KUNA Resource Overview

To help your delegation prepare for KUNA, we’ve organized all the resources you need on this page. Many resources are updated annually. Please be sure to check for updates. Need help? Contact Riaanna at rianna@kyymca.org

ATTENTION ALL PARTICIPATING ADULTS AND STUDENTS MUST DO THE FOLLOWING:

See below for the following categories:

  • Advisor Resources – resources for Advisors to utilize when preparing their KUNA delegations and logistics (see below).
  • KUNA Role Guides – downloadable guides to every role and officer position in each KUNA program area (see below).
  • Program Area Resources – resources to assist students in preparing for their specific roles at KUNA (see below).

Advisor Resources

Pre-Assembly Resources

KUNA Role Guides

General Assembly

  • Delegate Role | HS & MS | Ambassadors
  • Delegate Role | HS & MS | Resolution Sponsors
  • Delegate Role | HS & MS | Doorkeepers
  • Supporting Officer | HS & MS | Committee Chairs
  • Presiding Officer | HS & MS | President of the UN General Assembly

Secretariat

  • Supporting Officer | HS Only | Under Secretary General
  • Supporting Officer | HS & MS | Secretary General’s Chief of Staff
  • Presiding Officer | HS Only | Deputy Secretary General
  • Presiding Officer | HS & MS| Secretary General

Security Council

  • Delegate Role | HS & MS | Security Council Representative
  • Presiding Officer | HS & MS | President of the Security Council

International Court of Justice

  • Delegate Role | HS Only | Advocate Teams
  • Supporting Officer | HS Only | Associate Justice (4)
  • Presiding Officer | HS Only | ICJ President (2)
  • Presiding Officer | HS Only | Undersecretary for Legal Affairs

Media Corps

  • Delegate Role | HS Only | Media Delegate
  • Supporting Officer | HS Only | Assistant Editor
  • Presiding Officer | HS Only | Editor-in-Chief

Program Area Resources

Resources specific to each of our respective program areas at KUNA. For additional questions about our specialized (non-General Assembly) program areas, please contact the program coordinator listed below:

General Assembly

Security Council

  • Resource Folder - This folder will contain documents pertaining to Security Council. Check often as it will be updated and contains the documents mentioned below.
  • Security Council Issues – Use this document, authored by your Security Council Presidents, to help you identify and research issues for your Security Council Position Papers (KUNA '24)
  • Position Paper Submission – All Security Council Members must prepare and submit a Position Paper outlining the position of their country on each of the 3 assigned Security Council Issues.
  • Security Council Country Assignments - This document will be updated with Security Council specific country assignments. This ONLY applies to Security Council.
  • Debate Procedure – This is how debate will flow during Security Council meetings.
  • Security Council Resolution Guide – A modified resolution writing guide, specifically for Security Council
  • Chart of Motions – This document describes the various motions Security Council members may make during debate.

International Court of Justice

  • Advisory & Contentious Cases
  • Program Guide – This will guide you through the entire ICJ program.
  • Preparation Calendar – This calendar is designed to make the ICJ program preparation more manageable from advocates of all experience levels. Although this schedule is not a requirement, it has been designed by veterans of the program who highly recommend a schedule similar to this.
  • Court Procedure – The ICJ procedure is the word-for-word procedure that will be used at KUNA to guide all competition rounds. Use this to practice before KUNA in order to immerse yourself
  • Memorial & Oral Argument Samples – These resources are designed to serve as templates for advocates to base their memorials and speeches upon.
  • IRAC Worksheet – This is a tool that can be used when reading the provided case opinions. As you read the opinions, take notes on important points and quotes that will be useful for your Brief and Oral Arguments.
  • ICJ Basic Toolkit – This is an interactive product from the United Nations’ International Court of Justice intended for the use of the public, providing a brief overview of the Court.
  • Glossary of Terms
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