General Assembly 1
Topics:
1) The question of international security in a hyper-connected world
2) Establishing measures to prevent epidemic outbreaks in impoverished areas
3) Measures to reconfigure the UN peacekeeping system
President
Anna Metz (YCISPX)
Esteemed delegates and directors, my name is Anna Metz and it is my honor to serve
as the President of the First General Assembly at SHASMUN IX. I began my MUN
journey as a delegate in a General Assembly five years ago at SHASMUN V which
struck a sense of curiosity towards educating myself and addressing global issues with
an ever-growing set of critical thinking and analytical skills. I believe that MUN gives all
delegates the opportunity to communicate with each other, voicing their thoughts on
complex issues that are currently prominent in our world. My most fundamental piece of
advice to delegates is to not only fully prepare yourself on your issue and your country’s
stance on it, but to also open yourself up to building new insights regarding those
issues, presenting refreshing solutions in an engaging and supportive environment. Use
your diplomacy, knowledge and creativity to collaborate with other delegates, utilizing
this incredible opportunity to its fullest potential. I wish you all the best in preparations,
please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing
you all strive to your fullest potential and facilitating an exciting committee in November!
Deputy President
Chris Jang (SMIC)
Greetings! My name is Chris Jang, and I am currently a sophomore at SMIC Private School. I’m the past four years of my MUN career ever since middle school, I had the chance to take place in 8 conferences, I am honored and excited to serve as deputy chair for GA1. Ever since I had started my very first conference in SHASMUN as the delegate of Sweden in the environmental committee, confused and lost of what was going on, I have now grown through countless experiences to a delegate with enriched experiences. In the same way, I wish that all delegates will be able to have a fruitful and meaningful time here at SHASMUN to gain more experiences as a delegate. See you at SHASMUN!
Deputy President
Benjamin Liang (SAS Pudong)
Esteemed Directors, Student Officers, Delegates, and Guests-
Greetings, my name is Benjamin Liang, and I am honored to be serving as your Deputy President for General Assembly 1 in SHASMUN IX. SHASMUN marked the beginning of my MUN journey in 9th grade, and I have since attended conferences both regionally and internationally. Now, in my fourth and final year of attending this conference, I hope to offer an MUN experience as engaging and passionate as my own first. Whether you are a new delegate or a seasoned veteran, SHASMUN will empower you to tackle complex issues in a collaborative and constructive atmosphere. I am really looking forward to meeting all of you, see you in November!