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Unnecessary sexually motivated acts that may take the form of unsuitable sexual or
indicative comments, sounds, jokes and unwanted touching or contact
Such behavior that has the intention or effect of i rrationally interfering with an i ndividuals
performance or of creating a threatening, aggressive or unpleasant educational, social, living
or working background would not be tolerated.
In the event of one experiencing any form of sexual annoyance, it should be instantaneously
reported to a faculty advisor or a conference staff member without delay.
Furthermore, please be aware that delegates are not permitted to maintain any form of
physical contact with delegates in your own committee or other committees, conference staff
members or executive committee members. This rule applies to physical contact w ith both
peers of the opposite sex and the same sex.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Delegates will be photographed during committee sessions for the purpose of maintaining
records of conference. No delegate is permitted to leave committee session at odd hours to
take photographs with ones peers. If found, the delegate will be penalized for irresponsible
behavior.
SHOES
Ladies may wear stilettos provided that they are comfortable to be worn the entire day . Open
toe shoes must be professional.
Men and boys should wear dress shoes.
Comfortable footwear is advised as the conference venue is very large and may require a
significant amount of walking to get through.
Sneakers, sandals or flip flops (commonly known as slippers) are not permitted to be worn
within conference premises.
HAIR
Keep hair looking professional at all times; hairstyle should not distract from your overall
appearance. Delegates should refrain from dying their hair in artificial colors (i.e. Pink, blue
etc.) in the weeks prior to the conference.
Men are expected to shave before conference in order to maintain the decorum that should
be maintained at a high school con ference.
CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
Delegates must keep in mind that all conference participants hail from diverse cultures and
societies and thus, may have different perspectives of their own.
We request that you keep an open mind throughout conference, appreciate diversity and show
due respect to all other participants in every way possible.
OTHER
All delegates are expected to maintain diplomacy even when passing notes and interacting
with other delegates during committee session. The conference staff reserves the right to spo t
check all notes at all times during session.
Inappropriate conduct of this nature during sessions may result in temporary suspension or
disqualification of the delegation from awards at the conference.
Sri Lanka Model United Nations will recognize delegates and delegations that perform
exceptionally well in every aspect of the conference. But in order to be ac knowledged those
delegates and delegations must maintain decorum at all times and be true diplomat s by word
and deed.