EuroAsia MUN 2008

2nd Pre-MUN Conference

28-29 November 2008, TOBB ETU Ankara, TURKEY

Delegate Education Program

Who are we?

Get to know the organizers

Model United Nations Association (Model Birlemi Milletler Dernei) (Former MUNTR Platform) TOBB ETU MUN Club TOBB ETU Diplomacy Club

Structure of EuroAsia MUN 2008

Delegate Education Seminar (Friday 28th Nov. 2008) Chair Education Seminar (Friday 28th Nov. 2008) A full fledged MUN Conference (Saturday 29th Nov. 2008)
5 Committees 12 Chairs Over 250 Delegates representing more than 50 states 10 Admins Organization Team of more than 15 People

Aim of EuroAsia 2008

Introducing the Model UN concept to selected high school and university students from age 16 to 25 Providing a comprehensive thematic knowledge Allowing participants to learn MUN through a real simulation Creating the best social environment for you to meet with like minded people Providing delegate education materials

Content
What is MUN? Get to know UN Structure of the Conference Who is a Delegate Being a Delegate 101
Things to pay attention
During the committee hours During the conference breaks

What is MUN?
A Conference type Simulation of UN
Real UN Bodies Real global political topics Real diplomatic rules

It takes place in a professional environment An academic, social and cultural event ! An international conference

What is UN?
Biggest supra-national entity that aims to facilitate the world governance. General Assembly (All Member States) Security Council (USA, UK, France, Russia, PRC + 10 Temporary Members) Economic and Social Council (54 Rotating Members)
Environment, indigenous people, narcotics, literacy etc Coordinates UNICEF, WHO, ILO, FAO etc.

International Court of Justice Secretariat

MUN is a theatre Delegates are actors/actresses

Artificial setting Participants do role-playing Playing the game of diplomacy (diplomatcilik?) Participants wear costumes. The dress code: business attire-smart Participants have scenarios, they improvise The topics could be fictional, but they should be reasonable and should fit the real context of global public events.
Ukraine attacks Russia

People in MUN
Inside the Committee Chair Delegate Admin Observer Press Corps Outside the Committee Secretariat (Academic Team) Organization Team: business, media, public relations, logistics, design, IT, finance, head of staff

Being a Delegate 101

Attracting the attention
Dress Properly all the time: Look like a pro. Be friendly, try to meet with people Body language: Sometimes it is not important what you say, but how you say it. Dont be SHY!

Be Serious
Act like a diplomat
Courtesy Official language, You should have a style Defending your countrys position

How to address
Honorable delegates Distinguished chairs Fellow delegate(s) Madame Chair

Inside the Committee

Academic sufficiency
UN Charter, Previous Resolutions Know the advantages and disadvantages of your countrys position Know the standing of the neighboring countries. Pick your alliance (Third World States, African Union)

Technical Sufficiency
Bring your PC ! Whoever, has the laptop has an advantage Flash Disk/Memory Dictionary

Simplicity
Form simple, short, understanbale sentences.

Inside the Committee

Look professional
Prepare note sheets Create a harmony in your delegation Have a business card Pay attention to the details

Use your sense humor

Make a joke for once when you are speaking in the floor.

During the break time-lobbying times

Be social
Make contact with as many people as possible. 1st day: Interact with different groups of people. 2nd day: specify the people that you want to work with. Look for original arguments, dont trust to big groups.

Share your complex and long sentences with the people in a written form Participate to the social events.

MUNs Benefits
Improve your knowledge in political issues and popular public debate topics Practice your English !! Master your professional skills. Meet with people who share the same interests with you Extend your social network (conferences, work, internship, education) Build up a powerful CV Look cool! Become popular in school! Enjoy a international professional environment

Getting ready for the conference

Things to know :

Doing Research
Background information about your country 1.Historical Background 2.Geography 3.People 4.Government 5.Economy Or about your NGO 1.Its policy

Doing Research...
Its about your country policy Research about your topic Look for the previous resolutions Look for news about your topic

Useful links: www.cia.gov (the world factbook) www.un.org www.bbc.com www.wikipedia.com (official foreing ministry website)

What is a position paper

A general statement of your countrys policy on the topic Specific suggestion for a solution A short summary of international actionevidence Reference to the key documents related to your topic

Opening Speech
You may refer to your position paper 1-2 mins long Your countrys basic purpose What does your country wish to receive/ achieve in this conference

Example:
Mr. Secretary General, Mr. President, honorable delegates, distinguish chairs; we are very proud to be here, representing Haiti. Haiti has been struggling with some political troubles in these previous years. But we are sure with the help of UN well eradicate these issues. Poverty, hunger, diseases, and instability are other issues that Haiti and the most of the developing world is anxious about. Our children are dying because of scarcity; they are dying because of starvation. We are trying our best to eliminate these crises. We are trying to develop our economy as a cure to our illnesses. But Haiti is still concerned about her and the worlds future. The problems that we have are not new to you, weve been dealing with these concerns in the past and well continue to deal with them in the future. But we anticipate that by the actions that well take, by the decisions that well give in this conference by cooperating and solidarity, well all be the light for everyones future. Haiti is ready to participate for a better world with all its heart. Thank you,

