Delegate Handbook IHMUN 2010

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Model United Nations the concept

Model United Nations (informally abbreviated as Model UN or

MUN) is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aimsto educate participants about civics, effective communication,globalization and multilateral diplomacy.

In Model UN, students take on roles as foreign diplomats andparticipate in a simulated session of an intergovernmentalorganization.

Participants research a country, take on roles as diplomats,investigate international issues, deliberate, consult, and thendevelop solutions to world problems.

We, the members of Caucus, are extremely passionate about

this format of public speaking. We nd it to be an excellent testof a speakers researching skills, in-depth comprehension of theagenda topics as well as spontaneity.

The International HinduModel United Nations 2010

The IHMUN conference will take place over a period of 4days from 17-20 August 2010. The venue will be the VPCIConference Center in the Delhi University North Campus.


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Committees and their agendas

Security CouncilRepresentation of Taiwan in UNIsraels Blockade of Gaza

General AssemblyIranian Oil BourseUN Peacekeeping: Looking into the FutureStatus of Displaced Persons due to Climate Change

United Nations Development ProgrammeFeminization of PovertyRole of Local Bodies in Aiding Development

Human Rights CouncilSafeguarding Human Rights of the Mentally Disabled, with Specialemphasis on Solitary Connement & Degrading Medical TreatmentProtection of Journalists & News Media Personnel in Areas of Conict

International Court of JusticeAvena and Other Mexican Nationals (Mexico v/s United States ofAmerica)Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishmentof the Crime of Genocide (Bosnia and Herzegovina v/s Serbia andMontenegro)


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Tentative schedule of the conference

TUESDAY: AUGUST 17

09:00 am 10:00 am : Registration

10:00 am 11:45 am : Opening Ceremony &Brieng by Chairpersons

11:45 am 12:00 pm : Tea12:00 pm 01:45 pm : Session 101:45 pm 02:45 pm : Lunch02:45 pm 04:30 pm : Session 2

WEDNESDAY: AUGUST 18

10:00 am 11:45 am : Session 311:45 am 12:00 pm : Tea12:00 pm 01:45 pm : Session 4

01:45 pm 02:45 pm : Lunch02:45 pm 04:30 pm : Session 5

THURSDAY: AUGUST 19

10:00 am 11:45 am : Session 611:45 am 12:00 pm : Tea12:00 pm 01:45 pm : Session 701:45 pm 02:45 pm : Lunch02:45 pm 04:30 pm : Session 8

FRIDAY: AUGUST 20

10:00 am 11:45 am : Session 911:45 am 12:00 pm : Tea12:00 pm 01:45 pm : Session 1001:45 pm 02:45 pm : Lunch02:45 pm 04:30 pm : Closing Ceremony &

Prize Distribution


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The Chairperson will ask all of those delegates who

would like to make a speech and be on the speakers

list to raise their placards. The Chairperson will then

choose delegates to be placed on the speakers list.

A country can only appear on the speakers list once.

After a country has spoken, they may be added

to the speakers list again by sending a note to the

Chairperson saying: the delegation of [country name]

would like to be added to the speakers list.

Speaking time is set through a motion from a delegate.

If no motions are made, the default time is 90 seconds.

When the committee is in formal debate all rules of

procedure are enforced.

END OF LISTOnce the speakers list has been exhausted, thecommittee will automatically move to immediate

voting procedure

Moderated CaucusA moderated caucus is a mixture of both formal and

informal debate. When a motion for a moderated

caucus is passed, the Chair calls upon delegates as

they raise their placards to address the committee for a

specic amount of time.

Un-Moderated CaucusAn un-moderated caucus is a temporary recess. Rules

of procedure are suspended during caucusing. During

this time delegates can meet informally with each other

and the committee staff to discuss draft resolutions and

other issues.

Working Papers and Draft ResolutionsDelegations work together to create resolutions. In

addition, delegates may present amendments to these

documents, which are changes to the draft resolutions.

CLOSURE OF DEBATEOnce a delegate feels that they have mad their

countrys position clear and that there are enough draft

resolutions on the oor, he or she may make a motion

to proceed into voting procedure for by moving for the

closure of debate.

VOTING PROCEDURESOnce a motion to close debate has been approved, the committee moves into voting procedures.

Amendments are voted upon rst, then resolutions. Once all of the resolutions are voted upon, the

committee can move to the next topic on the agenda.

ROLL CALLThe Chairperson will announce each countrys name. After a delegate hears their country called, they

should answer present.

