Understanding MUN, ROP and Position Papers

Yulida Nuraini S. Delivered at Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta 4th May 2013

Model United Nations

Functions of the ROP

Operates the MUN (WMUN) Maintains order within debates and throughout the sessions (UNAUSA) Guranteeright of participation, acknowledgement and speaking (NMUN)

Taken from: UPMUNC, October 2012

General Scope Language Statements by the Secr. Delegations Credentials Participation of NonMembers General Powers of the Secretariat Appeal Quorum Courtesy

The Contents of an ROP (I)

The Contents of an ROP (II)

Debate Agenda Debate Caucusing Moderated Caucus Closure of Debate Suspension or Adjournment

The Contents of an ROP (III)

Speeches Speakers List Speeches Time Limit Yields Comments Right of Reply

The Contents of an ROP (IV)

Points Points of Personal Privilege Points of Order Points of Parliamentary Inquiry

The Contents of an ROP (V)

Substantive Working Papers Resolutions Introduction of Resolutions Competence Amendments

The Contents of an ROP (VI)

Voting Reordering Resolutions Division of the Question Voting Roll Call Voting Precedence

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Delegates of the Arab League, JoinMUN 2012 during an un-moderated caucus

As important as the content of your research Determines eligibility for Awards You are expected to understand the ROP Research, Research, Research! Acknowledge its variety

Delegates during Un-moderated Caucus

The General Assembly of JOIN MUN, 2012
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5 stages of Committee
Preconference Research

Opening Speeches

Caucuses

Resolution Writing

Resolution Debating

A snapshot of a Working Paper (1.1), UNEP Council, 2010

Conducting Research

Committees

Countries Think Tanks

Topics

News Sources

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Delegates of JoinMUN 2012 declaring resolution results of for the Crisis Committee

Position Paper(s)
Topic Background

Past UN Actions

National Policy(/ies)

Proposed Solution

Tips and Tricks!

Familiarize! Make use out of FGD sessions! Compare ROPs! Dont hesitate to ask! Push the debate! Useful webpages to refer to: bestdelegate.com unausa.org mun-e-news-subscribe@egroups.com

Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. -John F. Kennedy

Thank you..