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Mun
2024
Background
Fictional crisis
Committee

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Table Of contents

3 Letter from the Secretary General

4 Letter from the Dais
6 Introduction to the Crisis
7 Committee Flow
8 Points and Motions
9 Crisis Updates
10 Methods to Solve a Crisis
11 Directives
12 Introduction to the Committee
13 Introduction to the Agenda

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Letter from the
Secretary general
Greetings Delegates!
My name is Daniya Yasir, and I am your Secretary General
at the Global Solutions Forum Model UN ‘24 A little about
me. I have been debating for over 8 years now. I am
currently in my last year of pre-medical (send prayers
guys. I need to get into a good med school). My first MUN,
I was the BD of the WHO crisis committee and was chosen
for the BDCC. My second MUN, I chaired the UNDESA and
UNHRC committee (That’s a very long story). I was the
chair of HCC at another MUN. Before the MUN, I didn't
know that a committee called HCC even existed. I am
currently the Secretary General of the GSFMUN and your
chair for the ECOSOC at the IYIMUN (I searched up the full
form of ECOSOC moments before writing this letter.) But
don't mistake me for being your average debate kid. I play
basketball and have been swimming for over 6 years. I
was the house captain and vice-captain of the house
falcons and hawks, respectively, during my school years,
in which I led my houses to victory in several sports. Oh,
and the best part? I host and win sports days at the same
time. I am an international silver medalist in creative
writing and a national bronze medalist in creative writing
(do the math). I am also currently interning at a cancer
hospital. I am a freelancer on some of the biggest
freelancing platforms like upwork. I have successfully
completed 12- week courses of creative writing and
freelancing, giving me credibility
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for my work. I am also
currently doing a copy writing course online which is really
fun (No, it's not). I am learning Japanese… I mean I'm
Letter from the Dais
Fasten your seatbelts, delegates! We are about to take off
on a high-flying journey through global politics.
Turbulence is expected, but that’s half the fun. I’m Kohna
Baviskar, your chair for FCC, and I promise to keep our
sessions as lively as a blockbuster movie and as dramatic
as a soap opera. As you might have guessed, I’m an
enthusiastic cinephile who loves to bring a touch of
cinematic flair to everything I do. My unconventional and
creative chairing methods earned me the Best Chair
award in my very first conference. I always look out for
delegates who think outside the box and discover
distinctive ways to stir the committee. Delegates,
welcome to the ultimate showdown of diplomacy and
debates. No lightsabers allowed, though
-Kohna Baviskar, Chair of FCC.

Welcome to the chaos! As Chair of this crisis committee, I,

Jiya Arora am excited to see how you handle the
unpredictable twists and turns headed your way. The
world (or at least this fictional one) is on fire, and you are
the firefighters, medics, and maybe even the arsonists!
Expect late-breaking updates, unexpected alliances, and
more drama than a reality show. Remember: every move
counts, every word could change the course of events,
and a little creativity can go a long way. So buckle up—it’s
going to be a wild ride!
Best of luck (you’ll need it!)
- Jiya Arora, Chair of FCC.

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“Motion to nuke all the state members in this committee!”
is something I surprisingly have heard many times before
in my previous MUN conferences (I may or may not have
raised that motion). Hey delegates, I’m David Bishoy, your
average 14-year-old-MUN-obsessesed boy, and words
cannot describe how excited I am to chair this committee.
A little about me: I’m from the Arab Republic of Egypt, I
play badminton (but not professionally), I really like
watching Netflix shows, and I love organizing data in Excel
(I know it’s weird, but I just do). I might be the most open
guy out there, so if you want answers to certain questions,
MUN advice, or just someone to yap to, I’m here by your
side. I highly encourage a lot of laughing and humor in
your 2-day conference, and meaningful debate. Hope to
see a lot of participation and dedication from you guys.
Yours faithfully.
-David Bishoy Botros, Former ACD of FCC.

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Introduction to
Crisis
A crisis refers to a distinct committee session that
simulates real-life crisis scenarios. They introduce
unpredictable and urgent situations that demand
immediate action and decision-making. During a crisis,
delegates are faced with time-sensitive challenges and
must think swiftly and resolutely to address the evolving
circumstances.

The fundamental principle of MUN crisis committees is to

provide delegates with firsthand experience of the
consequences resulting from their actions. Instead of
solely passing resolutions and moving on, delegates in
crisis committee sessions make smaller, more immediate
decisions that directly impact the ongoing crisis and must
bear the repercussions.

In a crisis, delegates receive frequent updates that

present new information and challenges. The committee's
focus shifts to effectively addressing these updates, and
the quality and promptness of the delegates' responses
shape the content of future crisis updates.

Crisis updates aim to mirror the realities of global issues,

where prompt and decisive action is often necessary to
preserve human life or respond to urgent situations.
Directives associated with crisis updates are typically
concise and action-oriented, prioritizing tangible actions
over lengthy descriptions or unnecessary
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Committee flow
1. Tigger Crisis is received by the Committee
2. Chair calls for committee on Tigger Crisis
3. Chair opens floor for any and all motions- Provisional
Speaker’s List is established.
4. Moderated and Unmoderated Caucus
5. Directives Submissions and Debate

Provisional Speaker’s List (PSL): At the start of the

conference, delegates ideally would begin a committee
with a motion to open the Provisional Speaker’s List. The
PSL does not end for the duration of the conference.
Speaking time in the PSL is ideally 90 seconds (1m,30s)
and all POIs to each other are in order.
Moderated Caucus: Moderated caucuses are formal
debate sessions that can be motioned for. A speaker’s list
for the Moderated Caucus is established.

