What is it?
The MUN is a simulation game aiming to educate students about current world events, geopolitical challenges and multilateral diplomacy.
Where is it?
Monaco MUN will be held at Lou Clapas Amphitheater, Avenue Pasteur Monaco (next to
Princess Grace Hospital)
When is it?
Friday, 13th April 2012
Dress Code:
Formal (no jeans, sweatshirts or trainers!)
Delegations:
Each delegation comprises of two delegates.
They must prepare a position paper and an opening speech that will last no more than 3 minutes.
They have to comply with the rules of procedures and terms used in the framework of the United Nations' General Assembly.
The MUN is a simulation game aiming to educate students about current world events, geopolitical challenges and multilateral diplomacy.
Where is it?
Monaco MUN will be held at Lou Clapas Amphitheater, Avenue Pasteur Monaco (next to
Princess Grace Hospital)
When is it?
Friday, 13th April 2012
Dress Code:
Formal (no jeans, sweatshirts or trainers!)
Delegations:
Each delegation comprises of two delegates.
They must prepare a position paper and an opening speech that will last no more than 3 minutes.
They have to comply with the rules of procedures and terms used in the framework of the United Nations' General Assembly.
Position Paper:
Each delegation must submit a position paper - an essay detailing its country's policies on the topic being discussed.
The position paper enables the delegation to prepare the speeches, in particular the opening remarks.
It is usally three pages long.
It should include a brief introduction followed by a comprehensive breakdown of the country's position on the topics that are being discussed by the committee.
A good position paper will not only provide facts but also make proposals for resolutions.
Tips and Hints:
A good position paper will include...
- A brief introduction to your country and its history concerning the topic and committee
- How the issue affects your country
- Your country’s policies with respect to the issue and your country’s justification for these policies
- Quotes from your country’s leaders about the issue
- Actions taken by your government with regard to the issue
- Conventions and resolutions that your country has signed or ratified
- UN actions that your country supported or opposed
- What your country believes should be done to address the issue
- What your country would like to accomplish in the committee’s resolution
- How the positions of other countries affect your country’s position
Observers from international organizations and NGOs will evaluate delegations’ respect for United Nations protocol and behavior, diplomacy, and negotiation skills, and will choose the winning team.
Please visit http://www.canimun.org/ModelUN/english/sourcebook.shtml for more useful information.
