Secretary General
The UNYSA-AUSTRIA-AFA very much thanks Dominik RASTINGER, BA and the VIMUN 2015 Team for their excellent and voluntary work.
The UNYSA-AUSTRIA-AFA is very grateful to Franz Josef DANNER for his work as VIMUN 2015 photographer and cameraman 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 2015 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. VIMUN 2015 was held on the occasion of: 70 years United Nations - 60 years Austria active in the UN - 20 years Austria as member in the European Union - 20 years VIMUN
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- 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, 02 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, 03 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 (Lichtenfelsg. corner to Bartensteing.) |
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20:00 - 22:00 |
Reception at the City Hall hosted by the Mayor of Vienna |
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Tuesday, 04 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, 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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19:45 |
Meeting Point at Hotel Park Inn |
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20:30 - open end |
Clubbing at "ALLiNCLUB" |
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Thursday, 06 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 (had to be cancelled) |
| 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)
"Protecting Freedom of Opinion and Expression as a Human Right in the Age of Digitalization"
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| Petra SKRBKOVA | Ava NOVIDI | Sophia HÖDL | Kateryna DUBROVA |
| President (Germany) | Vice President (Albania) | Vice President (Kazakhstan) | Best Delegate |
INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY (IAEA)
Simulation of a Meeting of the Board of Governors
"Challenges in Nuclear Verification: Implementing a Comprehensive Agreement on the Iranian Nuclear Program"
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| Clemens BINDER, BA | Kevin KAISER | Sejla MEHIC | Tom AREND |
| Chair (Slovakia) | Vice-Chair (Austria) | Vice-Chair (Egypt) | Best Delegate |
SECURITY COUNCIL (SC)
The SC was designated for advanced MUN participants. There was an authentic simulation of the UN SC (no fictional crisis).
"The Crisis in Ukraine and its International Geopolitical Implications"
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| Natalie RAIDL | Ioan-Andrei CURSARU | Aleksandra-Ana PANIC | Marketa JUROVSKA |
| Presidency (Nigeria) | Presidency (Nigeria) | Assistant | Best Delegate |
SECURITY COUNCIL: COUNTER-TERRORISM COMMITTEE (CTC)
"Foreign Terrorist Fighters - Threats to International Peace and Security Caused by Terrorist Acts"
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| Barbora OBRACAJOVA | Ziga GOLOBIC | Viktoria FORSTINGER | Philippe Ernest Eric FRIEDEN |
| Presidency (Nigeria) | Presidency (Nigeria) | Assistant | Best Delegate |
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)
Simulation of an Annual Meeting of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund
"Beyond the Austerity Versus Growth Debate: Advancing Sustainable Development and Strenghenting Financial Stability"
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| Casper TOLSTRUP | Michail SCHUCH | Dharanidharan SIVAGNANASELVAM, BTech | Enrico AMARANTE |
| Chair (Representing Christine LAGARDE, IMF) | Chair (Representing KIM Jim Yong, World Bank) | Co-Chair (Representative of Peru) | Best Delegate |
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR ALL (SE4ALL)
Simulation of a Sustainable Energy for All Forum
"Energy in the 21. Century"
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| Filip SARIC | Barbara SCHRANK | Christina GINTHÖR | Maddalena ZOCCA |
| Chair | Co-Chair | Assistant | Best Delegate |
MEDIA SIMULATION COMMITTEE (MEDIA)
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| Reka VARGA | Martin SCHMIDLER | Maria GUDZENKO | |
| Co-ordinator | Co-ordinator | Best Delegate |
FURTHER MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZING TEAM
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| Dominik RASTINGER, BA | Clemens BINDER, BA | Franz Josef DANNER | Herbert GMOSER |
| Secretary General | Assistant to the Secretary General | Photographer (Committee Sessions) and Camera | Photographer (Social Events) |
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!
Partners and Sponsors - in Addition to the United Nations Office at Vienna
UNYSA-AUSTRIA-AFA also thanks Red Bull, Ströck Pastry and Oberlaa Confectioner for their kind welcome gifts to the delegates.