BMUN LXXI SOCHUM

Hey everyone!  In the previous days, I stumbled upon an interesting read related to the hardships Venezuelan immigrants are finding along their search for better lives. I thought It’d be helpful to share this information with you, fellow delegates, so feel free to give it a quick read here ! Here’s a general overview of the article’s main takeaways: Refugees currently established in countries such as Colombia, find themselves competing for attention with the country’s own internal crises, which have spiked poverty and gang violence as byproducts of the COVID-19 pandemic. A report published by Amnesty International has determined that Women, who make up at least half the Venezuelan migrant population, are vulnerable to gender-based violence along migration routes and where they settle. Xenophobic sentiment toward Venezuelan immigrants has been on the rise. Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo serves as a prime exam...

  Hi delegates! BMUN is just around the corner, so I wanted to revisit the pinnacle document of committee: your resolutions! Before we even get into the details of your resolutions, the format and jargon about resolutions can be quite confusing (boooo), but not to worry! BMUN has a Resolution Structure document, linked here , that covers all the teeny tiny details of these papers.  When turning your solutions into operative format, we want you to keep the SMART goals in mind: S - Specific , what exactly is this operative trying to achieve? M - Measurable , how will you know when this operative is successful? Are there any specific points that will make this solution more quantifiable? A - Attainable , is this solution genuinely possible? Is that clear in your operative? R - Relevant , will this operative positively contribute to solving this problem? T - Timely , when do you expect to achieve this solution by? Are these time-constraints reasonable? When in doubt, refer back to...

  Hi Delegates! I wanted to check in with you to provide some more insight into how our committee will work at BMUN 71. SOCHUM will be using Standard BMUN Procedure.  Our committee will begin by opening a running Speaker’s List (standard speaking time is 1 minute, 30 seconds) and those speeches will be followed by 2 30-second comments by other delegates. This is the default timing for the Speaker’s List and can be amended if agreed upon by the committee. The Speaker’s List can also be interrupted by Moderated Caucuses and Informal Caucuses that give delegates the opportunity to exchange opinions on policy, solutions, and more specific aspects of the topics at hand. In our committee, our dais plans on leaving the flow of committee up to you delegates, so we suggest you come prepared with specific subtopics and policies you hope to discuss! During Informal Caucus time, delegates are expected to draft and write Resolutions which will then be presented to the committee during a F...

  Hi delegates! Just wanted to check in and offer a bit more guidance on your position papers. As a reminder, SOCHUM will be using standard Position Paper format detailed in the Topic Research page on the BMUN website . Besides the general format, we wanted to offer some tips on the research process and the formation of your paper.  Research The biggest favor you can do for yourself in the writing process is to really apply time and effort into understanding the topics beforehand. Luckily, your generous dais has written to key to beginning this process: your synopsis! Not only do we recommend reading this synopsis, but we hope that you will interact with it. Ask questions, make connections, reflect on what you learned. Familiarizing yourself with the synopsis is the key to a smooth research experience.  After reading the synopsis, don’t stop there! This piece is just a stepping stone for the research we hope you will complete. Maybe read some additional case studies, loo...

Hi Delegates!  My name is Cameron Kalantar, and I'm one of your vice chairs for BMUN 71's Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee. I am a senior at UC Berkeley majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Global Poverty and Practice. With this marking my fourth and final year at BMUN and UC Berkeley, I am incredibly excited and looking forward to having a fantastic committee.  Outside of BMUN, I am involved in the Haas Student Government and 180 DC, a consulting club on the Berkeley campus. I also xenjoy cooking, going on hikes, going into the city with friends, or skiing in my free time.  I am excited to meet you all soon! And if you have in questions, please feel free to reach out.  Best,  Cameron Kalantar

Hi everyone! My name is Shaan Pathak, and I will be one of your vice chairs for BMUN 71's Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee. I am a freshman from Chicago, intending to double major in Economics and Legal Studies. Over the years, I've become passionate about the intersection of law and business and hope to delve deeper into the fields after college.  This is my first year in BMUN, and 5th year participating in Model UN overall.  Outside of BMUN, I am also a member of Delta Consulting at Berkeley, an ed-tech consulting club focused on utilizing technological innovations to reduce accessibility gaps in the education sector. In my free time, I love working out, playing sports, trying/cooking new food, and hanging out with friends.  I'm super excited to meet everyone in March and look forward to hearing substantive debate. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!