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CEWC-Cymru: Model United Nations video gallery- The following clips were filmed at our Model UN conference at County Hall, Carmarthen in November 2008.

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The following clips were filmed at our Model UN conference at County Hall, Carmarthen in November 2008.

Students discussed two issues relating to human rights: "A State's Duty to Protect Its Citizens" and "The Protection of Human Rights While Combating Terrorism".

 

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Students settle in the Council Chamber at County Hall, ready for the day’s discussions.
Arrivals
(4.6Mb, 39 secs)
An extract from the welcoming speech from Vernon Morgan, Director of Education for Carmarthenshire County Council.
Welcome Speech
(2.33Mb, 29 secs)
Canada introduces its speech on the topic “A State’s Duty to Protect Its Citizens”.
Opening Speech
Part 1 (3.13Mb, 29 secs)
Canada makes specific comments about the situation in Iran.
Opening Speech
Part 2 (2.14Mb, 21 secs)
Canada concludes by noting that states have a “responsibility to protect”.
Opening Speech
Part 3 (2.23Mb, 21 secs)
An extract from Italy’s statement on the same topic.
Statement of Position
Italy (3.75Mb, 37 secs)
Burma strikes a different note in its own speech, reflecting the variety of diplomatic positions at a Model UN conference!
Statement of Position
Burma (5.92Mb, 1m 12 secs)
Delegates attempt to reach agreement in the committee room. Not always an easy task!
Negotiations
(3.96Mb, 45 secs)
The President selects and introduces a draft resolution proposed by Brazil.
Presenting a Draft Resolution
(4.58Mb, 49 secs)
Brazil explains the thinking behind its proposal.
Comments on Draft Resolution
Part 1 (7.91Mb, 42 secs)
Indonesia adds its thoughts to the debate.
Comments on Draft Resolution
Part 2 (8.43Mb, 54 secs)
The USA lends its support, but only if other developed countries will join it.
Comments on Draft Resolution
Part 3 (1.54Mb, 15 secs)
The International Press pick up on a story which was not discussed in the main chamber.
Press Report, part 1
(1.97Mb, 24 secs)
In another of the day’s press stories, a new superpower is apparently waiting in the wings.
Press Report, part 2
(3.51Mb, 48 secs)
A short montage of clips summing up the day’s events.
The Day’s Activities
(3.85Mb, 33 secs)
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