THIMUN Day Three:
The start of another exciting day of lobbying and debating!
A report from Selina Day 3:
Things seem to be a bit more relaxed in Human Rights Council than in some of the other General Assemblies that I have heard about. Obviously we still speak in 'conference' language and debate resolutions and send notes like anyone else but some delegates make jokes in their resolutions or use analogies comparing some of the other delegates to amusing things and the Chair (speakers) even lead us in some exercise! The three of us in this council (Joie, Elizabeth and myself) are all enjoying debating in this council and we have all had the chance to speak, whether making a speech or asking a POI. Unfortunately neither Joie nor myself got the opportunity to speak on our own issues but we have both spoken on other issues and have been dry involved in note passing.
Yesterday after a hardworking yet incredible day of debating, we all headed to the dance! A time where we girls got to let our hair down and socialize with all the other delegates. It was a hectic night, with more than 1000 delegates jumping up and down and raising up their hands to the loud, heart pumping beat of the music. It was such an eye opener for us all, we all experienced socializing with people from all over the world not only talking about resolutions and speeches but getting to know their personalities and interests. Some with different beliefs, cultures and religions. Everyone was all different in their own unique way, there were outfits from ball gowns to thongs and a T-shirt. By the end of the night, us girls stuck together and danced together like one big family. It was definitely a night to remember for all of us and definitely a start of many life long friendships.
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| A busy and interesting day with students getting up to present POI's and give speeches on their Resolution |
Things seem to be a bit more relaxed in Human Rights Council than in some of the other General Assemblies that I have heard about. Obviously we still speak in 'conference' language and debate resolutions and send notes like anyone else but some delegates make jokes in their resolutions or use analogies comparing some of the other delegates to amusing things and the Chair (speakers) even lead us in some exercise! The three of us in this council (Joie, Elizabeth and myself) are all enjoying debating in this council and we have all had the chance to speak, whether making a speech or asking a POI. Unfortunately neither Joie nor myself got the opportunity to speak on our own issues but we have both spoken on other issues and have been dry involved in note passing.
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| Selina representing Kuwait speaking confidently in the Human Rights Council |
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| Kuwait Delegates (Selina and Joie) and and Human Rights Watch (Elizabeth) with the hard working and cheerful THIMUN Administrators (Year 8 and Year 9 Students from Hwa Chong Institute) |
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| Edwina requests a POI in the GA2 Committee for Economic and Financial |
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| Note passing keeps the administrators busy! |
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| Emma and Izzy in the GA3 Committee for Social, Cultural and Humanitarian |
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| Suspend note passing and secure the doors - Edwina votes against a clause submission in GA2 |
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| Joie eloquently offering a POI on a Resolution on the Human Rights Council |
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| Joie eloquently speaking at the Human Rights Council |
Vinita reports on the THIMUN Dinner Dance, Day Three
PLC raised the roof at the dance!Yesterday after a hardworking yet incredible day of debating, we all headed to the dance! A time where we girls got to let our hair down and socialize with all the other delegates. It was a hectic night, with more than 1000 delegates jumping up and down and raising up their hands to the loud, heart pumping beat of the music. It was such an eye opener for us all, we all experienced socializing with people from all over the world not only talking about resolutions and speeches but getting to know their personalities and interests. Some with different beliefs, cultures and religions. Everyone was all different in their own unique way, there were outfits from ball gowns to thongs and a T-shirt. By the end of the night, us girls stuck together and danced together like one big family. It was definitely a night to remember for all of us and definitely a start of many life long friendships.
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| About to leave for the Dinner dance |
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| Arrival at the Orchard Country Club |
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| Festive friends greet us! |
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| Delegates mingle and new friends are made |
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