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2018-2019
Contents:
What is Model United Nations?
10 “DO”s and “DO NOT”s of
Model UN
How to write a Position Paper
Main concepts of the Rules of
Procedure
What do YOU know about MUN?
It is a SIMULATION of the work of UN bodies
and organizations
MUN is a tool of non-formal education
It gives you an opportunity to step into shoes of
a diplomat and learn the rules of procedure and
terms of conduct of international organizations
MUN is a chance to develop and improve your
diplomacy, speaking, writing, communication
and persuasive skills
It prepares you as a future Diplomat
Famous MUNers
Susan Rice
Samuel L. Jackson Formerly the United
Actor States Ambassador to
the United Nations
NEVER..EVER.. INTERRUPT
OTHER DELEGATES, CHAIR OR
SOMEONE ELSE..EVEER!!
DO NOT ISOLATE YOURSELF
• Talk with other delegates and with
Chair
Vote based on
Government’s
position on the
Topic, even if
you do not agree
with it
“DO”s
COME PREPARED / RESEARCH ABOUT
FOLLOWING
Country that you are representing
Topic that is being discussed
Country’s position regarding topic
Country’s role
Allies / opponents of the country
Overall international situation
WRITE A POSITION PAPER
By preparing Position Paper you also prepare
yourself and learn both about country and
topic
Three Parts
•
• Heading
• Preambulatory Clauses
• Operative Clauses
HEADING
The Preamble of a draft resolution states the reasons for which the
committee is addressing the topic and highlights past international
action on the issue:
Past UN Resolutions, treaties, conventions
Reference to UN Charter
Statements made by the Secretary General
General background information
PREAMBULATORY CLAUSES
EXAMPLE OF RESLOUTION
Operative clauses