by Jacqueline E Whitt | May 9, 2017 | MUN Tips and Tricks, Two Point Two
Precedence of Speeches and Motions Giving speeches and making motions are two critical ways to move formal debate forward in a Model UN session. At AMUN, we do not use a formal speakers’ list (we’ll have more on that decision in a future blog post). Instead, you’ll...
by Ruben Carlos Alonzo | May 2, 2017 | Turtle Bay
Of all of the organs of the United Nations, perhaps the most well known is the Security Council. Maybe the most well-known aspect of the Security Council is the use of the veto power. Even if it is the most well-known aspect of the Security Council, the actual use of...
by Jacqueline E Whitt | Apr 25, 2017 | MUN Tips and Tricks, Two Point Two
Ahh, roll call! It’s almost certainly the first order of business in a Model UN session after the chair gavels the committee to order. It might take just a few seconds in smaller committees, or interminable minutes in large General Assembly bodies, but it’s the first...
by Eldon A Winters | Apr 18, 2017 | Turtle Bay
This week, we are continuing our preview of special simulations for the 2017 American Model United Nations Conference. Every year, we provide representatives an opportunity to explore meetings and summits beyond the typical Model UN simulations. In 2017, we are...
by Patrick Martin | Apr 11, 2017 | Turtle Bay
In addition to a core set of United Nations bodies we simulate, American Model United Nations also provides representatives an opportunity to explore the working of meetings and summits outside of the six major organs of the UN. In 2017, AMUN is simulating the 2015...
by Jacob P Torres | Apr 4, 2017 | Turtle Bay
Today the United Nations employs more than 40,000 people, has a biennial budget of more than 5 billion USD, and works with 15 specialized agencies, 11 Funds and Programmes and 16 active peacekeeping missions. But whether it is helping to improve gender equality,...
by Jacqueline E Whitt | Mar 28, 2017 | MUN Tips and Tricks
It happens—a Model UN conference is coming up, and you’re not prepared with even basic research. Maybe you’re brand new to Model UN; maybe you’ve been re-assigned to a new committee at the last minute; maybe your school has just added another delegation for a...
by Jacob P Torres | Mar 21, 2017 | Turtle Bay
Every year, in addition to running simulations of bodies such as the General Assembly and Security Council, American Model United Nations also runs several special simulations to allow students to learn about different parts of the United Nations system. In 2017, AMUN...
by Brianne Reeves | Mar 14, 2017 | Turtle Bay
One of the most exciting things we do at AMUN is choosing our Special Commission. Each year, we select a different United Nations body or organization to simulate and invite all delegations to seat a Representative on the body. This allows us to discuss issues that we...
by Jacqueline E Whitt | Mar 8, 2017 | Turtle Bay
By Kate Koett While the United Nations first celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) in 1975 as part of International Women’s Year, women have been marching, protesting and advocating for equality and equity since the early 1900s. Through...
