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Dylan Khumalo Independent Journalist March 14 2019 The Human Rights Comission started off in a calm mood, although the presentation was not completed due to technical difficulties. The delegates were grouped according to their allies, regarding the topic of euthanasia .They began by discussing the issue in their groups and tried to create a resolution amongst themselves for debate that took place later on this afternoon. Afternoon Debate The afternoon debate started with the delegates debating on clause 5, on…

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Dylan Khumalo Independent Journalist 14th March 2019 Everything is off to a good start as Leyla Farrand, the chair of the Environmental Commision, begins with a presentation informing the delegates about what ZiMUN is all about. After the opening presentation, an interactive activity was then put to place to give the delegates a chance to meet and greet each other with the accents of the country they’re representing. Once all the fun was completed, the delegates began making their resolutions…

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14 March, 2019 Shaah Kamuruko Reuters Newspaper As the delegates arrive they prepare their name and country cards and calmly enter the auditorium for the opening greeting.  It is opened by a brief greeting followed by a performance of the national anthem by Harare International School’s very own Megan Kadzirange and Zimbabwean influencer Ammara Brown. A brief introduction was made by the school’s director discussing the importance these type of conferences have, and the value that comes with connecting young…

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Interview with Co-Director, Laura HoggReporter: Maya Dijakovic  Q1. How are you included in this year’s ZiMUN? What is your position? Answer: I am co-director with Mr. Gresko, and I am just helping with organisation, organising the rooms, organising the speakers, and all those kinds of things. Q2. How will this ZiMUN be different this year? Answer: M.U.N follows a regular kind of structure, but with every ZiMUN, we try to add another sort of element to it, so the theme…

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Interview with Secretary General, Itai Mutasa Reporter: Shaah Kamuruko In preparation for this year’s United Nations conference being held in Harare, Zimbabwe, an exclusive interview with secretary general Itai Mutasa was held. She revealed that she is looking forward to the points that are going to be discussed in the the general assembly and that she has a strong perspective and opinion on each of the topics and is interested to see how the nations involved in each topic differ…

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Interview with Communications Officer, Megan Kadzirange Reporter: Thandeka Mangwiro How do you think MUN is going to be like this year? I personally think that MUN is going to be and amazing year, Our theme “A world in Crisis” is one that I feel is especially relevant today, especially when you go to BBC and Sky News and all these news outlets, it always seems like there is some crisis that our world is always in and i think it’s…

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Model United Nations is a ‘gathering of intellect’ in which students are provided the opportunity to learn about diplomacy and international relations, whilst practicing public speaking, writing skills and debating skills. ZiMUN is a three-day MUN conference that offers delegates the opportunity for rich debate and problem solving with the addition of a framework of break-out sessions and events led by musicians, ethical entrepreneurs, experts in medicine, business and policy-making. ZiMUN 2019 is being hosted by Harare International School, from…

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