SETTING THE AGENDAThe rst order of business for the committee shall be the consideration of the agenda. The only motion in

order at this time will be in the form of The nation of [country name] moves that [topic area x] be placed

rst on the agenda. The motion requires a second and is debatable. A provisional speakers list shall be

established with two people speaking for and two people speaking against the motion; after the provisional

speakers list is exhausted, the committee shall move into an immediate vote. A simple majority is required

for the motion to pass. A motion to proceed to the second topic area is in order only after the committee has

voted on resolutions regarding the rst topic area or tabled the topic.

DEBATE

SPEAKERS LIST (FORMAL DEBATE) CAUCUS

Flow of debate & motions


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MOTION ADDRESS OFMOTION

PROCEDURE SECOND/ MAJORITYREQUIRED

. To object to aProcedure

Point of Order* This may be introduced in order to complain about improperparliamentary procedure, however the Chairperson may over rule thepoint, and the decision is not subject to appeal.

None

2. For a personalprivilege

Point of Personalprivilege **

This may be introduced in order to remove a personal discomfort. None

3. To request forproceduralclarication

Point of Inquiry This may be introduced in case a delegate wishes to seek clarication ofparliamentary procedures and protocols.

None

4. To questionanother

Delegate withregard to their

speech

Point ofInformation

This may be introduced if a delegate yields to questions after her/hisspeech. All questions must be directed through the Chair; only onequestion can be asked at a time. If one wishes to cross question, it maybe done by Requesting Follow up.

None

5. To adopt anagenda

Motion to set theagenda

for debate

The rst order of business for the committee shall be the adoption ofthe agenda. A simple majority vote would decide the order in which theagendas are to be discussed.

Majority

6. To address aspecic issuein the agenda

Motion for aModeratedCaucus

This may be introduced when a delegate feels that a particular issueneeds to be discussed in greater detail, one may interrupt the formalspeakers list for a Caucus; Parliamentary procedures must follow duringthe course of a moderated caucus. The delegate has to specify the topicand the time of the caucus as well as for each speaker; however thetime may be extended or reduced at the discretion of the Chairperson.

Secondas well

as simpleMajority

7. For informaldiscussion andforming blocs

Motion for anun-moderated

Caucus

This interrupts a formal debate for a time period decided by the house.Delegates are permitted to leave their seats and indulge in informaldebate and negotiations.

Secondas well asMajority

8. To correctfalse claimsby another

delegate

Right to Reply This right is exercised if any delegate has made a derogatory remark,false accusation or hurt the popular sentiment of another country.The complaint is lodged in written or verbally and the delegate underscanner would have to be answerable to the council. The chair maydirect the concerned delegate to submit a written/verbal apology.

None

9. To suspenddebate

temporarily

Motion to TableDebate

During the discussion of any matter, the committee may considera motion to table debate on the issue under discussion at therecommendation of the Chair or any delegate. A two-thirds majorityis required for its passing. If the same is passed, no further actions orvotes will be taken on the topic. The topic may be reintroduced to thecommittee only when the alternate issue taken up has seen a successful

passing of resolution.

Second aswell as 2/3

Majority

0. ForAdjournment of

the Meeting

Motion to adjournfor recess

During the discussion of any matter, a delegate may move for theadjournment of the meeting. Such a motion shall not be debated butshall be immediately put to a vote. After adjournment, the committeeshall reconvene at its next regularly scheduled meeting time;adjournment of the nal meeting shall adjourn the session.

Majority

1. Forsummoningdelegates or

representatives

Request forsummoning

the delegate/representative

of

During the debate if a delegate feels that clarication on the stand ofa country is required and another delegate of the same country in adifferent committee would be better versed on the issue she/he maysummon that delegate; also a representative of a particular organizationsuch as the IAEA, Interpol, UNICEF etc. may be summoned for seeking

advice or clarication (this right may be exercised in case of an Crisissituation also).

Second

2. Appeal tothe ChairsDecision

Motion toreconsiderdecision

This motion is made when a delegate feels that the Chairperson hasmade an incorrect decision and does so by formally making a verbalor written appeal to the Chairpersons decision. The Chair has to beaccountable to the entire council (though the Chair may choose toeschew the same).

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* A point of order can also be raised to point out a factual error in a delegatesstatement.

* A point of order can interrupt the ow of formal debate

** A point of personal privilege can interrupt the ow of formal debate.

Speakers List

The Chair shall open the speakers list for each topic to be discussed

at the request of a delegate. Any delegate wishing to be added to the

speakers list shall indicate so when asked by the Chair or shall submit

such a request in writing to the dais.

