Model United Nations

Founded in 1945 to replace the League of Nations

Original intent was to prevent wars between countries and to create a platform for dialogue

Currently works to facilitate cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and the achievement of world peace

What is the UN?

An academic simulation of the United Nations

Educates participates about civics, current events, and diplomacy

Students form teams, are assigned to research a country, take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, debate, and develop solutions to world problems

What is the MUN?

Before the conference starts:1. You get assigned a country2. Do research 3. Write a position paper

During the Conference:4. General Assembly5. Committees

1. Speakers list 2. Drafting resolutions3. Lobbying 4. Voting resolutions

MUN Conference Preparation

Fear the Viking. “Intro to Model United Nations”. SlideShare.net. January 20, 2013. http://www.slideshare.net/FearTheViking/intro-to-model-united-nations

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