UNICEF-

Welcome
delegates!
 Every Thursday 2:30-
Practice Sessions 3:30 leading up to the
conference (Nov 7-9)
What is MUN?
Is an educational simulation of
the United Nations in which
students can learn
about diplomacy and
international relations.
Teaches you to speak and
It engages participants allows
debate confidently, develop
them to a develop deeper
their writing skills, and critical
understanding of current
thinking, teamwork,
world issues.
and leadership abilities.
What is UNICEF?

 UNICEF is the United Nations International Childrens Emergency Fund.

 The organization was founded in 1946 to help protect children after the Second World War.
 It is responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.
 STRUCTURE OF A CONFERENCE
Roll Call
o Present and Voting: Establishes a delegation as present in the committee. There is no
opportunity to abstain during substantive votes; delegations must vote “yes” or “no.”

Position Paper Reading

Moderated Caucus

Unmoderated Caucus

Resolution

Then we move onto the second topic

  A position paper is an essay that explains the
country’s perspective on the issue at hand.
 It lays the foundation of the country’s stance
WHAT IS A regarding the debated topic.
 Should be 1 page in length.
POSITION  A good position paper will not only provide facts

PAPER? but also make proposals for resolutions as the point

of MUN is to discuss how certain issues could be
solved.
 It should be composed of 3 paragraphs.
 Outline the main problems and
Paragraph provide a basic foundation as to the
current situation associated with your
1: topic.

After generally describing the issue,

give your country’s stance regarding
the issue, whether they support the
situation or not.
 Paragraph 2:

Show the depth of your knowledge about the past and current situations regard your topic. Be sure to discuss:
 Historical origin of the problem, particularly why the problem arose
 How does the issue relate to the international community and why is it of international concern?
 Previous actions taken to try and solve the problem (if any)
 Successes and failures of past actions and why they succeeded or failed
 Problems that continue to exist or ones that have not yet been addressed
 What actions your country has taken recently in regard to the topic – any policies they have implemented
 Quotes from any important figures – President, Ministers, Ambassadors etc.
  This paragraph is the one that will set your paper apart from the
others. After identifying the problems in paragraph two, use this
paragraph to list your solutions to all the problems you
enumerated above.
 Discuss:
 Specific proposals regarding how to solve specific issues
Paragraph 3:
 How each individual proposal will be implemented, including
the feasibility
 Global impact of solving the problem or implementing these
solutions
 How your country is willing to help solve specific issues
Important things to remember when writing a
position paper

 Limit your position paper to one page.

 Do not write about both topics in the same position paper.
 Write one position paper for each topic, and print each position paper on its own, separate piece of paper as
you will not be allowed to read your position paper from your laptop.
 Place a heading at the top of your paper including your country, issue, and committee. Feel free to place a
picture of your country’s flag in the header if you so desire.
 After any position paper is read, the speaker/delegate may choose to accept any number of points of
information (questions) from the other delegates.
 Read
Position
Paper

Next Points of
delegate Information
 What is a moderated caucus?

 It is a formal debate. A set amount of time is voted upon and delegates can be added to a speaker's list
in order to address questions to other delegates. When time runs out, the process may be repeated if
delegates wish. Initiated by a motion raised by a delegate.
What is an unmoderated
caucus?
It is an informal debate where delegates find allies and form blocs.
What is a resolution?

 The blocs formed during unmoderated caucuses collaborate to produce a paper acknowledging issues related
to the topic (pre-ambulatory clauses) and proposed solutions (operative clauses). When presented, other
countries may vote to make amendments and ultimately pass the resolution. The purpose of MUN is to pass
resolutions, not deny them!
 Key terminology/formalities

 Point of personal privilege: Refers to the comfort of the delegate. For example: “Point of personal privilege! Can you increase the AC temperature?”
“Point of personal privilege! May the speaker raise their voice”

 Point of Parliamentary Enquiry: Point of information to the Chair concerning rules of procedure. Example: “Could the Chair please explain to the house
what is meant by ‘unmoderated caucus?’”

 A point CANNOT interrupt a speaker UNLESS it’s a point of personal privilege due to audibility (voice of speaker)

 Delegates may ask to reply in note form if they are unsure how to answer. This motion may be denied so delegates must be prepared to answer any
question.

 Delegates may request a formal apology from other delegates if they are slandered or personally attacked. Diplomacy should be emphasised during practice
sessions.

 Personal pronouns are NOT ALLOWED!

 Now that we’re ready…

 Our first practice topic: Reducing Child mortality

Child mortality is the death of children before they reach the age of 5. Child mortality is prevalent in
less developed countries due to lack of facilities for women in the pre and post maternity phase. Still
birth is common in developed countries which also adds to child mortality, this is prevalently seen as
women choose to have children later leading to such conditions. Developed countries have
preventative healthcare to reduce child mortality while less developed countries have lesser
preventative healthcare.