DELEGATE

GUIDE
BMC Model United Nations 1

May 2022


DELEGATE GUIDE
BMCMUN’22
The Looming Threat of Bio-Nuclear Warfare
CONFERENCE PERIOD: MAY 25-27










For any further inquiries please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Heads of delegates:
Bushra Bin Saddiq: 058 317 0435
Fatma Oun: 057 006 9078

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 CONFERENCE AGENDA

Wednesday, May 25th 2022

Time Event Venue

Registration
10:30 – 11:00 Delegates will register their attendance and Main Hall
receive the needed equipment from their
respective committee.

Opening ceremony
This will be the grand opening of the MUN
consisting of:
• Artistic video describing the theme of the
MUN Abdul Jaleel
11:00 – 12:30
• Speech of the Secretary Generals Auditorium
• Speech of the college administration
representative
• Esteemed guest speech
• Launch of the MUN

12:30 – 3:00 Icebreakers; Lobbying and Merging Seminar Halls

Thursday, May 26th 2022

Time Event Venue

10:30 – 11:00 Arrival Entrance

11:00 – 1:30 Formal Session Resumes Seminar Halls

1:30 – 2:00 Coffee and Snacks Break Main Halls

2:00 – 4:30 Formal Session Resumes Seminar Halls

4:30 – 5:30 Lunch Main Halls

5:30 – 7:30 Formal Session Resumes Seminar Halls

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 Friday, May 27th 2022

Time Event Venue

1:30 – 2:00 Arrivals Entrance

2:00 – 3:30 Formal Session Resume Seminar Halls

3:30 – 4:00 Coffee and Snacks Break Main Hall

4:00 – 6:00 Formal Session Resumes Seminar Halls

6:00 – 6:40 Coffee and Snacks Break Main Hall

6:40 – 7:40 Formal Session Resumes Seminar Halls

7:40 – 8:30 Closing Ceremony Abdul Jaleel

§ Video closing the conference Auditorium

§ Musical performance
§ Speeches from the Secretary General
§ Awards (winners from each committee)
§ Thanking the secretariat members
§ Closing the Conference

8:30 – 9:00 Post-Closing Ceremony Main Hall

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A MESSAGE FROM THE HEADS
Dear Delegate,

The Heads of delegate affairs , Bushra Bin Saddiq and Fatma Oun, welcome you to
our first annual conference. BMCUN is a conference for all delegates, from
beginners learning about parliamentary procedures to novice debaters looking for
solutions to abstract problems. At BMCMUN, everyone can grow and learn more
about the Model UN process and experience. We encourage you to use this
conference to spread your wings and dive into the world of Model UN. The
secretariat team has worked extremely hard to develop an intriguing list of topics
that we hope will spark meaningful debates.Remember that hard work and
dedication pays off. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change that you wish to
see in the world.”

If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Sincerely,
Heads of Delegate Affairs

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction to MUN……...………………………………………………………………………7

Procedures and
terminology...…………………………….………………………………….……8

Committee Topics…………………………………………………………………………….….15

Flow of Debate……………………………………………………………………...……………17

Researching about your country and topic……………………………………………………….18

Writing a Position Paper…………………………..……………………………………..………21

Writing an Opening Speech……………….…….………………………………………………27

Drafting a Resolution……………………………………………………………………………29

Amendments…………………………………………………………………………….………35

Voting procedures……………………………………………………………………………….37

How to be an outstanding delegate………………………………………………………………38

Awards Policy…………………………………………………………………………….…...…39

Code of conduct……………………………………………………………….…………………41

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Introduction to MUN
What is MUN?
The Model United Nations Conference is an academic stimulation of the United Nations, in
which students take on the roles of delegates from various nations and seek to find answers to
global challenges in accordance with their allocated country’s policies and perspectives.MUN
participants take on a variety of roles, including staff members, chairs, delegates, and admins.

➢ Chair: a member of the dais who moderates debates, monitors time,rules on points and
motions, and enforces procedural rules.
➢ Delegate: a person who is allocated a country and is required to debate a topic using the
country’s stance.
➢ Admin: a person whose role is to keep the committee organized by passing notes
between chairmen and delegates, counting votes, and assisting all members in the
committee.

These are the three main types of committees;

1. General Assemblies (GAs): They are usually the largest and most powerful
committees,passing non-binding resolutions.These committees stimulate the six general
assemblies, DISEC, ECOFIN, SOCHUM, SPECPOL, Administrative and Budgetary ,and
Legal.
2. Specialized Committees: These committees are usually smaller than GAs.They don't
always stimulate UN committees, but when they do, one of the fourteen ECOSOC
committees is stimulated.They can also stimulate other congregations of delegates, such
as the International Olympic Committee.
3. Crisis Committees: The purpose of these committees is to make delegates think on their
feet. They can range from Historical Security Council meetings to futuristic rebel
meetings.Delegates are constantly given random crisis updates that, at the chair's
discretion, can completely change the flow of the committee. These committees are
typically for more advanced delegates and are amongst the MUN's smallest committees.

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Procedures and terminology
What is Roll Call and Quorum?
Roll Call is taken at the beginning of every session. The Chairs will read out the list of countries with a
seat in the committee and the countries will state their presence either present or present and voting.
Those who are present and voting are not allowed to abstain during substantive voting.

After the roll call, observers, which do not have the right to vote on substantive matters, are invited to join
the proceedings.

The Quorum is the number of delegates needed to have a debate and is set at 40% of the total at the very
first roll call committee.

Roll call will also be used to recognise speakers or points. For example, there are three points of
information from three different delegates, then the chairs will say “the Delegate of X, you have been
recognised, followed by the Delegate of Y and the Delegate of Z.”

Finally, it is unlikely to have observers in our normal sessions, however, if we do, they have no right to
vote.

What are motions?

Motions are the formal term used for when one initiates an action. Motions cover a wide variety of things.
These motions are not frequently used in the UN but can be very useful for MUN clubs and really shows
your extra knowledge of MUN procedure.

Once the floor is open, the Chairs will ask for any points or motions. If you wish to bring one to the
floor, this is what you should do:

1. Raise your placard in a way that the chair can read it (horizontally).
2. Wait until the chair recognizes you.
3. Stand up after properly addressing the chair (for example “Thank you, honorable chair.”), state
what motions you wish to propose. The options for all Motions will be included later.
4. Chairs wil generally repeat the motions and may also ask for clarification. Chairs may do this if
they do not understand and may also ask or suggest modifications to the motions that they feel
might benefit the debate.
5. Sit down.