Limitation on Speaking Time

The Chair may limit the time allotted to each speaker. However, delegates

can motion to increase (or decrease) the speaking time, which will be

voted upon by the committee. When a delegate exceeds her/his allotted

time, the Chair may call the speaker to order without delay. If a delegate

nishes his speech before the expiry of the time limit, she/he may yield

their time to points of information, to another delegate (with the prior

permission from the delegate) or to the Chair.

ResolutionsWhat is a Resolution?Actions of the United Nations are expressed in resolutions that are

submitted in draft form under the sponsorship of one or more delegations.

Resolutions may simply register an opinion or may recommend action to

be taken by a U.N. organ or related agency. Only the Security Council may

make decisions that bind Member States to a certain course of action.

Submission of Draft ResolutionsDraft resolutions, shall be submitted to the Director with the proper number

of signatories. The Chair may permit discussion and consideration of

proposals and amendments once approved - even if the documents maynot have been circulated through the committee.

Introducing Draft ResolutionsOnce a draft resolution has been approved by the Director and has been

copied and distributed, a delegate may raise a motion to introduce the

draft resolution, which is automatically approved and does not require

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a vote. During introduction of a draft resolution, the sponsor would berequired to present all its operative clauses. Additional questions and

comments regarding the resolution are encouraged to be raised through

the speakers list, yields and moderated caucuses, only after the sponsor

completes the presentation.

Format of a Resolution

United Nations resolutions follow a common format. Each resolution has

three parts: the heading, the perambulatory and the operative clauses. It is

one long sentence with commas and semicolons throughout and a period

at the very end. Drafts should be single-spaced with each line following

a reference number in the left hand margin. The rst word in each clauseshould be underlined, and each clause in the preamble should end with a

comma. All operative clauses end with a semicolon except the nal clause,

which ends with a period.

* A copy of a sample resolution will be attached for your reference

(Appendix 1)

* Commonly used perambulatory and operative clauses have also been

attached (Appendix 2)

Amendments

What is an Amendment?

Once a resolution has been discussed, it is opened to amendments,

i.e. proposed changes in certain clauses of the resolution. After the

amendment is taken up by the Chair, it is put to debate. In time for the

amendment, the delegate who introduces the amendment explains her/

his point, other speeches for the amendment follow, however, in time

against the amendment, the sponsors and the signatories may defend the

original resolution.

There are two types of amendments, friendly and unfriendly. Both

friendly and unfriendly amendments require the approval of the Chair.An amendment is considered friendly if all of the sponsors of the initial

draft resolution are signatories of the amendment. Such an amendment

is adopted automatically without discussion or vote, it. Unfriendly

amendments will be followed by a discussion before being put to vote.

Amendment to an Amendment

These are changes to an amendment, which may be introduced in time

against the amendment.

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They will follow the same procedure as amendments; if an amendment toan amendment passes, the amendment passes, if the amendment to an

amendment fails, the original amendment remains open for discussion,

however an amendment, to an amendment to an amendment is not in

order.

* If 2/3 of the clauses of a Resolution are amended, the Resolution is

considered failed.

Voting

Methods of Decision

All procedural decisions, except for the closure and adjournment of debate,

shall be made by a simple majority of the delegations present. Delegations

physically present in the committee may not abstain on procedural

motions. Decisions on draft resolutions and amendments shall require a

simple majority in favour. However, the passage of all resolutions and

amendments in the Security Council requires nine afrmative votes and

an afrmative vote or an abstention on the part of all permanent members

(Peoples Republic of China, France, Russian Federation, United States

of America and United Kingdom).

Voting Rights

Each present delegate shall have one vote. Observing nations and non-

governmental organizations (NGOs) cannot vote on substantive matters.

Each vote may be a Yes, No or Abstain. On procedural motions, members

may not abstain.

Members present and voting shall be dened as members casting an

afrmative or negative vote (no abstentions) on all substantive votes.

Conduct While in Voting Procedure

After the Chair has announced the beginning of voting, no representative

may enter or leave the room, nor shall any representative interrupt the

voting except on a Point of Personal Privilege, Point of Inquiry, or a Point ofOrder in connection with the actual conduct of the voting. Communication

between delegates is strictly forbidden. A member of the staff shall secure

the doors during voting procedure.

Method of VotingDelegations may vote in favour of or against a proposal or may abstain

from voting. The committee shall normally vote by show of placards, but

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any delegate may request a roll call vote on substantive matters. The roll

call vote shall be taken in alphabetical order of the English names of the

countries present.

