EAMUN: from the 13th of February to the 17th of February 2012

EAMUN ( east african model united nation) is a simulated session of the General Assembly, Security Council, Ecology and Environment, Economic, Health, Human Rights, Political and Technology committees in which students represent the delegates from member countries. The year 2011/12 is the 30th EAMUN conference.Student involvement continues to include students from the Nairobi area, from other areas around Kenya and from other countries.

Tremendous support for the EAMUN program is offered by the people at the UN headquarters in Gigiri, Kenya, to give the young people involved the best experience they can get from an MUN conference.

Model United Nations began around the world as early as 1923, with simulated sessions of what was then called the League of Nations. These sessions are now held in numerous countries at all levels, ranging from high schools to universities and adult MUN sessions.

I was chosen with 19 other students from my school to attend this EAMUN conference. I represented China. I was in charge of Special Summits, which is the committee that debates general issues such as the use of nuclear weapons and the consequences of free trade. It was an amazing learning and creative experience. Sometimes the debates would be heated but i made sure that i was expressing myself in a diplomatic language, which didn't offend anyone. Thankfully, all the debates we discussed were interesting, and some of the arguments presented by my fellow delegates even impacted my opinions about these issues. I also interacted with delegates from other schools and created new friendships. 

Monday, February 13th

12.00 2.00	Arrive, Pick up/Distribute name badges/resolution packets
2.00 3.00	General meeting
3.00 5.00	Lobbying
	Schedule of Meetings
3.45 4.00	Head Securitary meeting
4.00 4.15	Ambassador meeting
4.15 4.30	ICJ meeting (for all Ambassadors involved in ICJ cases)
4.15 4.45	Advisors meeting
4.30 4.45	Securitary meeting
5.00	Lobbying session ends, everyone is free to leave

Tuesday, February 14th

08.00 8.45	Arrive at UNON take seats
09.00 9.30	Opening ceremony
9.30 10.20	Policy statements presented
10.20 10.30	Break
10.30 12.00	Committees open
12.00 1.00	Lunch
1.00 2.30	Debates continue
2.30	Committees close for the day

WednesdayFebruary 15th

08.00 8.45	Arrive at UNON take seats
09.00 9.15	Announcements
9.15 10.20	Debates continue
10.20 10.30	Break
10.30 12.00	Debates continue
12.00 1.00	Lunch
1.00 2.30	Debates continue
2.30	Committees close

Thursday, February 16th

08.00 8.45	Arrive at UNON take seats
09.00 9.15	Announcements
9.15 10.20	General Assemblies, ICJ, GAC open
10.20 10.30	Break
10.30 12.00	Debates continue
12.00 1.00	Lunch
1.00 2.30	Debates continue
2.30	General Assemblies close for the day

Friday, February 17th

08.00 8.45	Arrive at UNON take seats
09.00 9.15	Announcements
9.15 10.20	Debates continue
10.20 10.30	Break
10.30 12.00	Debates continue
12.00 1.00	Lunch
1.00 2.00	Debates continue
2.00 2.30	Closing ceremony
2.30	MUN closes