Every motion is subject to seconds, if not otherwise stated. To pass a motion at least one other nation
must second the motion brought forward. A nation cannot second its own motion. If there are no seconds,
the motions automatically fails. If a motion has a second, the Chair will ask for objections. If no

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objections are raised, the motions will pass without discussion or procedural vote. In case of objections, a
procedural vote will be held.The vote on a motion requires a majority.
Some motions require a debate. In that case, the chairs will usually ask you, as the one who raised the
motion, if you would like to speak in favor of it. You are not required to do this, but we highly
recommend doing so.

While voting upon motions, there are no abstentations. If a vote is required, everyone must vote either
“Yes” or “No”. If there is a draw on any vote, the vote will be retaken once. If there is a draw again, the
motion will fail.

In case there are multiple motions on the Floor, the vote will be casted by their Order of Precedence. If
one motion passes, the other will not be voted upon anymore. However, they may be reintroduced once
the floor is open again.

What is Minute of Silence or Short Break?

Any delegate may move for a minute of silence before the first roll call of the conference takes places. It
is possible to add a specific reason to the request. Any decisions concerning this motion are not subject to
appeal.

A Delegate may say, “Motion to conduct Minute of Silence”.

What is Setting the Speaker’s List?

This is used to recognise speakers or points. For example, there are three points of information from three
different Delegates, then the Chairs will say “the Delegate of X, you have been recognised, followed by
the delegate of Y and then the Delegate of Z.”

If any delegate disagreed with the Speaker’s list, they may lift their placard and say, “Motion to set the
Speaker’s List”.

What is setting the Speakers’ Time?

All BMCMUN Delegates must keep their speeches under 1 minute and 30 seconds and points of
information under 1 minute. If any Delegate believes that these timings are unjust, they may raise their
placard and say, “Motion to Extend Speakers’s Time by 2 minutes”. The Chair will then ask how many
more minutes to add or subtract. To pass this motions, at least two other nations must second the motion
brought forward.
If there are multiple motions to set speaking time on the Floor, the proposal with the longest amount of
time takes precedence. If objections are raised to the motion a balanced speakers’ list is established of one
for and one against with a speaking time of 30 seconds each. After the debate closes a procedural vote is
held

What is Motion for a Moderated Caucus?

In moderated caucus, short speeches are given by the delegates in direct reply to each other. A moderated
caucus will have a specific topic and will be moderated by a Chair or a Delegate.

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Its aim is to have an open discussion on (a specific, pre-stated part of) the topic under consideration with
more possibilities for interaction among the delegates than the speakers’ list. During a moderated caucus,
there will be no speakers’ list. The moderator will call upon speakers in the order in which they signal
their desire to speak.

If you want to bring in a motion for a moderated caucus, you will have to specify the duration, a speakers’
time, a moderator and the purpose of the caucus. This motion is subject to seconds and objections but is
not debatable. In case there are multiple motions for a caucus on the Floor, the vote will be casted first for
the caucus with the longest duration.
As you are no longer in a formal session, points and motions cannot be entertained once a motion to
suspend the meeting for a moderated caucus has been passed.
At the end of the caucus, delegates may ask for an extension which does not exceed the original time of
the motion. There can be no more than two extensions to each motion. A simple majority is required to
pass a motion for extension of a caucus.

What is Motion for an Unmoderated Caucus?

In an unmoderated caucus proceeding is not bound by the Rules of Procedure. Delegates may move
around the room freely and converse with other delegates. This is also the time to create blocks, develop
ideas, formulate working papers, draft resolutions and amendments. Remember, you are required to stay
in your designated room unless permission to leave has been granted by the Chair.

When raising a motion to suspend the meeting for an unmoderated caucus, the delegate must state the
desired duration of the caucus. No topic needs to be specified. The duration of an unmoderated caucus
shall not exceed 20 minutes. The Chair will then announce at what time the committee will reconvene.

This motion is subject to seconds and objections but is not debatable. In case there are multiple motions
for a caucus on the Floor, the vote will be casted first for the caucus with the longest duration.

At the end of the caucus, delegates may ask for an extension which does not exceed the original time of
motion. There can be no more than two extensions to each motion. A simple majority is required to pass a
motion for extension of a caucus.

What is Motion to Suspend a Meeting?

A suspension of the meeting is a pause in the debate for the purpose of a break (i.e for lunch). It is
permitted to step outside the committee room during this break, but you can of course continue your
discussions. The chair will clearly indicate the time the committee reconvenes.

What is Motion to Introduce a Written proposal?

Once a written proposal (meaning draft resolutions or amendments) has been approved by the Chairs, one
of the Submitters may move to introduce it. This motion does not require seconds, will not be subject to a
debate and will not be voted upon. The proposal shall be read out loud by one of the Sponsors.

To discuss the draft resolution, delegates may request the chairs to look over the proposal and discuss
with the other submitters.

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Three different types of written proposals can be introduced:
1. Draft resolutions - are voted upon after the debate during voting procedure
2. Friendly amendments - when all the submitters agree with the amendment, the friendly
amendment automatically becomes part of the draft resolution. The friendly amendment needs to
be signed by all sponsors of the resolution before handing it to the Chair for approval. If a
friendly amendment reverses in part or full a previous amendment passed by the committee the
chair may choose to treat it as an unfriendly amendment.
3. Unfriendly amendment - when at least one of the submitters does not agree to the amendment an
amendment is considered unfriendly. Unfriendly amendments can be discussed in a moderated
caucus. The caucuses are moderated by the chair and its duration is up to the chair’s discretion.
Afterwards, the committee will immediately move to substantive vote on the amendment.

What is Motion to Adjourn Debate?

Sometimes, the committee is not able to reach a solution. In that case, a motion to adjourn debate is
appropriate. No substantive voting on any draft resolutions or amendments can take place once the debate
is adjourned and the assembly will start debating the next topic.

This motion is subject to seconds and objections and requires a debate with a balanced speakers’ list with
up to two speakers in favor and two speakers against, with a speakers’ time of up to 30 seconds.

Although this is a rather strong motion, it requires only a simple majority.

What is Motion to Reconsider a Question?

