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Position Papers
Committees
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un facts
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What needs to be included in the position paper?
Understanding the topic & Delegate's position in this topic
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What does WHO stand for?
World Health Organization
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What is strictly banned in all MUN conferences?
First person view (I, You, your, my, etc)
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who is the current secretary general?

António Guterres

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How do the delegates answer in roll call?
Present and Voting
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How do you identify and describe your country in position papers?
Write how your state has been affected specifically.
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What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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How do you submit amendments / questions / etc note forms to the chairs?
Raise your hand
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When and why was the UN founded?



The United Nations was established after World War II in an attempt to maintain international peace and security and to achieve cooperation among nations on economic, social, and humanitarian problems.


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What are the two types of voting?
Procedural and substantive
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Why is writing a position paper important?
Writing a position paper will help you organize your ideas so that you can share your country's positions with the rest of the committee.
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What does UNESCO stand for?
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
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What does most of the MUN conferences provide before you start the debate?
Background guide or Topic synopsis (that introduces the topics)
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where are the un headquarters? (city)

The United Nations is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, United States

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How much support does voting on resolutions require from the committee? (In fraction form)
2/3 (two-thirds)
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What does the position paper show broadly to the chairs?
Impression of your delegation.
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What does ECOSOC stand for?
Economic and Social Council
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What is the difference between a moderated caucus and an unmoderated caucus?
In a moderated caucus a delegate makes a motion to suspend debate and the committee vote. In an unmoderated caucus, the delegates meet informally with one another and the committee staff to discuss and negotiate draft resolutions, amendments and other issues.
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which are the five permanent members?

  • China
  • France
  • Russian Federation
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  • United States of America
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How do voting procedures work?
Amendments are voted upon first, then resolutions. Once all of the resolutions are voted upon, the committee can move to the next topic.
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What is the first step of writing position papers?
Outline the topic in general.
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What does SPECPOL stand for?
Special, Political, and Decolonization Committee
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What does GSL stand for and what is it?
General speaker's list; To discuss the established agenda in a broad manner.
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which countries have veto power in un security council?

  • China
  • France
  • Russian Federation
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  • United States of America
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Who can vote in the conference?
Only member states on the clauses, amendments, and resolutions.