Jan 25, 2011

Women's Funding Network

The Women's Funding Network is an organization that connects and strengthens more than 165 that fund women's solutions across the globe.

Women's Funding Network

The first page has some very interesting facts and numbers that could be helpful for writing position papers.

There is a search box on the website where you can type in your country to see what the Women's Funding Network has done there.

Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

Trafficking of Wild Animals in South Korea

Here are some articles about trafficking of wild animals in South Korea:

Survey Favors Crackdown on Wildlife Trade

South Korea Mulls a Baby Step for Bears

These are the articles that you answered questions about in class. Use those answers and the articles to write your position papers. Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

Trafficking of Wild Animals in Brazil

Here are some articles about trafficking of wild animals in Brazil:

Animal Trafficking Flourishes in Brazil

Animal Trafficking: A Billion Dollar Business

These are the articles that you answered questions about in class. Use those answers and the articles to write your position papers. Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

Trafficking of Wild Animals in Mauritius

Here is an article about trafficking of wild animals in Mauritius:

Monkeys Harmed by Trappers in Mauritius

This is the article that you answered questions about in class. Use those answers and the article to write your position papers. Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

Trafficking of Wild Animals in China

Here is an article about trafficking of wild animals in China:

Illegal Wildlife Trade in China

This is the article that you answered questions about in class. Use those answers and the article to write your position papers. Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

Resolution Definitions and Example

Here is the list of words for both the preambulatory and operative clauses. Remember that you must start these clauses with one of these words or a verb in the same form as the ones on the list!

Resolution Definitions and Example

This sheet also has an example of a resolution so that you can see how one should be written. You can do it in the conference!

Moderated Caucus Worksheet

Here are two worksheest that we will use to prepare for moderated caucuses. The first one is examples of good things to discuss during the moderated caucus. The second one is a blank worksheet that we will use to write down our ideas for the moderated caucus.

Moderated Caucus Worksheet

Moderated Caucus Blank Worksheet

It is important to have an idea of what you would like to say in a moderated caucus, especially if you do not get the opportunity to say your speech. Good luck!

Kyoto Protocol

This is the introductory website to the Kyoto Protocol that you answered questions about for homework. There is a lot of good information here that can be useful as you write your position papers and speeches.

Kyoto Protocol

One of the most important things you should do is find out if your country has signed the Kyoto Protocol!

Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

Afghanistan Conflict Monitor

The Afghanistan Conflict Monitor is a website that gathers information about the conflict in Afghanistan. The monitor talks about many issues including health, development, displacement, governance, gender, small arms, landmines, human rights and transitional justice.

Afghanistan Conflict Monitor

There is a search box on the website where you can search for information about your country or specific topics important to your country. You can find some great information for your position papers and speeches here!

Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

Jan 24, 2011

Speech Outline

Here is a speech outline that can be very helpful as you start to write your speech for the conference. Remember to put all of your information in your own words and not just copy and paste!

Speech Outline

Good luck writing your speeches!

Introduction to Global Warming

Here are two powerpoints that we used to learn about global warming:

Introduction to Global Warming

What's Up with Global Warming

These are great to use to review some of the important terms and information that we learned towards the beginning of the year!

Millennium Development Goals

Here is a powerpoint describing each of the Millennium Development Goals. Many of these goals are related to the different topics that all of you have.

Global Warming - #7
Trafficking of Wild Animals - #7
Women's Rights - #2, 3, 5
Situation in Afghanistan - #1, 2, 3, 4, 5

You should think about what your country can and wants to do to reach these different goals!

CEDAW

CEDAW is the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
This is a very important international agreement that affirms basic human rights and equality for women all over the world. You should see if your country has signed this agreement.

The main website for CEDAW can be found here.

Countries that have signed CEDAW

List of areas the CEDAW wants to improve

This information can be very useful as you write your position papers and speeches. Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

CITES

CITES is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. This is a very important agreement that was signed, and you should see if your country signed it. The homepage for the CITES website can be found here.

Here are some other important things that can be found on the CITES website:

List of Countries that have signed the agreement

Information about what CITES is

Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

TRAFFIC

TRAFFIC is the wildlife trade monitoring network. It has a variety of wildlife trade news articles and information about both legal and illegal wildlife trade. You can search the website for information about your country, specific animals, or anything else that you think would be valuable to add to your position papers and/or speeches.

