The Lehigh University-United Nations Partnership, in collaboration with the International Labor Organization (ILO), hosted North America's first in-person and hybrid Model ILO simulation.
Participants were required to:
Participate in 2-3 virtual training sessions with ILO Officials
Read ILO designated background papers on the topic
Write a 1-page Position Paper pertaining to your designated role
Attend the orientation from 2:00 to 5:00 on Friday, April 22, and the simulation from 9 am - 4 pm on Saturday, April 23, and from 9 am - 1 pm on Sunday, April 24
The total time commitment is expected to be approximately 20 hours.
Program Benefits were:
Put “Participated in Model ILO Conference” on your resume
Engage directly with senior ILO officials, including the Executive Director of the ILO North America
Build debating, negotiation, and leadership skills
Meet a diverse group of students interested in international labor and sustainability issues
Learn a lot more about the Just Transition
Top position papers,
as assessed by faculty and ILO officials, are posted below.
Best Position Paper Awards go to:
Employers - El Salvador and Egypt
Workers - Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan
Governments - Indonesia, Kenya, Egypt
We graciously thank the Leadership Team and Staff
Areeb Atheeque, Co-Chair, Lafayette
Sarah Bonthuis, Lehigh
Steven Escobar Mendez, Co-Vice Chair, Lehigh
Amira Figueroa Urrutia, Co-Coordinator, Lafayette
Zoe Gelber, Co-Vice Chair, Lafayette
William Hollier, Co-Coordinator, Lehigh
Hasan Jashari, Co-Chair, Lehigh
Hareem Khattak, Co-Vice Chair, Lehigh
Matwos Tadesse, Co-Vice Chair, Lafayette
Staff
Ava Florczak, Design Intern, Lehigh
Caleb Gallemore Co-Director, Lafayette
Bill Hunter, Co-Director, Lehigh
Elena Reiss, Program Support, Lehigh
Deb Rubart, Logistics Manager, Lehigh