Model United Nations in Vienna

Have you always wanted to…
…experience the life of a diplomat?
…get an insight into the United Nations?
…have your say in the international affairs?

Here is your opportunity:

11th Vienna International Model United Nations - VIMUN

7 - 11 August 2005

at the UNITED NATIONS Headquarters in VIENNA, AUSTRIA (EUROPE)

Website: http://www.vimun.at

Registration: 1 February 2005 - 1 July 2005
For Visa Applicants: 1 March 2005 - 30 May 2005

VIMUN is the opportunity for young people aged between 18 and 35 to experience the world of the United Nations and its Committees in form of a simulation conference.

Young people from all over the world challenge their abilities as diplomats through negotiating and proposing solutions to global issues of our time.

Do not miss your chance to participate in this Model United Nations taking place at the UN Headquarters for the entire duration of the conference!

Dive into the world of international negotiations and peace talks and make your voice heard.

Experience an exciting social programme accompanying the conference talks and meet people from different cultural backgrounds.

All this in Vienna - one of Europe’s greatest cultural capitals!

Seize the opportunity and apply for one of the following Committees:

SC - Security Council
Decision on an urgent political crisis.

CCPCJ - Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
“A Global Challenge: Combating Money Laundering and its Link to Financing Terrorism”

CHR - Commission On Human Rights
“In War as in Peace: Defending Human Rights in Times of Armed Conflict”

UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
"Education for All: Ensuring Universal Access to Education and to Information and Communication Technologies"

UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization
"Recognizing the Contribution of Sustainable Micro-finance for the Very Poor to Achieving the Millennium Development Goals"

UNESCAP - United Nations Economic and Social Commission on Asia and the Pacific
"Co-ordination of Relief Operations in Case of Natural Disasters - with Special Regard to Strengthening the Co-operation with the EU"

EDF - External Discussion Forum
"Strengthening the Co-operation of International Organizations with NATO in Conflict Management: The Case of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in the South Caucasus"

How to apply?
§ Visit our Website under http://www.vimun.at
§ Fill in the online registration form under „Admissions“
§ Send us your digital photo
§ Send a passport copy if you need a visa
§ Pay the conference fee in order to complete registration
§ Receive confirmation of registration from UNYSA-AUSTRIA-AFA

For detailed information on the conference please take a look at our Homepage or contact the Secretary General Ms. Katja Gasperic under [email protected]

Looking forward to welcoming you at the 11th Vienna International Model United Nations!