UN Facts
The UN was founded after this world war
WWII
This committee consists of all member nations
General Assembly
What is AZMUN?
A conference/ competition that simulates multiple committees for high school students ran by the U of A.
Formal debate is also called
Speakers List
Do the sponsors or signatories present the draft resolution?
Sponsors
This was the predecessor for the United Nations
League of Nations
5 permanent members of the Security Council
China
France
Russia
United Kingdom
United States
When is AZMUN?
March 26-27
What types of words are we avoiding when making speeches in MUN?
Personal pronouns (I, me, my) and filler words (um, uh, like)
What to say if a delegate has a question for the dais
Point of Information
This is the title given to the chief administrative officer of the United Nations
Secretary General
The role of this body is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes
International Court of Justice
When giving a speech in speakers list/ formal debate, what should it start with?
Good morning/ afternoon honorable chair and fellow delegates
What is a good way to ensure you have questions when the chair asks for points of inquiry
Take notes during the speech
This motion is made to determine how much time each speech is allowed and how many questions are taken after the speech
Motion to Set Limits on Debate
How is the Secretary General chosen?
The General Assembly votes to appoint the Secretary General based on an agreed upon nomination that is chosen by the Security Council
Explain what a JCC is
Joint Crisis Committee- separate committees whose actions effect each other
You will all have to do research for your AZMUN committees. Where should you start with your research?
Background guide/ AZMUN website
When passing notes to other delegates or the dais, what are two pieces of information that should always be included
To: country that is receiving the note or dais
From: your country
Motion to Reorder the Agenda Items
What are the 6 official languages of the United Nations?
Name 3 of the english speaking and/or bilingual committees at AZMUN this year
Organization of American States, FIFA Council, JCC Russian Council 1903, JCC Japanese Council 1903, Second Boris Johnson Ministry 2022, International Court of Justice, World Meteorological Organization, African Union, Five Eyes, GA$: Special Political and Decolonization Committee, UN Relief and Works Agency, Security Council
At conference you are going to have a binder, what are two things you should have in it?
Short Form Rules, Long Form Rules, Resolution Writing Guide, Your position paper, Your speeches, 2-5 sources per topic, Paper for writing notes, Post-it notes
Preams- Introduction of past actions and ideals that lead to your resolution
Operatives- The actions you wish to take
Giving this answer in the Roll Call Vote will allow you to make a short speech at the end of the roll call vote but before the decision is announced
Yes with rights
No with rights