Secretary General
The UNYSA-AUSTRIA-AFA very much thanks Stefan WEINHOFER, BA and the VIMUN 2012 Team for their excellent and voluntary work.
The UNYSA-AUSTRIA-AFA very much thanks Henar de la Cruz GOMEZ ARCE (Official Parts) and Herbert GMOSER (Social Events) for their excellent work as VIMUN 2012 photographers.
United Nations Office at Vienna
Since 1979 Vienna is one of the "United Nations capitals" with about 4000 people from all over the world working for the Vienna based International Organizations such as IAEA, UNIDO or UNODC. In addition, Vienna serves as headquarter also for OSCE or OPEC. As VIMUN 2012 entirely took place at the United Nations Office at Viennna, VIMUN again was perhaps the most authetical MUN world-wide. The UNYSA-AUSTRIA-AFA therefore, thanks the UN Conference Service and especially Ms. Maxine JACOBS for the support.
- United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) at the Vienna International Centre (VIC)
- Wagramer Str. 5
- 1220 Vienna
- Austria, Europe
Hotel Park Inn UNO-City Vienna
Of course participants were free in organizing their individual accomodation (private, hostels etc.). UNYSA-AUSTRIA-AFA recomended one accomodation possibility and arranged a special package at the Hotel Park Inn UNO-City Vienna. The hotel is located directly opposite the United Nations Office at Vienna and near Vienna's largest recreation area, the "Donauinsel" (with lots of water sport facilities).
- Hotel Park Inn UNO-City Vienna
- Wagramer Str. 16-18
- 1220 Vienna
- Austria, Europe
Schedule
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Sunday, 05 August: |
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09:00 - 16:30 |
Conference Registration at Hotel Park Inn for ALL participants |
| 11:00 | Optional Guided Sight Seeing Tour I for Registered Participants |
| 14:00 | Optional Guided Sight Seeing Tour II for Registered Participants |
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17:00 |
Meeting Point at Hotel Park Inn |
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17:15 - 18:00 |
Public Transport to "Heuriger Feuerwehr Wagner" |
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18:00 - 22:00 |
Welcome Dinner at "Heuriger Feuerwehr Wagner" |
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22:00 |
Public Transport to Hotel Park Inn |
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Monday, 06 August: |
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07:30 |
Meeting Point at UNOV (Gate I) |
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08:00 - 10:00 |
Distribution of the UN-ID's (in groups to 15 persons) |
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10:00 - 11:00 |
Opening Ceremony (Words of Welcome by Honorary Speaker) |
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11:00 - 12:00 |
Preparation Talks |
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12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch at UNOV Canteen |
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13:00 - 17:00 |
Committee Sessions |
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19:00 |
Meeting Point at Hotel Park Inn |
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19:30 |
Meeting Point at the City Hall |
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20:00 - 22:00 |
Reception at the City Hall hosted by the Mayor of Vienna |
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Tuesday, 07 August: |
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08:30 |
Entrance at UNOV via Gate I |
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09:00 - 11:30 |
Committee Sessions |
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11:30 - 12:30 |
Lunch at UNOV Canteen |
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12:30 - 16:30 |
Committee Sessions |
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18:00 |
Meeting Point at Hotel Park Inn |
| 18:30 - 19:30 | Dinner at "Schaukuchl" |
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20:00 - 22:30 |
Intercultural Night at "Urania" |
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Wednesday, 08 August: |
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08:30 |
Entrance at UNOV via Gate I |
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09:00 - 11:30 |
Committee Sessions |
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11:30 - 12:30 |
Lunch at UNOV Canteen |
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12:30 - 16:30 |
Committee Sessions |
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19:30 |
Meeting Point at Hotel Park Inn |
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20:00 - open end |
Clubbing at "Platzhirsch" |
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Thursday, 09 August: |
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09:30 |
Entrance at UNOV via Gate I |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Distribution of Certificates of Participation and Photo Session |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
General Assembly |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Coffee Break |
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12:00 - 13:00 |
Closing Ceremony |
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13:00 |
Lunch at UNOV Canteen |
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15:00 |
Check Out at Hotel Park Inn |
Committees - Topics - Team - Best Delegates
SECURITY COUNCIL NO. 1 (SC1)
Discussion on an Urgent Crisis: "The Syria Crisis, Including Disputes With Turkey"
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| Sara MANSOUR FALLAH | Valerie BREITENFELD | Artun AKAR | |
