BITSMUN 2010 Annual Model UN Conference BITS, Pilani - Pilani Campus February 12-14, 2010 Click here to visit website<http://www.knowafest.com/2010/01/bitsmun-10-bits-pilani-rajasthan-model.html> Dear Delegate, You are cordially invited to participate in the 2nd edition of BITS Pilani’s Annual Model United Nations Conference to be held from 12th -14th February, 2010. ‘MUN’ or Model United Nations is an academic simulation of the United Nations designed to make the world appreciate the relevance of the UN in this age of globalization. The participants of an MUN deliberate on current international issues by each adopting the role of a diplomat of a particular country. Ever since its conceptualization in 1951, there has been an exponential rise in the number of MUNs being conducted all over the world. Having witnessed registration from Dubai, Pakistan and Singapore in addition to participation from all the major colleges in the country, BITSMUN'09 was a roaring success. Its second edition, BITSMUN '10, to be held from February 12-14, is expected to be one of the biggest MUNs in the subcontinent. With a prize money of INR 1.5 lakhs and an expected participation of over 400 students from all over the globe, BITSMUN '10 has already received applications from Oman, UK, USA, Russia, Brazil, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nigeria and Dubai. As an added feature for BITSMUN'10, the organizing team has decided to accept select applications from schools across the globe. BITSMUN ’10 shall feature the simulation of the following six councils: 1. The Futuristic Security Council - 2026 2. The General Assembly 3. The Economic and Social Council 4. The Human Rights Council 5. The Commission on Science and Technology for Development 6. The United Nations Environment Programme. The summit will also witness a lecture series by eminent professors and experts. Apart from that, a Rock Night to help the delegates unwind and have a good time at BITS, Pilani. All this is free for the participants. More information is available on our website<http://www.knowafest.com/2010/01/bitsmun-10-bits-pilani-rajasthan-model.html> . For any queries, feel free to mail us at bits.mun@xxxxxxxxx or drop in your questions on the website forum. Hoping to see you this February, Akhil Cherian Verghese Secretary General BITSMUN ‘10 +91 95294 45757 akhilcherian@xxxxxxxxx For any queries please contact: Sudarshan Ranganathan Shobhit Gupta +91-9772975500 +91-9571552757 +91-9001854389 shobhitgupta1910@xxxxxxxxx r.sudarshan1990@xxxxxxxxx