During a roll call vote, delegations may answer with an afrmative vote, a

negative vote, an abstention (when appropriate) or may pass. Delegations

passing in the rst round of voting will be called upon alphabetically in a

second round, at which time they may only answer with an afrmative or

negative vote.

Delegations that appear to be voting out of policy, while casting an

afrmative or negative vote, may reserve the right to explain their vote by

Voting with Rights. Delegations must announce that they are voting with

Rights at the time they cast their vote. The Chair may permit delegations

voting with Rights to explain their votes after voting has concluded butbefore the decision has been announced.

Joint statements

The chair of any committee may suggest any two opposing countries, to

come up with a Joint Statement which contains terms and conditions

agreeable to both parties. This can be suggested only if the focus of the

topic concerns very specic issue relating to two particular countries. (Ex.

Indo-Pak issue, Israel-Palestine)

Position papers

The Position paper should include a brief introduction and a comprehensive

breakdown of the countrys position on the topics that are being discussed

within the committee. An excellent position paper includes:

A clear statement of policy on each topic;

The countrys background on the topic, including:

Political and/or foreign policy;

Action taken by your government in relation to the topic;

Resolutions and declarations that your country supports Quotes taken from speeches made by heads of government;

Action of the United Nations that your country supports;

Suggestions on future course of action.

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The Position paper should be typed out on an A4 size format, in Font

Arial and Size 11 or 12.

* A sample position paper has been attached for you reference

(Appendix 3).

Dress code

Gentlemen are required to wear a full suit - comprising of a formal

jacket and trousers, full sleeved shirts, ties and formal footwear.

Ladies are required to wear a full suit or formal jackets with skirts, ties

or scarves and appropriate formal footwear.

Language

English shall be the ofcial working language of the conference. All

speeches must be made in third person. The delegates shall address

themselves as The delegate of (country name)/ or (Country

name).

Use of informal language is discouraged and delegates using abusive

languages will be penalised.

Other information

Registration

August 17: 9:00 am to 9:45 am.

All delegates have to pay a registration fee of Rs.500/-

They will be provided with country placards, delegate badges and

other as soon as they register.

Accommodation

Delegates who are non-residents of Delhi would be accommodated in

either of the University Guest House, the International Guest House, orthe International Womens Guest House (all within campus) booked

from August 16 (noon) to August 21 (noon). The delegates will have to

pay a Rs. 300/- per day to avail the accommodation facilities.

(The rooms are air conditioned with proper sanitation, dining facilities,

and other modern amenities)

Travel Guidelines

The venue, the Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Auditorium, is at a very short

distance from the accommodation:

- 20 minutes walking

- 10 minutes by a Rickshaw (maximum fare Rs.20 for 2 people)

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Appendix 1

Resolution GA/3/1.1

General Assembly Third Committee

Sponsors : United States, Austria and Italy

Signatories : Greece, Tajikistan, Japan, Canada, Mali, the

Netherlands and Gabon

Topic : Strengthening UN coordination of humanitarian

assistance in complex emergencies

The General Assembly,

Reminding all nations of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the

Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognizes the inherent

dignity, equality and inalienable rights of all global citizens,

Reafrming its Resolution 33/1996 of 25 July 1996, which encourages

Governments to work with UN bodies aimed at improving the coordination

and effectiveness of humanitarian assistance,

Noting with satisfaction the past efforts of various relevant UN bodies and

nongovernmental organizations,

Stressing the fact that the United Nations faces signicant nancial

obstacles and is in need of reform, particularly in the humanitarian realm,

1. Encourages all relevant agencies of the United Nations to collaborate

more closely with countries at the grassroots level to enhance the carrying

out of relief efforts;

2. Urges member states to comply with the goals of the UN Department of

Humanitarian Affairs to streamline efforts of humanitarian aid;

3. Requests that all nations develop rapid deployment forces to better

enhance the coordination of relief efforts of humanitarian assistance in

complex emergencies;

4. Calls for the development of a United Nations Trust Fund that encourages

voluntary donations from the private transnational sector to aid in funding

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5. Stresses the continuing need for impartial and objective information onthe political, economic and social situations and events of all countries;

6. Calls upon states to respond quickly and generously to consolidated

appeals for humanitarian assistance; and

7. Requests the expansion of preventive actions and assurance of post-

conict assistance through reconstruction and development.

Appendix 2

Pre-ambulatory clauses

Operative clauses

Operative clauses are set out to achieve the committees main policy goals

on the topic. Each operative clause begins with a number and ends with a

semicolon (the nal clause ends with a period). Operative clauses should

be organized in a logical progression, and each clause should contain a

single idea or policy proposal. Keep in mind that all resolutions except

those passed by the Security Council are non-binding.

