by Janie Sanford | Nov 14, 2019 | MUN Tips and Tricks
Within some of the smallest simulations at AMUN, the Security Councils and Commissions of Inquiry, you’ll also find members of one of the smallest departments of the AMUN Secretariat: Simulations Staff. Also known as “Simulation Directors” and “Sim Directors,” or even...
by Nathan Tripp | Nov 11, 2019 | Turtle Bay
International cooperation in economic development creates benefits for participating countries and the international community as a whole. The General Assembly Second Committee or the Economic and Financial (ECOFIN) Committee serves as a forum for Member States to...
by Megan Wiley | Nov 8, 2019 | Two Point Two
“I’ll never try to win an award. I’m out there just playing for my team.” -Kawhi Leonard As this year’s conference quickly approaches (Can you believe it is only fifteen days away?!) many of you are preparing by researching your country’s history, the...
by Kat Nowicke | Nov 6, 2019 | Turtle Bay
Each member state is elected to ECOSOC yearly by the General Assembly for overlapping 3-year terms. To ensure equal representation, a specific number of seats are allocated to UN regional groups. 11 seats are for the Asia-Pacific group, 14 for the African group, 6 to...
by Christina Johnson | Nov 4, 2019 | MUN Tips and Tricks
Being a Justice of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) simulation at the American Model United Nations (AMUN) Conference is a challenging and fulfilling experience. Justices are central to the simulation as they hear oral arguments, deliberate the cases and...