DELEGATE MANUAL

Prepared By:

Azaz Youlee
Chairperson

Rawnak Mubtasim Rafid

Vice Chairperson

Sifat Ahmed
Director
Table of Contents

No. Content Page No.

1 Message from the Executive Board Member 2

2 Basic Guideline: How to Research 3

3 Introduction to International Labour Organization 4

4 Mandate of International Labour Organization 5

5 What International Labour Organization Can Do vs Can’t Do 6

6 Definitions of Key Terms of the Agenda 7

7 Introduction to the Agenda 8

8 Basic Rules of Procedure- UNA USA 10

9 Position Paper: Guidelines + Sample 12

10 Convention Format 16

11 Recommendation Format 19

12 Points to be Discussed 21

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Message from the Executive Board Member

Honourable Delegates,

It gives us immense pleasure to moderate the committee, International Labour

Organization (ILO) at Eventrra Model United Nations General Assembly 2024
(EMUNGA’24). We welcome you all to what will hopefully be an unforgettable
experience as delegates of the ILO in EMUNGA’24.

The agenda for our committee is "Analyzing the Protection of Labour Rights of
Immigrant Workers", an extremely distressing issue in today’s world.

In the forthcoming committee sessions, we expect fruitful debates, using accurate

content, which delegates can use to direct the flow of debate into solution-oriented
speeches and compose an effective resolution. We hope our delegates can create a
comfortable and friendly environment inside and outside the conference. We believe
that you will all be able to find interestingly relevant items and sub-topics to discuss
over the course of the committee sessions, represent your country accurately and
purposefully, and reach decisions that will address the issues at hand through
collaboration. Remember that understanding the rules of procedure to the best
possible level will be a significant asset during the course of the committee sessions.

We encourage delegates to be creative and think outside the box, because at the
end of the day, it is they and their solutions that make the difference. As Donna Dow
once said, “You’re only limited by your imagination.”

We are excitedly looking forward to meet you all. Wishing you all the best of luck with
your research and for the conference!

Regards
Executive Board Members
International Labour Organization (ILO)

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Basic Guideline: How to Research

Dear Delegates,

Research is one of the most important factors in preparing yourself for a MUN
conference. There are various ways to research. We would like to suggest some
steps that you might find fruitful:

Step-1: Read the Study Guide very carefully from top to bottom.

Step-2: Research about the committee and it’s mandate.

Step-3: Break and divide the agenda first. Try to understand the meanings of the
significant terms of the agenda.

Step-4: Research on the relevant parts of the agenda.

Step-5: Research on country's perspective.

Step-6: Research on the previous resolutions.

Delegates should also keep in mind the following while researching:

1. Individual country policy.

2. Accepted Sources: UN websites, Committee’s website, key treaties or

resolutions & UN Reports. Previous UN resolutions, Reuters, etc.

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Introduction to the International Labour Organization

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is dedicated to advancing social justice

and human rights in the workplace, believing that social justice is crucial for lasting
peace. As the only tripartite U.N. agency, it has united governments, employers, and
workers from 187 member states since 1919 to establish labour standards, develop
policies, and create programs that promote decent work for all. The ILO has a unique
delegation system in which a country’s delegation includes delegations from its
government, working class and employer class respectively. The ILO was formed
with a view to ensuring human rights in workplaces, and to build a coordinated
relationship between the working class and the employer class in order to foster a
healthy humane economy.

To that end, The International Labour Conference is held annually to discuss labour
issues and adopt new conventions. The ILO headquarters is based on Geneva,
Switzerland. There is an ILO governing body which is the executive council that
meets three times a year to govern the ILO's work. It has a tripartite representation
system as discussed earlier which has representatives from the government, the
working class and the employer class respectively.

The ILO plays a crucial role in addressing global labor issues, including child labor,
forced labor, and discrimination in the workplace, contributing to sustainable
development and social equity.

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Mandate of the International Labour Organization

1. The Constitution of ILO states that:

a) Each Member state has some obligations to the organization about

conventions. They are: Giving status of ratification of any convention
within a year, if it fails to ratify then notifying the Director General of the
organisation.

b) Any complaints in failure to implement any convention will be dealt in

the International Court of Justice and any decision taken by the body
will be considered final.

c) The International Labour Organization shall possess full juridical

personality and in particular the capacity:
i) to contract;
ii) to acquire and dispose of immovable and movable property;
iii) to institute legal proceedings.

2. The Office of the Legal Advisor:

a) Provides legal opinions,

b) Drafts any resolution/convention,
c) Prepares submission to ICJ.

