New York 2004
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Country

Liechtenstein

Permanent Mission of Liechtenstein to the United Nations
http://www.un.int/liechtenstein/
National Geographic Country Profile: Principality of Liechtenstein

Committees and Topics

General Assembly Plenary
____1. Establishment of Nuclear-Free Zones
____2. International Migration and Development
____3. Financing for Development

3rd Committee
____1. Implication of the Struggle Against Terrorism on Human Rights
____2. Follow-up to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (2001)
____3. Social and Humanitarion Situation in Post-War Iraq

IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
____1. The IAEA and the DPRK - Steps Toward a More Stable Future
____2. Ensuring Regional Compliance with IAEA Inspections
____3. Atomic Energy and Human Health

WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organizations
____1. Patent Protection and Access to Pharmaceuticals
____2. Contemporary Challenges of International Property Laws and Practices
____3. Traditional Knowledge and Folklore Protection

Interpol - Internationl Criminal Police Organization
____1. The Dismantling of International Terrorist Networks
____2. Combating Illicit Transactions and Crimes of Information Technology
____3. Protection of Protected Works of Art

Position Papers

Position papers are due January 10th. All applicants are required to write a position paper for all three topics in their desire committee as well as one position paper in their second choice. When you have completed them, send them to Lacey.

The paper for each topic should be one-half page in length, single spaced. These papers should not be formatted in any way (bold, italics, footnotes, etc.).

Positions

Committees have not yet been assigned. If you would like to be considered, please e-mail Lacey.

Schedule

Monday, 5 April
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm __Early Registration

Tuesday, 6 April
9:00 am - 12:00 pm _Registration
1:00 pm - _3:00 pm _Registration
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm _Rules Training Session
4:00 pm - _6:00 pm _Opening Ceremonies at UN Headquarters
7:00 pm - _9:00 pm _Registration
7:30 pm - 11:30 pm _Sessions

Wednesday, 7 April
10:00 am - 2:00 pm _Mission Briefings
11:00 am - 2:00 pm _Chair and Rapporteur Training
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm _Rules Training Session
2:00 pm - _6:00 pm _Sessions
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm _Sessions

Thursday, 8 April
8:30 am - 12:00 pm _Sessions
1:30 pm - _6:00 pm _Sessions
3:00 pm - _4:00 pm _Guest Speakers
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm _Sessions

Friday, 9 April
8:30 am - 12:00 pm _Sessions
1:30 pm -_ 6:00 pm _Sessions
6:00 pm - _8:00 pm _GA General Committee
___________________ECOSOC Executive Bureau

Saturday, 10 April
9:00 am - 12:00 pm _GA Plenary at UN Headquarters
___________________Security Council at UN Headquarters
___________________ECOSOC Plenary at UN Headquarters
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm _Lunch in the UN Dining Hall
2:00 pm - _4:30 pm _GA Plenary at UN Headquarters
___________________Security Council at UN Headquarters
___________________ECOSOC Plenary at UN Headquarters
5:30 pm - _6:30 pm _Closing Ceremonies at UN Headquarters
9:00 pm - 12:00 am _Delegate Dance

Hotel

The Hilton New York
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Telephone: 1-800-Hiltons (445-8667)

Transportation

For this conference we will be flying to New York. Once you have been notified that you have been accepted for the conference, you must make your own flight reservations. Be sure to send your flight information to Leslie once it is confirmed.

Cost

Delegates will be expected to pay $100 by January 22nd to ensure their position and $300 by March 1st. This money will be reimbursed only if the group can raise the money through fundraising and grants.

Dress Code

The dress code for this conference is formal business attire.