| Presidency (France) | Presidency (France) | Best Delegate |
SECURITY COUNCIL NO. 2 (SC2)
Crisis Committee
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| Roman PABLE | Charlotte D'ELLOY | Lucas KORNEXL | Andreas Sebastian WEIDINGER |
| Presidency (France) | Presidency (France) | Committee Assistant | Best Delegate |
HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL (HRC)
"Establishing Mechanisms to Ensure Freedom of the Media"
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| Michael KLAMPFL | Moritz SCHÖLLAUF | Tarik JAHIC | Laura Emilie RAUSCHÜTZ |
| President (Uruguay) | Vice-President (Cameroon, Hungary, Austria) | Rapporteur (Kyrgyzstan) | Best Delegate |
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Simulating a Meeting of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Crimal Justice (CCPCJ)
"Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling"
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| Nicki WEBER | Valerie SANDERS | Weronika PILUS | Sze Nga YUEN |
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Committee Assistant (Ukraine) | Best Delegate |
UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (UNIDO)
Simulating a Meeting of the Industrial Development Board
"Improving Terms of Trade for Developing Countries"
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| Jose MAGNAYE | Valerie SCHAMBERGER | Gabriel KAINDL-HÖNIG | Maximilian AHRENS |
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Rapporteur | Best Delegate |
INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY (IAEA)
Simulating a Meeting of the Board of Governors
"Sustainable Nuclear Waste Management"
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| Mag. Magdalena REITBAUER | Michael REITER | Tengis BAJARSAICHAN | Eva-Maria MAYRHUBER |
| Chairperson (Italy) | Co-Chairperson (Czech Republic, Jordan) | Committee Assistant | Best Delegate |
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
"Drinking Water for Sub-Saharan Africa: Reaching the Millenium Development Goal No. 7"
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| Mathias HÖRLESBERGER | David RASIC | Antonia PRAUN | Liselotte Esther LUDWIG |
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Committee Assistant | Best Delegate |
FURTHER MEMBERS OF THE VIMUN ORGANIZING TEAM:
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Stefan WEINHOFER, BA |
Kamilla KRYKPAYEVA |
Javlon DUSIMATOV | Daniel PLESCHUTZNIG |
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Secretary General
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Assistant to the Secretary General |
WHO - Norway
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SC2 - China
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| Mag. Stephan RICHTER | Mag. Anastasia A. SMIRNOVA | Niklas SCHRAML | Frederika SCHWEIGHOFEROVA |
| IAEA - India | SC1 - Observer: Syria | UNIDO - Costa Rica | SC1 - Germany |
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| Herbert GMOSER | Henar de la Cruz GOMEZ ARCE | ||
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Social Programme
Sunday: Welcome Dinner
On Sunday evening paricipants had the opportunity to visit the traditional Viennese "Heuriger Feuerwehr Wagner". "Heuriger" is the Viennese term for the wine of the last grape harvest. And it is also the name of the places where this wine is served. "Let's go to heuriger" is an invitation that marks the beginning of a sociable evening full of fun. At the Dinner participants enjoyed Viennese cousine.
Monday: Gala Reception
Monday evening, after the first day of negotiations in the committees, participants were hosted by the Mayor and the City of Vienna in the impressive Vienna City Hall. An official representative of the Viennese Government welcomed the participants. They had the possibility to shake a leg (if you like to waltz) and they were invited to Viennese food and beverages.
Tuesday: Intercultural Night
On Tuesday evening, participants experienced one of the highlights of VIMUN 2012: The Intercultural Night. In the spirit of VIMUN's internationality, this event provided all delegates with the chance to present their countries to others from their own point of view. Participants learned about various cultures and witness colorful performances including dance, song, and poetry from all parts of the world. Prior to that, participants had dinner at "Schaukuchl". Schaukuchl offered an international buffet combined with typical Austrian hospitality. Located on the terrace of the Ministry of Finance, the atmosphere of this dinner was influenced by the pleasant breeze, delicious meals and Viennese charm. After a short walk, participants reached the location of the Intercultural Night: The Urania. The Urania is an observatory as well as an educational institute in the centre of Vienna. It was named after the Muse Urania (who represents astronomy) and fascinates through its glamorous Art Nouveau style of architecture. Events such as screenings of the annual Viennale movie festival and a classical puppet theatre take place at this beautiful sight next to the Wien River.
Wednesday: Clubbing
On last day of the MUN, there was a big party. The club "Platzhirsch" (= name usually used for a leading location in a town) is, due to its central location in the heart of Vienna (directly on the "Ring" street vis a vis of the State Opera), a very popular and trendy event hotspot. An exceptional atmosphere was offered due to the successful fusion of modernity and tradition. It was a great evening!
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