Model United Nations
In Model UN simulations, students step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states and representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to debate current issues on the organization's agenda. Students
- make speeches,
- prepare draft resolutions
- negotiate with allies and adversaries
- resolve conflicts
- navigate the conference rules of procedure
all in the interest of mobilizing "international cooperation" to resolve problems that affect countries all over the world!
Useful websites for Model UN!
- Member States On The Record"Based on frequently asked questions, the Dag Hammarkjöld Library developed this tool to highlight the work and actions of each individual Member State and to consolidate information scattered in multiple databases to one user-friendly resource."
- Robert's Rules of Order OnlineEach Model UN conference establishes its own Rules of Procedure, & a basic understanding of "parli pro" is most helpful!
- United Nations DocumentsResolutions -- ALL of them! HSC delegates should be familiar with all of the SC resolutions passed in the year being simulated.
- Yearbook of the United NationsConclusive, comprehensive & complete -- HSC delegates should be familiar with the analysis of topics for the year being simulated.
Country Profiles & Foreign Governments
- BBC News Country Profiles "Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions."
- Constitute Quickly find constitutions from around the world.