welcome letter 3

table of// our team 5

contents
schedule 12
committees' introduction 13
ivmun policy 18
rules and procedures 19

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 WELCOME
LETTER
FROM THE Secretary-General and
the Deputy Secretary-General

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 Dear Fellow Delegates and Honored Guests,
On behalf of the Secretariat Team, we are absolutely delighted to invite all of you to the third iteration of IVMUN, which is to be
held from June 30 to July 02 in Hanoi and from July 14 to July 17 in Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam.
In the context of perpetual societal upheaval, Model United Nations has always manifested itself as one of the most innovative
and life-changing platforms for youths to express their opinions about whatever socio-political matters they are passionate
about. Through MUN conferences, youths are empowered to discuss world affairs, propose resolutions, and negotiate with
one another in the position of world leaders. It is also through MUN conferences that youths can acquire deep insights into
matters of grave international concern, hone their diplomacy and collaboration skills, and interact with people of diverse
perspectives - the influence of Model United Nations is such that its participants can prepare themselves immensely for the
challenges of the future.
Since its inception, IVMUN has carried the heavy yet honourable responsibility of inspiring the young generation to find a voice
in and beyond the committee room. Through the past two years of maturation, IVMUN 2017 returns with brand-new distinctive
features that are designed to enhance the experience of the delegates. The Conference will revolve around 08 committees,
consisting of 02 General Assembly committees, 03 Specialized Agencies, 01 Regional Body, and 02 Crisis Councils. IVMUN 2017
will also have a team of news outlet agency specialized in delivering the most refreshing updates within the conference to all
delegates. Together with this novel elements are well-fashioned and coherent topics, informative training guides and ses-
sions, as well as a talented board of Chairs and Secretariats all dedicated to offering a top-notch service.
Priding ourselves on organizing one of the rising international conferences in Vietnam, we are wholeheartedly invested in
making your experience well-rounded. Therefore, IVMUN 2017 will also feature informative Advisory Panel sessions and mul-
titudinous bonding activities to help everyone achieve their most satisfactory experience.
We would also like to make a tribute to all of the secretariats, advisors, and sponsors for having assisted me in this endeavour.
Had it not been for the synergy and consummation with which we have worked together, IVMUN would not have come thus
far. The realization of each goal of this conference is due in part to your wondrous contribution.
Whether you are a newcomer to MUNs or have become a MUN veteran, we sincerely hope that you can have a memorable ex-
perience with IVMUN 2017 this summer. Please do not hesitate to reach us should you have any enquiries. “A journey of a thou-
sand miles begins with one step” - let IVMUN be that one step in your pursuit and join us to embark on the quest to “change the
world, one resolution at a time.”
Sincerely yours,
Manh-Linh Le and Quynh-Anh Nguyen
Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General

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ementary and middle school students, with a view towards a new gener-
ation of students, endowed with great intellectual capacity, personality,
skills, and self-development.

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 I. ABOUT MUN
Model United Nations (MUN) is an academic simulation of the United Nations, where stu-
dents take up the role of delegates from different countries and attempt to find solutions to
real world issues.MUN is an extra-curricular activity as well as a social one in many aspects
because of its large scale and prevalent influence. MUN provides not only enthusiasm, ex-
perience and skills for delegates but also plays a crucial part in building both an objective
and subjective perception towards global issues for a large part of today’s youth.
II. ABOUT HMA
Hanoi-Amsterdam MUN Association (HMA) was founded in 2015 with the sole aim of intro-
ducing students to MUN conferences, via which they can broaden their knowledge on world
issues while developing various soft skills, namely debating skills and leadership skills. The
2016-2017 school years have witnessed HMA’s great success, with weekly meetings being
held and various mock MUN meetings, official national and international MUN conferences
participated. Not only did HMA members succeed as delegates in these aforementioned
conferences, but also did they shine as members in the organizing team of those confer-
ences themselves. Most importantly, HMA members have had the utmost privilege of being
in the organizing panel of the real United Nations conference in the previous year.
Within the past two years, HMA has been endowed with the task of organizing International
Vietnam Model United Nations (IVMUN). This year, this onus is once again on HMA to pro-

ABOUT IVMUN AND HMA

vide young people a field for self-explorations, self-developments, for socializing and for
fruitful debates where delegates may voice their opinions on various international issues.

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 our team
ivmun2017

Manh-Linh Le Quynh-Anh Nguyen binh-minh bui Kim-Anh Pham

Secretary-General Deputy Secretary-General Co-Director-General Co-Director-General

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 our team

Minh-Anh Kieu Cody Tran-Jackson Minh-Chau My-Linh Nguyen-Do

Head of Committees Head of Trainers and Chairs Pham-Ngoc Co-Head of Finance and
Head of Public Relations External Relations
ivmun2017

Ha-Anh Le-Hoang Tram-Anh Thu-Anh Ho Hoang-Anh Tran

Co-Head of Finance and Nguyen-Ha Head of Design Head of Logistics
External Relations Head of Media

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III. IVMUN 2017’s Vision IV. Methods of operation