The opposite of the motion to adjourn debate is the motion to reconsider a question. With this motion, a
topic on which debate has been adjourned before can be debated again. The motion to reconsider a
question works almost in the same way as a motion to adjourn debate.
It is subject to seconds and objections and requires a debate with a balanced speakers’ list with up to two
speakers in favor and two speakers against, with a speakers’ time of up to 30 seconds each
Note: The major difference between these motions is that you need a two-thirds majority to reconsider a
question.
What is Motion to Close Debate?
At the conclusion of debate on a topic a motion for the closure of debate is introduced. Passing this
motion means an immediate end to the debate and the start of voting on any resolutions on the Floor. This
motion requires two speakers in favor and two speakers against with a speaking time of 30 seconds each.
A two- thirds majority is required to pass this motion.
What is Motion to Appeal the Decision of the Chair?
There may be a time when you feel that the decision of the Chair does not reflect the will of the council.
You then have the chance to appeal this decision. In such a case, the assembly decides by simple majority
vote whether to change or sustain the decision of the chair. The Chair has the chance to briefly explain the
decision before the vote is casted.
If the motion passes, the chair must change the appealed decision. The Secretary-General may overrule
any appeal.

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Note: Any decisions concerning the minute of silence or meditation, the Right of Reply and the
adjournment of the meeting cannot be appealed with this motion.
This motion is an exception to the rule that all points and motions shall be introduced just by raising your
placard. You are allowed to make this motion whether the Floor is open or not by raising your placard and
shouting with restraint “Appeal!”.
What is Motion to Move to Voting Procedure?
Any Delegate has the right to move this motion if they feel like the debate has been going on for a long
time or is going against the will of the council. If this is the case, then a Delegate has two options:
1. Motion to Move to Voting Procedure on this Amendment
2. Motion to Move to Voting Procedure on the Resolution as a whole.
This motion is subject to seconds and objections and requires a debate with a balanced speakers’ list with
up to two speakers in favor and two speakers against, with a speakers’ time of up to 30 seconds each.
When voting on such a motion, a simple majority is required. If this motion has passed, then the Motion
to Close Debate cannot be used anymore.
Points:
Points of Personal Privilege:
Points are used to clarify questions or point out errors in the proceedings of the committee. These are
always used for procedural purposes.
If a discomfort is seriously impairing your ability to participate in the debate, you may raise a Point of
Personal Privilege about this. This concerns matters like a cold room or an inaudible delegate. Please try
to avoid interrupting a speech with this point. Moreover, you can raise this point when needing to fill your
bottle or go to the bathroom.
Point of Parliamentary Inquiry:
In case you have a question concerning the rules or proceedings, you can raise a Point of Parliamentary
Inquiry in formal session. Be reminded that this point may not interrupt a speaker. In informal session,
you should just approach the Chair. For a Point of Parliamentary Inquiry, raise your placard, wait until
recognised and then stand up and ask your question. Please remain standing while your question is
answered. Also, this point should not lead to any cross talking.
Point of Order:
A Point of Order can be used in any situation the delegate feels that the Rules of Procedure or diplomatic
conduct are being violated. A Point of Order may never interrupt another speaker.
The highest authority on the rules of procedure is the Secretary- General. If you believe the Chair has
wrongly decided not to entertain your Point of Order, you may approach the Secretary- General.
Point of Information:
A Point of Information is in the form of a question which is directed towards the speaker who has the
floor. This can only last for about a minute and the Chairs or Speaker can ask you to re- phrase or repeat
your point.
Right of Reply:
If a delegate offends or insults another delegate or another country in their speech, the concerned delegate
may rise for a Right of Reply. The delegate wishing to rise to a Right of Reply must not interrupt the
speech but shall raise their point immediately after the offending speech, raising their placard while
stating “Right of Reply!” Upon being recognised by the Chair, the delegate briefly states why they think a
Right of Reply is in order. A Right of Reply can only be used under extreme circumstances of actual
insults and not just if you have a fundamental difference of opinion with the previous speaker.

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Whether to allow or disallow a Right of Reply is subject to the discretion of the Chair and cannot be
appealed.
If a Right of Reply is asked for and the Chair feels it should be granted, they should give the speaker who
made the offending remark an opportunity to apologise. Should they not do so, the Chair may grant a
Right of Reply, upon which the delegate shall deliver their reply within 30 seconds.
The delegate rising to reply will address the whole plenary and not just the offending speaker.
Nevertheless, the speaker who delivered the offending speech will remain standing during the reply. Be
mindful not to personally address the delegate.
Note: The Point of Personal Privilege, Point of Order, Right of Reply and the Motion to Appeal the
Decision of the Chair are exceptions to the rule that all points and motions shall be introduced just by
raising your placard. You should stand and clearly state the point you wish to raise during a pause in the
debate.
Point of Clarification:
If a delegate believes that the speaker has made a false claim or would like the speaker to provide
evidence, they may raise their placard and state what their request is. For example “Can the delegate of X
provide evidence for their claim?” and then the Chairs will ask the speaker to provide evidence.
If the Chairs think that source is unreliable, they will ask the speaker to amend their speech or apologize.
A point of clarification cannot be directed towards another Delegate, only towards the speaker who has
the floor.
Yielding:
When a speaker from the speakers’ list has the floor, they may not use all the allotted time. If enough time
remains, the delegate may:
Yield the floor to questions:
Other delegates may raise their placards. The Chair will choose a delegate who may then pose a question.
The question itself does not count against the remaining time, but the answer does. Cross-talking is not
allowed. The speaker may ask for clarification or rephrasing. The asker must remain standing as the
question is answered. The speaker is not required to answer the question.
Yielding to the Chair:
The remaining time of a speaker or delegate has been allotted back to the chair who originally had the
floor.
Yielding to another Delegate:
If a Delegate feels like another Delegate can answer the question better or can read out the resolution in a
better manner, then they can Yield the Floor to another Delegate. However, this Delegate must be from
the submitters or signatories list from which the original Delegate is part of.

Lobbying and Merging:

How to Identify Allies and Enemies:
Researching is an essential part of a Delegates MUN success story. All Delegates must do their own
research in finding out which country their country is allied with or isn’t. Based on this research, they will
have to form blocs and choose sides. You can simply research this through the internet by searching
“USA- Canada Ties”, for example.