Rules of Procedures
Points and Motions

Types of debate

Points
If you want to make a statement raise a point
Point of personal privilege Point of order Point of information directly to the speaker Point of information directly to the chair Point of parliamentary inquiry
Points during the debate may NOT interrupt a speaker!!! except; point of personal privilege

Motions
Motions are for proposing an action (in the context of RoP) Motion to set the agenda Motion to move to moderated/unmoderated caucus Motion to move directly to the voting procedure Motion to adjourn the debate time Motion to reconsider a resolution Motion to extend debate time Motion to set speakers time Second a motion Object a motion

Types of debate
Open debate
Speakers list General debate time Floor is open to motions and points

Moderated Caucuses
Opens upon a raised motion Suspends the speakers list Aims to facilitate debate on a particular aspect of the topic Anyone can speak as long as they show their placards There is specific amount of time delegated

Unmoderated Caucuses
Formal lobbying time Takes place inside the committee session

Moderated Caucus
Requires a simple majority vote by the body Formal environment, rules of procedure continues in a same-way. If vote passes, Chair says "all those wishing to speak, please raise your placard and delegates who wish to speak raise their placard and make their speechs.

Unmoderated Caucus

Informal environment that overrules any rules of procedures

Allows you to work together to discuss further details and to make lobby for your decisions Requires a simple majority vote by the body

What is a Resolution?
The UNs method of outlining the steps needed to solve a problem Result of debates and negotiations, done through the sessions. A comprehensive document of the committees ideas on the topic

Its ONE BIG LONG sentence. .

Simple Sentence
ECE, Realizing the importance of school, Aware of the implications of failing, Concerned with her current progress, 1. Decides to study more; 2. Forms a study group consisting of: a) Classmates, b) Friends like: i. Sinem, ii. Melis, c) Former students; 3. Encourages her teachers to offer private lessons.

Roadmap for a Resolution

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Working Paper Draft Resolution Introducing Draft Resolution Amendments Voting = RESOLUTON

Roadmap for a Resolution

Position Paper

Working Paper

Resolutions

Draft Resolution/briefs

Working Paper
Draws a roadmap for upcoming discussions and aids to the preparation of draft resolution No need for signatories No certain type or format -you may not write it in a resolution format.

Let the rest of the committee know what your ideas are for future collaboration .

Draft Resolution
Once the draft resolution is prepared, in order to introduce it, you need to get appropriate number of signatories. If it gets the enough number, it will be sent to the Chair

After Chair gives a permission, each delegate will obtain one copy of the draft resolution then youll discuss it.
Just because you have signed the reso. (to be discussed) does not mean you have to vote for it.

What is the Format of the Draft Resolution?

Always begins with the following at the top of the page:
Committee Name: Signatories: Topic: ..

What is the format of the draft Resolution?

Beginning

Perambulatory Clauses

Operative Clauses

Preambulatory Clauses
State general facts about topic. Refer to other relevant resolutions or treaties, (UN Charter,) Preams do not propose actions

Operative Clauses
Operatives propose action Each clause should contain one proposal only. By using sub-clauses you can clarify and specify ideas.

Submitters & Signatories

Submitters
Principal authors that agree with all of the reso

Signatories
These countries may (not) agree with substance, but want to see it debated.
Note: Recall that the draft resolution must have signature of appropriate number of submitters and signatories to be approved by the Chair

In a nutshell
Working Paper
No specific format No minimum number of sponsors and signatories

Draft Resolution
Must be in a resolution format Requires sponsors and signatories

Resolution
This is what a draft resolution aspires to become.

Amendments
Use if you just want to fix a few points of Draft Resolutions. Just applied to the Operative Clauses. Amendment can not be amended .

Requires a simple majority vote by the body

If amendments pass, then the amendment is added to the draft resolution and the draft resolution . Is voted on with the added amendments. (no return to the previous situation.)

Crucial Points
Stay on topic! Make sure about the limits of your legitimacy When you forget the procedural rules, instantly ask your chair what you have to do. Be respectful to the chairs decisions at all time. Never arguee on a topic with a chair Do not challenge the chairs final verdict.

Sample Resolution- Preambulatory Clauses

Recalling, in this context, its previous resolutions, in particular resolutions 45/55 B of 4 December 1990, 47/51 of 9 December 1992 and 48/74 A of 16 December 1993, in which, inter alia, it reaffirmed the importance of confidence-building measures as a means conducive to ensuring the attainment of the objective of the prevention of an arms race in outer space, Recognizing the common interest of all mankind in the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes Reaffirming the will of all States that the exploration and use of outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies, shall be for peaceful purposes and shall be carried out for the benefit and in the interest of all countries, irrespective of their degree of economic or scientific development

Sample Resolution- Operative Clauses

6. Invites the Conference on Disarmament to complete the examination and updating of the mandate contained in its decision of 13 February 19924 and to establish an ad hoc committee as early as possible during its 2009 session; 7. Recognizes, in this respect, the growing convergence of views on the elaboration of measures designed to strengthen transparency, confidence and security in the peaceful uses of outer space; 8. Urges States conducting activities in outer space, as well as States interested in conducting such activities, to keep the Conference on Disarmament informed of the progress of bilateral and multilateral negotiations on the matter, if any, so as to facilitate its work;