TRAFFIC

Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

Women's Rights Background Guide

Here is a background guide for women's rights. It has a lot of great information that can be used in position papers and speeches!

Women's Rights Background Guide

Don't forget to make a note of where you get all of your information!

Situation in Afghanistan Background Guide

Here is a background guide for the situation in Afghanistan. It has a lot of great information that can be used in position papers and speeches!

Situation in Afghanistan Background Guide

Don't forget to make a note of where you get all of your information!

Global Warming Background Guide

Here is a background guide for global warming. It has a lot of great information that can be used in position papers and speeches!

Global Warming Background Guide

Don't forget to make a note of where you get all of your information!

Trafficking of Wild Animals Background Guide

Here is a background guide for trafficking of wild animals. It has a lot of great information that can be used in position papers and speeches!

Trafficking Background Guide

Don't forget to make a note of where you get all of your information!

Women in Guatemala

Here is an article about women in Guatemala:

The Role of Women in Guatemala

This is the article that you answered questions about in class. Use those answers and the article to write your position papers. Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

Women in South Korea

Here is an article about women in South Korea:

U.S. Report Says Women's Rights Concern in South Korea

This is the article that you answered questions about in class. Use those answers and the article to write your position papers. Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

Women in Mauritius

Here is an article about women in Mauritius:

Gender Equality in Mauritius

This is the article that you answered questions about in class. Use those answers and the article to write your position papers. Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

Women in Brazil

Here are some articles about women in Brazil:

Brazil's first 'Presidenta' promises gender equality

Brazil

These are the articles that you answered questions about in class. Use those answers and these articles to write your position papers. Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

Women in China

Here is an article about women in China:

Women's Rights in China Today

This is the article that you answered questions about in class. Use those answers and the article to write your position papers. Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

China Involvement in Afghanistan

Here are some articles depicting China's involvement in and thoughts about Afghanistan:

Relations between China and Afghanistan

The Growing Afghan-Chinese Relationship

These are the articles that you answered questions about over Christmas break. Use those answers and the articles to write your position papers. Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

Brazil Involvement in Afghanistan

Here is some background information about how Brazil could possibly help Afghanistan:

Afghanistan: Does Brazil Hold the Key to Afghan Stabilization?

This is one of the articles that you answered questions about over Christmas break. Use those answers and this article to write your position papers. Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

Austria Involvement in Afghanistan

Here are some articles depicting Austria's involvement in and thoughts about Afghanistan:

Darabos hits back over leaked US dispatches

Austria to send 93 soldiers to Afghanistan

These are the articles that you answered questions about over Christmas break. Use those answers and the articles to write your position papers. Don't forget to write down all the websites you use!

Afghanistan Background Information

Here are some links to background information about Afghanistan:

CIA World Factbook

U.S. Department of State

Afghanistan Government

Afghan Embassy in the U.S.

Use these websites to help write your position papers. Don't forget to make a list of all websites you use!

South Korea Background Information

Here are some links to background information about South Korea:

CIA World Factbook

U.S. Department of State

South Korean Government

South Korean Embassy in the U.S.

Use these websites to help write your position papers. Don't forget to make a list of all websites you use!

Mauritius Background Information

Here are some links to background information on Mauritius:

CIA World Factbook

U.S. Department of State

Government of Mauritius

Use these websites to help write your position papers. Don't forget to make a list of all websites you use!

Guatemala Background Information

Here are some links to background information about Guatemala:

CIA World Factbook

U.S. Department of State

Guatemalan Government

Use these websites to help write your position papers. Don't forget to make a list of all websites you use!

China Background Information

Here are some links to background information about China:

CIA World Factbook

U.S. Department of State

Chinese Government

Chinese Embassy in the U.S.

Use these websites to help write your position papers. Don't forget to make a list of all websites you use!

Brazil Background Information

Here are some websites with background information on Brazil:

CIA World Factbook

U.S. Department of State

Brazilian Government

Brazilian Embassy in the U.S.

Use these websites to help write your position papers. Don't forget to make a list of all websites you use!