3. Any Convention so ratified shall be communicated by the Director-General of the

International Labour Office to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for
registration in accordance with the provisions of article 102 of the Charter of the
United Nations but shall only be binding upon the Members which ratify it.

4. To adopt any convention, 2/3rd yes votes are required.

5. If any member state fails to produce expected outcomes of conventions they

ratified, any other member state or the government body of ILO can submit their
case to ICJ.

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What International Labour Organization Can Do vs Can’t Do

ILO Can Do ILO Cannot Do

Set international labor standards: Enforce labor laws directly: The ILO
The ILO establishes conventions and does not have the power to enforce its
recommendations that set minimum conventions or recommendations. It
standards for labor rights (e.g., working relies on member states to voluntarily
conditions, minimum wage, child labor, implement them.
etc.).

Provide technical assistance: The ILO Intervene in national labor disputes:

offers technical support to countries in The ILO cannot directly mediate or
drafting and implementing labor laws, intervene in specific labor disputes
improving working conditions, and within a country unless invited by the
building social protections. government or parties involved.

Monitor compliance: Through Impose sanctions: The ILO cannot

supervisory mechanisms, the ILO impose sanctions or penalties on
monitors how countries implement countries for non-compliance with its
conventions they’ve ratified and can call standards, though it can publicly
out non-compliance through reports. criticize them.

Promote social dialogue: The ILO Legislate nationally: The ILO cannot
facilitates discussions between create or enforce national laws; it can
governments, employers, and workers only influence national policy through
to promote consensus on labor-related guidelines and recommendations.
issues.

Promote decent work: The ILO Force member countries to ratify

advocates for fair wages, safe working conventions: Member countries are not
conditions, and social security for all obligated to ratify all ILO conventions,
workers globally. and the organization cannot force them
to do so.

Conduct research and publish Punish countries for labor rights

reports: The ILO studies labor trends violations: The ILO cannot punish
and issues, producing reports to inform countries for violating labor rights but
global and national policies. can highlight violations in its reports.

Organize global conferences: The ILO Override national sovereignty: The

organizes the annual International ILO respects the sovereignty of its
Labour Conference, where labor member states and cannot force
standards are discussed, and policies countries to take specific actions.
are reviewed.

Promote gender equality and Impose international labor laws: The

anti-discrimination: The ILO ILO does not have the authority to

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advocates for equality in the workplace, impose labor laws on countries; its role
focusing on eliminating discrimination is advisory and supportive.
based on gender, race, or disability.

Definitions of Key Terms of the Agenda

Agenda: Analyzing the Protection of Labour Rights of Immigrant Workers

Keywords:

● Labour Rights: These are the basic rules that protect workers. They make
sure that people are treated fairly at work, like getting paid enough, working in
safe conditions, having reasonable working hours, and not being unfairly
treated or discriminated against.

● Immigrant Workers: These are people who move from one country to
another to find a job. They leave their home country to work in a new country,
usually to earn better money or to have better job opportunities.

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Introduction to the Agenda

The labour rights of immigrant workers are essential to ensure fair treatment and
protection in the workplace. These rights recognize the unique challenges faced by
immigrant workers and aim to safeguard their dignity and well-being. The very fact
that these workers are immigrants poses significant challenges towards ensuring
their rights in nations worldwise. Some challenges have been underlined below to
help you realise the extent to which their rights may not be fully implemented or
secured.

Many immigrant workers hesitate to report labor rights violations due to fear of losing
their immigrant status which makes them amenable to pressure from their employers
ultimately hampering their labor rights. They may have to work overtime, get paid
less due to such insecurities. Their lack of knowledge of their rights under that
particular nation’s framework also contributes to their exploitation.

Some key rights of the immigrant workers have been listed below:

● Right to Equal Treatment: Immigrant workers should receive the same pay
and benefits as local workers for similar work, regardless of their nationality or
immigration status.

● Freedom from Discrimination: Protection against discrimination based on

race, nationality, gender, or immigration status in hiring, promotions, and
working conditions.

● Right to Organize: Immigrant workers have the right to join unions and
participate in collective bargaining to advocate for their rights and interests.

● Safe Working Conditions: Employers must provide a safe and healthy work
environment, free from hazards, and ensure access to necessary training and
protective equipment.

● Access to Legal Protections: Immigrant workers should have access to

legal recourse for violations of their rights, including the ability to report
abuses without fear of retaliation or deportation.

● Right to Fair Wages: Immigrant workers are entitled to receive at least the
minimum wage and should not be subjected to wage theft or exploitation.

● Access to Healthcare and Social Services: Immigrant workers should have

access to healthcare services and social protections, including unemployment

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 benefits and workers’ compensation.

