Model UN Handbook is a reference tool for sponsors of Model UN and for the delegates of Model UN teams to use at conferences. The book contains all of the basic information that will be necessary to understand not only what happens at the conference, but also how to succeed. The book includes chapters on the UN system, rules of procedure, voting procedure, resolution writing, caucuses, and other chapters that will be highly useful in conference.

Do you like public speaking? Do you like learning about countries, cultures, and the issues facing our world? Do you like meeting interesting people? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Model United Nations is for you! Pick up this book and start reading. Seriously, stop skimming the synopsis and dive right into the good stuff. Model United Nations is one of my favorite activities for a myriad of reasons, but I will not bore you by listing all the aspects I love about Model UN, I will just highlight my top four. First of all, attending a conference is a great way to meet people just like you, meaning it is a great way to make new friends! Secondly, participating in Model UN will build your public speaking skills, which are especially important to develop as you move into high school and college. Third of all, learning about current events makes you an engaged American citizen, and also means you can show off your knowledge to parents, friends, teachers, and the like. Finally, practicing parliamentary procedure and learning about decorum will provide insight into the workings of the United Nations, the world's most important agency for keeping peace. Hopefully, after you read this book, you will feel comfortable enough to participate in a conference. I hope this will be an informative and enjoyable read, and that after learning about Model UN, you will love this awesome activity as much as I do!

The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure--now in a new updated edition Robert's Rules of Order is the recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. This 12th edition is the only current manual to have been maintained and updated since 1876 under the continuing program established by General Henry M. Robert himself. As indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules. New and enhanced features of this edition include: Section-based paragraph numbering to facilitate cross-references and e-book compatibility Expanded appendix of charts, tables, and lists Helpful summary explanations about postponing a motion, reconsidering a vote, making and enforcing points of order and appeals, and newly expanded procedures for filling blanks New provisions regarding debate on nominations, reopening nominations, and completing an election after its scheduled time Dozens more clarifications, additions, and refinements to improve the presentation of existing rules, incorporate new interpretations, and address common inquiries Coinciding with publication of the 12th edition, the authors of this manual have once again published an updated (3rd) edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, a simple and concise introductory guide cross-referenced to it.

Aims to provide a useful analytical tool and practical guidance on good treaty practice. It will be of interest to those working with treaties and treaty procedures in governments, international organisations, and legal practice, as well as legal academics and students wishing to gain insight into the realities of treaty practice.

"Everything you always wanted to know about the United Nations in one book! This primer to the United Nations is designed for all global citizens. It covers the history of the UN, what it does and how it does it. As the world's only truly global organization, the United Nations is where countries meet to address universal issues that cannot be resolved by any one of them acting alone. From international peace and security to sustainable development, climate change, human rights, and humanitarian action, the United Nations acts on our behalf around the world." --

The world's most globally informative activity, Model UN [MUN], is more than 50 years old, yet there has never been a book or reference written to explain the process of MUN in a clear and concise fashion, readable for a high school student, until NOW... It is called MUN-E (pronounced "money") and it is a strategy guide for Model UN, educating students on how to portray true value to a room of strangers (other delegates) who are seeking a strong leader to show them what to agree on. After coaching and advising a public high school into Best Delegate's national rankings for multiple consecutive years, Eugene Geis and Anthony White had met enough fresh, new advisors and delegates seeking guidance to master this academic competition. Their book is already in more than 10 countries, proving that leadership can be taught, and it is not merely a result of knowledgeable students promoting consistent international policy. It is rather a combination of a strong, charismatic presence, confidence in one's own ability to communicate, and a personality that exudes tendencies towards rapport, compromise, and effectiveness. This is the true power behind the Diplomat. This book first breaks down the technique for developing a strong presence in and out of committee. It is called "Social Intelligence." Second, they deconstruct the types of delegates encountered at a typical Model UN conference, from the "newbie" to the "gavel hunter." Each type of delegate has positive and negative consequences that require a competitor's attention when forming new alliances. Next, MUN-E shows the reader the philosophical background of arguments, creating a structure that allows a delegate to sculpt any disagreement into a compromise. The sixth chapter shows how to apply these arguments to any of TWELVE award-winning strategies that can be used to solidify a delegate's leadership in any committee! These strategies are drawn from more than 40 years of experience in Model UN competitions. Chapter 7 is a short treatise that breaks down the controversial rules of dress code, demystifying the all-too-common issues resulting from teenagers attempting to dress "professionally." In chapter 8 the fine art of writing position papers and resolutions is presented, using persuasive writing techniques not normally taught in an English classroom. Chapter 9 is the only full discussion of Crisis Committees that can be found printed. Eugene and Anthony's high school delegates were extremely successful in these high-caliber, fiercely competitive situations. Every delegate wishes for a strong introduction to a crisis committee, but usually ends up being chewed up and demoralized in their first experience. This book sets up a framework for preventing such an event. The tenth chapter gives a strong set of tools for developing relationships with other students using the "flexible" rules of social engineering. This material is not for the beginner and holds severe social consequences if used improperly. Keeping ahead of the times, there is a full chapter on creating a FREE wordpress website for a MUN club's management platform. It demonstrates how to integrate it with an existing facebook group and twitter account, maximizing your club's exposure and social media footprint! Finally, the appendices include empirical recipes for research, the full protocol of parliamentary procedures, and a discussion of management techniques for advisors. Model UN is the most difficult liberal arts academic club in high school and the skills that can be learned through Model UN are useful in the broader context of negotiation, social parlance, interviewing, and even collaborative productivity. It should be noted that some of the most successful people in media, business, and leadership have experience competing in Model United Nations. It is one of a few activities that offer full character development along with a global education. This book is, by far, the best primer on this academic a