Be a delegate
How to research a country, write a position and debate politely in the World Forum.
Part 1
What delegates do
A delegate speaks for their country, not for themselves. You research what your country already does, then argue for that position.
Part 2
Write a position
Use three parts: the problem, what your country already does, and what you want the world to do. Keep it to one short paragraph.
Part 3
Debate manners
Say 'the delegate of Kenya' instead of 'you'. Attack the idea, never the person. Ask questions before disagreeing.
Part 4
Voting
At the end, delegates vote yes, no, or abstain. Abstain means you choose not to take a side. A resolution passes when most say yes.
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