How to MUN
Everything you need to excel at IRIS MUN: from rules of procedure to crisis management. Guides, videos, samples, and resources curated for every role.
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Model UN: Everything You Need
A complete overview of MUN: from preparation and research to debate, caucusing, and resolution writing. Perfect for beginners. Over 450,000 views.
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Model UN: Everything You Need
A complete overview of MUN: from preparation and research to debate, caucusing, and resolution writing. Perfect for beginners. Over 450,000 views.
Flow of Debate & Rules of Procedure
Master parliamentary procedure, motions, points, and the formal flow of MUN debate. The most-watched MUN training video online with 1.2M+ views.
How to Write a Position Paper
Step-by-step guide to crafting a strong position paper: research, structure, formatting, and common mistakes to avoid.
10 Tips to Win at Model UN
Award-winning MUNers share their top strategies for research, public speaking, negotiation, and standing out in committee.
Starting Debate & General Speakers List
Learn how a committee session begins: the General Speakers List, opening speeches, and setting the agenda.
How to Give the Perfect Opening Speech
Expert guide on structure, delivery, and timing for a memorable opening speech. Includes example scripts and the STAR method.
How to Write a Position Paper: Complete Guide
Master position paper writing with detailed guidance on research, structure, formatting, and a full example you can adapt.
How to Write a Resolution
Learn the structure and drafting process for UN resolutions: preambulatory clauses, operative clauses, and proper formatting with a full example.
Research & Policy Formulation
How to research your country, analyze committee topics, and formulate effective policy positions using UN sources and expert analysis.
Caucusing & Negotiation
Master formal and informal caucusing: build blocs, negotiate effectively, and forge consensus on complex issues.
Crisis Committee Guide
Everything you need for crisis committees: directives, crisis notes, backroom communication, and fast-paced debate strategies.
MUN Points & Motions Cheat Sheet
Quick reference for every point, motion, and procedural action in MUN. Know when and how to use each one.
How to Win Awards at MUN
Proven strategies from award-winning delegates: preparation, speaking, negotiation, and documentation techniques that impress chairs.
Sample Opening Speech: Climate Change
A complete opening speech script on climate change policy. Use this as a template for your own committee opening speech.
Sample Position Paper: Food Security
A full position paper example on food security in Sub-Saharan Africa. Follow this format for your own committee position papers.
Sample Draft Resolution: Education Access
A complete draft resolution template with preambulatory and operative clauses. Use this format when drafting resolutions in committee.
Sample Opening Speech: Security Council
A model opening speech for the UN Security Council on peacekeeping operations. Adapt this structure for any crisis or security committee.
Chairing Your First Committee
A complete guide to your first time in the chair: preparing the room, opening debate, managing speakers, and keeping every session moving.
Running Debate: Points, Motions & Caucuses
Master the procedural backbone of committee: recognizing motions, ruling on points, moderating caucuses, and driving the debate forward.
Volunteer Operations Guide
Complete guide for conference volunteers: ushering, registration, room management, and delegate support.
Security & Safety Protocols
Venue security, crowd management, access control, and emergency response procedures for IRIS MUN.
Media & Press Corps Guidelines
Standards for conference media coverage: photography, videography, social media, and press releases.
Press Corps Handbook: Writing Conference Articles
How to report on committee sessions: structuring articles, interviewing delegates, writing headlines, and publishing through the Press Director.
Event Photography: Camera Setup & Shot List
Practical photography guidance for conference coverage: gear basics, exposure for indoor venues, and a reusable shot list for every session.
Venue Access Control & Credential Checks
How to run entrances and verify credentials smoothly: checkpoint setup, badge types, and how to handle a delegate without credentials.
Emergency Response: Medical & Evacuation Basics
What every security member must do in an emergency: recognizing medical distress, evacuation routes, assembly points, and calling for help.
Registration Desk Playbook
Run check-in like a pro: setting up the desk, verifying registration, handling late arrivals, and keeping the queue moving.
Ushering: Room Prep & Delegate Comfort
Everything volunteers do to keep committee rooms running: setup, ushering delegates, handling disruptions, and closing sessions.
UN Guide to Model United Nations
The official United Nations guide to Model UN: covers UN structure, rules of procedure, and best practices for accurate simulations of UN bodies.
NMUN Delegate Preparation Guide
Comprehensive delegate prep guide from National Model United Nations: research strategies, position paper writing, and conference tips from the world's largest MUN conference.
Conference Delegate Guide 2024
A complete real-world delegate guide covering all aspects of the MUN conference experience: from research and speeches to caucusing and awards.
Crisis Committee Rules of Procedure
Official crisis committee procedural guide: directives, moderated vs unmoderated caucus, crisis notes, and crisis staff roles.
Crisis Committee Procedural Guide
IMUN's comprehensive crisis committee guide: cabinet structures, directive writing, portfolio powers, and crisis debate procedures.
Best Delegate: How to Write an Opening Speech
A professional guide from Best Delegate's Diplomat Guide series: speech structure, delivery tips, and full examples for your first committee speech.
Volunteer Training & Logistics Checklist
Pre-conference checklist for IRIS MUN volunteers: registration setup, room preparation, materials distribution, and post-session reporting.