1. Model United Nations

2. United Nations Founded in 1945 after WW2
Promote international cooperation
Original UN had 51 states today 193
The UN's mission to preserve world peace was complicated in its early decades by the Cold War between the US and Soviet Union and their respective allies. participated in major actions in Korea and the Congo

3. Parts of the UN General Assembly-1 country 1 vote
DISEC-First committee- promote disarmament
SOCHU-Social Human
ECOSOC-Econ Develop
WHO-World Health
Security Council- maintain peace and security 5 permanent members US-UK- France-Russia-China
Blue-African States
Green- Asia Pacific
Red- East Europe
Pink- Latin America-Carb
Yellow- Western Europe and other states
No Group-NGA

4. Model UN Started in 1950’s- Harvard
Simulate the real UN-educate/compete
Learn about real world diplomacy
Involves-reading-researching-debating-writing
Administrators-Dais
Decorum-Roberts Rules of Order
Position Paper-key to success at MUN

5. Position Papers Brief statement of country’s positions
Concise (usually a page, double-spaced)
Intro
Topic 1
problem, effects, previous actions taken by country
Suggested solutions
Topic 2
Topic 3

6. Flow of Debate Placard Roll Call Setting the Agenda Debate
Close of Debate
Voting Procedures

7. Types of Debate Formal Debate Chair chooses a speakers list
Delegates may only be on the speakers list once
Informal Debate
Moderated Caucus
Chair calls on delegates one-by-one
Unmoderated Caucus
Temporary recess
Formal Debate and Mod’s use short speeches used to state countries’ positions, suggest recommendations, rally people to your cause, etc.

8. Resolution Writing
Working Paper
Draft Resolution
Resolution Paper

9. Three Parts Heading Preambulatory Clauses Position Clauses
Operative Clauses
Action Clauses 9

10. Heading Resolution number Resolution GA/3/1.1
General Assembly Third Committee
Sponsors: United States, Austria and Italy
Signatories: Greece, Tajikistan, Japan, Canada, Mali, the Netherlands and Gabon
Topic: “Strengthening UN coordination of humanitarian assistance in complex emergencies”
Committee name
Sponsors
Signatories
Topic being addressed

11. Preambulatory Clauses
The General Assembly,
Reminding all nations of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights, which recognizes the inherent dignity, equality, and inalienable rights of
all global citizens,
Reaffirming its Resolution 33/1996 of 25 July 1996, which encourages Governments to work
with UN bodies aimed at improving the coordination and effectiveness of humanitarian
assistance,
Noting with satisfaction the past efforts of various relevant UN bodies and
Nongovernmental organizations,
Stressing the fact that the United Nations faces significant financial obstacles and is in need
of reform, particularly in the humanitarian realm,
Verbs
1st word underlined or italicized
Use commas to separate 11

12. Operative Clauses Verbs Use semicolons to separate End with a period
1. Encourages all relevant agencies of the United Nations to collaborate more closely
with countries at the grassroots level to enhance the carrying out of relief efforts;
2. Urges member states to comply with the goals of the UN department of Humanitarian
Affairs to streamline the efforts of humanitarian aid;
3. Requests that all nations develop rapid deployment forces to better enhance the
coordination of relief efforts of humanitarian assistance in complex emergencies;
4. Calls for the development of a United Nations Trust Fund that encourages voluntary
donations from the private transnational sector to aid in funding the implementation of
rapid deployment forces;
5. Stresses the continuing need for impartial and objective information in the political,
economic, and social situations and events of all countries;
6. Calls upon states to respond quickly and generously to consolidated appeals for humanitarian
assistance; and
7. Requests the expansion of preventive actions and assurance of post-conflict assistance through
reconstruction and development.
Use semicolons to separate
End with a period

13. Amendments Friendly Amendments Unfriendly Amendments
All sponsors agree
Once approved by the dais, it automatically becomes part of the resolution
Unfriendly Amendments
All sponsors do not agree
Must have signature of a set number (1/5)
Must be approved by the dais before formally introduced
Voted upon

14. Voting Procedures
Amendments
Resolutions
Next topic

15. Basic MUN Rules of Procedure
Set the speakers time
Open/close the speakers list
Suspend debate
Adjourn meeting
Adjourn debate (motion to table debate)
Close debate
Point of order
Point of inquiry (parliamentary procedure)
Simple majority
Simple 2/3 majority
Decision of chairperson
No vote

16. Basic MUN Rules of Procedure
Point of personal privilege
Point of information
Appeal to the chair’s decision
No vote
Decision of chairperson
2/3 majority

17. Western Business Attire
Men
Women
Suits
Collared/Button-down shirts with a tie
Slacks in dark colors
Loafers or other types of dress shoes
No T-shirts
No jeans/shorts
No sneakers/open-toed sandals
Suits
Blouse/Sweater/Button-down
Appropriate Dresses
Skirts with pantyhose/stockings
Heels or flats
No T-shirts
No jeans/shorts
No sneakers/open-toed sandals

18. Tips Network Stay calm Negotiate Find members in your regional bloc
Actively participate