In the past few years, Model UN simulations have become more

IVMUN 2017 is based on the framework of Harvard Model UN,
and more prevalent among Vietnamese students.
which was established in 1945. With the experience gained from
the previous two years of operation, in combination with the help
IVMUN 2016 has yielded great success with conferences held
from ex-organizing members who are now students of prestigious
in two major cities – Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City – which re-
universities in the U.S, Singapore and Finland, namely Yale, Yale
ceived more than 300 applications, 240 delegates, 40 chairs
NUS, Columbia, NYU, Duke, to name a few, IVMUN 2017’s board of
from inside Vietnam and out.
management is faithful of a bright outcome for this year’s IVMUN
conferences.
Fully aware of the major impact that a Vietnamese internation-
al Model UN conference can have on the student community as
Every committee will have from 3 to 4 chairs, who would su-
far as the task of raising awareness on societal and global issues
pervise and steer the debates, along with 1 5 to 25 delegates
is concerned, while hoping to integrate the Vietnamese Model
representing 15 to 25 countries. The participant number may
UN community with international ones to further take the Viet-
vary according to the scale of each committee. Every commit-
namese MUN culture to a higher level, our lineup of experienced,
tee (with the exception of the Crisis committee and the Unit-
enthusiastic and passionate HMA members believe in and would
ed Nations Security Council committee) will have 2 topics for
constantly strive towards more successful IVMUN conferences,
discussion. Through these debates, delegates will come solu-
thus creating a solid foundation for student generations in the
tions to resolve the extant issues available at hand.
years to come.

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 first day second day third day

30TH JUN 1st JUL 2nd JUL

30/06/2017 01/07/2017 02/07/2017

08:30 A.M 08:30 A.M ÷ 12:00 A.M 01:30 P.M ÷ 03:00 P.M
Check-in Committee Session 2 (Tea break TBD) Committee Session 5

09:00 A.M ÷ 10:30 A.M 12:00 A.M ÷ 01:30 P.M 03:00 P.M ÷ 04:00 P.M
Opening Ceremony, Guest Speakers Lunch break Photo Session, Bonding session

10:30 A.M ÷ 12:00 A.M 01:30 P.M ÷ 04:00 P.M 04:00 P.M ÷ 04:30 P.M
Committee session 0 Committee Session 3 (Tea break TBD) Moving to Long Vi Palace

12:00 A.M ÷ 01:30 P.M 04:00 P.M ÷ 05:00 P.M 04:30 P.M ÷ 05:30 P.M
Lunch break Performance Preparation Advisory Panel

01:30 P.M ÷ 06:00 P.M 05:00 P.M ÷ 06:00 P.M 05:30 P.M ÷ 06:30 P.M
Bonding session Gala Dinner
Committee Session 1 (2 Tea breaks TBD
07:00 P.M ÷ 09:00 P.M
Closing Ceremony

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 Committees’
Introduction
UNDP, UNHCR, DISEC, UNEP, JHC, AU, UNSC, ECOFIN

