TIPS AND IMPORTANT INFO FOR DELEGATES

EMUN ESSARP MAY 15th

TIPS AND IMPORTANT INFO FOR DELEGATES

·         The most important thing is that the other coaches told me that you must take this as a learning experience. Be well prepared to talk and enjoy the experience. The Chairs will guide you through the debates.

·         Take resolutions printed and on a pen drive because the Chair may choose to project them on a screen

·         Give resolution to chair on a pen drive

·         Drones: the proposal can be to combat terrorism or drug trafficking

·         Delegates can take laptops, tablets or other mobile device

·         This year`s objective is not long resolutions:  shorter but with better content is preferred. For this you must resort to the REPORTS. (See our blog as I have uploaded the reports and sample resolutions.) The reports are written by the Chairs. They contain all the info about the issues that will be debated including both all the agreements, laws and treaties signed in the past and proposals. You can base your resolution on the proposals made by the chairs or make your own proposals. The second option will be better as originality will be appreciated. DO NOT COPY PASTE FROM INTERNET. PLAGIARISM is forbidden. You can go to UN GLOBAL ISSUES OR CYBERSCHOOLBUS for further reading and info.

·         Some committees such as ECOSOC have two issues. You must write 2 resolutions, one for each, two Policy Statements and there will be TWO debates.+

·         Security Council: Ukraine will be added but this year we do not have SC

·         IMPORTANT: You CANNOT make a proposal for one country because it would be considered interfering with their sovereignty.  The resolution has to be general, for all LATAM.

·         Order of events on Friday

1-      Meet in hall

2-      Go to Forums where you will informally meet

3-      Roll call

4-      Read policy statement

5-      Formal lobbying for 60 minutes: LOBBYING IS THE SOUL OF THE CONFERENCE AS HARD NEGOCIATIONS HAPPEN HERE.

6-      Send resolution to approval panel

7-      Resolution is passes ( hopefully)

Order of events on Saturday

1-      Debate

2-      General assembly IMPORTANT: ECOSOC, HUMAN RIGHTS AND SECURITY COUNCIL do not go to the GA on Saturday afternoon

3-      Voting

·         The country you represent can make reference to how your country dealt with the issues.

·         IMPORTANT: all delegates can take a booklet with information to consult in case the need arises.

·         What papers must you take?

1-      Resolution/s

2-      Policy statement/s

3-      Official notepaper

·         Dress code: no costumes!! No uniforms!! Professional attire!!

·         After the policy statement is read ( you MUST be paying close attention) you have to try ALLY : to reach agreements with other countries that have similar proposals or countries with whom you can team up and make a better resolution). In the case that you ALLY with another country/countries there will be a SUBMITTER AND COSUBMITTERS. The entire “GROUP” will be credited for the resolution and the submitter will give the co submitter/s the floor in order to take part of the debate. In the case that there is co submitting you do not necessarily have to agree on all the points. There is no limit to the number of resolutions that can be “merged”.

·         RESEARCH TIP: make sure you know what countries your country forms blocks with. Eg MERCOSUR

·         Research: IMPORTANT: the more you know the more FUN you will have.

·         RESOLUTIONS: a resolution is one long sentence with Preambulatory Clauses and Operative Clauses.

·         RESOLUTIONS: When writing your Operative clauses (your proposals) do not invent new “Funds” or “Organizations”. Find out which exist and see how to use them.

·         RESOLUTIONS: Offer short term and long term proposals in the Operative Clauses

·         RESOLUTIONS: they have to be CONSTRUCTIVE

·         AMENDMENTS: they can be submitted during the formal debate and will be voted on.

·         DEBATE. IMPORTANT: ALWAYS SPEAK IN 3^RD PERSON. MOROCCO BELIEVES, THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA IS CONCERNED….. IN THE CASE OF A QUESTION: IS BRAZIL AWARE THAT….?

