Preparation

Study
Materials

Get ready for your simulation! Download the study materials prepared by FAMUN 2023 team.

Position Paper and Speeches

Distinguished delegate, are you ready to represent your country? Learn more about writing your Position Paper and how to prepare a good speech.

Awards
Criteria

Learn more about FAMUN’s awards criteria.

Study Materials

Preparation

Guia de Preparação

Guia para Professores(as) Orientadores(as)

Travel Guide

Committee’s and Council’s Handbooks and Organizational Documents

Each Committee and Council has its own Handbook, which contains the main historical aspects of the organ you will simulate, the rules of procedure and flow of debate for the conference, and important guidelines on how to write resolutions and other documents.

United Nations General Assembly

Resource Guide

Handbook (Rules of Procedure)

United Nations Human Rights Council

Resource Guide

Handbook (Rules of Procedure)

Organizational Documents

Provisional Agenda
Programme of Work

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United Nations Security Council

English | High School

Resource Guide

Handbook (Rules of Procedure)

Spanish | University

Resource Guide

Handbook (Rules of Procedure)

International Labour Organization

Portuguese | High School

Resource Guide

Handbook (Rules of Procedure)

Organizational Documents

Plan of Work

English | University

Resource Guide

Handbook (Rules of Procedure)

Organizational Documents

Plan of Work

Position Paper

Each delegate is expected to submit a Position Paper, which are statements indicating your country’s position that serves as your introduction to your Committee/Council. The criteria for Position Papers are as follows:

      • Position Papers must be written and submitted by each delegate (or in pairs for the High School Security Council) to be considered for an award. Position Papers are to be submitted to the Registration System.
      • Position Papers will be made available to your Committee/Council so other delegates can read your initial position about the negotiation.
      • Position Papers are to be submitted no later than Friday, 25 August 2023, 23:59 (BRT). Delegates who submit after the deadline will not be considered eligible for Awards.

Position paper format

Position Papers should be about one-two pages long in total. The issues to be addressed in the Position Paper are:

Set the context: What are the main elements of the problem that you will be discussing? Why is this issue relevant and important to the international community? Use statistics when appropriate.

Summarize actions taken: Draw attention to actions taken by the UN and other Member States that your representation thinks should be highlighted. Mention any actions that your representation may have taken.

State solutions: Clearly state what proposals your representation will support to address the issue that will be discussed.

References: List the main references and research material you have used to write your Position Paper.

Language: The position paper should be written in the language of your Committee/Council.

NOTE: Participants agree that all materials produced for this conference will be original work. Plagiarism will not be tolerated at FAMUN, and should the Secretariat discover instances of plagiarism, the individual will be disqualified from the conference without a refund.

You can download the format and an example of Position Paper:

How to submit

You need to submit your Position Paper through our Registration System. Log in with your Username and Password (these were sent to you by e-mail) and attach your position paper in the “Attachment” field.

Each delegate and faculty advisor can attach his/her own files, or one member of the delegation can attach all the files. It is up to your delegation.

Just make sure to name the position paper file as follows: Path_Committee/Council/Symbol_Representation_Your Name

 

Examples:

  • High School_UNGA1_Brazil_Maria Santos
  • High School_UNGA2_Brazil_Maria Santos
  • High School_UNHRC1_Brazil_Maria Santos
  • High School_UNHRC2_Brazil_Maria Santos
  • High School_UNSC1_Brazil_Maria Santos
  • High School_UNSC2_Brazil_Maria Santos
  • High School_ILO 1_Brazil_Maria Santos
  • High School_ILO 2_Brazil_Maria Santos
  • University_UNSC_Brazil_Maria Santos
  • University_ILO_Brazil_Maria Santos

SPEECHES AND SPEAKER’S LIST

United Nations General Assembly

Opening Plenary

High School and University delegates assigned to FAMUN 2023 United Nations General Assembly, Human Rights Council, and International Labour Organization have the opportunity to deliver a statement during the Opening Plenary General Debate.

Attention to the specific rules: From 24 July to 18 August 2023, delegates will be able to apply to deliver a statement in the Opening Plenary. Those interested should fill in the Google Form below and submit their written statements. The Secretariat will select the best 15 statements to deliver their speeches during the Opening Plenary. The list of the selected delegates will be posted on FAMUN’s Instagram on 23 August 2023.

The theme of the speech in the Opening Plenary is “Flip the Script: A world of infinite possibilities”. Speeches should have a maximum of 2 minutes for each statement. Each country can only make one statement during the Plenary. Speeches should be delivered in English.

The beginning of the speeches in the Opening Plenary General Debate should be as follows:

Mr. Gabriel Pellegrina, Secretary-General of FAMUN 2023;

Ladies and Gentlemen Heads of State, Government, and Delegations;

Ladies and Gentlemen.

I would like to congratulate you, Ms. Rebeca Rodrigues, on your election as President of the General Assembly.

Madam President…

UNGA Committees’ Formal Debate

Delegates assigned to FAMUN 2023 United Nations General Assembly Committees also have the opportunity to make a statement during the Committees’ Formal Debate. Delegates should express their intention to do so on their Position Papers.

This speech is about the topic designated to each Committee (International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space).

Speeches should have a maximum of 2 minutes for individual States for each statement.

Statements should be delivered in Portuguese, which is the language of the UNGA Committees’ simulation.