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Article Four: Diplomacy

POLICY
1. Delegates should always use third-person pronoun Article Seven: Award Policy
when referring to themselves. Say “this delegate”, “the 1. Each committee will have one award: Best Delegate and
delegate of [country]” instead of “I”, “we”, “myself”, etc. Outstanding Delegate. Each delegate can receive a maximum
2. Delegates should always refer to the chair and other of one award.
delegates as “honourable” or “distinguished, i.e: “Hon- 2. The Best Delegate title will be awarded to the delegate
ourable chair and distinguished delegates”. whose performance in the committee exceeds that of others
3. Be diplomatic and act in a respectful manner towards in terms of professionalism, contribution, and influence. The
Article One: General Rules the staff and fellow delegates at all times. Best Delegate has a clear definition of his or her roles in the
1. Delegates must follow all instructions from the Advi- 4. Always wear business attire. Male delegates should committee, moves the committee forward, actively seeks to
sors, Dais Committee Staff, and the Secretariat. wear wear long-sleeved shirt, tie, dark suit, dark trousers, engage other delegates in giving their opinions, and shows
2. Delegates must attend all three days of the Main Con- and leather shoes. Female delegates should wear long- flexibility, adaptability, and diplomacy in all situations. The
ference to receive the Certificate of Participation of the sleeved shirt, dark suit, calf-length skirt or trousers, and Best Delegate is able to show in-depth knowledge of the top-
Event. heels. ic, give commanding and influential speech in formal and
3. Delegates must adhere to all local laws when attend- informal debate, and be an example for other delegates to
ing the International Vietnam Model United Nations 2017. Article Five: Conference Materials develop themselves.
Smoking, drug, and alcohol consumption will be prohib- 1. All delegates under 18 must submit the Participation 3. The Outstanding Delegate title will be awarded to the del-
ited. Agreement at the start of the conference, with the signa- egate whose performance in the committee stands out in
4. Failure to comply with the aforementioned articles will ture of their parents/guardians. Failure to do so will result particular regards compared with that of others. The Out-
result in expulsion from the Main Conference without any in suspension until the paper is submitted. standing Delegate possesses nearly as many qualities as the
form of refund. 2. The use of pre-written resolutions or directives during Best Delegate, yet the performance of the Best Delegate is
the conference is strictly prohibited. Delegates can only better-rounded and more influential. The Outstanding Dele-
Article Two: Venue Rules commence on writing resolutions once the conference gate is also able to influence the other delegates during the
1. Delegates must obey all the Terms and Conditions of has started. committee session and serves as a good example for others
the Host of this year’s International Vietnam Model United 3. The materials given by IVMUN, including but not limited to develop themselves.
Nations. Delegates must do their best to help maintain the to, Study Guides, Rules of Procedure, Sample Papers and 4. Only delegates who submit their position paper and attend
infrastructure of the campus as well as of other facilities. Delegate Handbook must not be used commercially by all three days of conference are eligible for awards.
2. Failure to maintain such features will result in monetary any means. They can, however, be shared for educational 5. The Chairs will evaluate delegates on three main criteria:
fine and compensation for the loss incurred. purposes. knowledge, portrayal of country/character, and diplomacy.
3. Delegates must be responsible for their personal be- 4. Note papers will be provided, but delegates are advised The Chairs will finalize the list of award recipients during the
longings, such as papers, laptops and smartphones. Al- to bring some for themselves. final committee session.
though the Secretariat will have support in keeping any 6. The Chairs are at the discretion to give verbal commenda-
found belongings after conference hours, it is essential Article Six: Payment & Refund Policy tions, formally known as giving Honorable Mentions, to up to
that delegates are highly aware of their items at all times 1. All delegates must make their payments before the end two delegates during their speeches at the closing ceremony.
during the Conference. of official training day of the conference. 7. The Best Delegate will receive a certificate of Best Delegate
2. Delegates who, after admission, are then unable to par- and a Best Delegate gavel. The Outstanding Delegate will re-
Article Three: Courtesy ticipate in the main conference due to personal reasons ceive a certificate of Outstanding Delegate.
1. Do not show any behavior, statement, or action that must write an email informing the secretariat before the 8. The Best Delegation title will be awarded to the delegation
contains racially, sexually and religiously discriminatory official training day. Otherwise, the Secretariat will bear whose collective performance of each member of the dele-
remarks towards fellow delegates and chairs. no responsibility to offer any refund. gation in respective committees is superior to that of other
2. Do adhere closely to the Courtesy Article of the official 3. Delegates who have done as detailed in the preceding delegations. The Secretariat will consult the opinions of all
Rules of Procedure and maintain professionalism, respect clause can receive a maximum 50% refund or transfert- Chairs and give the final decision.
and friendliness throughout the conference. their payment to another delegate.

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Rules of Procedure
Bloc: A group of countries in a similar geographical region or with a similar opinion on a particular topic. Blocs typically
vote together.

I.Definitions
Caucus: A break in formal debate in which countries can more easily and informally discuss a topic. There are two types:
moderated caucus and unmoderated caucus.
Chair: A member of the dais that moderates debate, keeps time, rules on points and motions, and enforces the rules of
procedure.
Dais: The group of people, usually high school or college students, in charge of a Model UN committee. It generally
consists of a Chair, a Director, and a Rapporteur. The dais is also the raised platform on which the chair traditionally sits.
Flow of debate: The order in which events proceed during a Model UN conference. This usually indicates the movement
between formal and informal debate and the process of drafting, debating and voting on resolutions.
Observer: A state, national organization, regional organization, or non-governmental organization that is not a member
of the UN but participates in its debates. Observers can vote on procedural matters but not substantive matters. An ex-
ample is the Holy See.
Placard: A piece of cardstock with a country’s name on it that a delegate raises in the air to signal to the Chair that he or
she wishes to speak.
Procedural: Having to do with the way a committee is run, as opposed to the topic being discussed. All delegates pres-
ent must vote on procedural matters and may not abstain.
Quorum: The minimum number of delegates needed to be present for a committee to meet. In the General Assembly,
a quorum consists of one third of the members to begin debate, and a majority of members to pass a resolution. In the
Security Council, no quorum exists for the body to debate, but nine members must be present to pass a resolution.
Rules of Procedure: The rules by which a Model UN committee is run.
Secretariat: The staff of a Model UN conference.
Secretary-General: The leader of a Model UN conference.
Speakers’ List: A list that determines the order in which delegates will speak. Whenever a new topic is opened for dis-
cussion, the Chair will create a speakers’ list by asking all delegates wishing to speak to raise their placards and calling
on them one at a time. During debate, a delegate may indicate that he or she wishes to be added to the speakers’ list by
sending a note to the dais..
Vote: A time at which delegates indicate whether they do or do not support a proposed action for the committee. There
are two types: procedural and substantive.
• Procedural: Having to do with the way a committee is run, as opposed to the topic being discussed. All del-
egates present must vote on procedural matters and may not abstain. During procedural voting, it requires a
simple majority (half the number of delegates present in the committee and one delegate voting for) to pass.
• Substantive: Having to do with the topic being discussed. A substantive vote is a vote on a draft resolution or
amendment already on the floor during voting bloc. Only member states (not observer states or non-govern-
mental organizations) may vote on substantive issues. During substantive voting, it requires an overwhelming
majority (two thirds of delegates present in the committee and one delegate voting for) to pass. In Security
Council, the permanent members China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United
States have the veto power which is the ability to vote no in substantive matters that will result in that matter
not being passed.

