Three days of diplomacy.
Delegates simulate the work of the United Nations across three days of lobbying, debate and voting.
A day-by-day rhythm.
Opening ceremony, committee introductions, then lobbying: alliances form and draft resolutions begin.
Formal debate takes over. Speeches for and against, amendments, points of order, and the votes that decide whether a resolution passes.
All committees converge in the plenary. Passed resolutions face the full assembly, awards are given, and the session closes.
Three kinds of committees.
Each delegate represents a country. Alliances write full resolutions, with preambulatory and operative clauses, and the whole committee votes. Where most delegates debate.
Countries and custom entities. Alliances write individual clauses that chairs group for debate. Permanent members hold a veto. For experienced delegates.
Custom entities rather than countries, with procedure close to a Security Council. Some have vetoes, depending on the committee.
Three days in early February.
The English School, Nicosia, Cyprus.
English throughout.