Model united nations
United Nations
The United Nations was created to promote communication between nations to solve world crisis and avoid another world war. Our class was put on a mission to understand the United Nations. So the whole 10th grade had to prepare and complete a two day UN simulation. Every student was split into three groups; the World Health Organization, UNHRC, and UNICEF.
My position in this project was; the delicate of the United States of America in the World Health Organization committee 1. After weeks of research and writing revisions I spent two days advocating for the United States on multiple topics.
My position in this project was; the delicate of the United States of America in the World Health Organization committee 1. After weeks of research and writing revisions I spent two days advocating for the United States on multiple topics.
Useful resources
Why Obama Is Standing by the Syrian Refugees
Security Council Actions to Counter Terrorism
These two articles is what set my platform for the entire conference; the first article gave me the perspective of my country's citizens and of the commander in chief. The second one informed me of previous action taken by the United States; which helped me figure out what my country really wants out of the United Nations. Finding the articles was a difficult task due to the fact I had no idea on where to start. My teacher gave my class reliable sources, but I wasn't receiving the information I wanted. I eventually found the Atlantic Post article, then shortly after I searched the World Health Organization website. Through this process I learned that the United States participates in the UN, but doesn't always have to follow their rules.
position paper link
My proposition paper did not very much from the first the draft; I was given a very specific rubric. The rubric stated that the first paragraph had to be about the issue and how it effects my country and the world. The second paragraph had to explane what steps my country has taken; while the third addressed what matters the world have done to try and solve the problem. Finally the last area was what resolutions my country proposes. The area I struggled the most with was the second paragraph, about national actions. The United States has been involved with the United Nations since the very beginning, so it was difficult finding what information was relevant. I received helped from one of the UN chairs; he told me to add the most relevant ones to the United States. I am proud of this paper, but I have the most pride in the first and second paragraph. I think my position paper represents my country well; it shows our intentions, previous actions and plans for the future.
opening speech link
Before I sat down to write my opening speech I had an idea on what I wanted to say. I am the most patriotic person I know, so I knew my opinions where similar to those of my country. I first wrote out everything I wanted to say on a line sheet of paper, but I left spaces where I wanted to include facts. I then went back to find the facts I wanted to know. This process lead to a solid paper; however, I did receive some helpful feedback from a classmate and my teacher. My fellow peer helped me with some grammar mistakes, but my teacher help me realize what my country wants most out of the conferences. If I had to write this paper again I wouldn't make it so long, because I had to cut some of my information to fit the one minute time frame.
the conference experience
Coming into the committee room Wednesday morning I remember being very excited about starting this conference. I wore the whole red, white and blue colors to show full representation. I made a strong opening speech and by the first unmoderated caucus I had every country in the room wanting to be my allies. The only countries that I didn't accept where Syria, Russia and China. These three countries wanted me to stop funding middle east rebel groups so they could keep President Asad in office, and that goes against the whole United States platform. Along with forming allies in the unmoderated caucus, through the whole debate I was constantly sending notes communicating with other delegates. I always stood up for my allies and had a lot of facts on every topic. Only a few delegates challenged my stance and they where quickly shut down by me and my allies. The only difficult part was trying to stay diplomatic through the whole conference. My advice for any classmate and teacher is have as many practice debates as you can, and you can never had to much research. Research your country, research your allies and enemies.