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 Rules of Procedure II. Flow of Debate
1. Normal Committees
Roll Call
Motion to Set
the Agenda
Motion to Open the
Speakers’ List
Motion to Recess
Opening Speech

Motion

GENERAL If there’s no motion on

SPEAKERS’ LIST the floor, the House Motion to Open the Motion to Open the Motion to Introduce Motion to Introduce
(GSL) will move back to GSL. Moderated Caucus Unmoderated Caucus Working Papers Draft Resolution

Motion to Introduce Motion to move into

Amendment Voting Procedure

Motion to Divide
Motion to the House
Adjourn Debate
Motion to
Extend Debate Motion to Divide
the Question
Conference Ends
Motion to Vote by
Role Call

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a, Roll Call
This can be basically understood as attendance checklist.
The names of the delegations will be called upon alpha-
betically and once called, the delegate of that delega-
tion must raise his/her placard high and state “Present”
or “Present and Voting”. If a delegate responds “Present
and Voting”, he/she cannot abstain from voting during
substantive voting procedure. At the beginning of each
section, there will be a Roll Call to make sure that there
is enough attendance to continue. Any delegates who en-
ter late will be deprived of the speaking and voting rights
unless they submit written notes to the Committee Dais
Staff in which it is stated clearly why they are late for the
Session.

b, Agenda
This is the order in which the issues before a committee
will be discussed. The first duty of a committee following
the roll call is usually to set the agenda. The Agenda can
be set by raising the Motion to Set the Agenda.

c, General Speakers’ List

After Roll Call is done and Agenda is set, the motion to
establish the speakers’ list will be made. The delegates
might raise their placards or send notes to the Committee
Dais Staff to request to be added to the list. The order of
speakers will be decided by the Staff and will be shown
on the projector so that the whole Committee can see.
The speakers’ list is the main form of speaking throughout
the Conference unless the Committee wants to propose
points or motions. During the speakers’ list, there will be
a time limit. Delegates can speak on any aspect regarding
the Agenda. If there is no one raising their placards when
the speakers’ list is exhausted, the Committee Dais Staff
will pick delegates itself to add to the list and continue the
Session. The General Speakers’ List can be opened by rais-
ing the Motion to Open the General Speakers’ List.

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 i. Motion to Set the Agenda discuss informally face to face. In this session, delegates can address
This motion is made to decide which topic of the two should be dis- their points of view to other delegates in a more intimate way.
cussed first. After the motion is made, the Chairpersons will call two In the first few Committee Sessions, Unmoderated Caucus is used to
delegates to speak for the decision and two delegates to speak against seek delegates with the same mindsets and viewpoints, lobby and
the decision. While this debate is held, the four delegates will have to form blocs. In the next Sessions, Unmoderated Caucus is the time for
state clearly why or why not a particular topic should be discussed first. blocs to get together to exchange ideas, continue lobbying, write work-
After this debate, the Committee will vote on the decision and a vote of ing papers, devise a full resolution and make necessary amendments.
two-thirds of the Committee is required. Only after the first topic has While raising this motion, the delegate must set the time for the overall
been closed may the Committee proceed to the next agenda. caucus.
This motion will automatically be approved without the need for vot- This motion requires a simple majority to pass.
ing. v. Motion to Extend the Previous Caucus
ii. Motion to Open Speakers’ List This motion can only be raised after a moderated caucus or an unmod-
This motion is used when a delegate would like to establish a new erated caucus has just elapsed. The maximum time of extension is half
Speakers’ List as well as be added to the List. At the beginning of the the time of the previous caucus.
session, the chairpersons will suggest setting this motion to the dele- This motion requires a simple majority to pass.
gates and one delegate will raise it. vi. Motion to Introduce Working Papers
The motion is aimed at setting a Speakers’ List for debate order as well This motion is usually used to introduce the ideas to the whole council
Motion is a request made by a delegate that the

as commencing on Formal debate session. It is used before debating without having to be voted on, thus allowing the sponsors to be flexi-
on a certain topic agenda ble with the content.
This motion will automatically be approved without the need for vot- This motion requires a simple majority to pass.
ing.
vii. Motion to Introduce Draft Resolution
committee as a whole do something.

iii. Motion to Open a Moderated Caucus After a share of Moderated Caucuses and Unmoderated Caucuses,
Moderated Caucus is a session when delegates take the floor to make
blocs should have finished their draft resolutions and this motion is to
formal statements, including but not limited to speaking for or against
be made to introduce them. Only draft resolutions that have been sub-
a resolution or an amendment, stating the nation’s point of view, and
mitted and approved by the Committee Dais Staff may be introduced.
alluding to any particular agenda-related matters. Moderated Caucus
After the draft resolution has been approved, the Committee Dais Staff
is made when a delegate wants to discuss or debate a certain point in
will number the resolution and inform the sponsors of the resolution.
the agenda. Basically, a delegate can use a Moderated Caucus as a tool
While introducing the draft resolution, the main submitter must take
to say anything related to the agenda. While raising this motion, the
the floor and read the whole resolution for the Committee. Afterward,
delegate must set the overall time for the caucus, the speaking time for
the chair will allow the main submitter to have a speech on the draft
each delegate and this caucus’s topic. resolution, followed by two speakers speaking for the draft resolution
d, Motions

This motion requires a simple majority to pass. and two speakers speaking against. After that, the delegates can raise
iv. Motion to Open an Unmoderated Caucus motion to open moderated or unmoderated caucus to debate further
Unmoderated Caucus is the session when delegates are allowed to about the draft resolution.
move away from their assigned seats and roam around the room to This motion requires a simple majority to pass.

