MMUN Schedule, topics, background papers, delegate handbook.
***New! EMU delegation position papers will be posted here.***
PLSC 343 "Model United Nations" and the EMU UNA Student Alliance will participate in the forthcoming Midwest Model United Nations Conference, to be held February 18-21, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri at the Hyatt Regency, Union Station conference center.
EMU students will represent Belgium, Tunisia and Nigeria in simulated sessions of the General Assembly (GA), Security Council, First through Fourth Committees of the GA, the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, the UN Environmental Program, and the International Labor Organization.
This page contains links to sources of information that will help you prepare for the conference, beginning with basic information about the conference of general approaches to research. The page then offers suggestions for what types of information you should gather for your country and links to country-specific information, tips on topic research and sources, links to United Nations documents and archives, as well as UN committees and agencies. At the bottom of the page are links to advice on writing position papers, drafting resolutions, and giving speeches.
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MMUN Schedule, topics, background papers, delegate handbook. |
Model UN Research Strategies (Rutgers University)
United Nations Scholars' Workstation (Yale University)
Where to begin? Facts and basic information you should know about your country.
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Belgium BBC country profile of Belgium BBC recent news on Belgium CIA World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/be.html
U.S. Department of State, Background Notes http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2874.htm
U.S. Department of State, Country Report on Human Rights Practices http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2007/100550.htm
Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.diplomatie.be/en/default.asp
Belgium as a non-permanent member of the Security Council http://www.diplomatie.be/en/nu/default.asp
Permanent Mission of Belgium to the United Nations http://www.diplomatie.be/newyorkun/default.asp?id=8&mnu=8
Embassy of Belgium in Washington
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Nigeria
BBC country profile of Nigeria with links to current news and continuing stories. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1064557.stm
OneWorld country guide, emphasis on sustainable development & human rights, progress toward the MDGs http://uk.oneworld.net/guides/nigeria/development
CIA World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ni.html
Country Profile, U.S. Library of Congress http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Nigeria.pdf
U.S. Department of State, Background Notes http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2836.htm
U.S. Department of State, Country Report on Human Rights Practices (2007) http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2007/100498.htm
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Permanent Mission to the United Nations
Embassy of Nigeria in Washington http://www.nigeriaembassyusa.org/
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Tunisia
BBC country profile with links to current news and continuing stories. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791969.stm
One World country guide, with emphasis on development and human rights, progress toward the MDGs http://uk.oneworld.net/guides/tunisia/development
CIA World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ts.html
U.S. Department of State, Background Notes http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5439.htm
U.S. Department of State, Country Report on Human Rights Practices (2007) http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2007/100607.htm
Tunisia Online, with links to government and policy information http://www.tunisiaonline.com/map.html?8,6
Tunisia and the United Nations http://www.tunisiaonline.com/tunisia-un/
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European region
European Union homepage
European Union/foreign & security policy page http://europa.eu/pol/cfsp/index_en.htm
European Union Internet Resources http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/doemoff/govinfo/intl/gov_eu.html
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African region
African Union http://www.africa-union.org/root/au/index/index.htm
Economic Community of West African States
The Organization of the Islamic Conference http://www.oic-oci.org/home.asp
Africa Action (NGO working “to promote political, economic and social justice in Africa”) http://www.africaaction.org/index.php
AllAfrica.com, news and links
African Studies Center at the University of Pennsylvania has an extensive set of country-specific links
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Tips on beginning topic research. |
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Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) |
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP) International Labor Organization (ILO) United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) |
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Guide to researching UN documents |
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Official Documents System (ODS) of the United Nations |
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United Nations Association. Overview of position papers with examples: http://www.unausa.org/site/pp.asp?c=fvKRI8MPJpF&b=457141 |
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American Model UN -- examples of position papers: http://www.amun.org/index.php?page=samplepapers |
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Earlham College Model UN http://www.earlham.edu/~modelun/position04.htm |
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Overview of resolutions and how to write them (UNA/USA) |
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Overview of speaking at Model UN conferences and tips on public speaking (UNA/USA) |
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