Beginning Delegates

Beginning Delegates

The IMUNA conferences are beginner-friendly. No matter how experienced, or inexperienced, you estimate yourself to be when it comes to debating, we aim to create a safe environment for all to learn and have a good time. Nevertheless having a somewhat solid understanding of what goes on at a MUN is deemed to be very helpful. Especially when dealing with more complex situations.

Previously, to gain such knowledge, we would offer so-called Audio Guides. These usually came on a USB stick or CD and could be used to reiterate overall important aspects in a fun way. We have decided to release this audio guide for free on our website to allow everyone to learn and thereby open up to debating/mun-community for all those interested! Besides releasing our Audio Guide publicly, we have decided to release various (somewhat older) downloadable documents. These can also be accessed below.

Please note that although we have made this Audio Guide publicly available, its copyright still applies. This means that anyone who, without the written consent of the IMUNA Foundation, copies, reproduces, transmits, or distributes the sounds of the Audio Guide shall be subject to the remedies provided in the Dutch “Wetboek van Strafrecht” to the same extent as an infringer of copyright.

A special thanks to Dirk van Leeuwen, Laurens Verhoef, Roeland Kegel and Lara Jonkers for the writing, recording and composing of the Audio Guide.

Downloadable documents helpful to beginning delegates

    1. Introduction

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    2. Terms Indirectly Related To The Debate

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    3. The Resolution

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    4. The Lobbying Process

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    5. Terms Directly Related To The Debate: The Speech And The Floor

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    6. Interaction Between Delegates: Points And Motions

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    7. Points In General

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    8. Point Of Information

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    9. Point Of Order

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    10. Point Of Personal Privilege

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    11. Point Of Parliamentary Inquiry

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    12. Motions In General

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    13. Motion To Go Into Time Against The Resolution

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    14. Motion To Move To The Previous Question

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    15. Motion To Extend Debate Time

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    16. Motion To Call For A Division Of The House

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    17. Motion To Table The Resolution

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    18. Motion To Take A Resolution From The Table

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    19. Motion To Appeal From The Decision Of The Chair

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    20. Additional Debate Procedures: The Amendment

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    21. Additional Debate Procedures: The Roll Call

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    22. Additional Debate Procedures: The Voting Procedures

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    23. Additional Debate Procedures: Rights To Explain Votes

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    24. Additional Debate Procedures: The Policy Statement

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    25. Additional Forums: The International Court of Justice

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide

    26. Additional Forums: The North Atlantic Council

    by The IMUNA Foundation | Audio Guide