Secretary General
The UNYSA-AUSTRIA-AFA very much thanks Johannes TROPPER and the VIMUN 2014 Team for their excellent and voluntary work.
The UNYSA-AUSTRIA-AFA is very grateful to Henar de la Cruz GOMEZ ARCE for her work as VIMUN 2014 photographer 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 2014 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. 2014 was not only the year of the 20th VIMUN conference but also the 35th anniversary of the UN seat in Vienna.
- 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, 03 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, 04 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 25 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, 05 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 | Snack Reception at "Urania" |
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20:00 - 22:30 |
Intercultural Night at "Urania" |
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Wednesday, 06 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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19:45 |
Meeting Point at Hotel Park Inn |
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20:30 - open end |
Clubbing at "ALLiNCLUB" |
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Thursday, 07 August: |
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08:45 |
Check Out at Hotel Park Inn |
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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 |
Committees - Topics - Team - Best Delegates
HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL (HRC)
"Treatment of Migrants, Refugees and Asylum-Seekers"
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| Anna-Katharina DEININGER | Daniela SCHEIBLHOFER | Alexandra-Monica ROSU | Martina VETROVCOVA |
| President (Gabon) | Vice-President (Argentina) | Vice-President and Rapporteur (Czech Republic) | Best Delegate |
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME (UNODC)
Simulation of a Meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
"Legalization of Soft Drugs"
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| Mag. Anastasia A. SMIRNOVA | Sebastian SWOBODA | Maximilian JUNGMANN | Roza ISMAYILOVA |
| Chair (Egypt) | Vice-Chair (Hungary, Thailand, Spain) | Rapporteur | Best Delegate |
INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY (IAEA)
Simulation of a Meeting of the Board of Governors
"Management of Severe Nuclear Accidents"
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| Mathias HÖRLESBERGER, BA | Michael SAGMEISTER | Natalie RAIDL | Aaron Michael HENRY |
| Chair (Viet Nam) | Vice-Chair (Norway, Poland) | Committee Assistant | Best Delegate |
SECURITY COUNCIL (SC)
"The Situation in Iraq and its Implications for International Security"
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| Mag. Florina POPA | Alexandra OVCHINNIKOVA | Andrei CURSARU |
| Presidency | Presidency | Committee Assistant |
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL (ECOSOC)
"Sustainable Energy for All"
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| Antonia PRAUN, MA | Tobias SALFELLNER | Angelika KÖPF, BA | Joshua Ryan GROVES |
| President (Austria) | Vice-President (Croatia, El Salvador, Lybia, Republic of Korea) | Committee Assistant | Best Delegate |
INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE (ICJ)
"Questions Relating to the Seizure and Detention of Certain Documents and Data (Timor-Leste v. Australia)"
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| Philipp JANIG | Vladimir KRSTEVSKI | Emanuel M. WALDMÜLLER, BA | Barbora OBRACAJOVA |
| Peter TOMKA (Slovakia, President/Chair) | Bernardo SEPULVEDA-AMOR (Mexico, Vice-President/Co-Chair) | Philippe COUVREUR (Belgium, Registrar/Committee Assistant) | Best Delegate |
FUTURISTIC SECURITY COUNCIL (FSC)
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| Lucas Amorelli Ribeiro KORNEXL | Gavrilo NIKOLIC | Alexandra SAMARA | Gillian Christine LAWIE |
| Presidency | Presidency | Committee Assistant | Best Delegate |
MEDIA SIMULATION COMMITTEE (MEDIA)
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| Alicia PRAGER | Jasmin ZIEGELBECKER | ||
| Co-ordinator | Co-ordinator |
FURTHER MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZING TEAM
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| Johannes TROPPER | Henar de la Cruz GOMEZ ARCE | Herbert GMOSER | Arta BEGATI |
| Secretary General | Photographer | Photographer | Assistant to the Secretary General |
| Hannah SEIDL, Bakk. | |||
| Assistant to the Secretary General |
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 "ALLiNCLUB", exclusively reserverd for VIMUN, was a new, very popular and trendy event hotspot. The club is located under two arches, part of the urban rail network, designed by famous architekt Otto WAGNER at the end of the 19th century. An exceptional atmosphere was offered due to the successful fusion of modernity and tradition. It was a great evening!
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