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DPS Whitefield is back with its 4^th edition of DWMUN scheduled to be held from the 1^st to the 3^rd August 2022. I extend a warm welcome to all schools and delegates who will be participating in our Model United Nations Conference.

The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted the world in so many ways and these changes are manifesting in geo-political and socio-economic arenas. Several daunting issues, such as climate change, poverty, healthcare, gender inequality, food insecurity, refugee rights, mental health, cyber security and debt crisis continue to haunt us. All nations must rise to these challenges and engage in constructive debates to find suitable and feasible solutions that will lead mankind towards peace and prosperity.

A Model United Nations Conference provides the right platform for student delegates to voice their concerns, share their ideas and come together to engage in meaningful dialogues that could bring a fresh approach to global issues. I hereby wish you all an exhilarating experience of being part of DWMUN‘22

Mrs. Lovely Dutta Prusty
Vice Principal

Greetings!

It brings me immense pleasure to welcome you to the 4th Edition of the DPS Whitefield Model United Nations, which, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held in person from the 1^st to the 3^rd of August 2022. As the world creates order from chaos, world leaders are leading their citizens to peace, harmony and safety, and it is time the leaders of tomorrow also become part of this fabric.

The entire world’s abrupt halt led most students to resort to online modes of education and competition, which could never replace face-to-face interaction even though it was enlightening in many ways. With the entire world coming together once again, fighting together, we invite the students, the leaders of tomorrow, to step out of their shells and enter a realm of discussion, debate and deliberation to act upon relevant socio-political issues of the day and find cooperative solutions to it. Since its inception in 2019, the conference has striven to deliver a robust and comprehensive simulation of the United Nations and its multilateral institutions.

The OC and Secretariat has been working tirelessly to ensure that all delegates will be given the opportunity to develop broader perspectives, voice their opinions on contentious issues, and cooperate with others to produce impactful resolutions.

We expect that the topics covered in the committees will be challenging and that after 3 days full of diplomacy, debate, and delight, delegates will leave with a higher potential to become future leaders of our society.

We understand that change is not privy only to those who can have it but is the birthright of everyone who can dream it. Ultimately, we will always strive to create an atmosphere receptive to learning, debating, cooperating, and most importantly, to strive to be better humans, better leaders and for a better tomorrow.

On behalf of the DWMUN Secretariat, I welcome you to witness something beyond the realm of mundane life, a portal to ideate, employ and sustain change to deliver peace, harmony and hope to the future.

Please check our website for continuous updates and resources for the 4th DWMUN.

With no further delay, on behalf of the Secretariat, I welcome you to DWMUN 2022.

Yours Sincerely
Subhav Vardhan
Secretary General
DWMUN 2022

Committees

DISEC – Addressing the issue of illegal arms trade worldwide with a special emphasis on the lack of regulation on procuring weapons

The purpose of DISEC (Disarmament and International Security Committee) in the General Assembly is to establish “general principles of cooperation in the maintenance of international peace and security, including the principles governing disarmament and the regulation of armaments”, and also to give “recommendations with regard to such principles to the Members or to the Security Council.” Although DISEC cannot directly advise the Security Council’s decision-making process, the UN Charter explains that DISEC can suggest specific topics for Security Council consideration. The agenda has been chosen after taking recent events into account. With the various illicit arms being traded worldwide, there is no regulation or guidelines to curb this trade. At the same time, there are no global guidelines to set regulations for the procurement of these armaments legally, and even if there are, the procedures have lapses.

UNHRC – Regulating the extent of the rights extended to media with special emphasis on media control and political revolution

The UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council) is a committee that addresses, promotes and protects human rights on an international scale. The very essence of humanity is its own selfish preservation. Human rights are given to us by the society, and the society in the modern day, is synonymous to the administration it is under. Thus, there is a need for a body regulating this administration of human rights. The UNHRC is the largest internationally recognized body regulating human rights, and we will do just that. Regulate human rights. The agenda of the UNHRC has been chosen after deliberation regarding various potential ones. Freedom of speech and media is essential to an increasingly liberal and democratic world, but has been choked by administrative restraints. It is important to find solutions to the same. As the will of the people and the government is increasingly opposing each other, common ground must be found.

Lok Sabha – Discussion upon the status quo of democracy and secularism in India in light of religious extremism and communalism / Examining the sedition law in India

The Lok Sabha, or House of the People, is the lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by an adult universal suffrage, holding their seats for five years or until the body is dissolved by the President on the advice of the council of ministers. The house meets in the Lok Sabha Chambers of the Sansad Bhavan, New Delhi. It serves as the central legislative body of the Indian polity and has seen a combination of both, vociferous and reticent speakers while retaining its position of being the primary platform for debate and discussion on issues of national importance. With an increase in clashes and incidents of religious extremism and communal tensions across the country leading to violence and destruction of property in large numbers, this agenda has been chosen as there is a need to address the existing legislation and policy actions with the larger aim of maintaining and protecting the fundamental principles of democracy and secularism.

