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What are the structures of MUN

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-General Assembly
- Security Council:
- Economic and Social Council
- International Court of Justice (ICJ)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Human Rights Council (HRC)
- United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP

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What is the general assembly

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The largest committee, covering a wide range of global issues

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What is the security council

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Focuses on maintaining peace and security,
works to prevent conflicts and promotes resolutions to crises

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What is Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC

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Tackles global economic, social, and environmental issues

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What is International Court of Justice (ICJ)

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Simulates legal proceedings on international disputes.

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What is a delegate

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a delegate is a student or participant who represents a specific country or organization in discussions on global issues

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What is a delegates role

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1) Representation: Delegates act as representatives of their assigned countries or organizations, advocating for their interests and policies

2) Position Papers: Delegates often write position papers that summarize their country’s stance on the topics to be discussed. This helps clarify their objectives and informs other delegates of their viewpoints.

3) Debate and Discussion: During committee sessions, delegates engage in formal debates, present their arguments, and respond to questions. They must articulate their positions clearly and persuasively.

4) Negotiation: Delegates collaborate with others to draft resolutions and find common ground on contentious issues. This involves negotiation and compromise to create documents that reflect the interests of multiple parties.

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What is a resolution

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resolution is a formal document that outlines proposed actions or solutions to the issues being discussed by a committee

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What is a position paper

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A written statement of a country’s stance on a topic, prepared before the conference.

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When was EAMUN established

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1980s

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What countries are involved in it

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Kenya , Tanzania , Burundi , Rwanda , Uganda

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Where are the other UN offices located apart from kenya

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-Vienna
-New York
-Geneva

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What is the Secretariat

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the executive body responsible for organizing and running the EAMUN conference.

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What are the key positions in the secretariat

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Secretary-General: The highest-ranking officer in EAMUN, responsible for overseeing the entire conference, delivering the opening and closing speeches, and ensuring that all procedures are followed.

Deputy Secretary-General: Assists the Secretary-General in the day-to-day running of the conference and may focus on specific aspects like committee management or logistics.

Under-Secretaries-General: These individuals are responsible for overseeing specific committees and ensuring that resolutions, debates, and rules of procedure are adhered to

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what does the secretary-General do

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The highest-ranking officer in EAMUN, responsible for overseeing the entire conference, delivering the opening and closing speeches, and ensuring that all procedures are followed.

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What is the role of the Deputy Secretary-General

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Assists the Secretary-General in the day-to-day running of the conference and may focus on specific aspects like committee management or logistics.

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What is the role of the Under-Secretaries-General

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These individuals are responsible for overseeing specific committees and ensuring that resolutions, debates, and rules of procedure are adhered to

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What is a placard

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The sign signifying your country. Used within voting to showcase one’s presence and to signal towards a chair.

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What is a chair

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: Chairs are your essential referees. Using the Rules of Procedure, they facilitate the debates.

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What is “out of order”

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Actions that are a big NO-NO. If something is Out of Order, it falls outside the RoP.

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What is a gavel

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Gavel: The almighty hammer swung by a chair during decision-making. If you hear its clamouring thud, you better listen!

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What does WHO do

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focuses on global health issues and policies.

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What does the United Nations environmental council do

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focuses on issues related to environmental health and sustainable development.

The council addresses critical issues such as pollution, climate change, access to clean water, air quality, and the impact of environmental factors on public health.

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What does the human rights council do

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focuses on promoting and protecting human rights globally

The HRC addresses pressing human rights issues, such as freedom of expression, refugee rights, gender equality, and violations in specific countries or regions.

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What are the two types of resolutions

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working papers” (drafts) and “final resolutions” (adopted proposals).