November 20

November 20

Welcome to Model UN! Today we will discuss the topic, "The Right to a Primary Education" The council that will focus on this topic is the Human Rights Committee. (See below)

http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/

Task: Pick any country you want in the world. See this list...

Panama
Kenya
Canada
Thailand
Great Britain
Portugal
Greece

Complete some research in order to find out where your country stands on this issue. How do you feel about? How important is it to you? Write a brief opening speech about your nation and the issue of primary education.

See links below for help....
http://www.unausa.org/site/pp.asp?c=fvKRI8MPJpF&b=457137

http://www.unausa.org/site/pp.asp?c=fvKRI8MPJpF&b=458799

November 13

Public speaking and How to Create an Effective Opening Speech

http://www.unausa.org/site/pp.asp?c=fvKRI8MPJpF&b=457149

Task: Using the key points mentioned in the link above, create an opening speech for one of the following:

an animal rights organization
McDonald's
Moms Against Drunk Driving
Old Navy
Actors' Guild