Teamwork Decorum:

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All Delegates are subjected to working together on drafting resolutions or deciding approaches to an
issue. You must make sure that you maintain a level of respect not only towards your team members, but
also your rivals. Any sort of abuse will not be tolerated and will result in blacklisting from the conference.
Resolution Writing:
The goal of the sessions in all committees is to adopt resolutions. Resolutions are not required to solve the
whole problem and can deal with part of it or lay the groundwork to begin a more comprehensive
solution. Their effectiveness and power depend on the authority of the committee, the intent of the
submitters and their acceptance among member states. The only body that can adopt binding resolutions
is the Security Council. Delegates should be aware of the thematic scope and mandate of their committee.
Working Papers:
A paper is called a ‘working paper’ before it is handed in to the Chair and accepted. This is the time when
you work on the paper itself, formulate phrases, negotiate with delegates to find compromises, and look
for co-submitters and signatories. During this phase, the entire paper, preambulatory and operative
clauses, may be changed without any formal procedure. The working paper does not require a specific
format or layout. It could be a chart, a powerpoint slide or entirely something else.
Draft Resolutions, Co-Submitters and Signatories:
If you feel confident that your working paper provides a viable solution, you may hand it in to the Chair.
This is only possible if it is formatted as a draft resolution.
Handing in a working paper for it to become a draft resolution requires a certain number of co-submitters
and signatories. To be a co-submitter means that you support the working paper in substance, and you are
expected to vote in favor of it, regardless of any circumstance. Any friendly amendment of the resolution
will need your support.
A signatory only supports the working paper to ensure it is discussed. They do not have to agree with the
text of the working paper that they signed. The number of co-submitters and signatories needed is
dependent on the number of countries present in your committee. At least 40% of the committee need to
sponsor or sign the resolution, with at least 15% being co- submitters.
After you have handed in a working paper, the Chair will correct it if necessary and decide whether to
accept it as it is or not. If the Chair has some remarks, corrections or advice, they will inform the main
submitter and ask them to change the paper accordingly. As soon as the Chair accepts the working paper,
the paper becomes a ‘draft resolution’. The Chair will inform the committee that a draft resolution is on
the Floor and give the main submitter the opportunity to introduce it to the committee by reading it out
loud and/or distribute it electronically to the committee (Motion to Introduce a Written Proposal / a Draft
Resolution). The main submitter can only read out the Operative Clauses.
Afterwards, it is open for the whole committee for debate. Its operative clauses may be changed by
friendly or unfriendly amendments. The preambulatory clauses cannot be changed anymore.
The paper stays a draft resolution until it has been voted upon. If it is adopted, it becomes a ‘resolution’.

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Committee topics

Security Council:
➢ A solution for the ongoing dispute in Central Asia
➢ Finding a peaceful resolution for Eastern Europe

Group of 20:
➢ Reducing Bio-Nuclear Danger
➢ The Impact of Globalization on Poverty in G20
Countries

Futuristic General Assembly:

➢ The Threat Artificial Intelligence Poses on Humanity
➢ Horrific Advances in Scientific Neuro-Weaponry
➢ The Metaverse: Our Inevitable Reality

International Atomic Energy Agency:

➢ Historical Event: Responding to Fukushima and
Nagasaki
➢ Nuclear Demilitarization in the Korean Peninsula
➢ Effects of Using Nuclear Energy to Counteract Climate
Change

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Human Rights Council:
➢ Human Rights Violations in Xinjiang
➢ The Situation in Venezuela

World Health Organization:

➢ Establishing Preparedness Protocols for Epidemics
andPandemics
➢ Increasing Cancer Rates

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‫➢ إﯾﺠﺎد طﺮق ﻟﺘﺤﺴﯿﻦ اﻟﻮﺿﻊ ااﻟﻘﺘﺼﺎدي ﻓﻲ ﻟﺒﻨﺎن‬
٢٠٢٢ ‫➢ اﻧﺘﮭﺎﻛﺎت ﺣﻘﻮق اﻹﻧﺴﺎن ﻓﻲ اﻻﺳﺘﻌﺪاد ﻟﻜﺄس اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻢ‬

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 Flow of Debate
Mentioned in chronological order:

I. Roll Call by the chairs;

II. Opening speeches are given;

III. Lobbying time is assigned in an unmoderated caucus for block formations

and the writing of draft resolutions;

IV. The floor is open to motions, such as those for a moderated or unmoderated

caucus;

V. Lobbying time is allotted for the finalization of draft resolutions or clauses;

VI. Debate time on draft resolutions is allotted, with the option of open or closed

debate, and the floor will be open for amendments;

VII. Ending remarks on the draft resolutions are made;

VIII. Voting procedure.

Note: steps from V-VIII will be repeated depending on the number of draft
resolutions written within the committee.

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Researching about your country
and topic

When researching for MUN, you should think about five different types of
research:
1. Country Profile: It is important to understand the country you’re representing-
where it is, who lives there, who your allies are, what type of government your
country has, and etc..
a. What is your country’s official name?
b. What region of the world is your country located in?
c. How big is your country? (square miles)
d. Who are your country’s neighbors?
e. How would you describe your country’s physical features and climate?
f. When was your country founded?
g. What type of government does your country have?
h. Who are some of your country’s leaders?
i. How many people serve in your country’s military?
j. Who are your country’s allies? Enemies?
k. What is your country’s capital?
l. What is your country’s population?
m. What is your country’s ethnic composition?
n. What is your country’s official language?
o. What other languages are spoken?
p. What are some of the major cities?
q. How would you describe the quality of life in your country?
r. What is your country’s total Gross Domestic Product?
s. What are some of your country’s natural resources?
t. What is your country’s currency?
u. What are your country’s major imports and exports?
v. What are your country’s biggest trading partners?

2. Topic Background: To gain a basic understanding of the topic you will be

discussing, you should research your Topic Background. Some of the best
resources for your topic background will be specific to your topic- websites about
your issue in particular, or books about the topic for your committee!

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 a. Clearly define what the topic is.
b. Identify the key terms related to the topic, and answer key questions about
the topic such as “What causes this issue?”, “Who is impacted by this
issue?”, and “Where is this issue most prevalent?”.
c. Make sure you’re using credible sources of information to understand your
topic- don’t just use Wikipedia, the news, or blogs!
3. Past International Action: One of the most important things to understand
when discussing any topic in Model UN is what the United Nations and
international community has already done about the topic. You don’t want your
solutions to be redundant, and you want to make sure you’re aware of what the
world already has, and hasn’t done. Past international action can come in the form
of UN resolutions, international conventions and treaties, or actions by NGOs and
international organizations.
4. Country Policy: Once you have a decent understanding of the topic and your
country, you take this knowledge together and learn what your “Country Policy” is
on your topic. Your Country Policy is what your country thinks should be done, or
not done, about the issue, and how this topic impacts your country. This means
determining if your country is in favor of solutions that have been proposed or
resolutions that have been passed, or if your country has been advocating at the
UN for policies. A good starting place to learn your country's policy is to research
what your country’s government, foreign ministry, or UN mission have said about
the topic on their website.
5. Possible Solutions: The most important part of researching for a Model UN
conference, and often the most forgotten, is to research Possible Solutions to help
resolve the issue your committee is discussing. The solutions aren’t what your
country wants to do for itself- that would never need to be discussed at the UN.
Instead, you should consider what your country wants the United Nations to do
about the issue worldwide. Feel free to use your own creativity to think of ideas,
and find reasons why they would work that you can use in speeches, and later in
your resolutions in committee.
All resolutions should be realistic, and can even build on past solutions the UN has
tried- maybe you want to expand a program worldwide that was previously local.
Maybe you think that a specific solution needs more support or funding. Feel free
to include existing UN action in your solutions, but new and creative ideas are
always welcome as well!

