Greenhills Wins Outstanding small delegation!
General Assemblies
The United Nations Environmental Program
Students worked on solutions to the global water crisis. The delegate from Rwanda (Brady) drafted a resolution that called for nations to cut back on pollution to protect water supplies, fund improvements to infrastructure, and research better desalination techniques. The delegates from Haiti and Brazil (Yasmeen and Elina) co-drafted a resolution that called for better education about water pollution and its causes. The delegate from Iceland (Dylan) sponsored a resolution calling on developing nations to provide emergency water aid to countries in need.
UNICEF
The delegate from Brazil (Yusuf) sponsored and passed a resolution that called for funding to keep girls in school, educate disabled students, and help the world's poorest students balance work and schooling.
Specialized Committees
The Arctic Council
Representing Russia on the Arctic Council, Yousef helped to sponsor a resolution that balanced oil interests in the Arctic along with environmental protections. Yousef was responsible for negotiating the use of some oil profits to be used to fund the education of indigenous peoples in the region.
The Commission to Restore Detroit
Michael represented State Budget Director, John Roberts. He sponsored a resolution to address gun violence in Detroit, specifically contributing an amendment to help prevent racial prejudice in law enforcement and local government.
National Education Commission
Sophia took on the role of a School Board Vice President. In this capacity, she helped draft a resolution in support of Common Core that provided public schools funding for its implementation.
Tutankhamen's Court
Taking on the role of Horus in this historic simulation, Anshi passed a resolution that moved Egypt's capital back to Thebes and granted the ancient Egyptians religious freedom.
Crisis Committees
Martian Colonies: Abandoned
Representing the Indian settlement on Mars, Ana collaborated on a directive to implement increased security to protect much needed supplies in the last shipment from Earth.
Ukraine Crisis
Representing Valentyn Nalyvaichenko of the secret police, Axel sponsored a resolution that traded Crimea to Russia in exchange for prisoners of war.
George Washington's Cabinet
William Short (Georgie) stayed true to his belief that the States should remain financially independent with their own currency and debts despite strong opposition. Henry Knox (Christine) wrote a directive creating a new national currency so that it would be easier for citizens to travel between the states. The directive was passed by the cabinet.
A Great Day!
At a time when global conflict and political discord seem the norm it was amazing to see Greenhills students spend a day working to collaborate and use diplomacy to solve issues both real and imagined. The future is bright!