Secretary General
The UNYSA-AUSTRIA-AFA very much thanks Mathias HÖRLESBERGER and the VIMUN 2013 Team for their excellent and voluntary work.
The UNYSA-AUSTRIA-AFA is very grateful to Mag. Helen MONSCHEIN, MBA and Christian SCHUSTERSCHITZ for their work as VIMUN 2013 photographers as well as Herbert GMOSER as photographer for the social events.
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 2013 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, 11 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, 12 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 (Felder Str. corner to Ebendorfer Str.) |
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20:00 - 22:00 |
Reception at the City Hall hosted by the Mayor of Vienna |
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Tuesday, 13 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 "Neni" |
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20:00 - 22:30 |
Intercultural Night at "Urania" |
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Wednesday, 14 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, 15 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 (SC)
Discussion on an Urgent Crisis: Actual Developments in Lebanon, Syria and the Region
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| Valerie BREITENFELD | Lucas KORNEXL | Sahan SAHSUVAROGLU | Karin SCHNECK | Fania CHRISTODOULIDES |
| Presidency (Argentina) | Presidency (Argentina) | Presidency (Argentina) | Committee Team | Best Delegate |
HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL (HRC)
"Relevance of Human Rights in the 21st Century"
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| Valerie SANDERS | Johannes TROPPER | Daniel WEGNER | Balazs Janos GYIMESI | Blake OSTIN |
| President (Poland) | Vice-President (Ecuador, Maldives, Mauritania, Switzerland) | High Commissioner | General Assistant | Best Delegate |
INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY (IAEA)
"Illicit Nuclear Trafficking"
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| Sali MECHREF | Weronika PILUS | Anastasia SMIRNOVA | Polina KLEMENKO | Daniel FLORES |
| Chair and Committee Team | Chair and Committee Team | Chair and Committee Team | Chair and Committee Team | Best Delegate |
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME (UNODC)
"Prevalence of the Use of Alcohol"
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| Antonia PRAUN | Svetoslava TODOROVA | Sibel URANÜS | Anna-Katharina DEININGER | Joshua Ryan GROVES |
| Chair and Committee Team | Chair and Committee Team | Chair and Committee Team | Chair and Committee Team | Best Delegate |
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)
"The Sovereign Debt Crisis: Europe and the IMF"
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| Chiara CORI | Michael REITER | Yike GUO | Alma JUSIC | Milan QUENTEL |
| Chair and Committee Team | Chair and Committee Team | Chair and Committee Team | Chair and Committee Team | Best Delegate |
INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE (ICJ)
"Certain Activities Carried Out by Nicaragua in the Border Area (Costa Rica v. Nicaragua)"
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| Mirella JOHLER | Aleks SEMERCIYAN | Marie-Louise Karin Felicia KAVALLIN GIERTTA | Natalie RAIDL |
| Representing: Peter Tomka (President, Slovakia) | Representing: Bernardo Sepulveda Amor (Vice-President, Mexico) | Rapporteur | Best Delegate |
HISTORIC COUNCIL (HISTO)
League of Nations 1931: "The Mukden Incident as the Pretext of the Japanese Imperialistic Intentions in East Asia"
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| Florina POPA | Nicki WEBER | Jasmin ZIEGELBECKER | Philipp RENNINGER |
| Chair and Committee Team | Chair and Committee Team | Chair and Committee Team | Best Delegate |
FURTHER MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZING TEAM
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| Mathias HÖRLESBERGER | Mag. Helen MONSCHEIN, MBA | Christian SCHUSTERSCHITZ | Li Sheng LEE |
| Secretary General | Photographer | Photographer | Assistant (Intercultural Night) |
Social Programme
Sunday: Welcome Dinner
On Sunday evening participants 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 cuisine.
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 partcipnats. They the possibility to shake a leg and they were invited to Viennese food and beverages.
Tuesday: Intercultural Night
On Tuesday evening, participants experience one of the highlights of VIMUN: The Intercultural Night. In the spirit of VIMUN's internationality, this event provided all particpants with the chance to present their countries to others from their own point of view. The audience learned about various cultures and witness colorful performances including dance, song, and poetry from all parts of the world. Prior to that, participants had a small snack reception. Venue of the evening was "Urania", 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!
Partners and Sponsors - in Addition to the United Nations Office at Vienna