● Protection from Exploitation: Measures should be in place to prevent

human trafficking and forced labour, ensuring that immigrant workers are not
exploited by employers.

● Family Reunification Rights: Policies should support the ability of immigrant

workers to reunite with their families, recognizing the importance of family
stability.

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Basic Rules of Procedure- UNA USA

Quorum:
The minimum number of delegates needed to start a committee

UNGA – ¼
UNGA Plenary – ⅓
UNSC – 9 members
Other Conventional Committees – 1/3

Roll Call:
You provide your voting status:
Present or Present & Voting

Motion:
The instrument that delegates use to proceed in the committee

Note: In order to pass a motion, you need 50%+1 vote.

Setting the Agenda:

In case you have more than one agenda

GSL (General Speakers’ List) / Formal Debate:

Delegate of ______ would like to raise a motion to start the GSL where each
speakers will get 60/90 seconds.

Yielding:

1.Yield to the another delegate

2. Yield to the Executive Board Members
3. Yield for POIs (Point of Information)

Moderated Caucus:
Delegate of ______ would like to raise a motion to suspend the GSL and move to a
Moderated Caucus for a total time of _____(total time cannot exceed 20 minutes)
where each delegate will get 60/90 seconds on the topic ________.

Unmoderated Caucus:
Delegate of ______ would like to raise a motion to suspend the GSL and move to
an Unmoderated Caucus for a total time of _____ minutes.

Points:
· Point of Personal Privilege – for any personal discomfort.
· Point of Parliamentary Inquiry – for any inquiry regarding committee
proceedings.
· Point of Order – for any procedural error.
· Point of Information – in order to ask questions to any delegate.

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Additional:
· Plea to Follow Up: reply of a question when asked
· Right to Reply: a right a delegate can use when their sovereignty is
breached

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Position Paper: Guidelines + Sample
The purpose of a position paper is to help you structure your action plan throughout
the conference. It talks about your position in the committee, which means how your
country feels about the agenda, what topics you expect to see discussed during the
sessions, and what kind of actions you believe should come out of the arguments.
You will essentially try to provide your own perspective regarding the agenda to the
entire committee, as an attempt to get them to agree to your angle of thinking and
possibly allow your own policies to be accepted in the committee.

The first paragraph of the position paper should provide a brief and general
introduction to your country. It should also clarify how the current state of affairs in
your country relates to the agenda and the mandate of the committee you are in. The
second paragraph should outline the problems and issues your country is facing in
recent times, obviously in connection to the agenda and the committee's mandate,
and how your country is handling the situation. It should also talk about what topics
you believe the committee should discuss in the conference. You can even name
specific countries or regional bodies here if you require assistance or coordination
from them in your strategy. Finally, you should include a final paragraph outlining the
action plans you want this committee to agree on and why. That is, the solutions you
propose for this committee. This is the part where you propose the solutions to the
problems at hand. Remember, the degree to which 'your' solutions reflect on the final
resolution of your bloc or committee is a very significant marker of how good a
delegate you are.

Referencing is one of the most crucial components of a position paper. Your

information is only as good as the sources you cite behind them. So be very careful
about where you collect your data from. The best sorts of sources are UN's or any of
its organ's or subsidiary body's websites, reports, journals, publications, and articles.
You can also cite your own country's government websites, reports or publications,
regarding information about your country. It's better to not use newspapers, news
agencies or their websites as references since their reliability may be questioned at
any moment. And of course, no YouTube or Wikipedia please.

Formatting:

• Font Size: 12

• Font: Times New Roman

• Text Alignment: Justified

• Paragraph Spacing: Single Spaced

• Line Spacing: 1.5

• Page Limit: 1.5[Recommended]-2. Excluding references.

• References MUST be included at the end of your paper. Just copy paste the URL.

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• No Page limit for References

• Valid Sources: NATO’s website, UN Organizations’ Website, Country’s

Governmental Website Only.

• Completely Invalid Sources: Wikipedia, Country’s Local Newspaper, YouTube,

Blogs

• Warning: Avoid Plagiarism or copy pasting information from the Study Guide or
any other online sources. Plagiarism will result in nullification of the Position Paper

• Avoid using flashy/stylish flag pictures.

• No cover page required.

• You can use the National Emblem of your Country as Watermark [Optional]

Position Paper submission deadline: 10th October 2024, Thursday, 11:59 pm

Submit your position paper in PDF format in the following email:

sifatahmed715@gmail.com

Keep this email in cc:

rmrafid64@gmail.com

PS: Submission of position paper within the deadline might be crucial for
awards

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[Committee Logo] [Country Flag]

Country: State of Palestine

Committee: League of Arab States
Agenda: Resolving the issue of Jerusalem amid the recent political and military
Tension.

