United Nations Guide to Model UN

United Nations Guide to Model UN Synopsis

Hundreds of thousands of students around the world participate every year in Model UN conferences at all education levels in schools and universities. They are popular exercises for those interested in learning more about the United Nations. Many of today's leaders in law, government, business, humanities, and the arts participated in them as students. Published by the United Nations, this is an engaging book for students at all levels as well as their teachers, librarians and Model UN organizers on how to participate in or host an authentic simulation of the United Nations. It offers practical guidance, tips, history, context and information to allow everyone to prepare and conduct a Model UN that is more in line with the way the UN actually works. From preparing for a conference to managing formal and informal meetings, chairing a conference, drafting resolutions and negotiating, this book will provide students and organizers with the necessary guidance, skills and resources to successfully simulate the UN.