2018 Access MUN Conference
Resources
Background studyDownload the background study and learn more about Disabilities.
Look at this video from UNICEF to know more about the topic.
This document has interesting info, too.
Read more about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Disability
Glossary
This Glossary will help you know the MUN vocabulary.
Position Paper Worksheet
Remember to make a research about your country this worksheet can help you know more.
This worksheet will guide you writing your Position Paper.
Assignments turned in on time have extra points for the Awards!
Training Session I - Presentation
Couldn't take notes of all the slides? :(
No problem, you can read the presentation again here!
Don't know where to start looking for info?
Don't worry, everything is gonna be alright!
Here you have some links to trustworthy sources. Happy research! :)
- UN data
- MUN Guide
- UN Bibliographic Information System
- UN Resources
- Rights of Disabled
- UN Member States data
- BBC News - Country profile
- CIA World Factbook
- Library of Congress
- Special Rapporteur on the rights of people with disabilities - Paraguay
- Disability in Asia
- Children with disabilities in Latin America
- Disability at a glance 2010
Can't find any information there?
Don't despair. It probably means that your country is not so well known (something which is, in itself, a huge advantage). Try secondary sources like think tanks or magazines like "The Economist", "The Guardian", etc. Having to look at secondary sources means that you can be a bit more flexible in your policies.
Worst case scenario.
You can’t find anything. Anywhere. The first thing you need to do: determine your country’s interests. See if it needs protection from others, or if it relies heavily on trade with another nation. Then, look at the policy of that group or country. Your own country might adopt it to show loyalty.
Don't despair. It probably means that your country is not so well known (something which is, in itself, a huge advantage). Try secondary sources like think tanks or magazines like "The Economist", "The Guardian", etc. Having to look at secondary sources means that you can be a bit more flexible in your policies.
Worst case scenario.
You can’t find anything. Anywhere. The first thing you need to do: determine your country’s interests. See if it needs protection from others, or if it relies heavily on trade with another nation. Then, look at the policy of that group or country. Your own country might adopt it to show loyalty.
Resolutions
UN bodies use resolutions to make recommendations or suggestions for future action.
Tips for Resolution Writing
- Be sure to follow the format for resolutions provided by the conference organizers.
- Create a detailed resolution. For example, if your resolution calls for a new program, think about how it will be funded and what body will manage it.
- Try to cite facts whenever possible.
- Be realistic. Do not create objectives for your resolution that can not be met. Make sure your body can take the action suggested. For example, the General Assembly can't sanction another country – only the Security Council can do so.
- Try to find multiple sponsors. Your committee will be more likely to approve the resolutions if many delegates contribute ideas.
- Preambulatory clauses are historic justifications for action. Use them to cite past resolutions, precedents, and statements about the purpose of an action.
- Operative clauses are policies that the resolution is designed to create. Use them to explain what the committee will do to address the issue.
More about sponsors and signatories.
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