Presentation on MUN history, goals and Rules of Procedure Model United Nations Presentation on MUN history, goals and Rules of Procedure

Contents: What is United Nations and 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 UN? Founded in 1945 after the Second World War By 51 countries (signatories) Missions: Maintaining international peace and security Developing friendly relations among nations Promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights At present 193 members 6 primary bodies: General Assembly Security Council (The ONLY binding body) Economic and Social Council Trusteeship Council International Court of Justice Secretariat

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 Ban Ki-moon Actor Susan Rice Formerly the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Ban Ki-moon The eighth and current Secretary-General of the United Nations Michelle Bachelet The former President of Chile MUN Epidemy Azerbaijan 2015

of Model United Nations 10 “DO”s and “DO NOT”s of Model United Nations

“DO NOT”s

DO NOT TAKE MUN LIGHTLY Model United Nations is real time simulation of International organizations. Do not take it as just another event you attended because you had to / to get a certificate to add to your resume

DO NOT BE AFRAID/HESITANT Understanding Rules of Procedure Implementing Rules Terminology Language

DO NOT INTERRUPT NEVER..EVER.. INTERRUPT OTHER DELEGATES, CHAIR OR SOMEONE ELSE..EVEER!!

DO NOT ISOLATE YOURSELF Talk with other delegates and with Chair The only way to get better in MUN is to be in the center of the processes, so if you isolate yourself because of “lack” of knowledge/language/skills, you are not going to succeed

DO NOT BREAK THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AGAIN, NEVER EVER EVEEER BREAK THE RULES OF PROCEDURE!! They are the essence of MUN

DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE OTHER DELEGATES Never underestimate your opponents and/or allies

DO NOT USE “I” OR “YOU” There is no “I” in MUNs, there is only “The Delegate of _____” / “The Delegation of ______” The people around you are not “you/he/she” they are “Honorable delegate of ____” / “The Delegation of ____” / “Honorable Chair” / “Fellow Delegates”

DO NOT USE CHITS FOR PERSONAL REASONS Chits shall be used to contact other delegations regarding the discussions, topic, their position, to form alliances, ask questions, etc.

DO NOT FORGET THAT YOU ARE A TEAM Work as a team Divide responsibilities if needed Establish strong communication between each other

DO NOT VOTE BASED ON PERSONAL FEELINGS OR THOUGHTS Always remember that you represent a country Vote based on Government’s position on the Topic, even if you do not agree with it

“DO”s

COME PREPARED / RESEARCH ABOUT FOLLOWING Organization / Committee that you are in Country that you are representing Topic that is being discussed Country’s position regarding topic Country’s role/work in this organization/committee 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 Position Paper helps you set the structure: country’s relation to topic / current situation / undertaken actions / proposal etc.

BE ON TIME Time is very important in MUNs: sometimes when you’re late just 5 minutes, you can miss very important part of the discussions Respect your time and time of other delegates

FOLLOW THE DRESS CODE FORMAL! The attire of participants must be the same as in real International Organizations - FORMAL!

LISTEN Always listen to what other delegates / chair say. It helps you to form alliances with countries that have similar views Listen for the strong and weak sides and use it for your own benefit

BE ACTIVE / SPEAK Talk with other delegates Form alliances Speak about position of your country Get involved into writing resolutions

USE CHITS Delegates have to be seated. Chits (notes, letter) are main mode of communicating with other delegates Use chits to ask, form alliances, express your views, invite to cooperation, etc.

WORK ON RESOLUTIONS Resolution is main outcome document of the work of committee Form groups with countries which have similar views If your resolution passes, you have great chance to become Best Delegate or Best Delegation

LEARN Model United Nations is mode of non-formal education, so benefit from it You learn about: New countries Work of international organizations Diplomacy Interpersonal skills Important topics to current international relations

ENJOY Model United Nations is a unique, very interesting and beneficial experience, so the main “DO” is …

What is Position Paper? Position Paper is an essay that presents information and gives details about the position and policy of the country that you are representing regarding the topic that is being discussed in your committee. Usually delegates use their Position Paper when delivering their Opening Speech in the Conference. Thus, Position Paper serves as a FIRST IMPRESSION on your country’s position about topic being discussed and influences your future actions

