UNA-Serbia's Belgrade International Model UN - BIMUN - Application deadline

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
The United Nations Association of Serbia is organizing for the ninth time in a row the Belgrade International Model United Nations - BIMUN from 15 to 18 March 2012.


BIMUN 2012 will feature comprehensive simulations of the following UN bodies, with focus on real-life agenda items

• THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL: „The situation in Libya“

• THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL Crisis Committee: The situation in the Middle East: Israeli-Palestinian conflict

• GENERAL ASSEMBLY – II Committee: Sustainable Development – The Transition to a Green Economy

HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: „Human rights and corruption in Southeast Europe“

UNESCO World Heritage Committee: „World Heritage and identity of cultures“

BIMUN Junior / GENERAL ASSEMBLY – I Committee: Terrorism and International Security: The Situation in Afghanistan“.

BIMUN gives students a possibility to learn more about current international issues and ways to resolve them within the UN system, to apply basic diplomatic courtesy and also contributes to development of their personal skills (public speaking, negotiations, debating and compromise).

In this educational exercise, students take over roles of UN diplomats, represent different countries and discuss certain topics, which are on the agenda. Participants, as delegates, elaborate strategy, prepare resolutions, negotiate and resolve conflicts, following the UN procedure.

„BIMUN 2012“ will be an opportunity for new experiences, diplomatic debates and young leaders networking. The working language will be English.

Eligible to take part in this event are social science students and postgraduates up to 29 years of age, fluent in English. Also, one has to send filled in application form and a motivation letter.

Best participants will get a financial award and a chance to participate in „BIMUN Plus“ Project.



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