1. ENU - NMUN Third Theory Session
Février 2019

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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)

10. Be the Winner – with exceptional pre-conference work

11. 25th February Save the date!
Submission:
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12. Sources
•  Internationally the most reliable source for reference  •  •  •  current issues •  Agency that investigates and exposes the facts, whenever and wherever abuses happen •  Coalition Against Corruption  •  issues •  •  •  •  • BBC, New York Times, FlipBoard, The Guardian, The Economist, Le Monde

13. QUESTIONS?