Committees
This committee focuses on global health issues, epidemics, and international medical standards.
What is WHO?
This “point of” lets a delegate interrupt to ask for clarification about what was just said.
What is Point of Clarification?
Written messages passed between delegates during debate.
What are Notes?
This motion ends debate on a topic and moves to vote.
What is Close Debate?
A formal written proposal submitted by delegates.
What is a Draft Resolution?
This General Assembly committee debates topics like disarmament, global security, and weapons control.
What is DISEC?
A request used to fix personal discomfort issues like hearing or temperature.
What is a Point of Personal Privilege?
This flat sign shows your country’s name to get recognized by the chair.
What is a Placard?
This motion pauses the meeting temporarily.
What is Suspend Debate?
The final document adopted after debate and amendments.
What is a Resolution?
This committee addresses global environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability.
What is UNEP?
A correction for mistakes in procedure or when the rules aren’t being followed.
What is a Point of Order?
This device is used for timing speeches and motions during formal debate.
What is a Stopwatch?
A motion that temporarily halts formal debate and allows delegates to discuss issues more informally in smaller groups.
What is an Unmoderated Caucus?
This document records all official changes proposed to a draft resolution before voting.
What is a Working Paper?
This committee tackles advanced human rights issues like discrimination, cultural protection, and vulnerable populations.
What is SOCHUM?
A formal response when a delegate feels their country was insulted directly.
What is a Right of Reply?
This is used by the chair to call the meeting to order or signal a decision.
A motion to change the agenda to a new topic.
What is Set the Agenda?
This list shows which delegates officially support a draft resolution; sponsors are the main authors, while others back the idea but don’t write it.
What is a Sponsors and Signatories List?
This specialized agency manages international monetary stability, advises states on economic policy, and provides financial assistance to countries in crisis.
What is the IMF?
A motion used to ask a question directly to the chair about rules or procedure.
What is a Point of Parliamentary Inquiry?
This item is used by delegates to communicate officially with the chair or other delegates during formal debate.
What is a Diplomatic Note?
A motion to challenge the chair’s ruling on a procedural matter.
What is Appeal the Chair’s Decision?
A summary of a country’s position and policies shared during debate.
What is a Position Paper?