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 viii. Motion to Introduce Amendment Before the Committee starts the voting session, delegates may choose
This motion is used to introduce amendments to a particular resolu- to raise this motion to vote the draft resolution clause by clause. Each
tion. Amendments can only be introduced to resolutions that have clause requires two-thirds of the Committee to pass. The clauses
been submitted and approved by the Committee Dais Staff. After read- passed will be combined to form a new resolution. This motion re-
ing out loud the amendment, the chair will entertain two speakers quires a simple majority to pass.
speaking for the amendment and two speakers speaking against. After
− Motion to Vote by Roll Call
that, the delegates can raise motion to open moderated or unmoder-
If this motion passes, the chair will call out each delegate in alphabet-
ated caucus to debate further about the amendment.
ical order to state their vote on the substantive matter. The delegate
This motion requires a simple majority to pass.
can either state “Yes”, “Yes with right”, “No”, “No with right” or “Ab-
ix. Motion to move into Voting Procedure stain”. “Yes with right” and “No with right” mean that the delegate can
This motion is used when delegates think that sufficient debate has state the reason for their vote in the form of a 90-second speech after
Motion is a request made by a delegate that the

been put forward and it is necessary that the Committee move directly the voting procedure has elapsed.
into voting procedure for substantive matters.
This motion requires simple majority to pass. x. Motion to Recess
This motion is used at the end of a Committee Session when delegates
After this motion has passed, the delegates can raise one or more of
want to take a break. It can only be used during the last 15 minutes of
committee as a whole do something.

the following motions regarding the voting procedure. If no motions is

the Session and requires a simple majority to pass.
raised, the substantive matter will be voted on as usual.
− Motion to Divide the House xi. Motion to Adjourn Debate
This motion is used when delegates want to “revote” previous resolu- This motion is used at the end of the Conference when delegates be-
tions but this time, only “yes” and “no” are available and abstentions lieve that the Agenda being discussed is not sufficiently debated and
will not be in order. The chair will call each delegate to vote “yes” or needs more discussion in the next year’s conference. It can only be
“no”. This motion requires a simple majority to pass. used during the last 15 minutes of the final Session and requires a sim-
ple majority to pass.
− Motion to Divide the Question
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 Sample Working Paper
Committee: Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural
Topic: Minimizing the threats of AIDS in developing countries
Proposed by: United Kingdom, Congo, and Switzerland
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
e, Resolution and Amendment Expressing our concern for the AIDS patients in developing na-
i. Working Paper tions who cannot receive adequate medical assistance due to
− Working Papers are documents in which the ideas of their pecuniary difficulties,
some delegates on how to resolve an issue are proposed. Recognizing the rapid rate of spread of the HIV in many develop-
They are frequently the precursor to a draft resolution. ing nations and the extent to which this problem hampers eco-
Unlike draft resolutions, working papers are not voted on, nomic growth,
nor do they need to be introduced to the committee before RESOLVES
having debate on it. Since they do not follow any type of 1) Stresses that all government funded medical research and bio-
chemical companies that develop a successful vaccine or treat-
format, usually they are a tad less formal than draft resolu-
ment of AIDS, set a price ceiling that will be no higher that ten
tions and do not necessarily follow the formatting rules of
percent of the cost of production.
an official resolution. 2) Recommends that the voluntary nations, working in conjunc-
− Who Writes a Resolution? tion with the World Bank, other aid agencies, and the proper au-
Any delegate in the committee can write a resolution. Del- thorities of the developing nations, create a fund to be used to
egates are encouraged to form blocs of similar interests in provide free or low cost treatment to AIDS patients in developing
writing a shared resolution. Each bloc will select a sponsor nations.
to be the main-submitter of the resolution. 3) Requests the establishment of education centers and training
− When/Where are Resolutions Written? of teachers for the purpose of dealing with birth control and pre-
In IVMUN, delegates cannot prepare a draft resolution prior ventive care.
to the conference day (although they should choose at least 4) States that the profits of companies that sell AIDS treatments
along the guidelines of this resolution receive corporate tax
one topic to focus and research on beforehand). Delegates
breaks.
will coalesce and write resolutions during the Unmoderat-
ENFORCEMENT
ed Caucus following Roll Call. After time for resolution writ- 5) Rules that the companies that do not adhere to the guidelines
ing has elapsed, delegates will submit their resolutions to of this resolution will lose their license to market their treatments
the Chair to be edited and thus debated on. in countries other than their home country.
FUNDING
6) Urges that the funding originate from various sources, includ-
ing, but not limited to the current government funding, non-prof-
it organizations, and private donations. Also, one percent from
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How to Write a Resolution?
Sample Preambulatory Clauses
Acknowledging Deeply regretting Noting with appreciation
• Sponsor: sponsors are the ones who
contribute to the writing of the resolu- Affirming Emphasizing Noting with approval
tion. The number of sponsors required Alarmed by Expressing its appreciation Noting with deep concern
for the draft resolution to be approved Approving Expressing its satisfaction Noting with regret
for discussion is 20% delegates present Aware of Fulfilling Noting with satisfaction
in the committee. Believing Fully alarmed Noting further
• Signatory: a signatory is one who wants Bearing in mind Fully aware Pointing out
to see a resolution be debated upon.
Congratulating Further deploring Reaffirming
Sponsors of a resolution will need to
collect signatures in order for their reso- Convinced Further recalling Realizing
lutions to be submitted. The number of Declaring Having adopted Recalling
signatories required for the draft resolu- Deploring Having considered Recognizing
tion to be approved for discussion is 30% Deeply concerned Having examined Referring
delegates present in the committee. Deeply convinced Having received Reminding
• Preambulatory Clause: the preamble Deeply disturbed Welcoming Taking into account
of a draft resolution is where reasons for
which the committee is addressing the
topic and also past international efforts Sample Operative Clauses
on the issue are mentioned. They are
written in the present participle form, ital- Accepts Encourages Recommends
icized and ended with a colon. There is no Affirms Endorses Regrets
numbering for preambulatory clauses. Approves Expresses its appreciation Requests
• Operative Clause: the operative claus- Asks Expresses its hope Resolves
es are the bulk of the resolution as they
Calls for Further proclaims Strongly affirms
provide the proposed actions and recom-
mendations to the issues presented in the Calls upon Further recommends Strongly condemns
preambulatory clauses. They are usually Condemns Further requests Strongly urges
written in singular verb form and under- Congratulates Hopes Suggests
lined. Each clause ends with a semicolon
Confirms Invites Supports
until the last clause ends with a period.
The numbering follows 1.a.i rule. Declared accordingly Proclaims Trusts
Deplores Proposes Urges

