Sage-Tips

What should a Mun opening speech cover?

A MUN opening speech should cover the following:

• Problem. Establish the issue the committee should focus on solving.
• Facts/Research. Backup your views on the issue and solutions with research.
• Solution. Propose the outline of your countries solution to the issue.

How do you write a general speech in MUN?

How to Make an Opening Speech

1. Know the details. At some conferences, only the General Assembly delegates make opening speeches.
2. Focus on one topic only.
3. Word limit and time.
4. Formatting.
5. Make it interesting, but not too “interesting”
6. Practice and be prepared.
7. Body Language.
8. Tone and Pace.

How do you start the UN speech?

An opening speech should include:

1. Brief introduction of your country’s history of the topic.
2. Past actions taken by the U.N., Member States, NGOs, etc. to combat the problem.
3. The current situation of the topic.
4. Your country’s overall position on the topic/reason for position.
5. Possible ideas or goals for a resolution.

What is an opening statement in MUN?

Opening speeches are an opportunity to explain your country’s policy, introduce your resolution topic and key sub-issues you want the committee to focus on. They are important as they will help you determine the countries you want to work with during the lobbying and merging session.

How to write a strong Mun speech?

A strong MUN speech needs to have relevant facts and numbers that support parts of your speech. Without information, your fellow delegates can only rely on your word, which might not give enough credibility to what you have to say. Numbers, names, dates and hard facts show what we are saying exists in the real world and is not an opinion.

What is the CIA method for Mun speech writing?

The CIA Method for MUN speech writing developed by Daniel Gindis to help delegates around the globe make amazing MUN speeches no matter how long you have been doing MUN. Writing down our MUN speech word for word is a tried and tested strategy for many MUN veterans. Knowing what to write is where it can get a bit tricky at times.

What is an example of a clash in Mun?

Example: We cannot censor people who incite violence in a country with complete freedom of speech. A clash in MUN would be – Two opinions in direct opposition on one idea, therefore clashing with each other. For something to be a clash, delegates from your committee need to be on either side of it.

What is action action in Mun?

Action – The practical policy you offer to solve the issue you set up in your clash. A confrontation of ideas. Example: We cannot censor people who incite violence in a country with complete freedom of speech. A clash in MUN would be – Two opinions in direct opposition on one idea, therefore clashing with each other.