The Middle East has seen so many conflicts for so many decades, but the
Jerusalem issue is an issue that instigates sentiments that dates back around a
century ago. Jerusalem is the rightful place of the Palestinians from the beginning
and not Israel’s. We, Palestinians, are the legal citizens of the holy land and East
Jerusalem will always be the capital of our state. Israel illegally overtook the
possession and lands while they drove away from the Palestinians. Most United
Nations (UN) member states and most international organizations do not recognize
Israel's sovereignty over East Jerusalem, which came under its control after the 1967
Six-Day War, or its 1980 Jerusalem Law proclamation, which declared a "complete
and united" Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The delegation of Palestine would like
to highlight that we always tried our level best to reach cooperation and solve the
ongoing crisis. The two-state solution is something we always sought for. We were
never in support of these mass massacre which is being done by Israel. Whenever
we tried to reach a solution through discussion, the opposition barely recognized our
effort and negated it all. They are blatantly denying the reality that Jerusalem is not
completely theirs. Rather they are breaking international conventions and showing
utter disrespect to what the United Nations stands for.

United Nations have been constantly trying to solve the issue we have at hand, but
they are being constantly failed because of the hypocrisy of certain countries who
are denying the severity of the issue. On 27th December 2017, the United Nations
called for the 10th emergency special session of the United Nations General
Assembly (UNGA). There UNGA adopted an emergency session resolution named-
ES-10/L.22, where it was declared that the status of Jerusalem is the capital of Israel
“Null and Void”. UN has adopted many resolutions to tackle the issue such as
Resolution 242, 251, 252, 267, 271, 298, 465, 476, 478, 672, 1073, 1322,1397,
2253, 2334, 36/15, 55/130, 10/14, 60/104, 70/89, 71/96 and many more.

The delegation of Palestine would like to say that we, the people of Palestine are
calling forth the State of Israel to free the land they illegally occupied from us. Also,
let the Palestinian refugees return to where they belong. This massacre needs to be
stopped. So, the delegation demands a complete ceasefire and denuclearization of
the State of Israel. In the end, the delegation would like to urge the state of Israel to
sign the two-state solution and end this conflict once and for all.

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References:

1. .................................................................................

2. .................................................................................

3. .................................................................................

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International Labour Organization Convention

An ILO Convention is an international treaty established by the International Labour

Organization (ILO) that sets global standards for labor practices. These conventions
cover various issues such as worker rights, safety, child labor, and collective
bargaining. When a country ratifies an ILO Convention, it agrees to implement the
treaty's principles in its national laws and ensure compliance. The ILO monitors
ratifying countries to ensure they uphold these standards, promoting fair and decent
working conditions worldwide. In short, an ILO convention can be compared to a UN
resolution in other conventional UN committees.

Sample:

P089 - Protocol of 1990 to the Night Work (Women) Convention (Revised), 1948

Preamble

The General Conference of the International Labour Organisation,

Having been convened at Geneva by the Governing Body of the International Labour
Office, and having met in its 77th Session on 6 June 1990, and

Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to night work,
which is the fourth item on the agenda of the session, and

Having determined that these proposals shall take the form of a Protocol to the Night
Work (Women) Convention (Revised), 1948 (hereinafter referred to as "the
Convention"),

adopts this twenty-sixth day of June 1990 the following Protocol, which may be cited
as the Protocol of 1990 to the Night Work (Women) Convention (Revised), 1948

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 Article 1

1. (1) National laws or regulations, adopted after consulting the most representative
organisations of employers and workers, may provide that variations in the duration
of the night period as defined in Article 2 of the Convention and exemptions from the
prohibition of night work contained in Article 3 thereof may be introduced by decision
of the competent authority:
​
​ (a) in a specific branch of activity or occupation, provided that the
organisations representative of the employers and the workers
concerned have concluded an agreement or have given their
agreement;
​
​ (b) in one or more specific establishments not covered by a
decision taken pursuant to clause (a) above, provided that:
​
​ (i) an agreement has been concluded in the
establishment or enterprise concerned between the
employer and the workers' representatives concerned;
and
​ (ii) the organisations representative of the employers and
the workers of the branch of activity or occupation
concerned or the most representative organisations of
employers and workers have been consulted;
​
​ (c) in a specific establishment not covered by a decision taken
pursuant to clause (a) above, and where no agreement has been
reached in accordance with clause (b) (i) above, provided that:
​
​ (i) the workers' representatives in the establishment or
enterprise as well as the organisations representative of
the employers and the workers of the branch of activity or
occupation concerned or the most representative
organisations of employers and workers have been
consulted;
​ (ii) the competent authority has satisfied itself that
adequate safeguards exist in the establishment as
regards occupational safety and health, social services
and equality of opportunity and treatment for women
workers; and
​ (iii) the decision of the competent authority shall apply for
a specified period of time, which may be renewed by

