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What is a MUN?
What is a MUN?
A Model United Nations (MUN) is an academic simulation that emulates the procedures of the United Nations, or other similar institutions such as NATO or the European Union, to find solutions for real-world issues. You play a delegate, representing a Member State in a specific committee.
MUN aims to educate students about current events, international relations, diplomacy, and the United Nations. Participants will also develop skills such as public speaking, presentation, persuasion, situation analysis, research, and critical thinking. MUN sessions can be conducted in every language, but Assas MUN chooses to hold its training sessions in English so that our members can attend international MUN conferences (e.g., in New York or London).
A MUN simulation is a formal debate. Therefore, there is no MUN without proper rules. You will find here two essential documents for you to understand how a simulation works: the delegate handbook and the rules of procedure. Happy reading, delegates!
Delegate Handbook 2025-26.pdfThe Delegate Handbook
The Delegate Handbook
Our delegate handbook is a very useful guide to discover how MUN actually run.
You will also find explanations on the United Nations system, as well as definitions of general MUN vocabulary, which you will encounter in every conference (position paper, opening statement, working paper, draft resolution, etc.).
We highly encourage you to read it!
The Rules of Procedure
The Rules of Procedure
The Rules of Procedure (RoP) exist to maintain decorum and order during the course of a MUN conference. These rules and procedures are put in place to facilitate an effective and structured debate. This will teach you the different motions and points you can raise: these are ways to move the debate forward.
It goes without saying that you must follow them, or face a penalty decided by the committee chairs (don't worry, it's never too serious ! 😉).
It is essential for each and every delegate to understand the Rules of Procedure to make the most of your MUN experience. However, if you're a first-timer and these rules seem a tad confusing, don't worry, practice makes perfect!
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