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Introductions: Yasmin Ho

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 Hi guys! I am Yasmin, and I am one of your vice chairs for ADBUD this year. I am half English and half Taiwanese, but I was born in South Africa. I have lived in South Africa for most of my life before moving to Taiwan for two years and then moving to California six months ago. I am currently a freshman at Berkeley. I have not yet decided on my major, but I am thinking about double majoring in Computer Science and Economics.   I have been doing MUN since the sixth grade. But, this is my first time participating in BMUN, so I am really excited about this new MUN experience!  Outside of MUN, I like to try new restaurants and cafes. I have been really into Matcha since moving to California! I also love hanging out with my friends and pets.  Looking forward to meeting all of you, Yasmin 

Evaluating Reform Efforts of Peacekeeping Operatives in Africa

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*TW: Sexual Assult  Through various internal investigations and external reporting, there has been increased national recognition of the role that UN Peacekeeping Operatives play in perpetuating instability and continued human rights abuses in war-torn areas that are just beginning to find stability again. This acknowledgement has motivated various efforts for reform that include the implementation of hybrid peacekeeping operations, budget reconsiderations, more realistic and achievable mandates with flexible timelines, stricter training for peacekeeping staff, and especially attempts to consult and partner with local groups consistently throughout deployment. How these trials for amending peacekeeping operatives of old varies heavily by region.  Taking a look at the more than thirty UN peacekeeping missions that have been commissioned to Africa in the past 70 years, many experts concur that peace operations have both protected civilians and caused harm to the most vulnerable ...