Context is essential. Start with these *questions:
- What are the important elements of the UN Charter?
- What are the main bodies of the UN?
- How are the UN's bodies and agencies organized?
- Which countries serve on the body or agency you are simulating?
- How does the body or agency you are simulating operate?
- What are the most recent UN actions on your issue?
- Why did past UN actions succeed or fail?
- What conferences and meetings have been held with regard to your issue?
- What have UN officials said about your issue?
Where might you find answers to these questions?
Best Bets:
The UN's Structure & Organization page
The UN's News page
Resource links about the United Nations
*Questions from UNAUSA