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 Sample Draft Resolution
Resolution GA/3/1.1
General Assembly Third Committee
Sponsors: United States, Austria and Italy
Signatories: Greece, Tajikistan, Japan, Canada, Mali, the Netherlands and Gabon
Topic: “Strengthening UN coordination of humanitarian assistance in complex
(Committee’s Name) emergencies”
Sponsors:
The General Assembly,
Signatories:
Reminding all nations of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Universal
Topic: Declaration of Human Rights, which recognizes the inherent dignity, equality and
inalienable rights of all global citizens, [use commas to separate preambulatory
(Committee’s Name), clauses]
Preambulatory Clause, Reaffirming its Resolution 33/1996 of 25 July 1996, which encourages Govern-
Preambulatory Clause, ments to work with UN bodies aimed at improving the coordination and effective-
Preambulatory Clause, ness of humanitarian assistance,
… Noting with satisfaction the past efforts of various relevant UN bodies and non-
1. Operative Clause: governmental organizations,
a. Sub-clause,
b. Sub-clause: Stressing the fact that the United Nations faces significant financial obstacles and
i. Sub-sub-clause, is in need of reform, particularly in the humanitarian realm,
ii. Sub-sub-clause, 1. Encourages all relevant agencies of the United Nations to collaborate
2. Sub-clause; more closely with countries at the grassroots level to enhance the carrying
3. Operative Clause; out of relief efforts; [use semicolons to separate operative clauses]
2. Urges member states to comply with the goals of the UN Department of
….
Humanitarian Affairs to streamline efforts of humanitarian aid;
10. Operative Clause.
3. Requests that all nations develop rapid deployment forces to better en-
hance the coordination of relief efforts of humanitarian assistance in com-
plex emergencies;
A resolution should be written as one continuous sen- 4. Calls for the development of a United Nations Trust Fund that encourages
voluntary donations from the private transnational sector to aid in funding
tence. Resolutions require a strict format that all dele-
the implementation of rapid deployment forces;
gates must adhere to so as to maintain uniformity and
5. Stresses the continuing need for impartial and objective information on
avoid confusion the political, economic and social situations and events of all countries;
6. Calls upon states to respond quickly and generously to consolidated ap-
peals for humanitarian assistance; and
7. Requests the expansion of preventive actions and assurance of post-con-
flict assistance through reconstruction and development. [end resolutions
with a period]

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 iii. Amendment
Sample Amendment − An amendment is a change to the debated resolution that any dele-
gates in the committee can submit to be voted upon during open de-
Committee: G.A. Third Committee – Social, Cultural and Humanitarian bate.
Topic: Strengthening U.N. Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance − An amendment is submitted as a note to the chair for approval.
Sponsors: France, Romania, and Poland − Amendments can either Change (change a clause), Add (add a
Signatories: Togo, Australia, Fiji, Brazil, St. Lucia, Viet Nam, New Zea- clause) or Strike (delete a clause).
land, Pakistan, Kuwait and Argentina − There are two types of amendments:
• A friendly amendment is a change to the draft resolution that all
Add as the final operative clause… sponsors agree with. It will be automatically incorporated into the
Requests the expansion of preventive actions and assurance of post resolution without voting.
conflict assistance through reconstruction and development. • An unfriendly amendment is a change that some or all of the spon-
sors do not support and must be voted upon by the committee.

