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ORIENTATION OF HPS MUN 2020

UN is united nations

The united nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after the second world war by 51 countries It is committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.

WHAT IS UN?

What is

mun?“MUN is a replica of UN”Model United Nations is an academic simulation of the United Nations where students play the role of delegates from different countries and attempt to solve real world issues with the policies and perspectives of their assigned country.

Model UN is a popular activity for those interested in learning more about how the UN operates.

preparation

Preparation is very important.Research is very important for MUN preparation.

RULES

motions

MOVEMENTA "motion" is used to move the debate away from the traditional format. "Motions" can ask the chair to change the order in which things are discussed, to call speakers for or against the resolution out of turn, or to force delegates not to abstain from voting.

Motions may not interrupt the speaker.

Moderated and unmoderated caucus

Moderated caucus:

A debate format that allows delegates to make short comments on a specific sub-issue. Typically, delegates who are interested in speaking will raise up their placards and the chairs will call on delegates to speak one at a time. In order to move into a moderated caucus, the motion must include the overall speaking time, the time per speaker, and the sub-issue to be discussed.

Example:

italy

moves for a 5 minute moderated caucus with 30 second speaking time per delegate for the purpose of discussing solutions to women’s rights.

Unmoderated caucus 

(also called informal caucus or lobbying sessions

): A debate format in which delegates can leave their seats to go and talk to others freely and informally. This is usually when delegates find allies and work on draft resolutions. In order to move into an unmoderated caucus, the motion must include the overall caucus time and preferably the purpose of the unmoderated caucus.

Example:

senegal

moves for an unmoderated caucus for 10 minutes to complete draft resolutions.

How to raise a motion

I,delegate of abc would like to raise a motion to-Enter into a gsl on the topic………..

Start a moderated caucuss on the topic……….For total time being 20 minutes ad each speaker time being 60-90 minutes.Start an unmoderated caucuss for total time 10 minutesBreak or end the committee

Draft resolution

Draft resolution: A document written in resolution format, approved by the chairs, and introduced to committee but not yet voted upon is called a draft resolution.

Delegates will be spending most of their time writing and amending the draft resolutions. Once a draft resolution is passed by a committee, then it becomes a resolution.

procedure

Structurally you have: 1. The opening of the debate

– Roll call– setting the agenda2. The debate

– opening statements

– the general speakers list

– moderated and unmoderated caucuses

– draft resolutions

3. Closing the debate

– voting procedure

Opening the Debate: Roll Call

Within model united nations, the roll call is normally used to check who is attending, and how many people are attending.

Through this, the chairs are able to calculate the majority which is required within procedural and substantial voting. When you hear your countries name, you can simply reply with “present.” If you want to spice things up, and declare how serious you are about the topic that is being discussed, you can also say “present and voting.

Gsl

-general speakers listThe GSL is essentially your default section within a discussion.

Within the gsl, a delegate can aim to move the debate into a direction they would like to see, this is your moment to look for people who would vote for you, if you were to raise the motion for a moderated caucus. Others might disagree, and are able to answer you within their time frame on the GSL. To join the

gsl

, you wait for the chair to ask who wants to be added to the list, at which moment you should raise your placard, until they acknowledge you.

If you finish your speech before your allotted time is over, the chair may open the remainder of the time for other delegates to ask you a question, which you then are able to answer, you may let your time seize, or you may give your time to another delegate.

Moderated and Unmoderated Caucuses

While the GSL is ultimately a tool to allow general discussions, sometimes one needs to spend more time on certain specifics,

one can call for an unmoderated or moderated caucus. A moderated caucus requires speakers to only hold speeches based on the topic at hand.an unmoderated caucus: Within it, general rules seize to exist for a while, and one is able to be within a freeform debate, no turns, no points, no speaking time, you are allowed to move around within a room , you get to meet the other countries in a more personal manner, and you get to negotiate and write your draft resolutions.

This is where you look for cooperation amongst other states and try to create something based on your shared values. Like the moderated caucus, a motion for this has to be raised. 

Draft resolution

Once a draft resolution is finished, it should be sent to the chair who will then hopefully approve it, at which point a motion may be raised to introduce it to the rest of the council. You then get to read the operational clauses, one by one, within a certain time frame. Afterwards, countries are able to ask for amendments regarding the clauses you have written. If an amendment is friendly, that means no one has objected to the change within a clause, and it can be written anew accordingly.

If a sponsor however should decide to object, a vote must follow.

Closing the debate:

For a draft resolution to be voted for, the GSL must first be closed, hence one must either wait until the GSL list runs its course, or one must raise the motion to close the debate. If two-thirds agree and are in

favour, the debate will end.If there is more than one draft resolution on the table, the committee will vote on the one which had been handed in first, based on their serial number.

Hence, it’s also important to act quick in getting together a group and writing a professional and well worded draft resolution.

The committee then votes on the draft resolution

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