal intolerance in India.

A L L I N D I A P O L I T I C A L

P A R T Y M E E T

I N T E R N A T I O N A L P R E S S

Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includesfreedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impartinformation and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.

Free Press: An institution that keeps governments and organizations ticking, keepsthe masses informed, and plays a vital role in not only forming public opinion but alsovoicing it. We are of the belief that a conscientious Press is of vital importancebecause it has the role of informing the delegates of the day-to-day happenings ofthe conference, and also that of questioning their stance and holding them

Instead of representing the interests of a single country, the International PressDelegation allows participants to act as unbiased journalists and photographers.Reporters will be both passive and active participants in the MUNs simulations. Asmembers of the International Press, reporters will investigate committee debates,conduct interviews, edit articles, and cover press conferences. In doing so, reporterswill be responsible for conducting their own background research, whether it begathering basic information on relevant topics or conducting interviews. The articleswritten by reporters will be published in the MUNs newsletter, which is prepared bythe International Press Head, and read by all participants.Prior to the conference, participants will be assigned to a committee and they willhave primary responsibility for reporting on that committee throughout theConference.

-Article 19, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

accountable for their actions inside and outside the conference.

M E E T T H E T E A M

N i t e s h D h a n k h a rDirector General

S h i k h a r S h r i v a s t a v aDeputy Director General

V a r u n K h a r eDeputy Secretary General

M a h i p S i n g h S i k a r w a rSecretary General

M E E T T H E T E A M

S h r i v a l l i G h o s hUSG Editorial

G a u r a v K h e t p a lUSG - Communication

P i n t u B a b uUSG - Designing

W i s h v e s h R a n j a nUSG - Delegate Affairs

R a v i l o c h a nUSG Academics & Research

M a n a s v i n i M u k u n dUSG - Workshops

S u m i t S h a r m aUSG - Logistics

J O I N U S !

Who can apply? Anyone between the age of 16 and 25 interested in HNLU International Model United Nation Conference.

Application Procedure As an individual delegate, send in your application individually by filling the given form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M3jHbmBwRY8Sth3wEbsFrtGGpEYetk_-vsCAg73i6IY/viewform?c=0&w=1

In the case of delegation, a representative can send in the application on behalf of the entire delegation.

All members of the delegation must be from the same institution. There are four committees in the conference with an International

Press. There must be representation in all committees and the press.

Conference Fee (3 Days) Indian delegates - INR 1500 (with registration kit, food, accommodation and social nights) Indian delegates - INR 800 (with registration kit, food, and social nights) International delegates INR 5000/USD $75

C O N T A C T U S

For other queries, feel free to contact :

M a h i p S i n g h S i k a r w a rSecretary General Email hnlumun@gmail.comMob. - 08435359396

V a r u n K h a r eDeputy Secretary GeneralEmail hnlumun@gmail.comMob. 09691582270

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