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 2. Crisis Committees
a, What is a Crisis Committee?
Crisis Committee is a fast-paced Committee that functions to-
tally differently from the other General Assemblies. In a Crisis
Committee, delegates will take on the role of specific charac-
ters in a fictional world, where they must respond to real-time
Crisis that can come at them anytime. Their actions, in turn,
will push forward the Crisis and present new situations that
demand their quick thinking and rapid reaction.
Crisis tends to be more informal, critical, interactive and un-
predictable. Furthermore, a Crisis Committee is much smaller
than a General Assembly in terms of size (number of delegates/
characters), giving delegates more opportunity to speak and
debate. A Crisis can happen at any time and in any way during
a Session and throughout the Conference. Thus, these ses-
sions give delegates a chance to think and make decisions on
their feet. Thanks to this excitement, Crisis has become more
and more common in recent MUN conferences, and there has
been those MUNs composed exclusively of Crisis Committees.
There are many types of Crisis such as United Nations Security
Council Crisis, Historical Crisis, Future Simulation Crisis, Fanta-
sy Crisis… Each type has its own features but serves the same
purpose of simulating an intense and upbeat atmosphere.

b, Motions
See chart.

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 c, Directives
i. Committee Directive
A Committee Directive is a response to a crisis, proposed by a certain delegation voted upon by the Committee as a whole. Once
passed, the Directive will be sent to the Directors and the Directors will decide whether or not to accept the Directive. If the Direc-
tive adds to the expansion, development and intensity of the Crisis, it will probably be accepted. If it does not and features rather
irrelevant and minor details, it will probably be denied. Committee Directive can be proposed and introduced at any time.
ii. Secret Directive
Secret Directive is a tool for delegates to shine in a Crisis Committee. It is a chance for delegates to show their schemes and “under-
ground” plans: assassination, moving battalions, betrayal… A Secret Directive sent personally to the Directors from the delegates,
asking for permission to execute particular actions regarding the Crisis at hand. If the directive is important and adds to the flow of
Crisis, the Directors will probably approve it and add it to the Crisis. Secret Directive can be proposed and introduced at any time.

Sample secret directive Sample Committee Directive

Committee: United Nations Security Council
Committee: United Nations Security Council
Main Submitter: USA
Submitter: Russia
Sponsors: South Korea, UK, France, Kenya, Jordan
Directive: Operation Vanguard
Directive: Operation Sunbeam
Recognizing the upsurge of armed Kurdistan troops that might aggra-
Aware of the crisis in Damascus, Syria, with special regard to the hu-
vate the Turkish-Kurdistan conflict into a full-blown regional war,
manitarian crisis,
1. Decides to mobilize 8,000 troops via Russian bases in Turkey to Mar-
1. Calls upon Syria to accede to an emergency evacuation plan of the
din and Diyarbakir to Turkish prevent further escalation of the war;
citizens still besieged in the city of Damascus and co-operate with UN
2. Resolves to mobilize the BSF to ship light ranged weapons, includ-
peacekeepers to ensure minimal collateral damage;
ing 300 SV-98s, and necessary defense equipment to Turkey within
2. Calls upon the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to
the next 3 days;
supply increased food packages and necessary medical aids to refu-
3. Further resolves to gather information about any backing up of
gees currently immobilized outside of Damascus;
Kurdish activities, through inflitration and collecting leftover weap-
3. Resolves to send an additional 3,000 UN peacekeepers to Mezze
onry.
Military Base near Damascus to secure against an ISIS takeover.

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 d, Communiques e, Press Release
A Press Release is a statement that a delegate or the whole committee wishes to
Communiques are notes passed informally from Delegates to other Delegates,
address to the public. Delegates can choose the way their Directives (actions) are
Chairs, Countries, Group of Countries/Delegates or Directors. Communiques
announced by telling the Directors which way they want to publicize: emails, ac-
serve as the main communication and interaction tool in a Crisis Session. Dele-
tual news, reports and videos. Press release serves as a way to sway the Commit-
gates can ask the chair to publicize their communiques for influencing purpose.
tee’s opinions and viewpoints. It can be fake news to cover a delegate’s schemes
They can be used to persuade, form secret blocs, threaten, sway, lie, compro-
but be aware, if the Committee discovers the truth, the delegate will find him/
mise, negotiate or ask for clarification.
herself in a difficult and embarrassing situation.

