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Ms. Mastromauro's Model UN Malden Model UN Resources



[|United Nations for Students]

Opener 3/6: Crime - Drug trafficking helps support illegal acts, strengthens drug lords and can even benefit terrorist groups. Smuggling - The problem of smuggling is worsened by lack of security measures, especially in poorer nations. In order to improve the level of security in these nations, money could be rewarded to them after they take actions in other, more accessible areas related to drug trafficking. Addiction - It is very difficult to lower the demand for drugs as it is today, since most addicts have strong reasons why they started and will probably be sacrificing part of themselves to give up drugs. Addiction usually has its roots in things such as lack of education, or problems in life such as abuse and harassment that make the addicts want to escape from reality. Therefore, by trying to eliminate these stimuli, we can lower demand in the future. By educating children better (especially in poorer nations), we can prevent a good amount of future drug users; however, many people will do drugs despite the consequences if the relief it gives them is greater than their perception of the consequences. For this issue, mental health clinics and a better education system in general can also help eliminate external issues that may lead to drug use.


 * Opening statement**

The opening statement should be between 45 and 60 long. It should clearly introduce the country, state why you are at the conference, previous activity related to the issue, what you want to accomplish, and how you want to do so. It must start with "Thank you, honorable chair".


 * Speaker's list**

Each nation must raise its placard to be placed in the speaker's list. The nations will speak in the order in which they are recognized, and the chair determines how long each nation gets to speak, which should be from 30 seconds to 1 minute. This is the time in which each nation says their opening statement. Both members must speak, and stand when speaking. If they do not use up all of their time, they must say, "I yield my time to the chair."


 * Moderated Caucus**

A moderated caucus has a specific topic and is timed (both of these factors are decided by the committee). A nation can call for a moderated caucus and declare the speaking time for each nation. Each participating nation gets to vote on whether or not they want to participate in a moderated caucus on the suggested topic.


 * Unmoderated Caucus**

Delegates are free to talk to each other unrestrictedly and make connections with each other, find sponsors for resolutions, or create alliances. There are no time limits or specific topics.