Introduction To MUN
Introduction To MUN
to MUN
What is it and WHY should you join?
Introduction to ROP
Compiled by: Winnie Choong
Table of contents
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What is it? Skills and Benefits
Why?
03 04
My MUN Journey Rules of Procedure
What was it like? Malaysia MUN RoP and Questions
What is it?
Model United Nations (MUN), is an educational
simulation in which students can learn about
diplomacy, international relations, and the United
Nations.
What is the UN?
The United Nations is an
international organization founded
in 1945 after the Second World War
by 51 countries committed to
maintaining international peace and
security, developing friendly
relations among nations and
promoting social progress, better
living standards and human rights.
How does it
work?
Students play the role of ambassadors from
different countries and attempt to solve real world
issues with the policies and perspectives of their
assigned country
Different Speech Activities
MUN
Negotiation
and Mediation Solution
Brainstorming
More More
‘Left’ Right
Opinion B Opinion D
Question!
What is in it for you?
Why would you be interested in MUN?
Transferable Skills
Strategic Diplomacy and Critical Thinking
Leadership Negotiation Under Pressure
Identifying different Effective Communication Identifying key research
approaches to meet unique and Mediation areas and solutions within
agendas tight time frames
Problem
Solution
Analysis and Professional
Development
through creativity Understanding Writing Skills
Identify new approaches to In depth analysis of global Drafting actionable
global challenges affairs solutions on paper
Question!
What are some international affairs/topics that you are
interested in?
What do we talk about?
Global Economy
Environmental
Sustainability
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My MUN Journey
What was it like?
Journey Timeline
Dept
UK President of
Conferences MYADP
UNUK MUN Club Committee
and International Profile Building and
Conferences Personal Development
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Sheep Fox
Pure Follower.
Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing ‘Actions more than words’
Msia MUN Rules of Procedure
THIMUN HMUN
The Hague International Model Harvard Model United Nations
United Nations
1. Lobbying (Unstructured Discussion) → 1. Structured and Formal Debate with
2. Drafting of Solution Document possibilities of informal discussion →
(Draft Resolution) → 2. Drafting of Solution Document
3. Structured and Formal Debate → (Draft Resolution) →
4. Voting 3. Voting
Lobbying Informal and unstructured discussion session to talk about solutions and finding allies
Blocs A group of countries who may be allies or share the same agenda
Foreign Policy Country’s Opinion (though actions or indicated in speeches) on the topic or conflict
Chairs The facilitator of the council and controls the flow of debate
Conference 2 - 3 days event/competition where delegates gather to discuss respective council topics and
Best Delegate The highest honor and award a delegate and achieve for being the most diplomatic and best in
representing their country’s foreign policy
Break down of ROP Components
Pre debate:
1. Motion to Open Debate
2. Roll Call Voting Form:
a. Present 1. Structured: Matters that would determine/impact the
solution document (Draft Resolution
Beginning of Sessions b. Present and Voting
2. Procedure: Flow of Discussion
1. Opening Speeches/Speeches
expressing Foreign Policy
2. Setting of Topic (HMUN)
Key Discussion
1. Lobbying (THIMUN)
2. Structured Debate (HMUN)
Draft Resolution
1. Drafting
2. Presentation
3. Structured Discussion Structured Discussions =
4. Amendments 1. Motions: Branching out to another form of
5. Voting discussion format/agenda in ROP
2. Points: Raising an Inquiry or momentary
commentary
3. Yielding: Passing of remaining time
Yielding
Point of parliamentary inquiry: This is used when delegates are confused or unsure with the rule of
Point of personal privilege: As the name of the point itself states, this point deals with issues that are
interfering or disrupting the delegate’s ability to debate such as the temperature of the room or the delegate is unable to hear the
delegate speaking. The audibility point is the only point which can interrupt a speaker.
Points
Point of order: Should Chair or a delegate have made a mistake regarding the rules of procedure.
Point of Information (POI): Points of information are raised to ask about certain aspects and details regarding
the speech that the delegate made. If the delegate that asked the POI felt that the response wasn’t thorough enough, they may
request for a follow up to ask the delegate another question
Right to reply: If a delegate feels that another delegate has personally insulted his/her country. Delegates are to
produce a brief justification before the Chair decides to entertain the right. The duration of the right of reply speech is
determined by the Chair depending on the severity of insult. Delegates should not use this time to retaliate, but rather to clarify
the situation.
Motions
Motion to suspend/adjourn debate: This motion is usually done at the end of the day or before a break.
The suspension of debate pauses debate temporarily for a break however the adjournment of debate stops it indefinitely, to be
done at the end of the conference.
Motion to resume debate: Raised when delegates wish to return to formal debate when they return from break,
lunch or at the start of the committee session on the second and third day of the conference.
HMUN Motions
Motion for straw poll voting: Used when delegates wish to conduct an informal vote on any draft resolutions that
have been introduced in order to gauge their support. These must be voted on procedurally and substantively.
Motion to move to Voting Procedures: Used when delegates wish to conduct a vote on any draft resolution
or amendment that have been introduced in order to pass it. These must be voted on procedurally then substantively.
THIMUN Motions
This delegate believes they have submitted an amendment: Whilst not strictly a motion, this is
said when a delegate wishes for their amendment to be debated, see the section on amendments.
Motion to move to the previous question: Used when delegates wish to conduct a vote on any or
amendment that has been introduced in order to pass it when in against time. The motion to move into the previous question can also
be used if delegates wish to jump to the ‘against’ section of amendment debate, it should have no objections.
Motion to move to vote on the resolution as a whole: Used when delegates wish to conduct a vote
on any draft resolution that has been introduced in order to pass it.
Voting Motions
Motion to vote clause-by-clause (or divide the question): After passing procedural voting,
the resolution would be voted on in order, with individual votes on each clause. If any clause fails to receive the majority vote, it
would be removed from the resolution. After all clauses are voted on, the ‘updated’ resolution is voted on in ful and passed or
failed as usual.
Motion to divide the house: Done after a vote where, if all abstainers were to vote for one side or another, the
outcome of the vote would change. This would force the house (if passing procedurally) to waive the right to abstain and the vote
would occur again but with no abstentions
Motion for a roll-call vote: Usually invoked at the discretion of the chair. The chair would read out a Country and
that country would indicate for or against, and so on.
Questions
Further Information and
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