FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - FAQ

What are the rules of the game?
The Course of sessions is regulated by the Rules of Procedure of the Model of the United Nations. Imagine that you are a matured diplomat and go ahead.

What is "The Rules of Procedure"?
Rules of Procedure of the Model are a set of the positions regulating work of the bodies simulated. Rules of Procedure of our Model are adjusted version of Rules of Procedure of the United Nations.

What is a Model United Nations delegate?
A Model UN delegate is a student, who assumes the role of an ambassador to the United Nations at a Model UN event. A Model UN delegate needn’t have experience in international relations. Anyone can participate in Model UN, as long as they have the ambition to learn something new, to work with people and to try and make a difference in the world. Model UN students tend to become future great leaders in politics, law, business, education, or even medicine.

Why should I participate in the Model?
It is for the purpose of getting practical skills of a diplomat in the international organization which you will not receive neither at a seminar nor at any lecture, and also to communicate with the best students from the region.

What kind of research should I do before BIMUN?
BIMUN participants are expected to be well-informed and skilled representatives of their assigned country by the moment they arrive at the Conference. When  simulation starts, student becomes the representative of his/her assigned delegation. In order to fill this role, among other things students must research: their country (including background and current events); the topics of discussion; the positions of other countries (both allies and adversaries); the BIMUN rules of procedure; and the United Nations.
BIMUN provides assistance in this research through BIMUN info pack, which will be available before the Conference at the Preparation link, only for the selected participants. The pack provides a detailed outline of how an individual can fulfil the required research. Additionally, a synopsis of the history and current status of each topic is provided, along with a detailed bibliography, in order to assist students in additional research.

How are draft resolutions used at BIMUN?
Draft resolutions may be brought to the Conference or submitted on the floor by any delegation or group of delegations. UN resolutions are usually initiated by one country (or perhaps a small group of countries) and then circulated to bring in new perspectives and to gain broader acceptance. More importantly, the UN draft resolutions on any given topic are discussed, changed, combined and amended until they are acceptable for a vast majority, and often to all of the present delegations.
To present a more accurate simulation of the UN, BIMUN strongly urges delegations to focus on the difficult process of diplomacy which can lead to consensus on final resolutions, rather than focusing on initial drafts. By definition, even the best drafts can only serve as a starting point for a final document, which will reflect the desires of most, if not all the members of the international community.

Our target group?
Students and post-graduate from the region and other countries.
Criteria for selecting the participants?
1. Students and post-graduate students of social sciences faculties- up to 30 years of age
2. Application form, along with motivation letter up to 250 words
3. Possible MUN Experience
4. Knowledge of the English language

How can I register?
By contacting your local UN Association or simply filling in Application form (Registration>>)

How should I pay the participation fee?
You will receive the payment instructions together with the notification on the final list of participants.

How will the delegates work and success of the Conference be evaluated?
The project includes observers set in advance (who are representing non-governmental organizations in the UN system). As observers they will monitor and write down: delegate's introduction, communication and cooperation with other delegates, adhering to the rules and procedures, introductory speech, discussion on the theme, efficiency of the session, voting procedure, proposing draft and amendments, and adopting the resolution at the end of the conference.

What type of clothes should I wear?
At opening and closing ceremonies, and at sessions of committee, it is recommended to wear the official clothes: for young men - a dark suit, for girls - a suit or dress.
Is smoking allowed during sessions?
Smoking is authorized in special places and only during sessions’ breaks.