MUN Conference Strategy — Glossary

An award given to the most outstanding participant in a committee based on diplomacy, knowledge, and procedure.

An accolade recognizing the most skilled and effective delegate in a committee. It reflects excellence in diplomacy, research, and public speaking.

A formal written proposal containing preambulatory and operative clauses submitted for debate and voting.

A principal organ of the UN responsible for promoting international economic and social cooperation and development.

A small mallet used by the chair to call the committee to order or signal procedural decisions.

A designated time during a conference when delegates actively engage in negotiation and alliance-building outside [Formal Debate](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/formal-debate).

A sign displayed by delegates to identify their country during [Formal Debate](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/formal-debate) and voting procedures.

A section in a resolution that provides background, context, and justification for the actions proposed in the operative clauses.

A main committee of the UN General Assembly focusing on [Decolonization](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/decolonization), peacekeeping, and political issues.

An informal document used to share ideas and draft proposals before formal submission as a [Draft Resolution](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/draft-resolution).