Sample press release

Committee: United Nations Security Council
Sample Communiques From: France
Committee: United Nations Security Council Amidst the repeated nuclear testing attempts that, despite its ob-
From: Egypt served failure, continuingly and effectively propagate a message of
To: USA formidable military capacity of North Korea too frequent to neglect,
President Macron calls for international condemnation of North Ko-
Our Minister of Defence has just informed us that activities of illegal
rea. “This is a flagrant violation of international peace, a breach of
weapon shipments to Sudan have been repeatedly scanned using MTI
the United Nations Security Council Resolutions”, the newly elected
Radar in our offshore bases. The Sudanese army is fracturing from
president says, “that would culminate in nothing but negative corol-
within. We would like to inquire whether the USA can assist Egypt in
laries for North Korea unless Kim Jong-un should decide to cease all
investigating the case and, if able, propose a strategy fitting for mak-
nuclear programs in an irreversible manner.” President Macron fur-
ing this resurgence a successful Sudanese Intifada.
ther warns that “nuclear weapons are historically testified Weapons
of Mass Destruction,” and such a decimating mechanism is not some-
thing “to fiddle with.”

f, Crisis Updates
Throughout the Conference and in each Session, the Directors will provide updates on the events of the Crisis. It can be anything from video, tele-
vision news, radio news to actual interaction between Directors and delegates, email, Facebook posts, Twitter tweets, phone calls and messages.

g, Portfolio
Each Crisis is functioned on the grounds of realistic representatives. Delegates will represent people, not countries so each delegate will have for
himself/herself certain power depending on his/her positions and merits. This power is filed by the Directors and will be given to delegates just
before the start of the conference. Once they have received their Portfolios, they can commence on writing and sending directives based on their
powers.

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 a, Opening Speech c, Yields
The Opening Speech is a speech given by the Delegate at an MUN Con- i. Yield to points of information (“Open to [number] point(s) of informa-
ference in the beginning of the first session. tion”)
An opening speech should last around 1 minute. In his/her speech, the After the speaking duration, the delegate will be asked if he/she would
delegate should address very clearly to the audience the position of the like to yield to questions, meaning that whether he/she agrees to enter
country/character one represents on the topic at hand. a Q&A session. The number of questions will be decided by the delegate
A speech is what delegates should address when they are taking the floor: their nations’ posi-

certain actions, the reasons behind those doings, potential amendments, etc. Only delegates
tions on the topics, previous approaches to the issues, potential resolutions, the need to do a
There are a few things to keep in mind when preparing for an opening himself/herself and based on that decision, the Staff will pick sufficient
speech: questioners. Delegate may choose not to yield to questions.
− First of all, there is the beginning of the speech. It is customary to ad- ii. Yield to another delegate (“To the delegate of..”)
dress the chair of the committee and the delegates present by starting This is used when the amount of time for speaking is not used up. Dele-
with the phrase “Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates” before gate can yield to another delegate so as to fill up the speaking duration.
going to the content of the speech. Then the yielded delegate will state whether he would like to take the
− The main body of the speech should address the issue on the agenda floor. The yielded speaker will not be able to yield a subsequent speak-
recognized by the Staff might reserve the right to take the floor and speak.

which the Delegation feels most strongly about. In the Opening Speech, er.
the delegate may stress the importance of international cooperation iii. Yield to the Chair (“Back to the Chair”, “So yielded”)
and can also include his country’s policies in general. After a delegate has completed a speech, the delegate may yield the
− After expressing his hope that at the conference, fruitful and produc- floor to the chair. When the situation happens, the chair will absorb all
tive debate would be made, it is standard practice to end the speech the remaining time and then move to the next speaker.
with a flourish such as: ‘Thank you, Vietnam would like to yield the floor d, Points
back to the chair.” i. Point of Information
b, Time limit This point is only raised when the speaker open themselves to point(s)
The time limit for one speech is 90 seconds unless further extended or of information or raised for the crisis director after a crisis update has
reduced by the Committee Dais Staff. just been released. Point of information is a question and the delegate
can ask for a follow-up from the chair.
ii. Point of Personal Privilege
Sample OPENING SPEECH This point is raised when a delegate feels uncomfortable during the
Session for some certain reasons such as he/she might feel that the
“Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates,
temperature of the room is too high or the quality of the lighting is not
The Delegation of Japan would like to stress that we live in
III. Speech

sufficient. This and only this point can interrupt formal speaking flow.
exponential times. The world has grown so large that as we
iii. Point of Order
all live within a little distance from one another; and with the
This point is raised when a delegate feels that there is an error in main-
society that we have today, we are constantly in demand of
taining Rules of Procedure by either the Staff or another delegate. Be-
progress and development. Japan would like to ask the house,
cause of the combative nature of this point, delegates are discouraged
where is the limit to this growth? How will we be able to sustain
from exploiting it for useless reasons.
this development and not overuse our sources provided for us?
iv. Point of Parliamentary Inquiry
Japan hopes that at this MUN Conference, we will all be able to
This point is raised when a delegate is unsure about a certain part of the
establish agreement and not simply fail resolutions, but consid-
Rules of Procedure.
er the creation of productive amendments to amend resolutions
in order to help the world, not only for us at the United Nations, e, Right of Reply:
but to set a general example for the future, so that we are able Right of Reply is a right to speak in reply to a previous speaker’s com-
to distinguish our limits to growth. ment, invoked when a delegate feels personally insulted by another’s
Thank you, Japan would like to yield the floor back to the chair.” speech. A delegate can raise right of reply after a speech. This right is up
to the chair’s approval

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