About MUN

What is MUN?

The Model United Nations (MUN) is a team of highly motivated students who participate in an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about civics, current events, effective communication, globalization and multilateral diplomacy. In standard Model UN, students take on roles as diplomats and participate in a simulated session of an intergovernmental organization (IGO). Participants research a country, take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world problems. At ISH we believe learning has no boundaries. The school community at ISH will strive to become engaged global learners who demonstrate these attributes through the actions they choose to take both now and in the future. Model United Nations is a roleplay, simulating United Nations committee work.  MUN takes place at a conference that is typically organised on a high school or University level.

Process

Every student is assigned a country - thus becoming a delegate of a country. 

There are 5 stages to follow (Best Delegate):

• Research: Students research assigned topics, countries, and committees (position paper)

• Debate: Students make speeches to explain their country’s policy on the topic

• Negotiate: Students meet with one another to form small groups and work together

• Resolutions: Students write out the problems they want to solve and their proposed solutions

• Action: Students vote on their resolutions

Position Paper

A position paper is a brief summary of the position of the country's delegates on the topics to be discussed during a conference.

Best Delegate: How to write a winning position paper.

Resolutions

Resolutions are the committee's actions (or recommendations) which is produced and debated by attending delegates during a conference. 

Best Delegate: How to write a resolution.

Dress code

Participants are expected to dress formally during the conference.

Find out more about MUN here.