Addressing the Needs of the Vulnerable

Mesa Community College Model United Nations

Friday, February 8, 2008 Agenda

Registration 1:30-2:00 p.m.

Opening Plenary, Navajo Room 2:00-3:00 p.m.

        Welcoming Statements from the Secretary-General, M.C.C. Administration, and Faculty
        Keynote Speaker, Cara Steiner Kiggens, Executive Director of Community Outreach & Advocacy for Refugees (COAR)
        Opening of the Session by the Secretary-General
        Moment of Silent Prayer or Meditation
        Roll Call of Member States

Plenary General Debate 3:00-6:00 p.m.

General Assembly  SC 11E

            Addressing the Special Needs of Africa

            Palestinian Refugees

 

Second Committee – Zuni Room

            The Transition from Relief to Development

            Empowering Women

 

Third Committee – SC 13N

            Addressing Gender-based Violence

            Protecting the Rights of the Elderly and Disabled

 

World Health Organization     SC 14N

HIV, AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis

            Safe Water and Sanitation

 

Security Council – Pima Room

            Countries in Conflict: Peace-building Commission Reports

            Cooperation between the UN and African Union

Dinner, Navajo Room 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Committees in Session 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 9, 2008 Agenda

Committees in Session 9:00-12:00 a.m.

Advisor Meeting, Yaqui Room 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Lunch, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Cafeteria

Committees in Session 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Closing Plenary and Awards Ceremony, Navajo Room 4:30-5:00 p.m.