Pre-Conference
Preparation
From the Director-General of Committees
Dear Delegates and Advisors,
I am thrilled to welcome you to Yale Model United Nations Latin America III! Our secretariat has worked tirelessly to craft a conference experience that is dynamic and inspiring, ensuring that every committee fosters rigorous debate, thoughtful negotiation, and meaningful engagement with today’s most pressing global issues.
I invite you to explore the resources on this page, which have been designed to support your preparation. Here you will find procedural overviews, committee policies, example position papers, and more – everything you will need to feel fully prepared for the conference.
Please take the time to familiarize yourself with these materials because they will help you enter committee sessions with clarity and confidence. Whether this is your first conference or one of many, I encourage you to approach each session with curiosity, empathy, and an openness to learning from those around you. YMUN Latin America is not only a space for debate—it is a place to build community, observe new perspectives, and challenge yourself to think as a global citizen!
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at dg.committees@ymunlatam.org, and I will be happy to help!
Sincerely,
Christine Ling
Director-General of Committees, Yale Model United Nations Latin America III
Office Hours (April)
During the month of April 2026, all of our committee directors will be hosting optional office hours. In these sessions, delegates will have the opportunity to meet directors virtually before the conference even begins, get to know them better, and ask any questions about the Yale Model United Nations Latin America conference! Each session will last one hour. It will begin with a brief presentation by the directors on their committees and the procedure they will use. Afterwards, they will be open to chatting freely and answering any questions. Delegates may stay in office hours as long as they like.
It is recommended that delegates attend the session hosted by their committee director. However, they are more than welcome to attend the other sessions, get to know other committee directors, and learn specific information. For instance, certain sessions will have directors who will be able to fluently answer any questions in Spanish and/or Portuguese. Other sessions will be led by Under-Secretary Generals (USGs) who will be able to answer in particularly thorough detail questions on specific subjects, such as procedure (USG of Committees) and conference schedule (USG of Conference).
Additional Resources
KEY PROCEDURE TERMS
The following document provides translations to key English terms that will be frequently used during this conference.
SAMPLE DOCUMENTS
During the conference, delegates will present a variety of written products. For traditional committees types, such as General Assemblies and Economic and Social Councils, the two most important of these would be: a working paper and a resolution. For non-traditional committee types, such as specialized, historical and crisis committees, the two most important of these would be: a crisis note and a directive. You can learn more about what these are in the “Rules of Procedure” page of our website. To further prepare you to write these documents, we have provided strong samples and tips below.
OUTSIDE RESOURCES
Below are other resources that delegates can access to further their preparation for the conference. These sites provide information on a variety of subjects, including: UNA-USA procedure, Model United Nations, public speaking, research, writing, different committee styles, as well as delegate tips and strategies.