The beginning of the speeches in the Committee Formal Debate should be as follows:

In Portuguese:
Obrigado(a), senhor/senhora Chair.
Senhor/Senhora Chair,
(…)

The speaking order for each Committee will be determined by the order in which Position Papers are submitted.

Delegates who wish to make a statement on their Committees but have not indicated that on their position papers can include their names on the Speakers’ List before the beginning of the First Committee Session.

 

United Nations Human Rights Council

Delegates assigned to FAMUN 2023 United Nations Human Rights Council have the opportunity to deliver the following speeches:

First Formal Meeting of the Human Rights Council
After the Special Rapporteur delivers his/her statement, countries that were mentioned by the Special Rapporteur (the so-called concerned States) are given the opportunity to speak first if they wish to do so. These concerned States will be notified during training and by e-mail so that they can prepare a statement in advance.

General Discussion
Delegations can make general statements on the topic “Human rights of internally displaced persons”.

Speeches should have a maximum of 2 minutes for individual States for each statement.

Statements should be delivered in Portuguese, which is the language of the UNHRC simulation.

The beginning of the speeches in the Council General Discussion should be as follows:

In Portuguese:
Obrigado(a), senhor/senhora Presidente.
Senhor/Senhora Presidente…
(…)

Speaking order will be determined by the order in which Position Papers are submitted.

Delegates who wish to make a statement but have not indicated that on their position papers can include their names before the beginning of the General Discussion session.

 

United Nations Security Council

Delegates assigned to FAMUN 2023 United Nations Security Council have the opportunity to deliver statements.

The language of statements is English for High School Security Councils; and Spanish for University Security Council. Statements should have a maximum of 5 minutes.

Attention: in the briefing format, Council members must choose when to deliver his/her statement. You can choose to make a statement during the formal meeting in the Council chamber; OR you can choose to wait to make a statement during Informal Consultations of the Whole.

The main difference is the following: Council Members who choose to make a statement during the formal public meeting are not allowed to make another statement during Informal Consultations of the Whole, nor are they allowed to ask questions to the briefer during the Q&A that follows the briefer’s comments in the more private meeting of the Council.

Only those Council Members that chose not to make a statement during the formal public meeting can make a statement and ask questions to the briefer during Informal Consultations of the Whole.

Therefore, Council members must choose wisely when deciding where and when to make a statement.

 

International Labour Organization

Delegates assigned to FAMUN 2023 International Labour Organization can deliver an opening statement. The language of the statements is Portuguese for High School delegates; and English for University delegates. Statements should have a maximum of 2 minutes.

The Opening statements are made in the following order: Worker Vice-Chairperson; Employer Vice-Chairperson; and Representatives of Member States (Government representatives).

For Worker and Employer representatives, only the Vice-Chairpersons are allowed to deliver an opening statement on behalf of their entire bloc. Note that the Vice-Chairpersons will be elected during the Delegate’s Training, in August, and will have time during this training to write down their opening statements with their colleagues, as a bloc.

Government representatives will deliver individual statements on behalf of their countries and will be able to prepare their speeches in advance as well. Their speaking order will be determined by the order in which Position Papers are submitted. Individual Government delegates who wish to make a statement but have not indicated that on their Position Papers, can include their names before the beginning of the Opening statements session.

The beginning of the speeches in the Opening statements session should be as follows:

In Portuguese:
Obrigado(a), senhor/senhora Chair.
Senhor/Senhora Chair,
(…)

In English:
Thank you Mr./Madam Chair.
Mr./Madam Chair…
(…)

Awards Criteria

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The following awards will be given out at FAMUN 2023:

 

Diplomacy Awards

Each Committee/Council will award a single Diplomacy Award to the delegate (or to the pair of delegates in the High School Security Council) that best exhibits the spirit of diplomacy. The Diplomacy Award represents the delegate in the Committee/Council that pursued consensus, cooperation, and negotiation throughout the conference. Delegates who are awarded a Diplomacy Award at FAMUN 2022 must fulfill the following criteria during the entire conference:

  • Act in the spirit of the United Nations and its values;
  • Actively pursue consensus throughout negotiations;
  • Contributes enthusiastically to the drafting of a resolution and raises issues relevant to the pursuit of consensus;
  • Actively listens to concerns of other delegations;
  • Actively proposes alternative solutions and compromises during Informal Negotiations;
  • Engage with other delegates diplomatically and respectfully;
  • Be prepared for opening remarks which are informative with regards to the country’s policy and ensure that other delegates gain an understanding of the position the country a delegate is representing;
  • Have submitted a Position Paper prior to the conference and actively reflect the positions and solutions proposed in it throughout committee sessions;
  • Attend all simulation sessions.

Position Paper Award

Each Committee/Council will award a single Position Paper Award to the delegate (or to the pair of delegates in the High School Security Council) whose document demonstrates exemplary writing and understanding of the topic at hand. A document worthy of the Position Paper Award will:

  • Follow the structure outlined by FAMUN 2023 and organize its ideas thoughtfully;
  • Utilize thoughtful, concise grammar and language;
  • Reflect a firm grasp on the Committee/Council’s topic of debate;
  • Be solution-oriented and acknowledge other points of view;
  • Original writing and no plagiarism.

Note: High School Security Council Presidents are eligible for awards, including a Position Paper award or Diplomacy Award (in pairs). The pairs of Presidents will be evaluated only in their capacity as delegates representing their Member State and not in their ability to fulfill their duties as President.