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 means of the procedure under subclauses (i) and (ii)
above (2) For the purposes of this paragraph the term
"workers' representatives" means persons who are
recognised as such by national law or practice, in
accordance with the Workers' Representatives
Convention, 1971.
​

2. The laws or regulations referred to in paragraph 1 shall determine the

circumstances in which such variations and exemptions may be permitted and the
conditions to which they shall be subject.

Here’s the link to the actual convention: P089 - Protocol of 1990 to the Night Work
(Women) Convention (Revised), 1948

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International Labour Organization Recommendations

An ILO Recommendation is a non-binding guideline issued by the International

Labour Organization (ILO) to provide further guidance on labor standards and
practices. Unlike ILO Conventions, which are legally binding once ratified,
Recommendations serve as advisory instruments that suggest ways for countries to
enhance their labor laws or policies. They often complement ILO Conventions,
offering additional details or expanding on topics covered in the conventions. Though
they do not carry legal obligations, ILO Recommendations play a key role in shaping
national labor legislation and promoting best practices for fair working conditions,
social security, and labor rights worldwide.

Sample:
R008 - Hours of Work (Inland Navigation) Recommendation, 1920 (No. 8)

Preamble

The General Conference of the International Labour Organisation,

Having been convened at Genoa by the Governing Body of the International Labour
Office on 15 June 1920, and

Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to the application
to seamen of the Convention drafted at Washington, last November, limiting the
hours of work in all industrial undertakings, including transport by sea and, under
conditions to be determined, transport by inland waterways, to eight hours in the day
and forty-eight in the week; consequential effects as regards manning and the
regulations relating to accommodation and health on board ship, which is the first
item in the agenda for the Genoa meeting of the Conference, and
Having determined that these proposals shall take the form of a Recommendation,
adopts the following Recommendation, which may be cited as the Hours of Work
(Inland Navigation) Recommendation, 1920, to be submitted to the Members of the
International Labour Organisation for consideration with a view to effect being given
to it by national legislation or otherwise, in accordance with the provisions of the
Constitution of the International Labour Organisation:
In view of the declaration in the Constitution of the International Labour Organisation
that all industrial communities should endeavour to adopt, so far as their special
circumstances will permit, " an eight hours' day or a forty-eight hours' week as the
standard to be aimed at where it has not already been attained ", the International
Labour Conference recommends:

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 I

That each Member of the International Labour Organisation should, if it has not
already done so, enact legislation limiting in the direction of the above declaration in
the Constitution of the International Labour Organisation the hours of work of
workers employed in inland navigation, with such special provisions as may be
necessary to meet the climatic and industrial conditions peculiar to inland navigation
in each country, and after consultation with the organisations of employers and the
organisations of workers concerned.

II

That those Members of the International Labour Organisation whose territories are
riparian to waterways which are used in common by their boats should enter into
agreements for limiting in the direction of the aforesaid declaration, the hours of work
of persons employed in inland navigation on such waterways, after consultation with
the organisations of employers and the organisations of workers concerned.

Here’s the link to the actual convention: P089 - Protocol of 1990 to the Night Work
(Women) Convention (Revised), 1948

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Points to be Discussed

Given are some points to be discussed in the ILO which need to be taken into
account while making any documentation:

1. What is the status of the implementation of existing frameworks or conventions

with regard to immigrant worker rights?

2. Many immigrant workers fear that reporting labour violations could lead to
deportation or legal repercussions. How can their rights be guaranteed?

3. How can we make sure that the immigrant workers in a nation are aware of their
labour rights and privileges?

4. What steps can we take to ensure immigrant workers are not vulnerable to
exploitation in sectors like agriculture, construction, and domestic work?

5. How can we ensure that immigrant workers don’t face discrimination which affects
their job opportunities, pay, and treatment in the workplace?

6. What steps can we take to ensure access immigrant workers have access to legal
support or resources to pursue claims against employers?

7. How can we ensure that immigrant workers often have access to social safety
nets, such as healthcare, workers' compensation, insurance, etc?

8. What can we do so that many immigrant workers employed in temporary or

informal jobs, also enjoy their labour rights?

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