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Hi everyone:

I am posting on this bulletin board to inform those interested in the UN 
about a simulation conference run by a group at Harvard to be held in 
Geneva from March 26-29, 1995.

This annual conference draws students and young professionals from around 
the world to represent their native countries in one of nine simulated 
UN committees, from the General Assembly, to the Commission on Human 
Rights, to the IMF, to the UN Environment Programme.  Having nationals 
represent their own countries creates an especially authentic simulation 
of the real UN.

The value of the conference does not end in committee.  There are also 
guest speakers, discussion groups, and a Cultural Gala in which delegates 
are invited to share a piece (be it a song, dance, or even a
light-hearted skit) of their cultural heritage with other delegates.

Last year's conference was held in the Royal Dutchy of Luxembourg, drawing 
over 150 delegates from nearly 40 countries.  This year, we hope to 
expand both the size of the conference and the number of countries 
represented.  

The committees are led by Directors who spent several months researching 
their topic areas to prepare background material and debate is moderated 
according to the rules of UN procedure.  Participants discuss current 
issues of international interest while getting a feel of how the UN 
actually works.

At the same time, the conference is an opportunity to meet people from 
across the globe who share an interest in international cooperation and 
the role of the UN. I have personally attended the previous  
conference and am eagerly anticipating the upcoming conference in 
Geneva.  The conference is a unique opportunity to not only be 
surrounded by but also to directly interact with a group of interesting 
people with a diverse array of cultural backgrounds.     

You can request more information about the conference or register by 
emailing a message to the following address: wmun@fas.harvard.edu
If you prefer phone or fax, you can call/fax  617-493-4300.

I hope this posting was not an intrusion, but I really think that anyone 
interested in the UN should try to attend this conference.  There is no 
way for me to fully express how amazing the experience really is.  Hope 
to see you in Geneva.

Sincerely,
Kunal Kanitkar