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Your research across these five categories should all go into your “Research
Binder”, which you should put together to prepare for a conference.

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Writing a Position Paper
What is a position paper?
A Position Paper is a one-page document that outlines your country's position on
the topic your committee will be debating.

What are the components of a Position paper?

A Position Paper’s typical structure consists of three essential parts: introduction,
body,and conclusion.Don’t forget to include a reference page, depending on the
materials you use.

➢ Introduction
The introduction can either dismiss the reader or audience or pique their
interest. Begin with a few attention-grabbing opening sentences. You should
also use suspense to entice your reader. The introduction paragraph should,
above all, inform your reader about the topic you have chosen. Create a
thesis statement and include it in the introduction.

➢ Body
A position paper's body is divided into 3 parts:
-Background information.
-Evidence to back up your claim.
-A debate on both sides of the issue.
You must conduct extensive research and have sufficient facts to back up
your claims. But don't forget to address both sides of the debate.
It demonstrates to the chair that you were not biased in your considerations
and, as a result, gives you a better chance of convincing them. Of course, the
number of arguments supporting your position should be greater than the
number of counterarguments. Also, remember to state the idea first,
followed by the supporting evidence, and then explain it.

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 ➢ Conclusion
In this segment, you should summarize your key points and inform the
conference audience of your position. You can restate your thesis at the
beginning of the conclusion, along with a summary of the key points. Before
you wrap up, you must always state your position clearly. Furthermore, at
the end of the conclusion, you must suggest a way forward.

Why do we write Position Papers?

Writing a position paper can be used for more than just participating in a MUN
conference. It's a task that will be beneficial in terms of both writing and speaking.
Participants’ overall academic expertise will undoubtedly improve as a result of
how they conduct their research, support it with evidence, and present it to the
audience.

How to write a Position Paper?

I. Choose your topic
II. Research
III. Develop an argument
IV. Write with clarity

A good position paper will include?

➢ A short overview of your country and its history in relation to the topic and
committee;
➢ What impact the issue has on your country;
➢ Your country’s policies with respect to the issue and your country’s
justification for these policies;
➢ Statistics to backup your country’s position on the issue;
➢ Actions taken by the government with regard to the issue
➢ What your country believes should be done to address the issue;
➢ UN actions that your country supported or opposed;
➢ Quotes from your country's leaders on the subject;
➢ How the positions of other countries affect your country’s position;
➢ Each paragraph should discuss a single idea;

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 ➢ Present your ideas clearly and briefly.

Position Paper tips

➢ Keep it simple.Avoid difficult wording and stick to uncomplicated language
and structure so you can communicate strongly and effectively.
➢ Be organized.Make sure your paragraphs start with a topic sentence.Each
paragraph should have it’s separate idea and proposal.
➢ Proofread it as much as possible.
➢ Make it official.Use your country's seal or create an "official" letterhead for
your position paper. The more realistic it appears, the more likely others will
want to read it.

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Sample Position Paper
Country: Denmark

Committee: European Union

Topic Area: Immigration in Europe

Due to industrial labor shortages in the 1960s, Denmark saw a surge in labor immigration from Turkey
and Pakistan. In the 1970s, these employees' families, as well as refugees from Chile and Southeast Asia,
followed. Denmark, on the other hand, did not become an immigration destination until the 1980s, when a
consistent pattern emerged.

In the early twenty-first century, the integration of these migrant groups became a political hot topic and
an important component of electoral campaigns. In Denmark, however, the reference year for integration
is 1999, because that is when the subject became a separate policy area with its own statute and minister,
separate from general social affairs.

Causes:

According to Eurostat, Denmark had 298 005 third-country nationals (TCNs) as of January 1,
2021. They accounted for 5% of the entire population, with the majority of TCNs hailing from
Turkey. The country's overall population is 5.82 million people.

In 2020, Danish government statistics show that most new residence permits were granted for
employment (11572), studies (9646), and family reunion (11572). (4533). Only 1% of
newcomers were granted refugee status (489). Other EU citizens were granted 32 025 licenses,
accounting for 4% of the overall population.

In addition, as per the Danish National Center for Integration, 95 percent of Danish citizens (who
make up 91 percent of the overall population) are of Danish ancestry, 3% moved to Denmark
from other countries, and 2% are descendants of foreign parents. Another 15000 adult
descendants live in Denmark but do not have Danish citizenship.

Only around a quarter of the foreigners in Denmark have achieved citizenship, and the
increasingly stringent standards are reducing their number. According to Statistics Denmark, the
number of new citizens fell to its lowest level in 40 years in 2019, when 1781 people became
citizens; nevertheless, in 2020, 7076 people became citizens.

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The Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration has developed a new statistics category
called MENAPT, which focuses on Muslim nations in Africa and the Middle East, beginning in
2021.

Current policy:

Integration policies exist at both the national and local levels in Denmark to integrate or nurture
the social inclusion of these communities with migratory backgrounds. The Integration Act,
which went into effect on January 1, 1999, was the first substantial institutional development.
The Act, which has been amended several times since then, implies that the responsibility of
integration lies with the municipalities.

A regulatory Immigrant Package was also provided by the government, which included actions
for early labor insertion one year later. Danish language tests, which were augmented by
integration and civic tests four years later, were requirements for obtaining citizenship in 2002.

Overall, the Danish Integration Policy places a strong emphasis on labor market participation.
The Danish government seeks to reduce the number of "people living in parallel civilizations"
who are cut off from the rest of the country. The government considers that the most reliable
road to integration is through the labor market. As a result, employment became a major need for
applying for permanent residence in 2010 and citizenship in 2016.

