During the simulation, I mostly spoke to the other delegations during the unmoderated caucuses. I never formally spoke during the moderated or gave a speech. Although I did not, I feel like I had a role in our negotiations. I looked at clauses provided by other delegations and agreed whether we would sign on them or not. Ben did a… Read more »
Turkey has earned global praise for its treatment of 3.6 million Syrian refugees since the beginning of Syria’s civil war. However, resentment toward the refugees in addition to increasing economic troubles and frustration with government policy has grown in the country. In fact, a study conducted last year found that 86% of all Turks wanted the government to send Syrian… Read more »
Many sex workers’ across the globe do not have rights that involve health and labor. This applies specifically to many underdeveloped nations and their sex worker populations. Western countries tend to be more accommodating for their work if it is legally or at least partially legal. For example, the Red Light District in Amsterdam. The women are protected and have… Read more »
The man is being fined for saying something disrespectful about Putin, but there is a new ban that prevents anyone from saying anything disrespectful about any government official. The law has been in effect for 2 days before this man was fined. After the day of there have been protests for the man that was fined. The phrase itself is… Read more »
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who says they have had “fruitful” talks about how to resolve a standoff over Pyongyang’s nuclear programme. Speaking after the first session of talks on the Russky Island across a bridge from Vladivostok on Thursday, Putin said he and Kim “exchanged opinions about what should be done to improve the situation”…. Read more »
The Internet Watch Foundation has confirmed that almost half of the child sexual abuse images reported to the Foundation last year were hosted in the Netherlands. The study also confirmed that more than 105,000 web addresses were connected to illegal images in 2018, with 47% of the content hosted in the Netherlands. It also warned that the country was becoming… Read more »
April 20th marked the 23rd Saturday the Yellow Jackets took the streets of Paris, specifically the city’s Place de la Republique, to protest. This time was different, however, as angry protesters urged police officers to commit suicide. Their requests have taken a significant effect, as the number of police suicides in France are drastically increasing. In fact, a total of… Read more »
Leaders of the 27 countries remaining in the European Union and British Prime Minister Theresa May have agreed to extend Brexit until October 31. At an emergency meeting in Brussels that went on for more than six hours on Wednesday, the EU leaders agreed to offer May a six-month extension that was accepted by the British prime minister. “EU27/UK have agreed a flexible extension until 31… Read more »
Right now there is the debate of whether prostitution in the Netherlands should be legal or not. Many feminist and Christians argue it is wrong and that women should feel that they are worth more than the work they put themselves through. However, there is many arguments for the legality of prostitution. Sexworkers argue that that is their source of… Read more »
A newfound support has been found among global warming supporters looking to enact government policy regarding the deathly issue. Farmers and power generators in England are now realizing the damages climate change could have on all of those who occupy “the world’s biggest trading bloc”. According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service: last year was the third hottest on record… Read more »