MUN Refugee Challenge hosted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Over 80 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, violence, and persecution. UNHCR believes that young people play a critical role in determining how to help them thrive. WVDMUN is a proud supporter of the MUNRefugeeChallenge! It is hosted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The global…
Informal Debate or Lobbying in MUN? Economic or Territorial Criteria?
After the opening ceremony, the students go to their committee rooms. They meet other delegates who have worked on the same resolutions. Then begins the lobbying. Each delegate goes to meet the other delegates, he presents his draft resolution, he reads those of the other delegates. Together, they find a way of understanding. For this,…
MUN Skills Required Before & During the Conference
Issues of international scope are discussed during the conferences of the WVD MUN (We Value Diplomacy – Model UN) Each delegate must be able to transmit in a very short time the position of his country. This implies that he has sufficient knowledge of the issues to debate and diplomatic rules. SKILLS REQUIRED BEFORE THE…
Preparing Your FIRST MUN? Tricks & Tips for a First Timer in MUN
Learn brief information About Your Country Before you read the Study Guide/ Background Guide the conference provides and here’sthings you can look up about your country: a. Geography location – Find your country on a map. Check out your size, terrain and neighbors; b. Politics – Check if you are a democracy, a pseudo-democracy, or…
Negotiating to be Part of a Working Paper in MUN?
Working papers require sponsors and signatories. Sponsors are those that actively contribute to the working paper whereas signatories do not mind what the working paper seeks to achieve. Also, being a sponsor or signatory, shows sometimes how active a delegate is. Knowing this, delegates can negotiate to be part of different working papers by negotiating.…
What is Negotiation? Diplomacy & Negotiation in MUNs?
Negotiation is a dialogue between two or more people or parties with the intention of reaching an agreement and a beneficial outcome over one or more issues where a conflict exists with respect to at least one of these issues. We all negotiate in different aspects of our life. Negotiation goes on in the market,…
MUN – How to Set the Agenda? Opening Formal Session, Agenda Setting?
Here, delegates are required to give a speech to set the agenda in the manner they would like the committee to address the topics. That is, which topic should be addressed first. The time set for your speech to set the agenda is short, so the speech should be brief. You have to get to…
How to Give the Perfect Opening Speech in MUN? Tips for Public Speaking?
Speeches are an important part of the Wevaluediplomacy Model United Nations (WVDMUN) Conference. They let you present your country’s position, ideas, solutions and help you win over delegates to work with you. Speeches let your present your ideas without intrusion as the committee will be listening to what you have to say. Oh, and there…
MUN Position Paper (Country Position) – How to Write it?
A position paper is a diplomatic statement of your country’s position on the issues before your individual committee. They involve researching all aspect of your country’s history and background, from politics and geography to economics and allies. Position papers are a tool used to clarify a country’s position, provide ideas for negotiation, examine all sides…
What is a Draft Resolution in MUN? How to Prepare a Draft Resolution?
What is a resolution? A resolution is a formal expression of opinion or of intention issued by a committee or an assembly. This resolution is often the solution to a problem posed. It is submitted and voted on by delegates. How to Prepare a Draft Resolution? 1 – Show the reality of the problem and…