How to write Position Paper? How? RESEARCH!! You need to research following: The history/geography/economy & etc. of the country you are representing The history/role/rules/impact & etc of the committee Positive and negative sides of your country’s position regarding the topic being discussed Actions taken by your country and by the global community in order to respond to given topic Your country’s international allies and adversaries What could be proposed in order to solve the given matter

What should/could your Position Paper include? The name of your country and of the committee where you are being representing The name of the topic that will be discussed during the conference The position of your country regarding the topic Quotes from your country leaders or other important people Statistic information and its source/footnotes Challenges faced and achievements made by your country regarding the given topic Proposals

Some useful tips Follow the requirements and standards of each Model UN Conference: lengths of PP, font, size, margins, how to submit, deadline, etc. Include names, dates and short summary of the policies implemented by your country regarding the topic being discussed in the committee Always read the Study Guide of the Committee in order to understand the topic better Don’t be hesitant to use footnotes to give the source Keep your PP simple, easy to read but official Make your PP well organized and structured so everyone can follow your thoughts

Some useful tips Never ever use “I” in your Position Paper !! Remember that you represent a country’s position, not your personal thoughts Reread and edit if necessary If your Opening Speech will be based on your Position Paper then make sure to practice it Try to give proposals for the solution of the matter Explore failure and successes in given matter

Definition of some terms Delegation – Representation of member states consisting of permanent representatives to the Unites Nations, heads of state, ministers of foreign affairs or others of comparable rank Chair - moderates debate, keeps time, rules on points and motions, and enforces the rules of procedure. Director - oversees the creation of working papers and draft resolutions, acts as an expert on the topic, makes sure delegates accurately reflect the policy of their countries Notes/chits – private message used by delegates, chair and director Placard - A piece of cardstock with a country's name on it

Types of caucus Formal Debate – General Speakers’ List, topic of agenda, time limit for each speech, RoP applied Moderated Caucus – subtopic approved by committee, limited time, time limit for each speech, RoP applied Unmoderated Caucus – limited time, purpose could be declared, temporary withdrawal of conference functions Suspension of the Meeting – suspension of meeting for coffee break, lunch, etc. Adjournment of the Meeting – end of whole conference session

Points Point: A request raised by a delegate for information or for an action relating to that delegate. Point of order: Any delegate may raise a point of order to signal the committee about improper action or other issues that are important to the committee by raising placard Point of information: Any delegate may raise a point of information to pose questions regarding the proceedings of the committee or rules of procedure by raising placard Right to reply: A delegate whose national integrity has been impugned by another delegate may request the right to reply to the speaker after his/her time elapsed. Maximum time available to reply is one minute. There is no right to reply in response to a right to reply

Motions Motion - A request made by a delegate that the committee as a whole do something. Types of motion – motion for moderated caucus, unmoderated caucus, motion to adjourn the meeting, motion to introduce draft resolution, motion to close formal debate, motion to proceed to voting procedure Proper way to state a motion: “The delegation of (Azerbaijan)/This delegate/We would like to raise a motion …” “The delegation of (USA) moves to raise a motion …”

Motions Motion for moderated caucus – The Delegation of […] would like to raise a motion for moderated caucus on topic of [….], total time [….] with individual speaking time of […]. Motion for unmoderated caucus – The Delegation of […] would like to raise a motion for unmoderated caucus (on topic of [….]), total time [….].

Motions Motions can only be raised when the floor is open after the end of each speech. If there are more than one motion in the floor, voting will start firstly from most intervening one until one of the motions passes or all of them fail.

Voting How to vote: In favor (Yes), Against (No), Abstain (Neutral; only for substantive matters) Types of Voting: Roll Call, Vote as a whole Simple majority: 50% plus one vote of the number of delegates in a committee. This type of voting is used for procedural matters. Required Majority: 2/3 of committee should be in favor of suggested matter. The substantive matters require 2/3 majority: voting on draft resolutions, amendments, motion for closure of debate, motion to proceed to the voting procedure, motion to adjourn the meeting

Flow of the Conference Roll Call GSL/Formal Debate Floor open for motions and points Motions raised and voted Moderated / Unmoderated Caucus GSL/Formal Debate Floor open for motions and points Motions raised; voted Mod/Unmod Suspension of meeting

Flow of the Conference Presentation of working paper Closure of Debate Draft Resolutions’ presentation Amendments Voting on Resolution Adjournment of the meeting