Acknowledging Deeply disturbed Having Observing

Afrming Desiring adopted Reafrming

Alarmed Determined approved Realizing

Anxious Emphasizing considered Recalling

Approving Encouraged examined further Recognizing

Aware Endorsing received Referring

Bearing in mind Expressing reviewed Regretting

Being convinced appreciation Keeping in mind Reiterating

Believing deep appreciation Mindful Seeking

Cognizant Expecting Noting Stressing

Concerned Fullling further Welcoming

Condent Fully with approval

Conscious aware with concern

Considering believing with deep concern

Contemplating bearing in mind with grave concern

Convinced Grieved with regret

Declaring Guided by with satisfaction


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Appendix 3

Committee : Commission on Human Rights

Topic : Violence against Women

Country : The Kingdom of Denmark

Delegate : William Hayward Wilson, Shea University

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, no one shall be subjected

to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

Although this doctrine was adopted in 1948, the world has fallen quite

short of this goal. Violence against women pervades all states and it is the

duty of the international community to ensure that all persons are afforded

equality and respect. Despite cooperative efforts at combating gross human

rights abuses, such as the adoption of the Declaration on the Elimination of

Violence against Women, the United Nations has not been able to alleviate

the injustice women worldwide experience daily.

The Kingdom of Denmark believes that in order to end violence against

women, nations must look to empower women in all aspects of society.

This includes promoting equal gender roles in government, civil society,

education and business. However, Denmark also recognizes the need to

combat human rights abuses against women as they occur, and no nation is

immune to gender violence. In 2002, the Danish Government launched an

extensive action plan to combat domestic violence against women. The plan

includes measures to help treat abused women, identify and prosecute the

perpetrators, and incorporate professional medical and psychological staff

into the rehabilitation process. The action plan currently reaches out to both

Acknowledging Deeply disturbed Having Observing

Afrming Desiring adopted ReafrmingAlarmed Determined approved Realizing

Anxious Emphasizing considered Recalling

Approving Encouraged examined further Recognizing

Aware Endorsing received Referring

Bearing in mind Expressing reviewed Regretting

Being convinced appreciation Keeping in mind Reiterating

Believing deep appreciation Mindful Seeking

Cognizant Expecting Noting Stressing

Concerned Fullling further Welcoming

Condent Fully with approval

Conscious aware with concernConsidering believing with deep concern

Contemplating bearing in mind with grave concern

Convinced Grieved with regret

Declaring Guided by with satisfaction

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governmental and nongovernmental groups on the local level throughout the

nation.

The Danish Centre for Human Rights in Copenhagen, Denmarks foremost

national human rights institution also promotes and protects human rights.

Based on the Centres research, Denmarks parliament can promote human

rights-based legislation and education/awareness programs throughout the

nation. The Centre also addresses the UN Commission on Human Rights

annually regarding human rights developments in Denmark and internationally.

Denmark has no record of committing major human rights violations, most

importantly any targeted at women. In its 2003 Annual Report, Amnesty

International also found no human rights violations against Danish women.

Women are invaluable to Denmarks society and have achieved signicant

economic and social gains in the 20th century. Currently, 75 percent of

medical students in Denmark are women.

Denmark is condent that this Commission can bring about an end to violence

against women without compromising the sovereignty of member states.

Education remains perhaps the most useful tool in protecting victims of

gender-based violence. Governments, UN agencies, and nongovernmental

organizations (NGOs) can plan a coordinated campaign that educates national

populations on the various ways women are violently targeted. Similarly,

harmful traditions, such as honour killings and female genital mutilation, mustbe stopped by reforming traditional views of women in society. Children of

both sexes need to be taught at an early age to value the rights of women in

order to prevent such violence in their generation.

Another way to stop gender violence would be to reproach member states

that consistently violate treaties such as the Convention on Political Rights

of Women (1952), the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of

Discrimination against Women (1979), and the Declaration on the Elimination

of Violence against Women (1993). Although this Committee cannot impose

sanctions, it can pass resolutions verbally condemning states that commit

human rights violations. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights can

also meet with representatives of governments that violate the above treaties

to discuss possible solutions.

In order to prevent gender violence, nations must work together to build a

culture of support, equality and community. As such, the Kingdom of Denmark

looks forward to offering its support, in whatever form possible, to nations

rmly committed to ending violence against women in all its forms.

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Appendix 4

Delegate Handbook IHMUN 2010

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