The 2019 AMUN Handbook

This handbook provides the critical information you need to prepare for and participate in the 2019 American Model United Nations Conference.

This year, we have consolidated the information previously found in our two handbook publications, Issues at AMUN and AMUN Rules and Procedures into a single digital handbook. This handbook is now your one-stop-shop for conference information and policies, research and preparation tips, background guides and bibliographies, information about  writing resolutions and reports, and the AMUN Rules of Procedure.

You can read and print a customized version of the handbook for your simulation by selecting it here: Select a Chapter General Assembly PlenaryGeneral Assembly First Committee (Disarmament and International Security)General Assembly Second Committee (Economic and Financial)General Assembly Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural)The World Conference on YouthThe International Telecommunications Union (Special Committee)The Economic and Social CouncilThe Economic Commission for AfricaCommission on Crime Prevention and Criminal JusticeThe Security CouncilThe Historical Security Council of 1961The Historical Security Council of 2003The Historical Commission of InquiryInternational Court of JusticeThe International Press Delegation

You can also read the individual chapters below and print them out or view the Full Handbook.

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