MODEL UNITED NATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
INTRODUCTION TOMODEL UN
SIMULATEsessions of different
committees in the UnitedNations
What is MUN?
ADVOCATEfor the interests of a country
you've been assigned torepresent
COOPERATEwith other countries'
delegates to find solutions toglobal issues
How to PrepareThe goal of MUN is to collaborate with your fellow delegates to
produce a resolution that helps solve the issue at hand, whilestaying true to your country's position on the issue. To prepare,
spend time researching your country's stance on the topic.
It's also important to tailor your preparation based on yourspecific committee type. Be sure to review the learning modules
on our website (and linked below). Each module contains acombination of videos, infographics (like this one!), slide decks,worksheets, and other resources. Click below to complete the
modules.
Topicex. Right to
food
You'll be assigned a:
Characterex. A country, like
Canada
Model UN has been one thebest ways to reflect andthink critically about
important decisions beingmade in the world.
Why get involved in MUN?
The research, negotiation, andadvocacy skills I've grown
through MUN have helped mein my classes and career,
shaping me into a strongerleader.
At its best, Model UN inspires hopein the future, as it allows us as youngpeople to work together to workshop
ideas to the challenging problemsthat our current world leaders
struggle to solve.
Through MUN, I've gotten todiscuss the issues I care about
and craft solutions with peoplewho share my passion. I know my
voice matters here, and so doeseveryone else's.
TraditionalCommittees
HybridCommittees
SpecializedCommittees
CrisisCommittees
The best way we can explain why MUN is worth your time is to share whywe, as college students, are choosing to be involved with MUNUC.
How it Works
What are the different types of committees?
Traditional
Mix of traditional and crisis elements
Special mechanics
Both frontroom (speeches) and backroom (writing notes) elements
MUN 101
Committeeex. UNHRC
You can also visit https://munuc.org/conference/prep-resources/
Specialized
Hybrid
Crisis
Larger committees where delegates represent countriesand pass 1 resolution to address a specific global issue.
Smaller committees with a special mechanic,such as an election or a mock trial.
Small to medium committees with amixture of traditional and crisis elements.
Small commitees wheredelegates represent people
and pass multiple directives.