by Eldon A Winters | Aug 8, 2017 | Turtle Bay
There are dozens of multilateral treaties and conventions. But in a Model UN context, some show up time and time again. The Geneva Conventions are a group of four treaties and three protocols concerning humanitarian law and the treatment of people during wartime. The...
by Eldon A Winters | Aug 1, 2017 | Turtle Bay
International law is one of the basic building blocks of the United Nations system. It provides the foundation for stable, peaceful and just relationships between States and their people. This week, we’ll explore what international law is. What is International Law...
by Eldon A Winters | Jun 27, 2017 | Turtle Bay
Money and personnel. These are the two basic resources of almost any organization, and the United Nations is no exception. The UN budget is one of the most misunderstood parts of the UN system. This is partially because there are actually multiple, independent budgets...
by Eldon A Winters | Jun 13, 2017 | Turtle Bay
For most AMUN representatives, summer is a time for the outdoors, catching up on sleep and time with friends. The UN staff isn’t so lucky: summer is a busy time leading up to the General Assembly session in the fall. The agenda is packed. Here are just a few of the...
by Nathan Tripp | May 23, 2017 | Two Point Two
“Our vision is to be the most comprehensive multilateral platform for promoting cooperation among member States to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific.” – ESCAP Vision Statement As with many United Nations...
