Fundamental Documents
This is a list of documents which we suggest you people read with a fine tooth comb in order to be abreast with what we expect you to know, as delegates.
Charter of the United Nations
Read the document that established the United Nations on 24 October 1945, for details on its powers and responsibilities.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The General Assembly adopted in December 1948 this resolution proclaiming basic human rights and calling upon all nations to uphold them.
UN Documentation Center
A compilation of resolutions, press releases, and other documents issued by the committees of the United Nations.
Charter of the United Nations
Read the document that established the United Nations on 24 October 1945, for details on its powers and responsibilities.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The General Assembly adopted in December 1948 this resolution proclaiming basic human rights and calling upon all nations to uphold them.
UN Documentation Center
A compilation of resolutions, press releases, and other documents issued by the committees of the United Nations.
Other useful links:
General links that will help you in building your concepts and country understanding.
NOTE: Additionally, you will also find a lot of training videos on Youtube.
- UN Bibliographical Information System http://unbisnet.un.org/
- CIA World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
- United Nations Website www.un.org
- General Assembly www.un.org/ga
- UNA USA http://www.unausa.org/munpreparation, http://www.unausa.org/modelun101
- UN Public Information Guide www.un.org/MoreInfo/pubsvs.html
- UN Development page http://129.125.140.126/teimun/
- UN News Center http://www.un.org/news/
- Reuters www.reuters.com
- The Economist http://www.economist.com/
- Best Delegate information http://bestdelegate.com/resources/
- BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/
NOTE: Additionally, you will also find a lot of training videos on Youtube.