Model+United+Nations

Model United Nations  [] []

History:
 * National Model United Nations in New York City and Harvard Model United Nations began as the League of Nations in 1920s.
 * Harvard Model United Nations ~ world’s oldest collage Model UN conference in 1955.
 * The Indianapolis Model United Nations and the Berkeley Model United Nations are found in 1952 and was the oldest continuous High School Model UN conferences.
 * world’s largest conferences with over 5,000 people and is held in New York.
 * The League of Nations transform into Model United Nations.

Structure/ organization:
 * nonprofit organization
 * National Collegiate Conference Association sponsoring the NMUN.
 * UN officials serve as advisory board members.
 * Model UN is supported by many organizations, private groups, non-governmental organizations, inter-governmental organizations and national governments
 * During a conference ~ able to public speaking, group communication, research, policy analysis, active listening, negotiating, conflict resolution, note taking, and technical writing.
 * general assembly~ dicuss on issues of internatioal peace and security.

security council~ keeping peace and security at an international level, each member member is given one vote and a vote of seven members is needed to be take action. ~ ability to enforce its decision as each memeber state has pledge to provide a military depending on the national wealth and capability.

economic and social council ~ promote and improve economic and social well-being of those living in memeber states. ~deals with human rights and seeks to developed better understanding of cultures thoughout the world.

international court of justice ~main judicial body ~ party to international court.

secretaiat ~running the United Natikons ~appointed by the General Assembly.

Goals/Objective:
 * prepare participants to be better global citizens through quality educational experiences.
 * discussions of global issues.
 * provide the next generation of international leaders.
 * educating civics, current events, effective communication, globalization and multilateral diplomacy.