Practice Debates

Here are the Dates and Topics for the Practice Debates

Saturday, 31st Jan 2009 - 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Saturday, 7th Feb 2009 - 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Saturday, 14th Feb 2009 - 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Please note that the date of the admin meeting remains the same. (5:00 PM on 23rd January)

Practice Debate topics for COMUN 2009

1^st Committee

1. Establishment of a common memorandum among nations in order to efficiently contest drug trafficking and other associated activities

2. Curbing the illegal trafficking of small arms and light weaponry and all of its aspects

3. Measures to eradicate international terrorism

2^nd Committee

1. Debt cancellation for the 3rd world and its global implications

2. Economic repercussions of the world food crisis

3. Climate change and endangered species

3^rd Committee

1. Protection of the rights of migrant workers

2. Legalizing the rights of the individual to terminate his life under certain conditions

3. Combating the recruitment of child soldiers

ECOSOC

1. Combating the issue of racial discrimination via the internet while ensuring that freedom of speech is not violated

2. Addressing the debt problem faced by developing nations

3. Establishment of a comprehensive convention to promote and protect the rights of internally displaced persons

Security Council

1. Peace and Security in Africa

2. Current status of Kosovo

3. Protection of UN personnel, associated personnel and humanitarian personnel in conflict zones.

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