The 2015 Integration Policy is a strategic document that outlines Denmark's current migrant
integration policy. It continues to place a premium on employment as a means of social
inclusion. Its pillars are more differentiated language classes, civic education, and skills testing.

With the passage of the 'paradigm shift' bill in the spring of 2019, the government charted a new
course for refugees, shifting the focus from integration to return. The overarching purpose today
is to return refugees to their home countries as soon as situations permit. 'Self-support and return'
has taken the role of the word ‘integration.' The paradigm shift, however, does not cancel out the
Integration Program, which is still in effect. In 2021, the UNHCR issued a warning to Denmark,
stating that the current policy of temporary stays is detrimental to refugee integration.

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Proposed solution:

The government and independent researchers both keep a careful eye on the integration results.
In general, refugee integration has improved, particularly for the group of refugees who arrived
in 2014. A growing number of people have become economically self-sufficient and have
acquired Danish. The second generation (children of immigrants or refugees) has a high rate of
education; young women from five different nationalities have even surpassed young Danish
women in terms of education and self-sufficiency.

In March 2016, the former Danish government and commercial partners signed a Tripartite
Agreement to assist more refugees in entering the labor market more quickly. A new training
model (IGU) was also launched as part of it in 2016, and it proved to be a success (Evaluation
Report 2018). Refugees and immigrants, on the other hand, continue to have a weaker and less
consistent connection to the labor market than Danes.

Key statistics:

• After five years in Denmark, 42% of the migrants who arrived in 2015 are now employed

• After less than five years in the nation, 68 percent of the persons participating in the Integration
Program had passed a Danish language exam

• In 2019, 64 percent of all 20-24 year olds from non-Western backgrounds completed a Danish
youth education (compared to 74 percent of Danes)

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Writing an opening speech

An MUN speech should cover the following:

1. Problem: The specific problem you want to solve (approx. 1 line)
2. Clash: What solution you want to present (approx. 1 line)
3. Information: Back up your views on the issue with factual information based off of research
(approx. 2 lines)
4. Action: Solution details step by step on how to solve the issue (at least 3 lines)

What not to do:

1. Do not repeat the problem. Everyone knows what it is. Repeating the problem is a great
way to waste precious speech time. Your first sentence should be what you want to do.
That is what the other delegates are more interested in.
2. Your first sentence should be a clear clash. To impact the committee it is not enough to
bring vague ideas. There needs to be engagement between delegates and your ideas need
to be discussed by others.
3. You know your idea is important when countries that oppose your idea fight against it
while countries who are on your side support it. Other delegates’ ideas clashing with
yours is what gives them both life and makes them interesting and relevant.

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MUN Opening Speech Example – Open Topic
Committee: World Food Program

Topic: Eradicating Global Hunger

Country: Norway

Honorable chair distinguished delegates,

The first step to stopping starvation is improving access to clean water, critical for food growth. Half of the
800 million people without access to clean water live in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Kingdom of Norway
believes that the WFP’s efforts should focus on community-oriented aid to promote self-sufficient living.
Norway thinks self-operated water harvesting devices are a good way to do this. The University of Akron in
Ohio developed a water harvester that produces 10 gallons of drinking water per hour from thin air. The UN
should purchase, and distribute, water harvesters to the countries most in need such as Niger, Burundi and
Mozambique. For the UN to ensure long term success, the WFP should transfer harvesters and not funds to the
countries in need.

The Breakdown:
Clash
Information
Call to Action
The first step to stopping starvation is improving access to clean water, critical for food growth. Half of the
800 million people without access to clean water live in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Kingdom of Norway
believes that the WFP’s efforts should focus on community-oriented aid to promote self-sufficient living.
Norway thinks self-operated water harvesting devices are a good way to do this. The University of Akron in
Ohio developed a water harvester that produces 10 gallons of drinking water per hour from thin air. The UN
should purchase, and distribute, water harvesters to the countries most in need such as Niger, Burundi and
Mozambique. For the UN to ensure long term success, the WFP should transfer harvesters and not funds to the
countries in need.
Clash – Improving access to clean water is how we tackle global hunger.
When asked in a question, “Does stopping starvation means providing access to clean water as the first
priority?” Some countries will agree and some will not.
Information – 400 million people don’t have access to water in sub-Saharan Africa. (Numbers) Water
harvester in the University of Akron produced 10 gallons of water per hour. (Numbers and names) Niger,
Burundi and Mozambique are countries that could use this. (Names)
Call to Action – The UN should replace cash with water harvesters and give them directly to the people in
need.

This Call to Action has two parts. In a follow-up speech, Norway can say that they give $975 million in aid to
sub-Saharan countries. This can support why they want to make sure their investment is spent correctly. Also,

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even if the committee doesn’t go for water harvesters, or even water, the idea of not sending cash to the
countries in need can still be central to the discussion.

Drafting a Resolution
What is a resolution?
The official document created and accepted by various UN organizations is known as a MUN
resolution paper. It is a summary of the document that comprises all of the clauses made by the
delegates throughout the simulation and that will be voted on at the end of the simulation.

Who writes the resolution?

Written by all delegates in the committee which form blocs.

When/Where are resolutions written?

Resolutions are usually written at an unmoderated caucus, in which delegates are allowed to
roam the committee and collaborate on ideas with one another during lobbying.

Why do we write resolutions?

The ultimate goal of a committee session is to pass a resolution. All of the speeches, debates,
discussions, and teamwork are intended to lead to a conclusion that includes all feasible answers
to the issue at hand.

How to write a resolution?

A resolution contains three parts:
1. Heading
2. Preambulatory clauses
3. Operative Clauses

What happens after the resolution has been approved?

After the chair has approved a draft resolution, a delegate may request a motion to introduce that
exact draft resolution. Following introduction, the draft resolution will be made available to all
committee delegates prior to an introductive reading and speech by the main submitter.
Following this reading, the main submitter and co-submitters will be given the opportunity to
respond to questions about the draft resolution. The length of such points of information is at the
discretion of the chairs; however, all draft resolutions will be given equal opportunity to address
points of information.

