ENU - NMUN Third Theory Session Février 2019

Let’s see if you remember… Agenda for Today Let’s see if you remember… Position Paper Games  NICO

Position Paper: General Presentation A position paper is a formal document stating the official position of your country on a particular topic / agenda of the committee Writing has to be completely original- No Plagiarism It has to be only TWO pages long A position paper is divided into 3 different paragraphs

For Each Topic the PP should- Provide a succinct policy statement representing the relevant views of the country Key Issues for each topic Identify and address international and regional conventions, treaties, declarations, resolutions relevant to the topic What has been done by your state to address the issue at hand Further recommendations

First Paragraph: context Proceed to provide context to each topic- set the stage for it- why it needs to be discussed- relevance to the country and world Start with a brief introduction to your country and its history regarding the topic State how the issue affects your country and the rest of the world- statistics, current affairs to set the relevance Give relevant data that show the actual situation regarding the topic

Second Paragraph: past actions The second paragraph has to show the involvement of your country on the issue and actions taken in the past Key Efforts undertaken to address and solve the issue Cite conventions and resolutions that your country has signed or ratified- special committees Cite UN actions that your country supported or opposed

Third Paragraph: future solutions The last paragraph has to determine what your country believes should be done in the future and what it would like to accomplish It must contain concrete measures your country would like to propose and not broad statements. Be practical and inventive ! Example: Avoid stating that you want to make peace in the world. Propose concrete solutions aiming at achieving your goals

Protocol to suppress and punish human trafficking MUNL - Set Guidelines Before writing the paragraphs, on the top left of each page: Write the name of your country Write the name of your committee Write the topic Delegation of Afghanistan INTERPOL Protocol to suppress and punish human trafficking

Position paper: Tips & Strategies Make short sentences to keep your paper clear and straight to the point Refer to real and concrete problems, propose relevant solutions “Quote” official representatives from your country (or the UN) and cite previous laws or resolutions implemented either in your country or the international community Topic Statements and Conclusion Statements Its best to use ‘Member States’ than Countries, Nations etc. (Developing, Developed Nations –exception)

Be the Winner – with exceptional pre-conference work

25th February Save the date! Submission: 25th February Save the date!

Sources • https://www.reuters.com/ Reuters- Internationally the most reliable source for reference  • http://www.un.org/  • https://gadebate.un.org/en  • https://www.crisisgroup.org/ various current issues • https://www.amnesty.org/en/ Independent Agency that investigates and exposes the facts, whenever and wherever abuses happen • https://www.transparency.org/ Global Coalition Against Corruption  • http://www.globalissues.org/ current issues • https://www.cia.gov/library/  • https://www.politico.com/ • https://www.state.gov/r/pa/index.htm - https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/ • http://europa.eu/ • BBC, New York Times, FlipBoard, The Guardian, The Economist, Le Monde

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