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United Ambassadors & the Real UN: Track Record in Model UN

United Ambassadors & the Real UN: Track Record in Model UN

How much do you know about the history of UN4MUN? The work of United Ambassadors? Or better yet, the history of Model United Nations? Here is the complete story. In 2009, the United Nations Department of Global Communications discovered discrepancies between the real UN, and how it is simulated worldwide in Model UN conferences. The UN DGC organized three Global Model UN (GMUN) conferences in Geneva (2009), Kuala Lumpur (2010) and Incheon (2011). www.outreach.un.org. Today, U

The Evolution of UN4MUN

The Evolution of UN4MUN

If you're active in the Model UN Community, you must have encountered the question: What is UN4MUN? We're here to clarify that. UN4MUN is a program introduced by the United Nations Department of Global Communications in 2009 with an intention to bring Model UN simulations closer to how the real UN functions. The term symbolizes accurate simulations of the UN, ie: Rules of Procedure which accurately reflect the decision-making process of the real UN. The leadership of the prog

The Leadership Difference at UA-MUNC

The Leadership Difference at UA-MUNC

What makes the United Ambassadors MUN Conference special? Why should you choose it from a wide array of Model UNs in every corner of the globe? The obvious response would be “because it offers the world’s most accurate simulation of the United Nations.” But what does that mean for you? And why should you care? Here's why. Because the world’s most accurate simulation of the UN offered at UA-MUNC enables you to develop the leadership skills needed for success in college, caree

Mastering Model UN Research Skills

Mastering Model UN Research Skills

Embarking on research assignments for a Model United Nations (MUN) conference can be an incredibly daunting task. Granted, understanding the background, current stance and prospects of a UN Member State is nothing short of complex. Adding the multifaceted global issues delegates find solutions for in MUN to the above mix, it is safe to say that research can inspire a plethora of attitudes on delegates (discouragement and intimidation included). In response to such feelings, w

Preparing for Negotiations in the Model UN Committee Room

Preparing for Negotiations in the Model UN Committee Room

It is as hard to master the arts of public speaking and debating, as it is to master the subtleties of negotiation. To the mere observer, a Model United Nations (MUN) delegate who excels at public speaking can steal the show, but both chairs and delegates know that it is negotiations where MUN’s most significant challenges lie. In fact, during committee negotiations, even the most experienced MUNers will find it difficult to meet their country’s interests, precisely as planne

Public Speaking - Conquering the Stage Fright Monster

Public Speaking - Conquering the Stage Fright Monster

Standing in a committee room cramped with delegates staring at you and somehow your peripheral vision keeps getting narrower, your voice shakes, your palms get sweaty, and your thoughts begin to scatter as you try to remember the exact words of the speech that is supposed to mesmerize the UN’s Secretary-General. It is almost as if you were in an out-of-body experience watching down on yourself from the deepest corners of your worst nightmare. Well, that might be a bit extreme

UA-MUNC Report of the General Assembly's First Committee

UA-MUNC Report of the General Assembly's First Committee

As the representative of the Republic of South Africa, it was truly my pleasure to have had the opportunity to serve as a chair for the General Assembly first committee on disarmament and international security of the 2017 UA-MUNC conference. The Convention was truly informative, and I had the opportunity to participate, learn and understand how things really work when adopting a resolution and reaching consensus in the UN. As a chair, I was able to grasp the procedure and, w

UA-MUNC Report of the General Assembly's Second Committee

UA-MUNC Report of the General Assembly's Second Committee

The General Assembly Second Committee's topic was taking immediate, effective action against Climate Change while addressing the threat it poses to Sustainable Global Development. The Secretary of General Assembly Second Committee was Allen Yan, and the Chair was Yusif Suleymanov. During the sessions, the main areas of discussions were discussing the Sustainable Development Goals, stabilizing the general conflicted case, and making sure that all the delegates reach new ideas-

UA-MUNC Report of High School Security Council

UA-MUNC Report of High School Security Council

Director, Philippe Chabaneix, and Presidents, Shaikha Alsalman and Shamma Alattar, had the pleasure of staffing the High School Security Council at the United Ambassadors Model United Nations Conference 2017. We addressed the numerous parameters surrounding immediate measures to protect children and civilians in armed conflict and ensuring their access to emergency relief, such as the impact on the education, health and future of children and civilians, the responsibility of

UA-MUNC Report of General Assembly High-Level Summits on the Rights of Refugees and Migrants

UA-MUNC Report of General Assembly High-Level Summits on the Rights of Refugees and Migrants

The General Assembly High-Level summits on the Rights of Refugees and Migrants took place under a supervision of Chair Mr. Sereyrath Seng and Secretary Ms. Sofia Kurtsenovskaia. The discussion in the General Assembly High-Level summits on the Rights of Refugees and Migrants was about strategies to counter the surge of intolerance and xenophobia against refugees and migrants around the globe. Initially, all participating delegates managed to present their statements well. Afte

Secrets to Running Great MUN Sessions

Secrets to Running Great MUN Sessions

A big number of MUNs around the world follow the simple form of delegates applying, being informed of their respective case, delegation and council/committee, and then the actual conference. This is mostly suitable for delegates with experience prior to the application, whether through previous MUN conferences or through related studies in their respective majors, but what if the delegate applying is neither experienced nor in any way familiar with anything related to the MUN

Success Story from Kuwait! KILS

Success Story from Kuwait! KILS

My name is Wadha aldabous and I started my MUN experience as a high school sophomore. Today I'm in my sophomore year of collage at Kuwait university, collage of law. I've been a delegate, a chair, an executive, and a Deputy Secretary General and, have attended more than 15 national and international conferences and I've won awards locally and internationally. I had the pleasure of attending a full day training by UNITED AMBASSADORS in October 2015 before attending my first UN

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United Ambassadors & the Real UN: Track Record in Model UN

The Evolution of UN4MUN

The Leadership Difference at UA-MUNC

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Mastering Model UN Research Skills

Mastering Model UN Debate

Preparing for Negotiations in the Model UN Committee Room

Public Speaking - Conquering the Stage Fright Monster

Press Release-MUN YA 2017- Committee 5 Open Discussion

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UA-MUNC Report of the General Assembly's First Committee

UA-MUNC Report of the General Assembly's Second Committee

UA-MUNC Report of High School Security Council