Model UN- Week of 2/27

What does "with rights" mean in committee?

• You are able to explain why you voted for or against a resolution during voting

• Your county has veto power in committee when voting on resolutions

• You are able to suggest an amendment during voting procedure

• You are able to make decisions on behalf of the committee

What is UNHRC

• United Nations Hunger Response Coalition

• United Nations Holding Rebels Captive

• United Nations Human Rights Committee

• United Nations Helping Refugee Children

What is the difference between an open and closed directive?

• Open directives are read out loud, closed directives are not

• Closed directives are orders, open directives are up for debate

• There is no difference

• Anyone can issue an open directive but closed directives can only be issued by superpowers

What are sanctions?

• Rights that only specific countries maintain

• The ability for UN military intervention

• High taxes imposed on foreign products

• Policies put in place by the UN in response to aggressive actions

What does WHO stand for?

• It doesn't stand for anything

• World Health Organization

• World Health Offices

• Wizarding Hostage Order

What does Interpol do?

• Increases scientific discovery by sending data between the North and South Poles

• Enables investigative forces around the world to share data on crimes and criminals and provide technical support

• Increases communication between marine researchers around the globe

• Researches the existence of Santa Claus

Which organization is responsible for maintaining international public health and safety (in terms of medicine and disease control)

• CDC

• WHO

• WWE

• Interpol

What is UNEP and what does it do?

• United Nations Environmental Programme- UN Environmental authority

• United Nations Erasure of Political corruption- UN committee aiming to eliminate corrupt governments