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Now you’re a delegate!
For four days, you step out of the normal you, and enter the role as a diplomat representing a government, working in a group - a so called delegation.
(PS. Don’t forget the diplomat dresscode!)
Research your countryStudy the politics, economy, religion and history of the country you’re representing. Most importantly - get to know the international relations of your country; organisations that you’re in (such as NATO and/or EU). What countries are your friends or foes?
Research your global issueModel UN deals with a number of global issues, such as “Measures to combat contemporary forms of slavery” and “Actions to increase access to clean water and sanitation”.
Write a resolution and a “proposition paper”
You will take part in making propositions for a better world
Committee WorkThe committees are: Human Rights, Peace, Disarmament & Security, Health & Environment.
NegotiationsYou get to convince, compromise and agree on solutions; lobbying is one of the key aspects of the roleplay.
UN General AssemblyYou get to hold speeches, debate and vote for the resolutions that fit your country’s agenda.
Understanding the world
You will get to know some of the most urgent issues that need to be resolved for a better world.
RhetoricYou will have the opportunity to develop your rhetorical skills and become a better speaker.
The four days of Model UN
Monday, March
19th, 10.00-20.00
(preliminary)
Registration, opening ceremony, opening
speeches, lobbying. Late snack.
Tuesday, March
20th, 10.00-20.30
Approval panel and committee work.
Wednesday, March
21st, 08.30-21.30
Committee work continues. Dinner with all
participators.
Thursday, March
22nd, 08.20-16.30
General assembly, debate and voting
procedures, closing ceremony.
Time table for preparations
December/January
You will receive a confirmation on which country you will
represent, including information in what committee and
issue you will be working.
January
Start studying the country, its foreign policies and the issue
you have been given.
Time table for preparations
February
Write your resolution and position papers which is a short
statement about your country’s policies concerning all the
nine issues in the Model UN. This makes you prepared for
lobbying, debating and voting in the General Assembly.
Time table for preparations
March
In the beginning of March the resolutions will be sent in to
On Falu Frigymnasium´s web you will find all the resolutions in the
various issues. Now you prepare yourselves by reading all the
resolutions and prepare for lobbying. You also prepare for the role by
choosing proper clothing. There are two alternative dress codes;
strictly formal with suit/shirt and blouse with tie or traditional national
costume.
The global issues of Model UN 2018
Human Rights Committee
1. Measures to combat contemporary forms of slavery
2. Measures to ensure women’s rights referring to equality and inclusion in social, economical and political life
3. Measures to agree on extended resettlement quotas for asylum seekers of specific needs and vulnerabilities
Peace, Disarmament and Security Committee
1. Issue concerning the conflict between Western Sahara and Morocco
2. Issue concerning stronger regulations regarding arms trade
3. Issue concerning prevention of organized terrorism
Health and Environment Committee
1. Actions to increase access to clean water and sanitation
2. Measures to provide sustainable, reliable, affordable energy for all
3. Actions to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and protect and prevent the extinction of
threatened species
Security Council
1. Peacebuilding and conflict prevention in South Sudan