General Knowledge
What is the primary goal of Model United Nations sessions?
What is to simulate UN proceedings and provide a platform for students to learn about international relations and diplomacy?
What is the main difference between a General Assembly committee and a Specialized Agency committee?
What is that General Assembly committees are larger and focus on broader issues, while Specialized Agency committees are smaller and focus on specific topics?
What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement on climate change?
What is to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, and to pursue efforts to limit it even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius?
What is the importance of diplomacy in Model UN sessions?
What is that it provides a platform for countries to communicate and negotiate their interests, and to seek mutually beneficial solutions to global issues?
Which city hosted the first Model United Nations conference?
What is Boston, Massachusetts?
What does the term "resolution" refer to in Model UN sessions?
What is a formal document that outlines proposed solutions to a global issue discussed during the session?
What is the role of the Chair in a Model UN committee?
What is to guide and manage the committee proceedings, enforce rules of procedure, and facilitate debate?
What are the main goals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
What is to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all people, by addressing a wide range of social, economic, and environmental issues?
What are some common strategies used in Model UN negotiations?
What are building coalitions, making concessions, using rhetoric and persuasion, and leveraging one's country's resources and alliances?
Who is the founder of Model United Nations?
Who is Dr. Harry Reiff, Jr.?
What is the role of the Secretariat in Model UN sessions?
What is to organize and manage the session, including preparing materials, coordinating committees, and overseeing logistics?
What is the difference between a position paper and a resolution in Model UN sessions?
What is that a position paper is a pre-conference research paper outlining a country's stance on a particular issue, while a resolution is a formal document proposed during the conference?
What is the primary objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?
What is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system?
What are some common obstacles to successful Model UN negotiations?
What are conflicting interests and values, lack of trust between countries, power imbalances, and communication breakdowns?
Which Model UN conference is considered the largest in the world?
What is the Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN)?
What does the term "delegation" refer to in Model UN sessions?
What is a group of students representing a particular country or organization, working together to advance their country's interests?
What does the term "caucus" refer to in Model UN sessions?
What is a structured discussion period within a committee, where delegates can work together to draft proposals and negotiate solutions?
What is the role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in addressing global health issues?
What is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable, by leading and coordinating international efforts to prevent, detect, and respond to disease outbreaks and other health emergencies?
What is the role of compromise in Model UN negotiations?
What is to find a solution that satisfies multiple parties, by making concessions and finding common ground?
Who is the youngest person to have ever won Best Delegate at the Harvard Model United Nations?
Who is Sanjana Rane, who won the award at age 13 in 2020?
What is the typical length of a Model UN session?
What is 2-4 days, depending on the size and complexity of the conference?
What is the role of the Rapporteur/Pager in a Model UN committee?
What is to keep track of the committee proceedings, take notes on proposals and amendments, and assist the Chair in drafting the final resolution?
What is the role of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in promoting international justice?
What is to investigate and prosecute individuals accused of committing genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and aggression, in order to promote accountability and deter future atrocities?
What is the importance of consensus-building in Model UN negotiations?
What is that it helps ensure that all countries have a voice in the process, and that the final resolution is widely accepted and implemented?
Which former U.S. President participated in Model UN during his high school years?
Who is Bill Clinton?