MODEL UNITED NATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

INTRODUCTION TOMODEL UN

SIMULATEsessions of different

committees in the UnitedNations

What is MUN?

ADVOCATEfor the interests of a country

you've been assigned torepresent

COOPERATEwith other countries'

delegates to find solutions toglobal issues

How to PrepareThe goal of MUN is to collaborate with your fellow delegates to

produce a resolution that helps solve the issue at hand, whilestaying true to your country's position on the issue. To prepare,

spend time researching your country's stance on the topic.

It's also important to tailor your preparation based on yourspecific committee type. Be sure to review the learning modules

on our website (and linked below). Each module contains acombination of videos, infographics (like this one!), slide decks,worksheets, and other resources. Click below to complete the

modules.

Topicex. Right to

food

You'll be assigned a:

Characterex. A country, like

Canada

Model UN has been one thebest ways to reflect andthink critically about

important decisions beingmade in the world.

Why get involved in MUN?

The research, negotiation, andadvocacy skills I've grown

through MUN have helped mein my classes and career,

shaping me into a strongerleader.

At its best, Model UN inspires hopein the future, as it allows us as youngpeople to work together to workshop

ideas to the challenging problemsthat our current world leaders

struggle to solve.

Through MUN, I've gotten todiscuss the issues I care about

and craft solutions with peoplewho share my passion. I know my

voice matters here, and so doeseveryone else's.

TraditionalCommittees

HybridCommittees

SpecializedCommittees

CrisisCommittees

The best way we can explain why MUN is worth your time is to share whywe, as college students, are choosing to be involved with MUNUC.

How it Works

What are the different types of committees?

Traditional

Mix of traditional and crisis elements

Special mechanics

Both frontroom (speeches) and backroom (writing notes) elements

MUN 101

Committeeex. UNHRC

You can also visit https://munuc.org/conference/prep-resources/

Specialized

Hybrid

Crisis

Larger committees where delegates represent countriesand pass 1 resolution to address a specific global issue.

Smaller committees with a special mechanic,such as an election or a mock trial.

Small to medium committees with amixture of traditional and crisis elements.

Small commitees wheredelegates represent people

and pass multiple directives.