As delegates wrap up with their debates, finalize resolutions, and congratulate one another on their accomplishments over the last few days, it has come time to reflect on all that has happened at THIMUN Qatar 2017 – the pressure and the frustration, but also the satisfaction and the success. Anyone who has ever been involved…
TQ Heroes
TQ Heroes: Andrew Newman
The TQ Heroes series is highlighting the work of the special individuals and organizations that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make THIMUN Qatar events happen. In this edition, we highlight those who administer this event, visually document the important occurring events, spend extra hours helping this conference come to life, and help directors be…
Directors get their debate on!
The Directors Training Institute is a program that is designed to aid the MUN directors when supporting their student delegates. MUN directors often have a huge burden when advising their students as they often have no experience in MUN themselves. Many directors have to learn through trial and error. This is difficult especially since many…
GA6 Committee & THIMUNQ 17
GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6 – LEGAL YOUR CHAIRS -SARAH LOWEN (HEAD CHAIR) Hey! I’m Sarah, a current senior at the American School of Doha. This is my 4th THIMUN Qatar conference, and I’m really excited to be chairing in such a captivating committee. I’ve always been incredibly passionate about social justice issues, and partaking in stimulating…
ECOSOC & THIMUNQ 17
71 years ago, along with the General Assembly, the Security Council, the International Court of Justice, the Trusteeship Council and the Secretariat, the Economic and Social Council was created. The ECOSOC was created to mandate all the global economic and social trade, talks, events and affairs, but it has become something much more- a…
GA3 and THIMUNQ 17
Role in UN The 3rd General Assembly of the United Nations is a committee which overlooks the social, humanitarian affairs and human rights issues that affect people all over the world. The committee addresses issues relating to the advancement of women, the protection of children, indigenous issues, the treatment of refugees, the promotion of fundamental…
TQ 2017: Connecting Delegates
Delegates looking to connect with their chairs may join one of the following Facebook Groups. This is not mandatory, but often something students wish to do on their own accord. To facilitate students connecting with their Student Officers, please see below. GA1 https://www.facebook.com/groups/TQ17GA1 GA2 https://www.facebook.com/groups/TQ17GA2 GA3 https://www.facebook.com/groups/TQ17GA3 GA4 https://www.facebook.com/groups/TQ17GA4 GA5 https://www.facebook.com/groups/TQ17GA5 GA6 https://www.facebook.com/groups/TQ17GA6 HRC1 https://www.facebook.com/groups/TQ17HRC1…
GA1 Committee & THIMUN Qatar
General Assembly One, referred to in the United Nations as General Assembly First Committee, tackles disarmament and international security as its central areas of focus to promote global peace and demote illegal activity. All member states and observers in the United Nations are by default part of GA1 and vote with equal weight. In order…
TQ Heroes: Ransom Pereira
THIMUN Qatar works with wonderful people in the community who go to great lengths to make our delegates and teachers feel welcome during the THIMUN Qatar conference. Mr Ransom Pereira is one of them! What is your name, job and how long have you worked in your current job? (required) My name is Ransom Pereira,…
TQ Heroes: AlJawhara Al-Thani
AlJawhara Al-Thani is currently working as an Academic Affairs Coordinator at Pre-University Education (PUE), a position she has held since March 2016. What specific role have you played in supporting the THIMUN Qatar office/program? The THIMUN Qatar Program falls under the umbrella of the Academic Affairs office of PUE. While the program is directly supervised by…