Unmoderated Caucus: Unmoderated Caucuses allow for

delegates to freely move around and discuss solutions
related to the problems being faced with each other.

Yielding: At the end of a speech on the PSL or a

moderated caucus, delegates will be asked how they
choose to yield their time; they can choose to yield their
time to Questions/POIs, to the chairs (no questions from
other delegates will be entertained) or yield their time to
another delegate (this provides additional time for the
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Points and motions
 Motion to open the Provisional Speakers List.

 Motion to open a moderated caucus to discuss (insert

topic) for an individual speakers time of (insert time)
seconds and total speaker’s time of (insert time)
minutes.

 Motion to open an unmoderated caucus for (insert

time) minutes.

 Motion to adjourn committee.

 Motion to divide the house.

 Motion to move into previous question.

 Right to Reply.

 Point of Information (POI).

 Point of Order.

 Point of Parliamentary Inquiry.

 Point of Personal Privilege.

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Crisis updates
There will be regular crisis updates that alter the course of
the committee. The first Crisis Update, i.e. the trigger
crisis, will be shown to you at the beginning of the
conference, or a few days prior. On the day of the
conference, as seen fit, the dais will keep introducing
Crisis Updates, which will be pre-planned and determined
by the Directives you send to the dais as well. Delegates
will have to debate and come up with creative solutions in
order to solve the problems that have been caused due to
the crisis updates.

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Methods to solve
crisis
Private Directives: a private directive is a directive sent
to the chair that the delegate unilaterally wishes to
implement without the knowledge or necessary consent of
the rest of the committee. Private directives may be
approved or rejected based on the Crisis Director’s
discretion. Private directives will be incorporated into the
Crisis Updates.

Public Directives: Public directives are basically

comprehensive solutions that tend to incorporate the
whole committee in order to solve the crisis at hand.
Public directives are directives that will be voted upon in
committee and only take effect if passed by the
committee.

Communiques: communiques are basically messages

sent form one delegate to another for a wide variety of
reasons.

Presidential Statements: Delegates can send a request

to their Chairs in order to make a Presidential statement.
This can be used by delegates to publicly announce
actions that they have taken, changes to their countries’
foreign policy, or a speech to prove their country right.

Press Release: Press releases enable the delegate to

release information to the media in order to sway away
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Directives
Directives are specific instructions or commands given by
a delegate or a group of delegates during a crisis
committee session to guide and prompt
t certain actions. They outline the intended course of
action, or the entities represented by the delegates and
aim to achieve specific goals or objectives. The nature and
scope of directives may vary depending on the situation
and committee rules, but they typically address
immediate or strategic actions.
 Format: Directives may begin with a clear directive
header, including information about the entity issuing
the directive, the recipient, and the action to be
taken.
 Structure: Directives should have a concise and
action-oriented structure. Each directive should focus
on a single action or objective, ensuring clarity and
effectiveness in communication.
 Support: Directives should be backed by relevant
reasoning, evidence, or information to justify the
proposed actions and enhance their credibility.
 Implementation: Delegates should consider the
feasibility and potential impact of their directives.
Successful implementation may require coordination
with other delegates, negotiation, and coalition-
building to ensure collective efforts and effective
outcomes.
A Public Directive encompasses a set of pre-planned
measures that the committee intends to undertake in
response to a crisis situation. To validate it, a minimum of
20% of the committee members need to endorse it. Before
the committee commences11 discussions, the directive
needs to be formally submitted to the Chairs. While the
Introduction to the
committee
Welcome to the Fictional Crisis Committee, where the
rules of conventional UN committees don’t apply! Unlike
the structured and often slow-moving debates of
traditional committees, this one is entirely fictional and
completely unpredictable. Here, we trade formal
diplomacy for high-stakes drama, quick thinking, and rapid
decision-making.

There’s no preset agenda or rigid protocol—this crisis will

evolve in real-time based on the actions you take (or don’t
take). Expect sudden updates, surprise directives, and
rapidly shifting dynamics. Unlike other committees, you’re
not just representing countries; you might be playing the
role of political leaders, military commanders, CEOs, or
even secret operatives. Your objective? To navigate the
chaos, steer through uncharted waters, and adapt to the
fictional crisis as it unfolds.

This committee is all about creativity and out-of-the-box

problem-solving. Conventional resolutions won’t always
cut it here; instead, you’ll need to craft unique strategies
to respond to ever-changing scenarios. Welcome to the
wild side of diplomacy—where the fiction is fierce, and the
stakes couldn’t be higher!

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Introduction to the
Agenda
Agenda: Global Response to the Outbreak of the Z-Virus

In the year 2035, humanity faces a nightmare unlike

anything it has ever encountered. The mysterious Z-Virus,
first detected in a remote region, has spread rapidly
across the globe, with catastrophic effects. Those infected
by the virus transform into aggressive, zombie-like
creatures, sparking panic, widespread collapse, and
overwhelming pressure on governments and institutions.
Borders are closing, resources are dwindling, and fear is
spreading faster than the virus itself.

Now, the world is at a critical crossroads. Global

cooperation is more essential than ever, as no single
country or organization can face this alone. Governments,
international organizations, and private entities must
collaborate to contain the outbreak, develop a cure, and
address the societal breakdown caused by this
unprecedented crisis.

This committee will navigate the scientific, medical,

military, and humanitarian responses to the Z-Virus
outbreak. You will be tasked with everything from creating
containment strategies and quarantines to negotiating
resource distribution and potentially crafting plans for
global survival. The stakes are apocalyptic, and time is
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