1. Writing an Opening Speech
27/22/2017

2. What is an Opening Speech?
A summary of what you have written in your position paper
Your country’s position on migrant rights
Possible resolutions
NO LONGER than 90 seconds
Given at the beginning of a formal debate in the order of the Speaker’s List
This is how you introduce your country and yourself-make a good first impression :)

3. First “Thank you honorable Chair,
The country of _____________ feels the issue of migrant rights is….” • Explain why it is important to the United Nations • Explain why it is important to your country • Talk about statistics that illustrate the problem in your country

4. Second “This committee should understand that due to these problems….”
• Explain the effects of the problem on your country

5. Third
“The government of ____________ has been trying to deal with the issue of migrant rights by…”
• Talk about actions your country has taken on a national level to address the problem • Talk about actions your country has taken on an international level

6. Fourth “The country of ____________ encourages the committee to:”
List your recommendations for the committee, which will be what you want to see in the resolutions at the end of the debate.

7. Fifth “In conclusion, the country of __________ believes that:”
• Summarize your previous statements.
“Thank you for your time.” or “Thank you honorable Chair.”

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