Model United Nations

United Nations
• Founded in 1945 after
WW2
• Promote international
cooperation
• Original UN had 51 states today
193
• The UN's mission to preserve
world peace was complicated in
its early decades by the Cold
War between the US and Soviet
Union and their respective
allies. participated in major
actions in Korea and the Congo
 Parts of the UN
• General Assembly-1 • Blue-African States
country 1 vote • Green- Asia Pacific
• DISEC-First committee- • Red- East Europe
promote disarmament • Pink- Latin America-Carb
• SOCHU-Social Human • Yellow- Western Europe
• ECOSOC-Econ Develop and other states
• WHO-World Health • No Group-NGA
• Security Council- maintain
peace and security 5
permanent members US-
UK-France-Russia-China
 Model UN
• Started in 1950’s- Harvard
• Simulate the real UN-educate/compete
• Learn about real world diplomacy
• Involves-reading-researching-debating-writing
• Administrators-Dais
• Decorum-Roberts Rules of Order
• Position Paper-key to success at MUN
 Position Papers
• Brief statement of country’s positions
• Concise (usually a page, double-spaced)
Intro
Topic 1
a) problem, effects, previous actions taken by
country
b) Suggested solutions
Topic 2
Topic 3
Placard Flow of Debate
Roll Call

Setting the Agenda

Debate

Close of Debate

Voting Procedures
 Types of Debate
Formal Debate Informal Debate
• Chair chooses a • Moderated Caucus
speakers list – Chair calls on delegates
• Delegates may only be one-by-one
on the speakers list • Unmoderated Caucus
once – Temporary recess

Formal Debate and Mod’s use short speeches used to

state countries’ positions, suggest recommendations,
rally people to your cause, etc.
Resolution Writing
Working Paper

Draft Resolution

Resolution Paper
 Three Parts
1. Heading

2. Preambulatory
Clauses
• Position Clauses

3. Operative Clauses
• Action Clauses
 Heading Resolution number

Resolution GA/3/1.1
General Assembly Third Committee Committee name
Sponsors: United States, Austria and Italy Sponsors
Signatories: Greece, Tajikistan, Japan, Canada, Mali, the
Netherlands and Gabon Signatories
Topic: “Strengthening UN coordination of humanitarian
assistance in complex emergencies” Topic being addressed
 Preambulatory Clauses
The General Assembly,
Verbs
Reminding all nations of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights, which recognizes the inherent dignity, equality, and inalienable rights of
all global citizens,
1st word underlined or italicized
Reaffirming its Resolution 33/1996 of 25 July 1996, which encourages Governments to
work
with UN bodies aimed at improving the coordination and effectiveness of humanitarian
Use commas to separate
assistance,

Noting with satisfaction the past efforts of various relevant UN bodies and
Nongovernmental organizations,

Stressing the fact that the United Nations faces significant financial obstacles and is in need
of reform, particularly in the humanitarian realm,
 Verbs Operative Clauses
1. Encourages all relevant agencies of the United Nations to collaborate more closely
with countries at the grassroots level to enhance the carrying out of relief efforts;

2. Urges member states to comply with the goals of the UN department of Humanitarian
Affairs to streamline the efforts of humanitarian aid; Use semicolons to separate

3. Requests that all nations develop rapid deployment forces to better enhance the
coordination of relief efforts of humanitarian assistance in complex emergencies;

4. Calls for the development of a United Nations Trust Fund that encourages voluntary
donations from the private transnational sector to aid in funding the implementation of
rapid deployment forces;

5. Stresses the continuing need for impartial and objective information in the political,
economic, and social situations and events of all countries;

6. Calls upon states to respond quickly and generously to consolidated appeals for humanitarian
assistance; and

7. Requests the expansion of preventive actions

End and
withassurance
a periodof post-conflict assistance through
 Amendments
Friendly Amendments Unfriendly Amendments
• All sponsors agree • All sponsors do not
• Once approved by the agree
dais, it automatically • Must have signature of
becomes part of the a set number (1/5)
resolution • Must be approved by
the dais before formally
introduced
• Voted upon
Voting Procedures

Amendments

Resolutions

Next topic
 Basic MUN Rules of Procedure
• Set the speakers time • Simple majority
• Open/close the speakers list • Simple majority
• Suspend debate • Simple majority
• Adjourn meeting • Simple majority
• Adjourn debate (motion to table • Simple 2/3 majority
debate)
• Close debate • Simple 2/3 majority
• Point of order • Decision of chairperson
• Point of inquiry (parliamentary • No vote
procedure)
 Basic MUN Rules of Procedure
• Point of personal • No vote
privilege
• Point of information • Decision of chairperson
• Appeal to the chair’s • 2/3 majority
decision
 Western Business Attire
Men Women
• Suits • Suits
• Collared/Button-down shirts • Blouse/Sweater/Button-down
with a tie • Appropriate Dresses
• Slacks in dark colors • Skirts with pantyhose/stockings
• Loafers or other types of • Heels or flats
dress shoes
• No T-shirts
• No T-shirts
• No jeans/shorts
• No jeans/shorts
• No sneakers/open-toed sandals
• No sneakers/open-toed
sandals
 Tips
• Network
• Stay calm
• Negotiate
• Find members in your regional bloc
• Actively participate