Image Courtesy of the Huffington Post, 30 January 2011

In 2011, the events in Egypt captured the imagination of its geographical region and extended its effects to the heart of the first world. And yet, as the dust begins to calm, its status as a post-revolutionary state continue to defy our binary perceptions and ideals. Whilst epitomising ‘political freedom’, Egypt has also played host to compelling and shocking photos and videos of the physical abuse of women. Littered throughout Youtube, confronting images show clothes ripped off veiled women by helmeted troops as they are unrelentingly beaten.

The first MiniMUN of the year will explore the themes integral to the current international community. We interrogate the role and the position of vulnerable groups in conditions of extreme political upheaval. Given the catchcry surrounding the 21^st century continues to centre around human rights and individual freedoms, MUN-ners, new and old, will no doubt be challenged in this debate as we come to appreciate the price of freedom and the entrenched problems facing post-revolutionary states.

Your patience has been rewarded. The final touches for the briefing paper is being refined. We can’t wait to meet you all at this (much beloved) event so watch this space for more details and be sure to mark this date on your calendars!

Welcome friends new and old to Sydney University’s 2012 website, home of Doc and home to all the information the Society has to offer. To all those budding diplomats, politicians (hmmm), University students and High School students thinking about joining in a fun and enriching exercise of coercion (I mean, international relations) we are excited that you are interested in participating in our Society’s activities for the upcoming year. This website is here to help it easier for you to take advantage of all the Society has to offer. Don’t hesitate in contacting our Exec as we would love to answer any questions you may have.

As this is a new website launched for the 2012 year, it takes time to make it better. While we are working hard on that, if you find something that we have overlooked, let us know on the Contact Us page, or send an email to our Marketing Director – Catrina Yu here.

For now, feel free to browse and ponder and don’t forget to visit Doc and his loyal followers on our facebook page.

Executive for 2012