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Sample resolution
Committee: ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council)
Main Submitter: Bolivia
Co-Submitters: Argentina, Chile, China, Colombia
Signatories: Peru, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Iran, Mexico.
Topic: Promoting Ecotourism for Poverty Eradication and Environmental
Protection

Defining ecotourism (according to TIES) as "Responsible travel to natural areas that
conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people,”
Further defining “greenwashing” as the abusive appropriation of descriptors such as
“green” or “eco-friendly” in an attempt to improve marketability, when in fact these
descriptors have not been verified by authorities,
Welcoming the continuous support of the United Nations Economic and Scientific Cultural
Organization (UNESCO), The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), Conservation
International (CI), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in establishing ecotourism as a viable
economic alternative to poverty-stricken communities,
1. Urges all States which have assessed its ecotourism potential to regard ecotourism as a
joint-operation to be run by members of a community, in which decision making powers
and profits are distributed equitably by boosting these communities’
a. Emergency preparedness, such as ability to forecast natural disasters, proper
evacuation training, and methods to reduce losses, in order to lower dependence on
multinational corporations,
b. Introducing different policies to strengthen regional identity and cultural heritage
by:
i. Publishing advertisements of cultural identity,
ii. Hosts of outreach events such as cultural fairs;
2. Further urges all relevant stakeholders, such as member states, Non-Government
Organizations and Non-Profit Organizations to continue their cooperation in order to
identify a viable framework which contributes to maximization of benefits due to
ecotourism, harvesting interdisciplinary expertise in spheres of legislation, ecology,
economics and finance by:

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 a. Hosting conferences to further review standards of ecotourism based on
principles detailed in communiqués from previous conferences on the development
of sustainable tourism, as it is a young industry and requires consistent monitoring
of its effectiveness, and adoption of new best practices, backed with empirical data
as well as academic research,
b. Devising a thorough strategy for ecotourism development, whose first principles
should be to maximize protection of the indigenous population, flora and fauna by:
i. Taking measures to conserve biodiversity, natural and cultural attractions
by: when appropriate, banning unlicensed hunting of endangered species;
declaring areas of ecotourism as Protected Areas and severely punish
violators; only allowing projects which will jeopardize these natural and
cultural attractions such as mine-building, land developing, and tourist resort
construction after thorough consultations with economic and ecological
advisers and the indigenous populace; Setting standards for environmental
impact of activities such as hotel construction and trailblazing through
methods such as regulation of materials, area of land, and construction
methods,
ii. Reducing tourist activity in fragile areas to prevent ecological tampering;
3. Requests governments to regulate ecotourism companies by requiring them to educate
ecotourists on ways to reduce their impact on the environment, such as refraining from
littering, transporting species as this may cause the introduction of invasive species;
4. Further requests all member states to further promote ecotourism as a viable economic
framework to eradicate poverty by:
a. Possibly declaring a year in the future to be the year of ecotourism, in which
specific attention will be devoted to perfecting the ecotourism model and funding
these specific activities,
b. Promoting sustainable tourism products and services with cooperation from the
private sector in order to alert consumers to alternative ways to enjoy a vacation
and benefit the environment.

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Heading
There are four important pieces of information in the heading:
1. committee name
2. main-submitter
3. co-submitter
4. the signatories (must be listed in alphabetical order)
5. and the topic

The committee name and topic should be self-explanatory.The resolution's authors are the
co-submitters and the main-submitter is the delegate who introduces the resolution to the
committee.The preambulatory and operative clauses are devised by them. They are
required to completely support it, and they are also in charge of clarifying the resolution's
content to the committee.Delegates who aid, agree, or support a document and wish to see
it in a voting bloc are known as signatories. For each document, there are usually much
more signatories than the authors of the resolution. Delegates who do not support a
document but want it to be considered in a voting bloc can sign it. The minimum number
of signatories required varies for each committee.

Example:

United Nations Human Rights Council

Main-Submitter:Russia
Co-Submitters:Turkey,and the United States
Signatories: Bahrain and Iran
Topic:Addressing Humanitarian Law Violations in Syria.

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Preambulatory Clauses:
Main purpose: describes the problem being addressed, recalls past actions taken, explains the purpose of
the resolution, and offers support for the operative clauses that follow.

➢ All preambulatory clauses should start with a preambulatory phrase.

➢ Preambulatory phrases should be italicized.
➢ No clauses opening should be repeated in the same exact form.
➢ All preambulatory clauses must end in commas.
➢ Preambulatory Clauses can include: references to the UN charter, recognition of the efforts of
regional or NGOs in dealing with the issue, recitations of past UN resolutions or treaties on the
topic under discussion.

Note: try having fewer preambulatory clauses than operative clauses to convey that you
have more solutions than you have issues.

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Operative Clauses:
Main purpose: action oriented clauses that offer solutions to issues addressed earlier in a resolution
through the preambulatory section

➢ Operative clauses should start with operative phrases

➢ Operative phrases should be underlined
➢ Operative clauses should be numbered and bolded
➢ Operative clauses are punctuated with a semicolon, with the exception of your last clause which
should end with a period
➢ Each clauses should support one another and continue to build your solution
➢ Clauses should be presented by the order of importance
➢ They should be clear and unambiguous
➢ Solutions should be logical, realistic, and fully support existing policies of the country or agency
that you present
➢ Add details to your operatives to have a complete solution
➢ Must answer the “Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How” questions of each resolution.This
will help the delegate to break down the details into sub-operative clauses underneath the main
operative clause.

Note: More details in an operative clause will make it stronger to at least make the idea clearer to other
delegates

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Amendments
What is an Amendment?
Improving a draft resolution by adding or removing parts of it.

What amendments do?

You can strike,add,or amend a clause in a resolution.

What can you submit an amendment on?

Preambulatory clauses cannot be changed through an amendment, only operatives.

Types of Amendments:
1. Friendly amendments: supported by the draft resolution’s sponsors
and is passed immediately.
2. Unfriendly amendment:not supported by the draft resolution’s sponsors and must be voted on by
the committee.

Amendments may be introduced at any time after the draft resolution that they want to amend is
introduced. Once an amendment is introduced, speakers in both favor and opposition to the proposal will
be given the opportunity to speak to the committee about it. This will be promptly followed by a vote on
the amendment. Amendments must be approved by a simple majority. Amendment votes are considered
substantive votes. Amendments to preambulatory clauses are not permitted. A separate document will be
provided for the formatting of modifications.

