Resources & tips

Here is a general overview of all the main key terms one will need in an MUN conference.

For more detailed and specific resources, please refer to the resources for delegates and chairs, linked below.

Key terms: 

Caucuses

• At any point in the conference any of the delegates may motion for a caucus

• There’s two different caucuses in an MUN debate

• A moderated caucus is where the delegates speak their opinions and debate for a period of time

  • These debates are organized and have a specific time limit and topic which is stated in the motion 

• An unmoderated caucus is where delegates may speak amongst themselves without any formal interference 

  • These caucuses are better for getting delegates to talk and make groups for resolutions

Resolutions

• Resolutions are written agreements made by a group of countries that refers back to the topic chosen in the motion mentioned before

• These resolutions should have agreements that align with the interests of the country not the delegate who represents them

• These resolutions will have sponsors and signatories 

• After amassing enough members, all delegates will vote whether or not this resolution passes

Keywords to remember 

Motion - A way to ask for something in MUN

Point of information/inquiry - A question from one of the delegates to the chair about the MUN procedure or anything that they are not certain about

Point of personal privilege - To ask the chairs something for the delegate (ex. Use the toilet or open a window)

Clause - Plans that are made for when the resolution passes

Sponsor - Major contributor to a resolution, they will be named with the resolution and you can only sponsor a limited number of resolutions

Signatories - Delegates that agree with a draft resolution and want to see it being discussed and voted on

Here is a more comprehensive list of all the key terms you will need in MUN: