Introduction to the Model United Nations

 

- The Model UN is a simulation of the United Nations.

- Students assume the roles of “ambassadors” to the United Nations.

- They debate current issues on the UN’s agenda.

- Through diplomacy and negotiation, delegates seek ways for the world community to deal with complex global concerns such as conflicts, disarmament, human rights, refugees, AIDS, the environment, and economic development.

- The goal is to build and reach a consensus in resolving global problems.

 

 

Three Components of Model UN Activities

 

1.         Preparation

 

Research/Study:

- the United Nations system and its work

- the profile of the country represented

- the issues or subjects on the agenda

- the position of the assigned country on the issues

 

2.         Participation

 

- Apply the information by participating in a Model United Nations conference.

- Represent the assigned country and work together with representatives of other countries to develop a resolution by making speeches, negotiating in formal and informal meetings, following rules of procedure, and reaching a consensus.

 

3.         Evaluation

 

- of the country’s accomplishments

- of the simulation’s accuracy

- of the personal experience

 

(Dr. M. Heep / A. Meuschke)