Delaware County LIbrary Databases
You can access the databases directly from the SHA Google waffle and no log-in or password is needed just sign in with your Google school account.
If you access Power Teens from here, you will need the school generic library card number 25918018330229
Model UN Resource Links
Model UN Preparation Guide: Includes how to dress, write papers and resolutions, the flow of debate, etc.
http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/how-to-participate/model-un-preparation
United Nations Website
https://www.un.org/en/about-us
Electronic Embassy: Links to international embassies’ presence in US
UN Treaty Collection
New to Model UN?
The official website of the United Nations
Provides access to information on all member states, projects and issues, UN structure and press releases
United Nations Association of the USA
A website dedicated to inform, inspire, and mobilize the American people to support the ideals and work of the United Nations
Access to a Model UN guide for teachers with activity guides, lesson plans, templates, and simulations
Model UN Preparation for Students
The United Nations Association of the USA gives prep tips for student participants
An overview of the Model UN process with sections ranging from Caucusing to Dressing for Success UN Peace
Information on the UN’s human rights missions
UN Economic and Social Affairs
Information on key issues within economic and social affairs that can be used to research UN-specific information
Look up your country’s permanent mission to the UN. You can also call the mission directly to ask questions or request a position statement on an issue.
Find your country’s voting records and read speeches on the United Nations Digital Library website.
Search the UN Website using your country and keywords from your issue to find committees that your country sits on to give you data on how your country feels about certain topics.
Country Information
Check out the library's databases for up-to-date developments on an issue. Ask a librarian for help.
Look at the UN Economic and Social Development page, which has an index to some prominent issues as well as a list of UN agencies that work in various issue-areas. Also, through the United Nations Documentation Center, you can find resolutions and voting records from the current and previous years.
Visit non-governmental organization (NGO) websites. NGOs are an important part of the UN system, in part due to the valuable research and information they generate. Look for NGOs that address your topic.
Read academic publications. Although they can be complex, they provide in-depth information on many issues. Professors, students and researchers are constantly conducting studies and publishing papers.