YECMUN 2020
Presentation on MUN history,
Goals and Rules of Procedure
Contents:
What is United Nations and
Model United Nations?
10 “DO”s and “DO NOT”s of
Model UN
Main concepts of the Rules of
Procedure
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
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
Famous MUNNERS
Susan Rice
Samuel L. Jackson Formerly
Formerly the
the United
United
Actor States
States Ambassador to
Ambassador to
the United Nations
the United Nations
Ban Ki-moon Michelle Bachelet
The eighth and current
The former President of
Secretary-General of
Chile
the United Nations
YECMUN 2020
10 “DO”s and “DO NOT”s
of Model United Nations
“DO NOT”s
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
DO NOT BE AFRAID/HESITANT
• Understanding Rules
of Procedure
• Implementing Rules
of Procedure
• Terminology
• Language
DO NOT INTERRUPT
NEVER..EVER.. INTERRUPT
OTHER DELEGATES, CHAIR OR
SOMEONE ELSE..EVEER!!
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
DO NOT BREAK THE RULES OF
PROCEDURE
AGAIN, NEVER EVER EVEEER
BREAK THE RULES OF
PROCEDURE!!
They are the essence
of MUN
DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE OTHER
DELEGATES
Never underestimate your opponents and/or
allies
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”
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.
DO NOT FORGET THAT YOU
ARE A TEAM
Work as a team
Divide responsibilities
if needed
Establish strong
communication
between each other
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
“DO”s
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
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
FOLLOW THE DRESS CODE
The attire of participants must be
the same as in real
International
Organizations -
FORMAL!
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
BE ACTIVE / SPEAK
Talk with other delegates
Form alliances
Speak about
position of your country
Get involved into
writing resolutions
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.
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
LEARN
Model United Nations is mode of non-formal
education, so benefit from it
You learn about:
a) New countries
b) Work of international organizations
c) Diplomacy
d) Interpersonal skills
e) Important topics to current international relations
ENJOY
Model United Nations is a unique, very
interesting and beneficial experience, so the
main “DO” is …
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
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
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
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 …”
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 [….].
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.
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
Flow of the Conference
Floor open
GSL/Forma
Roll Call for motions
l Debate
and points
Moderated / Motions
GSL/Formal
Unmoderate raised and
Debate
d Caucus voted
Floor open Motions
raised; voted Suspension
for motions
of meeting
and points Mod/Unmod
Flow of the Conference
Presentation Draft
Closure of
of working Resolutions’
Debate
paper presentation
Adjournment
Voting on
of the Amendments
Resolution
meeting
