MOAS
35th MOAS for Universities of the Hemisphere - Mexico
1. INTRODUCTION
Given the current situation countries are facing due to COVID-19 cases, the Universidad Euro Hispanoamericana and the Model OAS Office have decided to postpone the 35 MOAS for Universities until March 24-26, 2021 at Universidad Euro Hispanoamericana campus in Xalapa, Veracruz, México. This date has been considered to allow hosting the Model at the university campus. This Model will be delivered in Spanish. The purpose of the MOAS is to promote democratic values among the youth of the Hemisphere and to familiarize students with the priorities of the Inter-American agenda and the work of the OAS. Universities from Mexico, as well as from other countries of the Americas can participate in the Model.Invitation (Spanish only)
Important information (Spanish only) (Attachment)
Banner Spanish (pdf) (jpg.) | English(pdf.) (jpg.)
Information Bulletin
One pager Spanish | English
MOAS Rules of Procedure
35 MOAS Authorities
Calendar of activities
Country Assignment
Agenda of Topics
Reading material: This material is intended to help students in their preparation on the topics of the Committees
Code of Conduct
2. HOW TO REGISTER | REGISTRATION FEES |
Delegations must register electronically with the MOAS Program and pay a
$900 USD registration fee (This fee is non-refundable).
Mexican universities (host country) must pay $450 USD
registration fee.
Instructions to register online:
1. Create a username using the following link: https://www.oas.org/forms/UserReg.aspx?&tate=Register
Fill out only the fields marked with an *
2.
Login as a user to the Registration Form and
complete the information using the following link:
The professor interested in participating must identify 8 students and obtain a
letter from the Dean or other authority from the University confirming the
delegation’s participation and the professor in charge of the delegation. The
letter must be uploaded to the form when the registration is done online or it
can be email to
[email protected].
The names of delegates, participating teachers, and the Code of Conduct
must be submitted by March 5th, 2021.
International delegations (non- Mexican): US$900. Payment must be made by check or bank transfer. Bank transfer information.
Registration fees can also be paid through OAS National Offices. See instructions to pay through OAS National Offices
Mexican Delegations: US$450. The host University will handle the registration fees paid by Mexican universities.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
The registration deadline is February 26, 2021.
3. DELEGATIONS AND COMMITTEES |
General Committee
Committee on Juridical and Political Affairs
Hemispheric Security
Inter-American Council for Integral Development (CIDI)
4. COUNTRY ASSIGNMENT |
The MOAS Program Coordinator will assign the countries to the delegations once the registration fee is received. Ver cuadro.
5. ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORTATION |
The host University has successfully processed special rates with the following
hotels:
1- Fiesta Inn **
2- City Express **
3- One **
4- Hotel HB
5- Villa Margaritas
6- Hotel SC
7- Hotel Clara Luna Please visit item 6 of the
Information Bulletin for more details (page 8).
** The Euro Hispanoamericana University will offer transportation from the
hotels (City Express, One, Fiesta Inn) to the 35 MOAS venue.
For transportation options for transfer from the airport to the hotel where the
delegations will be staying, please visit item 5 of the
Information Bulletin (page 5).
6. PREPARATION FOR THE MODEL |
It is recommended to follow this
Quick MOAS Guide that includes the steps for participation in the Model.
Delegates should follow the 6 steps of the Preparation Guide.
See Guide.
Also, in order to participate in the Model, it is critical for students and
teachers to understand and follow the
MOAS Rules of Procedure.
In addition, delegates must be familiar with the topics of the Agenda assigned
to each committee.
During the Model, delegates will be assigned into
Working Groups where they will present their ideas and discuss their
proposals (resolutions).
Draft resolutions will be discussed by all delegates in the Committees. They
will be subject to approval, disapproval or amendments by other delegates.
Guidelines for the Resolution debate.
7. RELEVANT DOCUMENTS OF THE 35 HEMISPHERIC MOAS |
Announcement |Relevant
Information
MOAS Rules of Procedure
35 MOAS Authorities
Information
Bulletin (English)
Calendar of activities
Agenda of Topics
Reading material: They are intended for the students in their preparation on the
topics of the Committees
OAS Experts
Code of Conduct
Country Assignment
8. SPONSORING A DELEGATION |
In an effort to expand university participation in the 35th MOEA Mexico 2020, the Model OAS encourages donors to sponsor a delegation of students to join the 35th MOEA. The cost to sponsor a delegation is $900USD and it covers registration fees for 8 student delegates. Additional expenses incurred by participants are airfare, transportation, and food could be also financed by the donor. Sponsors will be mentioned at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Model and their logos will be included on the 35 MOAS program, as well as on the MOAS website.