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MUN Model UN Conference

MUN Model UN Conference . What is the UN?. Stands for United Nations Set up in 1945 after WWII Provides a place for countries to deal with major world issues. Goals of the UN. Work collectively to bring an end to war Encourage co-operation among nations

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MUN Model UN Conference

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  1. MUN Model UN Conference

  2. What is the UN? • Stands for United Nations • Set up in 1945 after WWII • Provides a place for countries to deal with major world issues

  3. Goals of the UN • Work collectively to bring an end to war • Encourage co-operation among nations • Improve the standard of living for all nations • Promote basic human rights

  4. UN Structure: 2 main bodies Security Council (USA, UK, France, Russia, China, and 10 rotating members) General Assembly (Everybody else: 1 vote each)

  5. If someone has a problem, they present it to the UN • These 2 bodies then vote on a resolution (possible course of action to resolve the problem) • The resolutions may require member countries to boycott, send troops, or provide aid to another country

  6. The Security Council • The Security Council has the most power • They decide when action must be taken against another country • ONLY the 5 permanent members have the ability to veto (refuse to pass) action against another country • 1 “veto” kills the whole deal

  7. UNICEF • UNICEF: United Nations Children’s Fund

  8. WHO • WHO: World Health Organization. Deals with AIDS, malaria, global pandemics, etc.

  9. UNESCO • UNESCO: UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Preserves historical sites and promotes education

  10. UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights (p.294)

  11. What is MUN2? • On-campus society made up of MUN students • There are Model UN conferences around the world • Participants are assigned countries and debate issues based on how their country would respond to them • These MUN students are giving up their mid-term break to host this for you!

  12. Be sure to thank them!

  13. How do I prepare? • You will be assigned a country and a resolution (proposed way to deal with an issue) in advance • You will research the issue and your country’s political, economic, social, religious, etc background • You will read your resolution and decide which parts you agree and disagree with (based on your country)

  14. How do I prepare? • Get together with members of your country and others who will be in your room (those who have the same resolution as you) to help one another understand the issues • Review the ‘Terms and Procedures’ handout • Make notes to help you understand and BRING THEM WITH YOU

  15. Some good sites • CIA World Factbook (info on countries) • United Nations site • BBC and other news agencies • Google search will turn up tonnes of stuff on these issues!

  16. So what happens at the conference? • All delegates meet in the General Assembly • You sit by your country’s placard and the ambassador for each country makes a 20 second speech (very simple) • After break you go into your rooms based on which resolution you will be discussing

  17. So what happens at the conference? • In the rooms the Chair will develop a speakers list of those who have something to say on the issue • To be added to the list you raise your placard • If someone makes your point before you can waive your right to speak or use it to agree

  18. So what happens at the conference? • As people speak, changes (amendments) may be made to the resolution • When directed, you will vote on the proposed changes (motions) and either revisit the issue (if the motion fails) or move on to another part of the resolution (if it passes) • In the end, the resolution may look totally different from the one you started with!

  19. What if I have nothing to say? • No problem. Listen to the others until you get comfortable. • You will still have to vote when the time comes • It is not unusual for new participants to be quiet the first day, then go home and research only to have lots to say the next day! • The more you know, the more enjoyable it will be 

  20. How does it end? • After lunch on day 2 the General Assembly gets back together for voting • You advise your ambassador how to vote (or abstain) on your resolution • Awards are presented for those who best represent their country and participate well in their rooms

  21. Other notes • You are responsible for your own transport to and from MUN. If we need to arrange a bus for everyone it will cost more but can be done • You must have your signed permission slip into me by February 16

  22. Other notes • The dress code is western business. No jeans, t-shirts, or ‘costumes’ you think represent your country (these are really just offensive)

  23. Other Notes • Lunch is not provided so you will have to purchase lunch ($5-$10) at the University Centre or bring your own • There may be microwaves but no fridges • The MUN students have complete authority at all times. Treat them as you would treat me. If you have a problem they cannot resolve, see me or another teacher.

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