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Each country had differing opinions on the definition of equality, and therefore their tactics for combatting the biggest inequality issues were conflicting. Canada and the UK agree that human rights should be universal, while Russia turns to the US to make remarks regarding their recent president elect, Donald Trump. The US highlights the popular vote chose Hilary Clinton, showing that the majority of their country does not support Trump's ideals. Russia claims that the western countries are forcing their standards on eastern countries, which they did not appreciate.

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Morocco fires at USA, saying Eastern world is not the only part of the world that has Gender Equality Issues

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Morocco fires at USA, saying Eastern world is not the only part of the world that has Gender Equality Issues

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It finally begins!

In the General Assembly committee, Morocco mentions that in Eastern hemisphere is not the only side with Gender Equality issues. They turned to the Western Hemisphere, especially to the United States, claiming that there is a problem of Gender Equality there. They dragged President-elect Donald J. Trump into the discussion, saying that Morocco and Russia should not be looked as "the bad ones," when "U.S.A., the most powerful country in the world, elected a man who sexually assaulted women and bragged about it."

However, U.S.A. fires back.  They responded by reminding their fellow delegates that Hilary Clinton "was the popular vote and that most of the country's people do not believe in Donald Trump's views. In addition, their "constitutional laws have a limit to personal laws."

Keilah Q.

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Fox News: Morocco and Colombia shock WHO through advocating marijuana legalization as a vehicle for combating hunger

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Fox News: Morocco and Colombia shock WHO through advocating marijuana legalization as a vehicle for combating hunger

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Discussions at the United Nations took a surprising turn as Morocco advocated marijuana legalization as a vehicle for reducing hunger via general economic enrichment. This suggestion was met with shock by most of the other members present, and the American ambassador implored Morocco to consider the well being of their citizens. Despite the absurdity of this suggestion and its diversion from the topic at hand, Colombia took it a step further and went as far as to say that marijuana itself can be used as a food source.

When questioned further on the subject by our reporters the Colombian ambassador fumbled to justify these comments, only being able to describe “hemp products” such as hemp-infused bread being a potential new source of food. While hemp seeds can be used as a source of food, they are mainly used to enhance flavour and their merit as a food source in their own right is questionable.

Cory Hunter

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Acknowledging their suffering educational systems, "[We] have education systems that are less developed than many societies across the world such as the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom", Morocco has asked for funds to build infrastructure and to help raise awareness about their struggling educational programs. The delegates give thanks to the other countries, as they were all able to work together to create a specific legislative bill to finance and help countries like themselves, Morocco and Venezuela to rebuild their education systems.

Olivia Gemmiti

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Delegates Megan Ehman and Sophie Mattison from Venezuela are happy with the outcomes from the morning session. They achieved their goals regarding education by signing a resolution with Canada and the US which provided them with great assistance in moving forward.

Olivia Gemmiti

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BBC: Brief spat between USA and India on proposed resolution to combat disease ends with consensus

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BBC: Brief spat between USA and India on proposed resolution to combat disease ends with consensus

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During WHO discussions on combating tropical diseases, tensions rose as the Indian ambassador showed reluctance to agree to the proposed resolution as he disagreed with the heavy emphasis placed on vector control, believing that greater emphasis should be placed on sanitation. The American ambassador shot back and claimed that India was not contributing enough to the fight against disease. The Indian ambassador then stated that given their economic struggles, they cannot grant funding to a programme that provides few tangible benefits for them. The Canadian ambassador responded that sanitation won’t combat insect-borne diseases such as the Zika virus.

Following further discussions in which the American ambassador acknowledged that not all measures in the proposition will benefit each and every country, but stated that all countries still have an obligation to contribute, India conceded and agreed to sign the resolution.

As a heavily populated country with a tropical climate, India holds a significant role in the discussions proceeding at the WHO, that are in large part focused on neglected tropical diseases such as the infamous Zika virus. Because of this they are one of the greater voices in the ongoing WHO discussions.

Cory Hunter

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USA Delegate Advocates Local Drug Policy Reform to Allow for Distribution of Generic Drugs

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USA Delegate Advocates Local Drug Policy Reform to Allow for Distribution of Generic Drugs

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When asked "Does your stance on generic drugs not conflict with your country's own drug policy that seems to allow for extremely high profit margins for drugs that combat chronic and life threatening diseases?

USA delegate answered by saying, "Part of the suggestion is that although generic drugs are currently not allowed in the United States we should make it that they are allowed in all countries which can reduce the pricing of the drugs there and as well in the United States.

Jada Connor

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China gives statement on disagreements between Russia and Rwanda

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China gives statement on disagreements between Russia and Rwanda

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With the alliance between China and Russia, Chinese delegate, Amara, speaks out on the tensions building in the conference room. In in interview conducted by Ceridwen Farley, the delegate says, "In our foreign policy, we are becoming a lot closer to Russia and also India, so helping Rwanda financially and bringing up their economy, I don't think should be a problem with Russia".

Olivia Gemmiti

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Private Sector in USA to Contribute in the Fight of Diseases

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Private Sector in USA to Contribute in the Fight of Diseases

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The question has been raised:  How can the private sector contribute on the fight of communicable diseases?

The United States responds with providing "an incentive to train other members in the community in certain fields, perhaps in medical fields." They believe that this "would not only increase in health-care disabilities, but also increase in sanitary living, and ability to access nutritious meals."  However, not spoken to the other ally countries, they believe this is a way that they can decrease the problem of poverty and Neglected Tropical Diseases worldwide.

Keilah Q.

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Russia is not holding back when it comes to dominating the conference. Russia's delegate, Daniel Nicholson Gardner, says the federation of Russia would like to achieve a sustainable program for all countries with lacking education. He expresses his concern for the lack of discussion of infrastructure being held in the conference room and is becoming frustrated with countries like Rwanda who seem to be focused merely on funds, as it interferes with their progress. Rwanda's delegate, Natalie Simpson, says that their main goal was to gain funds for infrastructure, and they have received aid from China and Colombia. Simpson expresses her distaste for Russia, who has used the conference to be disrespectful to other countries through the use of insults. Stay tuned to find interviews with the respective delegates on their experiences so far.

Olivia Gemmiti

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Venezuela's school enrollment has dropped due to the dangers associated with attendance. In addition to the lack of teachers due to low pay, the potential threats of violence the children receive has resulted in little to no school attendance. Up at the podium, Russia has called for universal education and Canada has pushed for equal education for all. Canada and Russia decide to become allies in supporting Venezuela's fight for education. Education in Venezuela has become a number one priority as schools have cut back on meals due to food shortages. Education will result in more jobs which will allow for more people to be able to afford food.

Olivia Gemmiti

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Fox News: America leads the discussion in the WHO

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Fox News: America leads the discussion in the WHO

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In accordance with America’s disproportionately high monetary contribution to the United Nations, its ambassador to the WHO meeting on combating disease has also served to carry the UN forwards in speech as well. During the discussion the USA ambassador was one of the few to continuously contribute to the WHO discussion and proposed more motions than any other ambassador present. The ambassador also made a number of significant outreaches to other countries present, and announced their intention to begin a research project with Canada, China, France, and Venezuela to combat disease. They commonly broke what would otherwise be an uncomfortable and unproductive silence at what is claimed to be the most significant platform for international collaboration in the world. This was in stark contrast to a number of other countries such as Turkey and Mexico, which made few substantial contributions in comparison.

Cory Hunter