·         DEBATE. POINT OF INFORMATION: THIS IS WHAT YOU SAY WHEN YOU HAVE A QUESTION. ( AND YOU RAISE THE SIGN WITH THE NAME OF YOUR COUNTRY)

·         LUNCH: There will be different shifts, not everybody will have lunch at the same time.

How to write a Policy Statement

HOW TO WRITE A POLICY STATEMENT

I/ What Is A Policy Statement?
In preparation of an MUN conference, you should write a policy statement. This is a
document that briefly and clearly explains the policies of your country/organization with
respect to the issues dealt with at the conference. There are two important reasons for
drawing up this document:
- On the one hand, it forces you to focus on the exact points of view of your
country/organization;
- On the other hand, it serves as a reference document to your delegation members
and committee members during the conference.
Thus, policy statements may provide an excellent tool in the lobbying process; they may also
serve as the basis for your opening speech in your committee.

II/ What Does A Policy Statement Consist of?
In order to produce a useful policy statement, you ought to carry out thorough research. You
should also bear in mind that a policy statement consists of five parts in which you:
1. Explain and define the issue and its most important terms;
2. Provide a short summary of recent international action related to the issue;
3. Refer to key documents that relate to the issue;
4. State the country’s general position on the issue;
5. Make suggestions of your own that are in line with your country’s policies to
provide a solution to the issue.

Make sure your policy statement does not exceed 300 words.
To sum up, the policy statement sets out to answer three basic questions:
1. What is the background to your country’s point of view on the issue?
2. What is your country’s current position on the issue?
3. What does it hope to achieve in relation to the issue?
Additionally, you might add strength to your position by answering the following question:
4. What have other member states that share my country’s view done in this area?
You can carry out most of your research online, but it might also be an excellent idea to
contact the embassy of the country you are representing in order to ask politely if they are
willing to comment on the accuracy of your policy statement.
III/ What To Remember About A Policy Statement?
In a sense, the brevity and clarity of your policy statement shows how well you have
prepared for the conference. Make sure that you read out your policy statement to your
fellow-delegates at several stages of your research. You will be surprised to find how many
things that are clear to you as an expert on an issue are hard to understand for those who
have not carried out your research. Your fellow-delegates’ questions and comments will lead
to a clearer document that will be an excellent starting-point for your lobbying, resolutions
and opening speech.

Preambulatory and Operative phrases

Useful preambulatory clause openings

Affirming
Alarmed by
Approving
Aware of
Bearing in mind
Believing
Confident
Contemplating
Concerned
Conscious
Convinced
Declaring
Deploring
Disturbed
Desiring
Emphasizing
Expecting
Expressing its appreciation
Expressing its satisfaction
Fulfilling
Fully alarmed
Fully aware
Fully believing
Guided by
Having adopted
Having considered
Having considered further
Having devoted attention
Having examined
Having heard
Having received
Having studied
Keeping in mind
Noting with regret
Noting with deep concern
Noting with satisfaction
Noting further
Noting with approval
Observing
Reaffirming
Realizing
Recalling
Recognizing
Referring
Regretting
Seeking
Taking into account
Taking into consideration
Taking note
Viewing with appreciation
Welcoming

Note: Clause starters can be reused by adding “further” or “deeply”. For instance “Noting” could be
reused as “Further noting” and “Concerned” could be reused as “Deeply concerned”.


Useful operative clause openings

Please note: All clauses that are marked with an asterisk (*) can only be used by the Security Council.

Accepts
Affirms
Approves
Asks
Asks for
Asks that
Authorizes
Calls
Calls for
Calls upon
Condemns*
Confirms
Congratulates
Considers
Decides*
Declares Accordingly*
Demands*
Deplores
Designates
Draws the Attention
Emphasizes
Encourages
Endorses
Expresses its Appreciation
Expresses its Hope
Hopes
Invites
Notes
Proclaims*
Reaffirms
Recommends
Regrets
Reminds
Requests
Resolves
Sanctions
Solemnly Affirms
Supports
Suggests
Takes Note of
Transmits
Trusts
Urges
Wishes

Note: Clause starters can be reused by adding “further” or “strongly”. For instance: “Requests” could
be reused as “Further requests” and “Asks” could be reused as “Strongly asks”.

