by Eldon A Winters | May 16, 2017 | Turtle Bay
Once you get beyond the six primary organs, the UN system can seem like an endless array of acronyms: ICAO, WMO, UNCTAD and many more. Understanding what the letters mean, what these agencies do, and how they work together may appear to be a daunting task. It doesn’t...
by Eldon A Winters | Apr 18, 2017 | Turtle Bay
This week, we are continuing our preview of special simulations for the 2017 American Model United Nations Conference. Every year, we provide representatives an opportunity to explore meetings and summits beyond the typical Model UN simulations. In 2017, we are...
by Jacqueline E Whitt | Mar 28, 2017 | MUN Tips and Tricks
It happens—a Model UN conference is coming up, and you’re not prepared with even basic research. Maybe you’re brand new to Model UN; maybe you’ve been re-assigned to a new committee at the last minute; maybe your school has just added another delegation for a...
by Jacob P Torres | Mar 21, 2017 | Turtle Bay
Every year, in addition to running simulations of bodies such as the General Assembly and Security Council, American Model United Nations also runs several special simulations to allow students to learn about different parts of the United Nations system. In 2017, AMUN...
by Brianne Reeves | Mar 14, 2017 | Turtle Bay
One of the most exciting things we do at AMUN is choosing our Special Commission. Each year, we select a different United Nations body or organization to simulate and invite all delegations to seat a Representative on the body. This allows us to discuss issues that we...
