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Delegate Preparation

Resources to help prepare for a Model UN conference

FFL's resources for Model UN skills building in sections 1-5 include topic overviews plus lesson plans with handouts. We recommend that new delegates and advisors use them in order. 

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1.  Research

  • What is the UN, how does it work?

  • What do I need to know in order to be ready for the conference?

  • Where do I start researching my country assignment?

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2.  Position Papers

  • What is a position paper?

  • What information needs to be included?

  • How do you structure and format a position paper?

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3.  Rules of Procedure

  • How does debate run at a Model UN Conference?

  • What happens, and in what order?

  • What are the rules of Model UN? How does a delegate use them?

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4.  Diplomacy and Negotiation

  • How can delegates communicate effectively in committee?

  • How should delegates conduct themselves?

  • What are some strategies?

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5.  Resolutions

  • What is a resolution and what is its purpose?

  • What is the structure of a resolution?

  • What should be included in an effective resolution?

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World leaders came together in 2015 and made a historic promise to secure the rights and well-being of everyone on a healthy, thriving planet when they adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainable Development Goals

Researching the SDGs helps Model UN delegates draft comprehensive resolutions. 

  • What are the SDGs?

  • What is Agenda 2030 - is your country on track?

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​SDG Academy Library

The SDG Academy is the flagship education platform of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), a global initiative for the United Nations. Their world leading experts create and curate free, open educational resources.

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