Sample Policy Statement

DELEGATION: Brazil

DISARMAMENT COMMISSION

QUESTION OF: Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction

Brazil fervently supports measures to support the Weapons of Mass Destruction Branch of
the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs in its attempts to prevent terrorists from acquiring
weapons of mass destruction (WMD), as it firmly believes such efforts are necessary to
combat the global threat of terrorism.
Brazil endorses the Outcome Document of the 2005 World Summit, adopted 13 September
2005, which condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and strives to set up an
international system that strictly monitors the transfer of materials that may be used to
produce WMD.
Brazil, one of the driving forces behind the 1967 Treaty of Tlatelolco, which turned Latin
America into the world’s first nuclear-free zone, applauds the recent efforts made by the
Members of the UN to free the world of any type of WMD. We feel especially responsible as
our nation commands huge uranium resources. We view with satisfaction the recent efforts
of Member States to prevent the use of WMD by terrorists. However, Brazil expresses its
deepest regret that, in spite of recent efforts to combat the acquisition of WMD by terrorist
groups, some countries have refused to abide by the will of the international community. It
is our deepest interest to ensure a world untroubled by the transfer of WMD and materials
that can be used in the production of any such weapons.

Resolution model, corrections for 2014

Resolution model

Reports: read your report

Reports

Draft resolution paper by Claudia Lin

 FORUM: ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council)

SUBMITTED BY: India

QUESTION: Advancing youth empowerment for sustainable development in Latin America

THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL,

Emphasizing that education, which is a long term solution for their economic problems, is very deteriorated in Latin America, especially in pre-school and secondary school level

Alarmed by the lack of professional, such as scientist, physicians and engineers, the main group of people working to develop technology and techniques and science

Fully aware that the elite, which is a little group with a prosperous personal economy, had access to good education in Latin America,

Convinced that quality of education in Latin America depends on where one lives, clearly seen by observing the difference between rural and urban school condition, programs and system,

Contemplating that education school calendar is often interrupted by teacher’s strikes, where the main issue is the bad salaries and conditions,

Keeping in mind that a big group of the Latin America population can’t acquire school stuff, keeping them of a successful education,

Taking into account that many teachers are providing a bad service, or the student is disrespectful or take violent action, causing from both sides an obstacle for achieving a sustainable development,

1.     Encourages all the countries to improve school condition,

a.      Improving teacher work condition by:

i.                   Increasing the salaries, in order to avoid any strike that could affect the student’s,

ii.                 Paying them the time that they take to prepare the class and to correct student’s work,

iii.              Providing all the materials necessary to complete their work,

b.     Helping all the people to have a good public education service by:

i.                   Giving at school to all the student’s all the stuff,

ii.                 Setting this service as free, for anyone, without any classification due to their race, culture, religion, gender, etc,

2.     Considers important to make equal, in any aspect rural and urban school, in order to give access to a good education at the same level in any part of the country.

3.     Further invites to give advantages for the student in the university making scientist, engineer or physician career, in order to encourage to follow this one, helping the countries to work out an a better sustainable development,

4.     Request to the countries with a good economic development to help the Latin American by:

a.      Donating some money, which later would be monitored in it use,

b.     Advising and recommending any change, this could be accepted or not by the countries applying them,

5.     Accepts the scarcity of location where people could be assisted and procure a good service of education, that would make a easier access, calls the government to build more places,

6.     Strongly affirms a good selection of teachers, that should have previous preparation and training in order to serve the community,

7.     Recommends to punish any student who take any violent action (this punishment would depends on how serious is the action made and it consequence) or influenced the work of any member of it educational community, advancing with the selection of future workers, making sure that all the individual could triumph without being affected by others,