UNICEF Executive Board
Chairperson(s): UNICEF
Dear Delegates,
As the dais of the United Nation's Fund for Children (UNICEF), We would like to welcome you to the 35th annual Houston Area Model United Nations Conference. We are very excited to oversee the dynamic discussions which will result from the high level debate.
In the face of globalization, it is imperative for us to address the issues that significantly impact the lives of children around the world. Children are the future leaders of this world, and the mentality that they possess is greatly affected by the circumstances which surround them. For this reason, an effort must be made to improve the quality of life for them. Consequently, this year we will be discussing two issues that concern the well being of children during special circumstances and as well as throughout their lifetime. We will be formulating and debating ideas which are related to the welfare and security of children who are either directly involved in armed conflict. We will also deliberate the possibility of universalizing primary education and the social, political, and economic effects of this action.
We highly urge all delegates to research these issues throughly and develop positions which reflect the perspectives of each delegate's country. Keep in mind that creativity is the key to developing solutions to these problems.
We look forward to meeting all of you at the Conference.
Saleha Parvaiz, Chair
Charles Mbaruguru, Director
Saleha is a freshman at George Washington University in Washinton, D.C. and plans to major in international relations along with Middle Eastern Studies. This is her fifth year participating in HAMUN. She has represented Hungary, Ethiopia, Belgium and Libya and was a justice on the ICJ, NATO and ECOSOC, respectively. When not preoccupied Saleha enjoys reading, traveling and making scrapbooks.
Charles is a freshman at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA with plans to major in Chemical Engineering and a minor in International Engineering Managment. As a third year participant of the HAMUN program Charles has represented the countries of Indonesia and Nigeria, as a Disarmament Chair and Ambassador, respectively. When not busy, on his free time Charles enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and watching movies.
