Model OAS General Assembly (MOAS)

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Model OAS General Assembly (MOAS)
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PURPOSE OF THE MOAS

• The Model OAS General Assembly (MOAS) is a
  program of the Organization of American States
  (OAS) designed to promote democratic values among
  the youth of the Hemisphere by familiarizing
  students, facultyand academic institutions of
  the Americas with the work of the OAS as the
  premier political forumin the Hemisphere.

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MOAS DESCRIPTION

• The MOAS is a simulation exercise of the OAS
  General Assembly, where students represent the
  policies and interests of the OAS Member States,
  through the discussion of issues related to
  democracy, human rights, development and
  security in the Hemisphere.  There are MOAS for
  universities, high schools and OAS Interns, held
  throughout the year.

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OBJECTIVES

• Promote democratic values among the youth.
• Generate an understanding of the mission, role,
  structure and functions of the OAS.
• Offer a space for participants to analyze the
  major political, economic, social and security
  issues inthe Americas.
• Highlight the relevance ofdiplomacy as a
  problemsolving instrument.

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HISTORY

• The MOAS for universities began in 1980 as a
  joint project between the OAS and Georgetown
  University, with the goal of educating students
  from the United States about issuesrelated to
  the Americas.
• MOAS for University students
• An annual Model in WashingtonDC (WMOAS) in
  April.
• An annual Hemisphere-wide Model prior or after
  the OAS General Assembly, with the possibility of
  an additional one .

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HISTORY (Continued)

• The first MOAS for High Schools took place in
  1982, and since then it is held annually at OAS
  headquarters, in December.
• The Model of the Permanent Council for OAS
  Interns (MOAS/PC) began in 2008, and it is held
  three (3) times a year.
• National MOAS for universities or high schools
  are also held in any OAS Member State that offers
  to host a Model.

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STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent their assigned countrys interests and
  policies.
• Understand their assigned countries perspectives
  through research and contact with diplomats
  accredited to the OAS.
• Debate current Hemispheric issues.
• Debate, negotiate and approve resolutions
  during committee meetings.
• Practice parliamentary proceduresand diplomacy
  to reach consensus and address regional problems.
• Comply with the MOAS Code of Conduct.

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STUDENTS PARTICIPATION IN THE MOAS EXERCISE
MOAS General Secretariat
MOAS Communications Center
Member States (34 delegations)
MOAS Authorities
Translation Interpretation(Optional)
Observer Countries(Optional)
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THE MOAS MAY APPLY TO STUDENTS OF

• Political Science, International or Comparative
  Political Studies, and International Studies
• Government and Public Administration
• Law or International Law
• International Business
• Language, Education and Multicultural Studies
• Communication and Journalism

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DELEGATIONS

• Delegations to the MOAS include 10 students and
  1 faculty advisor. Each delegation
• Conducts research, learns about the policies and
  interests of its assigned country and obtains
  information through contact with accredited
  diplomats to the OAS.
• Drafts resolutions on the topicsof the Agenda
  prior to the MOAS.
• Is charged a registration fee and is responsible
  for its own travel,lodging, food and
  miscellaneousexpenses.

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BENEFITS FOR THE STUDENTS

• Learn about current political, economic, social
  and security issues in the region and the impact
  of multilateral decisions in the Americas.
• Use of negotiation and diplomacy as problem
  solving instruments.
• Practice and developmentof communication and
  public speaking skills.

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PREPARATION OF STUDENTS

• There is a TutorialCD used as a training tool
  for participants in the MOAS.
• The MOAS Tutorial is divided into interactive
  modules with complete information and study
  guides about the OAS and its Member States MOAS
  processes, documents, instructions and guidelines
  (such as how to write a resolution, how to
  debate, etc) as well as videos, a glossary and
  FAQs.

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MOAS BASIC DOCUMENTS (As posted on www.oas.org)

• OAS Charter.
• History, structure, andprinciples of the OAS.
• Inter-American Democratic Charter.
• Social Charter of the Americas.
• Agreements and official conventions relevant to
  the topic of the agenda and/or the represented
  member state.
• Assigned countrys stance and policies.
• Documents/webs related to the Agenda topics.

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IMPACT OF THE MOASON SOCIETY

• Negotiation skills
• Leadership
• Multicultural understanding
• Public service
• Networking

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COURSES BASED ON MOAS IN UNIVERSITIES OF THE
AMERICAS
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CONTACT INFORMATION

MOAS PROGRAM COORDINATIONOFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT
SECRETARY GENERAL Nelly RobinsonCoordinatorP
hone [phone]E-mail moas_at_oas.orgwww.moa
s.oas.org