ECOSOC – The Black Market in Organ Trafficking

The Economic and Social Council was established in 1945 by the United Nations Charter as one of its six fundamental bodies. As the name suggests, it aims to advance the three facets of sustainability – economic, social and environmental. Interestingly enough, the ECOSOC has a number of subsidiary bodies with different mandates that function on their own, some being the UNCSW (United Nations Commission on the Status of Women)and the CCPCJ (Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice). As much unethical and unjust the organ trafficking industry is, sophisticated black markets for the same exist around the world in most countries due to the same reason normal black markets do – shortage and scarcity; in this case, that of organ donors. This agenda aims to address and discuss this situation.

UNSC – Addressing the ongoing situation in Afghanistan.

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 of the United Nations, 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 the 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.

The agenda of the UNSC has been chosen after assessing many other topics. Afghanistan, which has endured repeated humanitarian crises, faces its darkest time. The ongoing situation in Afghanistan is putting basic human rights at risk and making the citizens of the country more vulnerable than ever. More than 24 million people in Afghanistan are in need of vital humanitarian relief. Beyond the pandemic, drought and dire economy, they confront a resurgent Taliban movement that now controls or contests more of the country’s territory than at any time since 2001. This situation requires an immediate solution so that the citizens of the country can escape from this nightmare.

Freeze Date: 16^th August, 2021

It is to be noted that countries in this committee will be represented by a double delegation only.

IPC – The Role of UN in Conflict Torn Regions of the World

The International Press Corps is a committee unlike any other MUN committee. It is a committee responsible for holding world leaders accountable for their promises to the world community. The media serves to keep the masses informed about the happenings around the world while also being able to influence the opinions they hold on matters. The delegates of this committee not only provide their insights into the agendas under discussion but also observe and report the proceedings of the committee assigned to them. If you are sharp-witted, articulate and are good at thinking on your feet, this is the committee for you! Have the various different organisations of the UN done enough in humanitarian, political and ethnic conflict torn regions of the world? The IPC shall discuss if the so-called “leading countries” of the UN have been able to uphold the integrity of the UN charter in its first session.

EB

DISEC

Shrisai Hari
Chairperson

Sahil Dang
Chairperson

Nickul Pahwa
Moderator

UNHRC

Yuvika Chauhan
Chairperson

Rajath Menon
Chairperson

Adit Sundriyal
Moderator

Lok Sabha

Chinmaya Prasanna
Speaker

Hasita Chari
Speaker

Myra Tomar
Moderator

ECOSOC

Surabhi Kashyap
Chairperson

Kruthika Senthil Kumar
Chairperson

Manasi Ramalingam
Moderator

UNSC

Saarth Vardhan
Chairperson

Nischal Kashyap
Chairperson

Diya Chaki
Moderator

IPC

Shreya Menon
Head of Press

Secretariat

Subhav Vardhan
Secretary General

Prayagraj
Head of Delegation & Logistics Coordinator

Muskan Pathak
Head of OC

Shweta Manjunathan
Head of OC & Design

Anuja Wagle
Head of Design & Marketing

Adit Sundriyal
Head of Delegation Affairs & Tech Team

Details

BACKGROUND GUIDES

Rules and Guidelines:

1. Please refer to DWMUN’22 registration forms for the cost of entry. It is open to students from grade 8th-12th only.

2. All participants are required to email the Organising Committee via dpswmun@gmail.com in case of any back outs (preferably 3-4 days prior to the conference). Emails addressing any inconveniences will also be entertained.

3. Allotments are not subject to change unless directed by the Executive Boards.

4. As delegates, maintaining decorum and respecting every person in their respective committees and communication groups must be of utmost priority. Any form of misconduct shall lead to immediate disqualification.

5. DPS Whitefield does not tolerate any form of Cyberbullying or Harassment. Punitive actions can be taken against any individual/s held liable.

6. In case of disagreements with the Executive Board, delegates need to approach the Secretary General of the conference or email DWMUN on the given mail ID.

7. Common formal communication groups for all the committees shall be set up by the OC and the link will be shared with the delegates via email. The delegates must strictly adhere to the instructions provided by their respective EBs.

8. Delegates are instructed to not make any informal communication groups before the conference. Formal groups may be created only with the EB’s permission, and DWMUN management instructs the delegates to add at least one of the EB members for supervision.

9. The conference dress code is western formal wear. Lok Sabha delegates are instructed to wear Indian formal wear.

10. DWMUN reserves the rights to make changes to these regulations at any point without prior notice.

11. By registering for DWMUN’22 the participants confirm on complying with the rules and guidelines of the conference.

12. It is to be noted that lunch will not be provided, however, there will food stalls set up where delegates can purchase food with their own money