Prep for the conference
To help you navigate CAMINU with ease, we've created a range of resources to help you master our procedures, resolution drafting, and parliamentary vocabulary
Rules of Procedure
Our Rules of Procedure, based on the THIMUN The Hague parliamentary procedure, focus on the debate of resolutions. As they differ slightly from other models, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with them, as they will guide the debate at CAMINU.
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Please find the attached documents below both in English and Spanish. Use the version that corresponds to the language of your committee.
Estatuto de la Corte Internacional de Justicia
Position Papers
Position Papers are documents that inform about a country's stance on the topics presented within the committee, while also outlining the basic information about the nation the delegate is representing. (MANDATORY FOR CAMINU)
General Parts of a Position Paper
1. Cover Page.
Title.
National Coat of Arms.
National Flag.
Political Map of the Nation.
General Information about the Nation.
Official Name of the Country.
Population.
Form of Government.
General information about the committee and its powers
2. First Committee Topic.
Overview of the Issue.
Nation's Position.
Possible Solutions/Previous attempts to resolve.
3. Second Committee Topic.
Overview of the Issue.
Nation's Position.
Possible Solutions/Previous attempts to resolve.
4. Third Committee Topic.
Overview of the Issue.
Nation's Position.
Possible Solutions/Previous attempts to resolve
5. Annex
Full Powers
Bibliography (Prefered in MLA Format)
Resolutions
Resolutions are the cornerstone of CAMINU, serving as proposed solutions that delegates present to address issues during the debate. Comprised of preambulatory and operative clauses, resolutions play a critical role in negotiations. To assist you in crafting your own resolutions, we've created a comprehensive guide to help you come prepared on the first day of the conference.
Declarations
A declaration is an official document in which multiple parties or states establish and communicate their position, perspective, actions, commitments, among others in regard to a specific topic. It is used as a way of presenting a solution to a problem within a committee. It is just read and does not go through any form of voting procedure or debate as it is immediately accepted due to its nature.
Declaration types:
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1.- Bilateral declaration: It is issued by two parties or states.
2.- Multilateral declaration: It is issued by more than two parties or states.
3.-Unilateral declaration: It is issued only by one state.
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Structure for writing a declaration and its elements:
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1.- The header should state the date and place of subscription/drafting of the declaration.
2.- After the header, the coat of arms of the countries or country that belong to the declaration are added, as well as once again the place of writing next to them. The nature of the declaration is subsequently written (unilateral, bilateral, multilateral) followed by a colon and the name of the heads of state
4.- To begin with the body of the declaration, the phrase On the (date) declares is used (only in the case of unilateral declarations, the name of the head of state is put followed by declares), ending the sentence with a coma.
5.- Next, the preambulatory part is established, meaning the legal framework of the declaration, which cites the constitutions of the nation(s) involved, international documents, precedent and even the intent of the declaration. As well as any necessary document or evidence to provide validity to the declaration.
6.- Once the perambulatory section is finished, add “declares” followed by a comma, and through points, clauses and subclauses, clarify what you intend to express within the declaration, clearly elaborating the points it establishes.
7. The signatures of the Heads of State are introduced at the end.
8. If there are any annexes, they are to be placed at the end of the document.
