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Security Council Overview

MS & HS | Grades 7 - 8, 10 - 12

1* Security Council team per school, 1-3 students per team | Country Assignments

*Teams are not guaranteed to each delegation and are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

MS Security Council 

There is a maximum of fifteen teams (countries) on the MS level of the Security Council. Each team (country) will be a voting member. Countries are reserved on a first-come first-served basis.

HS Security Council

There is a maximum of twenty teams (countries) on the HS level of the Security Council. Fifteen teams (countries) will be voting members. Five teams (countries) will be non-voting members. Countries are reserved on a first-come first-served basis.

Program Area Coordinator
Emilee McCubbins
emilee@kyymca.org

The United Nations Security Council is one of the principal organs of the United Nations and is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security. At KUNA, the Security Council will address three Issues in a specialized debate format.

At the Assembly, members of the Security Council work together to draft and vote on Resolutions addressing each issue. Our Security Council will also participate in a Crisis Scenario, which will be facilitated by the President of the Security Council President and YMCA Staff. Details regarding the scenario will be revealed at KUNA.

Delegate Roles

Security Council Member (Max 3 per School)
Each accepted School can have one Security Council team with up to three members.

Pre-Conference Requirements for Members

  1. Read the Security Council Issue Agenda.
    1. For the 2026 KUNA season, Security Council agenda topics are Global Health & Pandemic Preparedness and Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Global Regulations.
  2. Review all the following documents to prepare for the Security Council Debate Format:
  3. Submit your Position Papers through our online portal. Here is a Position Paper Example and Position Summary Example provided by your Security Council Presidents.
    Note: Position Papers require at least three single-spaced pages of well-researched writing. Students are advised to begin working on their papers well in advance of the conference. 
  4. After the position paper submission deadline, read all of your conference’s position papers (which will be emailed to you) and fill out the Diplomatic Relationships Chart (template located in the Resource Folder). Bring it with you to the conference.

Supporting Officers

Director of Security Council Affairs
Application-based position.

  • Manages the Speaker’s List
  • Works directly with President of Security Council to ensure the running of the council is smooth

Presiding Officers

Delegations must intent and register for the conference of which their Presiding Officer is elected/appointed.

President of the Security Council
Chosen from the members of the Security Council

  • The Security Council is facilitated by the President of the Security Council
  • High School Security Council Presidents will work together to design the Crisis Scenario that will be used at each of their Assemblies.
  • Only 7th (MS) / 11th graders (HS) are eligible to be chosen as President. Students who wish to be considered should contact their program lead (Emilee) onsite on day one.
  • Only eligible to Student Y Members.
  • The Security Council President will be chosen by election of their fellow Security Council members. The Council is encouraged to choose a member who demonstrates respect for fellow members, well-researched debate, and a strong grasp on debate procedure and the chart of motions.

Assembly Agenda

Program Area Meeting | Day 1

  • All members of the Security Council will meet three times on Day1 of conference.
    • Introductory Meeting: President will provide a procedural overview and go over debate structure. One copy of each debate resource (Issue Agenda, Chart of Motions, Debate Procedure, Resolution Form, and Amendment Form) will be given to each country.
    • Setting the Agenda, First Round of Debate: Agenda will be set referencing issues present on the annual Security Council Issue Agenda. Debate begins.
    • End of Day 1 Debate: Overview of Day 2 schedule and structure.

Security Council Debate | Day 2

  • For Security Council, the majority of Day 2 consists of debate and the candidate/election process.
    • Debate: All members of the Security Council will meet together on Day 2 for four rounds of debate from 8:30AM through 5:00PM. Breaks in between sessions.
    • Candidate Speeches and Elections: All Security Council members will meet for the final time on Night 2 to listen to candidate speeches and vote on their top pick before dismissing the Council for that conference.
  • The Crisis Scenario will happen during debate on Day 2 at an unspecified time.
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