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International Press at a MUN
International Press is the only committee that covers every other committee. IP delegates do not debate — they report, photograph and caricature, and they are judged on published output rather than speaking.
The roles
Most IP committees split into reporters, photographers and caricaturists, with some conferences adding editors and videographers.
Reporters file articles on committee developments; photographers document sessions; caricaturists produce editorial cartoons on committee dynamics.
- Journalist / reporter — articles, interviews, committee coverage.
- Photographer — session and delegate photography.
- Caricaturist — editorial cartoons.
- Editor — compiles the conference newsletter.
How IP delegates are judged
On output: number and quality of filed pieces, accuracy, deadline discipline, and editorial judgement.
Access matters too — the IP delegate who gets quotes from chairs and lead delegates produces materially better coverage.
Who should join IP
Students interested in journalism, writing, photography or design, and delegates who want conference exposure without the pressure of floor debate.
IP is also the best committee for understanding how MUN works, because you sit in every room.
Frequently asked questions
What does International Press do in a MUN?
IP delegates cover all committees as journalists, photographers or caricaturists and produce a conference newsletter.
Do IP delegates get awards?
Yes — best journalist, best photographer and best caricaturist awards are standard.
Is IP easier than a regular committee?
Different, not easier. There is no floor debate but there are hard deadlines and a heavy output requirement.
Keep reading
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