UN
When was the UN founded?
1945
Which permanent member of the United Nations Security Council has vetoed the most resolutions since the creation of the UN?
Russia / Soviet Union
If you said "Present", can you abstain from voting on...
1) Procedural Matters
2) Substantive Matters
3) Both
4) Neither
2) Substantive-- NOT PROCEDURAL!!
What is the upcoming MUN?
South Bay Model UN
General Assembly
Who was the first Secretary-General?
Trygve Lie
Which country was the most recent to join the UN?
South Sudan
How do you ask for the bathroom?
Who are our two advisors?
Ms. Matthews & Ms. Yee!
UNHRC
UN Human Rights Council
What was the first UN resolution about?
Dealing with the problems that may arise from the discovery of atomic energy
Which country is the safest in the world?
Iceland
What is a "Gentleman's Unmod"?
An unmod except everyone has to sit down and talk one at a time
What are two conferences we've won outstanding delegation at?
GAUCHO and BMUN
ECOSOC
Economic and Social Council
What is the longest-running UN peacekeeping mission?
United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO)
How much of the United State's GDP or Federal Budget is spent on military?
3.4% (as of 2023); 13% of Federal Spending
What is the difference between a friendly and unfriendly amendment?
When is it most optimal to start researching for a conference?
As soon as assignments are released
ICC
International Criminal Court
Who are the current UN Security Council members (permanent, rotating for extra points!)?
Permanent Members: China, Russia, France, UK, US
Rotating Members: Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, Somalia, Bahrain, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia
What country exports the most coffee?
Brazil
What does a "Motion to reconsider" mean?
When a delegation feels like the committee is being too hasty in voting on draft resolutions
When was Homestead Model UN founded?
2014
UNODC
UN Officer of Drugs and Crimes