Examples on amendment:

Original clauses:
7. Calls upon all parties in Mali to strictly abide by the arrangements in place for a cessation of
hostilities, and demands that all armed groups cut off all ties with terrorist organizations and
transnational organized crime,
8. Calls for the inclusion of initiatives to combat the stigma of sexual and gender-based violence and
deliver justice to victims in regional policies;

➢ Striking out:

“Requests to remove the words ‘and demands that all armed groups severe their connections to
terrorist organizations and international organized crime’ from clause 7”

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 ➢ Adding
“Requests to add a new clause 8 to come after clause 7 with the following text:’Urges all parties in
Mali…’”

➢ Amending

“Requests to modify the wording of clause 7 from

‘7. Calls upon all parties in Mali to strictly abide by the arrangements in place for a cessation of
hostilities, and demands that all armed groups severe their connections to terrorist organizations and
international organized crime,
to

7. Calls upon all parties in Mali to strictly abide by the arrangements in place for a cessation of
hostilities, and requests that all armed groups severe their connections to terrorist organizations in
return for aid and medical supplies,’”

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Voting procedures
Procedural Voting
Voting on any subject other than draft resolutions or amendments is considered
procedural. This means that all members of the committee must vote on procedural
motions, with no abstentions. A simple majority is achieved when more delegates
are in favour of the matter than delegates who are against the matter.

Substantive Voting
Substantive voting is used for resolutions and amendments.Once a committee
closes a debate on a general topic, it will proceed to substantive voting procedures,
in which they may vote in favor,against, or abstain.The permanent five members of
the Security Council, France, the People's Republic of China, the Russian
Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, have the
ability to veto any substantive vote. The manner in which this power is exercised
will be at the discretion of the Security Council chairs. During substantive voting,
note-passing within the committee, as well as committee entrances and exits, will
be suspended.

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How to be an outstanding delegate
Anyone can be an outstanding delegate with targeted research and driven confidence. It is
essential as a solid base to understand your delegation and represent it with depth. In order to
stand out, sway blocs to your favor, give outstanding speeches and conclude a winning
resolution, you must do your own targeted research. The preparation you make beforehand, will
make miles of difference in your delegate experience.

Success in MUN is essentially determined by two things:

1. Theoretical Guidelines (tasks in every phase of the conference)
2. Your passion, character and spirit while handling said tasks

To be the best delegate:

1. Read the case like it is your gold mine.

2. Divide the case into categories/ issues at hand that relate to the council
set topics.
3. Highlight the main conflict, the secondary conflict, and other minor
conflicts.
4. Determine the key players, secondary players and other players.
5. Determine the blocs. Who are your delegation’s likely
adversaries/allies ?
6. Anticipate (write down) fully, the cases of possible future scenarios.
7. Prepare a detailed plan of action for your delegation in each possible
scenario & always have a plan B.
8. Pre- Prepare an opening speech that resonates, and paves the road/
pushes for your most favorable scenario.

The Outstanding Delegate award is a sign of great skill and preparation for the
debate and typically means that you were within the top three delegates in the
committee.

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Awards Policy
The team's primary goal is to provide each delegate with an enjoyable and
educational experience.We are confident that this conference will provide an
opportunity for young people to gain firsthand knowledge of international
relations, public speaking, and the challenges of high-level diplomacy. Above all,
we hope that delegates leave the conference as more informed global citizens,
better able to engage others in discussions about important global issues than they
were when they arrived. However, we also value the recognition of students and
delegations who have made outstanding contributions to the conference. Individual
awards will be determined by the committee dais and announced at the closing
ceremony based on the following criteria:

Regarding the “Best Delegate” and “Honorable Mention” awards, the delegation
must follow certain policies.
Areas of evaluation are:-
1) Delegate must remain in character
2) Delegate must participate in committee
3) Delegate must use the roles of procedure correctly
4) Delegate must work alongside their peers effectively
5) Delegate must promote their own initiative

Regarding the “Best Position Paper” award, the delegate’s position paper must
follow certain policies.
Areas of evaluation are:-
1) Overall quality of writing, proper style, and grammar.
2) Reference to relevant resolutions/documents
3) General consistency of information
4) Analysis of the issue, rather than reiteration of the Committee Background

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The types of awards available at BMCMUN are:
➢ One Best Position Paper per committee
➢ One Best Delegate per committee
➢ One Honorable Mention per committee

Note: In order for the delegation to be considered for this award, the deadline must
be met.

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Code of Conduct
General behavior
Delegates are expected to behave respectfully during their presence at
BMCMUN.Any delegate who does not follow this rule will be called to order
immediately by the staff.Any delegate who believes they are not being treated
respectfully is encouraged to speak with a staff member, who will take appropriate
action.Delegates or Advisors who cause damage to the facilities will be held
accountable for the damage, so please respect your surroundings and environment
during your stay. It should also be noted that delegates and advisors are responsible
for the security of their personal belongings and valuables. BMCMUN is not liable
for any losses caused by theft or negligence.Any delegate that doesn’t abide by the
rules will instantly lose the opportunity of winning any rewards during the
conference.

Language
The conference's only permissible language will be English, specifically British
English. The Arab League is the only committee that is permitted to solely speak in
Arabic. If a delegate desires to deliver a document written in a different language,
they must also offer a translation.

Electronic devices
Delegates may use their electronic devices during unmoderated caucuses
throughout the conference at the chair's discretion, thus they are advised to bring
their laptops/ipads/electronic devices, mainly to view working papers and draft
resolutions.

Note passing
Delegates are permitted to communicate through note-passing as direct
conversation during debates and moderated caucuses are not allowed. Chairs
should ensure that no offensive content is spread during the note-passing
procedure.

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Dress code
Males must dress in a suit that consists of a formal shirt, tie, pants, and suit jacket,
all of which must be accompanied with formal shoes. T-shirts, jeans, shorts,
sandals, and sneakers are not appropriate or acceptable attire for the conference.
Females must wear a formal blouse (blazer/suit jacket) with formal pants. Formal
abayas are also acceptable. Formal footwear is also required - heels of appropriate
height are acceptable, but delegates must keep in mind that we would recommend
flat footwear for their comfort. The delegate’s attire must be in dark colors and
heavy makeup is not allowed. Any delegate that doesn’t stick to the dress code
will be instantly removed from the conference.

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is simply a combination of theft and fraud. The permitted percentage
for Plagiarism in BMCMUN’22 is 20%.If any form of higher plagiarism is
detected, the participant will lose the opportunity of winning Best delegate or
Honorable mention.

Smoking Policy
Smoking is not allowed under any circumstances at BMCMUN. The Staff reserve
the right to expel any delegate who fails to abide by this policy.

Absences
➢ If a delegate is not present at a roll call, they are marked absent until their
chairs get a note.
➢ Any delegate that doesn’t attend a day of the conference will lose the
opportunity of winning Best delegate, Honorable mention, or Best Position
Paper.

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