ESSAY consists of specific decision points that you can propose on the agenda. You must express your personal view of the problem.

As a rule, the volume should not exceed 250 words. It is important that essay will be concretized, thereby showing that you really understand the topic.

Recommendations:

1. Go to the official website of UNESCO, and look for the information on the relevant Body. Check out the documents that the Body has previously adopted on this agenda. 2. Use additional sources to search for information, get acquainted with the official positions of countries on the problem.

3. It is important that after familiarizing yourself with the information sources, you evaluate the agenda as a whole and draw your own conclusions, this will help also directly at the meeting.

4. Start writing ESSAY, the writing form is free, but a structured plan is welcome.

Good luck!

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