Team
The UNYSA-AUSTRIA-AFA very much thanks the VIMUN 2018 Team for the excellent and voluntary work.
The UNYSA-AUSTRIA-AFA is very grateful to Siegrun GANSCH, Julia HOFER and Ali Akbar NOUROUZI for their work as VIMUN 2018 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 2018 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, 29 July: |
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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, 30 July: |
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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, 31 July: |
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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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18:30 |
Meeting Point at Hotel Park Inn |
| 18:45 | Meeting Point at the main door of St. Stephan's Cathedral |
| 19:00 - open end | Visit to the "Bermuda-Triangle" Vienna |
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Wednesday, 01 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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20:15 |
Meeting Point at Hotel Park Inn |
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21:00 - open end |
Clubbing at "Vienna Gnadenlos" |
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Thursday, 02 August: |
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09:00 |
Check Out at Hotel Park Inn |
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10:00 |
Entrance at UNOV via Gate I |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | General Assembly: Presentation of Resolutions |
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11:30 - 12:00 |
Coffee Break |
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12:00 - 13:00 |
Closing Ceremony: Best Delegates, Staff Good-Bye, Closing Speech, Group Picture, Certificates |
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13:00 |
Lunch at UNOV Canteen |
Committees - Topics - Team
Human Rights Council (HRC)
70 Years Universal Declaration of Human Rights: "Freedom of Religion or Belief and the Right to Privacy in the Digital Age"
Preparation Paper: Study Guide
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| Klaudjo MARENA | Sarah WISSING | Marcel HARTWICH, BA | Julia HOFER, BA | Julius LAJTHA |
| President (Slovenia) | Vice President and Rapporteur (Chile) | Vice President (Germany) | Vice President (Philippines) | Vice President (Rwanda) |
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Simulation of a Meeting of the Board of Governors
The IAEA was designated for advanced MUN participants.
"Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel Management"
Preparation Paper: Study Guide
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| Jovana MALINOVIC | Erwin KRIEGSHAMMER | n/a | |
| Chair (Indonesia) | Vice-Chair (Denmark) | Vice-Chair (Slovenia) |
Security Council (SC)
The SC was designated for advanced MUN participants. There was an authentic simulation of the UN SC (no fictional crisis).
"The Situation in the Middle East" (Syria)
Preparation Paper: Study Guide
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| Mihai-Bogdan PUSCAS, BA | Nadejda KARPENKO | Christoph HAAS | |
| Presidency (Sweden) | Presidency (Sweden) | Delegate and Member of the VIMUN Team |
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Simulation of a Ministerial Conference (without Observers)
"New 'Trade Wars', Regional Economic Alliances and Sustainable Development Goals: What Role for the WTO?"
Preparation Paper: Study Guide
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| Siegrun GANSCH, BA BA |
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| Chair (Austria) | Co-Chair (Austria) |
Further Members of the VIMUN Team
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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: Pub Night
Tuesday evening was the chance to "disappear" at the "Bermuda-Triangle" Vienna, which is the main pub mile in the Inner City of Vienna. From 19:00 to 22:00 most of the locations have their "Happy Hour" with reasonable prices for drinks (self payment by delegates). As most of the pubs have no food delegates are recommended to eat before. This evening offered also the possibility to get in contact with young Viennese people, who are not "addicted" to politcs.
Wednesday: Clubbing
On last day of the MUN, there was a big party. The "Vienna Gnadenlos" is a very popular and trendy event hotspot. It was a great evening!
Partners and Sponsors - in Addition to the United Nations Office at Vienna
