INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE

President: Leo Yeh (DIS)

Dep. President: Jonathan Chen (KAS)

(1201) Belgium v. Senegal: Application of the Convention on the Prevention

Greetings judges and advocates!

I’m Leo Yeh (he/him), a junior at Dominican International School Taipei. It is my honour to serve as your president. Along with Jonathan, we warmly welcome you to ICJ in HSINMUN this year. I have been participating in MUN since 2023 and this conference will mark my 16th conference and sixth time in ICJ.

My first experience in the ICJ was not particularly pleasant since I was completely clueless about the procedures and overwhelmed throughout the conference. This personal experience allowed me to understand the issues that you could face during the conference. I will do my absolute best to be approachable and help every one of you step outside of your comfort zone. I hope everyone I preside can be inspired and develop a profound interest in the ICJ.

During my leisure time, I usually enjoy hanging out with my friends, playing golf, and sleeping. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1800075@dishs.tp.edu.tw or leo.yeh_ (my instagram) any time, I will be happy to help. I look forward to seeing all of you in HSINMUN this year.

Hey delegates! My name is Jonathan Chen, and I’m currently a junior at Kaohsiung American School. I’m honored to serve as the Deputy President of the International Court of Justice at HSINMUN XX. Outside of MUN, I’m passionate about Formula 1, basketball, and long-distance running. Ever since joining MUN, I’ve loved diving into complex legal debates and helping others grow in their confidence and public speaking. I’m excited to meet you all and hope this conference is as memorable for you as it has been for me. Don’t hesitate to reach out — see you in October!