Welcome to AMUN 2023
Handbook
The AMUN Handbook provides the critical information you need to prepare for and participate in the 2023 American Model United Nations Conference.
- Introduction
- Introduction to the United Nations
- Introduction to the General Assembly
- General Assembly Rules of Procedure
- General Assembly Plenary (Concurrent)
- General Assembly First Committee (Disarmament and International Security)
- General Assembly Second Committee (Economic and Financial)
- General Assembly Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural)
- SPECIAL COMMITTEE: International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- VIRTUAL SIMULATION: Human Rights Council
- Introduction to ECOSOC and Report Writing Bodies
- Introduction to the Security Councils
- The International Press Delegation
- International Court of Justice
Position Papers
Position papers submitted by representatives are available to be searched by country and by committee.
ICJ Memorials
- Kasikili/Sedudu Island (Botswana/Namibia)
- Advisory Opinion: Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons (Italy, Marshall Islands, Netherlands, Qatar)
- Passage through the Great Belt (Finland v. Denmark)
IPD Forms
Recent Publications
- A Discussion on Finders’ Rights and States Unwillingness to Engage
- The ECA Passes Report 1
- From Ebola to Iraq: Historical Security Council Faces Stalemate Amidst Progress
- Sidestepping Topic Two in GA First
- Breaking News: GA Second Member Calls for Security Council Action
- Tensions High Between China and Burkina Faso in GA Second
- Debate on ITU Resolution I/2 EDGE Came to Conclusion and Passed by Consensus
- Court Bulletin: Finland v. Denmark
- Breaking News : Resolutions 1/3 Passed in GA1
- ICJ Press Conference with Namibia and Botswana
Schedule
All listed times are Central United States (UTC-5:00). Virtual events will all take place in Gatherly. For simulation rooms and conference offices, please see the Sheraton Room Map. For more information, please refer to the AMUN Program.
Tuesday, 22 November
8:30am – 12:15pm | Committee / Commission Sessions |
10:00am – 12:15pm | Security Council Sessions |
11:00am | AMUN Offices Close |
12:30pm – 1:00pm | Closing Plenary Session |
Sheraton Room Maps
Level 2
- Missouri Room — International Press Delegation
- Colorado Room — Private AMUN Offices
- Arkansas Room — Private AMUN Offices
- Mississippi Room — Private AMUN Offices
- Ohio Room — Executive Office and Conference Finances
- Mayfair Room — International Press Delegation Press Conference Room
- Michigan A/B — Permanent Representatives and Faculty Advisor Meetings
- Superior Room — International Court of Justice
- Superior Room — International Court of Justice
Level 3
- Hotel Registration Check-in/Check-out
- Pullman Room — Quite Reflection Room
- Gold Coast — Historical Security Council 2003
- Wrigleyville — Security Council
- Bridgeport — Security Councils Caucusing Room
Level 4 – Ballroom Level
- Sheraton Ballroom I — All Simulations Caucusing Room
- Sheraton Ballroom II — Commission on Population and Development (CPD)
- Sheraton Ballroom III — Commission on Population and Development (CPD)
- Sheraton Ballroom IV — General Assembly First Committee
- Sheraton Ballroom V — General Assembly Second Committee
- Chicago Ballroom VI — General Assembly Third Committee
- Chicago Ballroom VII — General Assembly Plenary (Concurrent)
- Chicago Ballroom VIII — International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
- Chicago Ballroom IX — International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
- Chicago Ballroom X — Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Get Help
If you are at the Sheraton, please head to Conference Services, located on the ballroom level or approach any member of the AMUN Secretariat who you can identify by the blue badge they are wearing.
If you are virtual, please head to the Lobby in Gatherly and go to the Front Desk. If you need assistance accessing Gatherly, please click the “Get Live Help” button on the bottom right of this page during conference hours and someone will assist you. We also have prepared information so you can learn more about using your amunrep.org google account.
Join the AMUN Staff
The success of the AMUN Conference depends greatly on the dedication of its all-volunteer Secretariat. There are currently more than 100 members of the AMUN Secretariat, including undergraduate, graduate and law school students, as well as professionals in a variety of fields. We hope you can join us!
Please fill out our new staff application (available from your dias or at conference services) and sign up for an interview at Conference Services. Interview slots tend to fill up quickly, so we encourage you to sign up early and no later than Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Interviews will last about 15 minutes; please meet the interviewer at the Conference Services desk on the Ballroom level at the appointed time. (If you are participating virtually, please approach your dais on Gatherly to schedule an interview). New Secretariat interviews will be held at the following times:
- Sunday, 19 November: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Monday, 20 November: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, 21 November: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.