UNODC
What is the UNODC short for?
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
When was the UN established?
1945
What is the difference between point of information, point of personal privilege and permission to follow through?
Point of information: Raise to ask a question to the delegate who has the floor.
Point of personal privilege: Raise to discuss any personal matter (ex: approach the Presidency, ask a delegate to raise their voice, etc).
Permission to follow through: Raise to ask another question following the point of information.
What is the difference between a debate and a dispute?
A debate, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.
A dispute implies the contradiction of something maintained by another and therefore a challenge to argument.
What sector of the UNODC do this year's topics cover? (Drugs or Crime or both?)
Crime.
True or false: The human rights council is one of the main organs of the UN.
False
What is the Quorum? And why is it important?
The presence of 50 % +1 of the delegates. The committee is in session and can proceed with the roll call only when the quorum is met.
State two ways to write a good argument.
2. Adopt the correct topic.
3. Support with evidence.
4. Understand the opposing point of view.
What is the UNODC responsible for?
Drug Control and Crime prevention.
Name 3 things you learn to develop in OISMUN.
Develop leadership, communication and public speaking skills.
Enhance their debating and researching capacities.
Increase their knowledge on world issues and discuss possible ways to solve them.
Have the chance to debate on diverse global topics and explore different perspectives.
True or false: Procedural voting requires 2/3 majority to pass.
True
Explain the difference in purpose and structure between a pre-amb and an operative clause.
Pre-ambs give background information/facts about the topic and validate the purpose of the resolution, shows past actions taken by the UN and are italicized.
Operative clauses only propose actions and solutions that will be taken by the committee in order to solve the problem majorly and explain the way they will be implemented.
When was the Office founded?
1997
How many main organs is the UN composed of? Name them.
Six main organs:
1) The General Assembly
2) The Security Council
3) The Economic and Social Council
4) The Trusteeship Council
5) The International Court of Justice
6) The UN Secretariat
State 3 motions that are used when raising a point of order.
Overrule the Presidency, Suspend the meeting, Adjourn the meeting, Adjourn the debate, Close the debate, Divide the house, Reconsider, and Extend points of information.
Briefly describe the structure of a position paper.
1. Intro on the topic.
2. History on the topic
3. Country's policies
4. Actions + effects, etc
What are two of the three main roles of the UNODC?
Considered a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime.
Responsible for implementing the United Nations lead programme on terrorism.
For two decades, the UNODC has been helping make the world safer from drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism, and is mandated to assist member States in their struggle against these crimes.
What are some of the UN's main purposes?
Maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and achieving international cooperation.
What is the difference between an open and closed debate?
Open debate: Time when delegates may speak either in favor of or against a resolution or an amendment.
Closed debate: Time when delegates may ONLY speak either in favor of or against a resolution or amendment.
Correct the following clause:
Urges countries to donate money or resources in order to help the humanitarian cause in the Kashmiri territories
a. Recommends donating to international organizations that are active in the Kashmir conflict, Encourages donating resources such as
1.Cash
2.Food
3.Water
4.Medical assistance
Urges countries to donate money or resources in order to help the humanitarian cause in the Kashmiri territories;
a. Recommends donating to international organizations that are active in the Kashmir conflict
b. Encourages donating resources such as
i.Cash
ii.Food
iii.Water
iv.Medical assistance