Delegates are expected to read SPISMUN Background Papers to introduce and be familiarized with the topics that will be discussed during the sessions.

Delegates participating in Regular Committees are required to deliver a Position Paper.

Delegates that do not submit the position paper to the Chair in the established time will be ineligible for awards.

Due date to submit Position Papers: Abril 20, 2024

Position Papers should not exceed 2 pages and must include the following five aspects:

I- Heading

• Committee:
• Topic:
• Country:
• School:
• Student:
• (Flag on the right is optional)

​II- Background (first paragraph)

A brief exposition of the antecedents of the problem and advances. Begin with description of events and history of the situation. State how and why the topic is affecting worldwide. Involving the United United Nations’ actions regarding the topic.

In this paragraph delegates state the main points to be solved into the resolution. It is recommended to incorporate data and statistical information that sustains it, highlighting the position that the country has adopted in the most important cases.

III- Foreign Policy (second paragraph)

Consists of the assigned country to represent during SPISMUN24. Include the country’s current situation in relation to the topic, how the United Nations or any other country has collaborated, as well as actions or solutions the delegation has implemented. Facts and statistics are recommended.

IV- Proposals (third paragraph)

State/suggest actions that best address the problem. All proposed solutions must be realistic and accessible and need to be in relation to the committee and/or the principles of the United Nations. Proposals need to be original.

Note: The United Nations are not allowed to create laws.

V- References

At the end, all position papers should include a list of sources written in APA or MLA format.