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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. “DO NOT”s

8. 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

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

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

11. 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

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

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

14. 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”

15. 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.

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

17. 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

18. “DO”s

19. 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

20. 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.

21. 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

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

23. 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

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

25. 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.

26. 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

27. 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

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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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 …”

38. 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 [….].

39. 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.

40. 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

41. 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

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