Executive Staff
Executive Staff
The Executive Staff for NORMUN 2025
Executive staff (Expanded board members for the conference)
Secretary General: Hyokyung Shin
Deputy Secretary General: Hannah Pirsiavash
Head of Finance: Salma Dahir Ahmed
Head of Conference Organization: Eqra Artan
Head of Operations: Sriya Ramesh
Head of Relations: Piotr Koposov
Head of Technology: Krishna Ramji Rao
Head of press: Swara Santosh Dalal
Design Manager: Sehhaj Kaur
Deputy Design Manager: Marko Segura-Sekulic
Head of Hospitality: Sailee Sandeep Gangarde and Sumeyra Nur Hanne Aslan
Head of Admins: Yeldana Assilbek
Head of media: Sumeyra Nur Hanne Aslan
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes you can. The single delegate deadline is December 15th (the same as the school registrations).
The link to all registrations is:
During the opening session inside each committee the chairs will ask the delegates to hold an opening speech. The delegates may choose to hold an opening speech. However this is not mandatory nor required.
A position paper is a paper written by the delegate about their own country, specifically regarding the topic the delegate will be debating. Some MUN conferences require a position paper to be written by the delegate and submitted to the conference.
NORMUN does not require the delegates to submit their position paper to the conference. However we recommend every delegate to do their own form of research and to be well prepared for the conference. Whether this is through the form of a position paper is up to the delegate.
MUN is a stimulation of the proper United Nations conferences. In the UN there are strict rules on how to dress professionally. As we wish to give our delegates the most real experience we follow the same dress code.
The delegates should wear formal clothing. This includes formal shoes (no sneakers or sandals).
A computer, tablet or any form of technological device is required for the students to bring. A phone is viable however not recommended. Resolutions will be written digitally hence why it is important that the delegates are able to take part.
MUN Procedures
- Roll Call: The session begins with a roll call, where delegates confirm their attendance by saying “present” (can abstain from substantive votes) or “present and voting” (cannot abstain from substantive votes).
- Setting the Agenda: Delegates discuss and vote on the order of topics to be addressed during the session.
- Speakers’ List: A list of delegates who have indicated their intent to speak. The chair calls on each speaker in turn, usually with a time limit for their speech.
- Caucuses:
- Moderated Caucus: Temporarily suspends the speakers’ list to allow structured discussion on a specific topic, often with a time limit for each speaker.
- Unmoderated Caucus: Allows for informal discussion, giving delegates time to negotiate, collaborate, and draft working papers or resolutions.
- Draft Resolutions and Amendments:
- Draft Resolutions are documents proposing specific actions on an issue. These are prepared collaboratively by delegates and must be approved by the chair for voting.
- Amendments are proposed changes to a draft resolution. Friendly Amendments are accepted by all sponsors without a vote, while Unfriendly Amendments require a vote.
- Voting Procedures:
- Once debate is closed on a topic, the draft resolution is put to a vote. A simple majority is usually required, although specific committees may require a two-thirds majority.
Common Acronyms
- UN: United Nations
- MUN: Model United Nations
- GA: General Assembly – the main UN body where all member states participate.
- SC: Security Council – responsible for maintaining international peace and security.
- ECOSOC: Economic and Social Council – deals with economic, social, and environmental issues.
- WHO: World Health Organization – specialized agency focusing on global health.
- NGO: Non-Governmental Organization – independent groups that can influence but are not part of the UN.
- P5: Permanent Five members of the Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States), who hold veto power.
- UNHCR: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees – focuses on refugee assistance and protection.
Points of Order
Points of order are ways for delegates to interact with the chair to address issues in the debate. Some key points include:
- Point of Personal Privilege: Used to address personal discomforts that might hinder a delegate’s participation (e.g., inability to hear).
- Point of Order: Raised when a delegate believes there has been a procedural error. The chair will address whether or not the point is valid and adjust proceedings as necessary.
- Point of Inquiry: Allows a delegate to ask a question about the current procedure if they are unsure.
- Point of Information: Used during a speaker’s time, where a delegate may ask for clarification or request further information from the speaker.