Model United Nations

In Model United Nations (abbreviated Model UN or MUN) clubs, teams, and programs around the world, young people engage in simulations of various United Nations bodies, debating the problems of the world and trying to agree on solutions. "Delegates" are expected to represent their assigned nation's policy accurately, and are encouraged to thoroughly research the matter, up to and including contacting local embassies and consulates for information.

MUN clubs and teams are popular in high schools and universities, where it is seem as teaching valuable research and public speaking skills as well as giving students a thorough grounding in knowledge of world events. At many schools, MUN programs have evolved into a highly competitive academic sport, rivalling traditional academic competitions such as debate teams[?].

There is no overall organization that operates or controls the diverse array of MUN clubs, teams, and organizations, and parliamentary procedures and award systems vary considerably from conference to conference. The United Nations Association of the United States of America[?] maintains a worldwide list of conferences (see external links below).

External links

• UNA-USA's annual list of MUN conferences (http://www.unausa.org/newindex.asp?place=http%3A//www.unausa.org/programs/mun.asp)
• Model UN Headquarters (http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/modelun/index) at the UN Cyberschoolbus (http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/index)