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    The Conference:

    The theme of FerMUN 2013 was ICTs as the way forward in Development, Peace and Prosperity? More than 350 delegates were split in nine committees, including a Historical Security Council. The first of our conferences at ITU, its success paved the way for the partnership the club has today with the Union.

    Opening Ceremony:

    The Opening Ceremony of FerMUN 2013 was held in the Popov Room of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) on the 9th of January 2013. Special guest included:

    • H.E Dr. Touré, Secretary General of the ITU
    • H.E Mr. Tokayev, Director General of the United Nations Offices in Geneva
    • Ambassadors from various permanent missions at UNOG
    GA1: Disarmament and International Security Committee
    • The combat against cyber-terrorism.
    • Enforced detainment and “ghost” prisoners.
    GA2: Agriculture Committee
    • Is E-Agriculture the way to ensure world food security?
    • Questioning the benefits and disadvantages of irrigation canals and in water sensitive areas.
    GA3: Environmental Committee
    • Regulating the pollution caused by the electronic storage of information.
    • The disposal of electronic waste.
    GA4: Special Committee for Politics and Decolonisation
    • Protecting existing telecommunication infrastructure in countries suffering from political instability.
    • The legitimacy of government and targeted killings.
    HRC: Human Right Council
    • Should internet access be considered as Human Right?
    • Should an international legislation be put in place regulating social media platforms?
    ECOSOC: Economic and Social Council
    • Could the development of an online education system ensure access to an education for all?
    • Implementing ICTs as a necessity for economic development.
    DSD: Division for Sustainable Development
    • The issue of the increasing amounts of endangered species due to overfishing and other biodiversity loss.
    • The issue of cash crops in less economically developed countries.
    Special Conference for ICTs
    • Using ICTs to create equal opportunities among men and women.
    • Satellite imaging – a useful tool in development?
    • ICTs in order to achieve greater empowerment, equality, education and employment for girls.
    HSC: Historical Security Council
    • Korean war