INTERNATIONAL YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE
SOFIA INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS
EDITION III
Sofia, Bulgaria, EU 24-31 July 2010
FINAL REPORT
CONTENTS
Main 1 General Guest Speaker – James Warlick 28 Contents 3 General Guest Speaker – Reiweger 29 Sponsors 4 FES 30 Partners 5 Rotary and Rotaract presentation 31 Realization – Organizations 6
Realization – Team + Special Guests 7 SIMULATED ORGANS Board of Trustees of the SOFIMUN International Foundation 8 Security Council 32 Opening speech of the SG of Human Rights Council 36 SOFIMUN 2010 10 International Court of Justice 40 Commission on Sustainable LETTERS AND ADDRESSES Development 44 Mayor of Sofia 12 Council of Ministers of the EU 48 Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 Parliament of the EU 52 Ministry of Justice 14 SOFIMUN News Network 56 Ministry of Finance 15 Ministry of Regional Development Opening ceremony and gala dinner 60 and Public Works 16 Closing ceremony and gala dinner 61 Ministry of Labor and Social Policy 17 Program 62 Ministry of Culture 18 Museum trip 64 Ministry of Education, Youth and Night of the political leader 65 Science 19 Venues 66 UNICEF Bulgaria 20 Medical services 67 EU Commission 21 Accommodation 68 Embassy of Austria 22 Parties 69 Embassy of Belgium 23 Popularization – media partners and Embassy of Italy 24 academic cooperation 70 Friedrich Ebert Stiftung 25 Cooperation with similar organizations Human Resources Development and MUN partners 71 Center 26 Organization – fees, packages, legal Nottingham Internatio nal MUN 27 notice 72 Words of Gratitude 73 Closing speech of the SG of SOFIMUN 74
Other reports 76
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 is realized with the generous support of:
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 established partnership relations with:
Media partners of SOFIMUN 2009:
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 was initiated, organized and realized by:
The 3rd edition of Sofia International Model United Nations young leaders conference was held between 24th and 31st of July 2010 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The participants in the conference were divided into Supervisory Board, Executive Committee, delegates, Secretariat of the conference, Journalism body. The 3rd edition of the annual conference was realized by the SOFIMUN Foundation in association with Rotaract Club Sofia International (Rotary Youth), UN Branch office in Bulgaria and international team from Bulgaria, Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, Romania, Croatia, Lebanon, Switzerland.
International Foundation “SOFIMUN” International Foundation SOFIMUN was formed during the 1-st edition of Sofia International Model United Nations (20-27 July 2008). The Foundation organizes the SOFIMUN event annually and provides support to participants at MUN events. The SOFIMUN international foundation is open for members from all around the world. www.sofimun.org
ROTARACT CLUB SOFIA INTERNATIONAL The youth section of Rotary Club Sofia International. Members of the club were actively involved as part of the ORG-com, EX-com and Secretariat of SOFIMUN 2010. The Club co-organized the SOFIMUN 2010 event. One of the most valued charity organizations in Bulgaria and in the world - it unites young Bulgarian and foreign professionals with moral and ethical values.
www.rotaractsofiainternational.org
UN & UNDP in Bulgaria The official representatives of The United Nations Organization in Bulgaria. UN Bulgaria and its subsidiary bodies have given a strong international support to the SOFIMUN 2010 event together with help on administrative and logistic issues as well as sponsorship and funding.
www.un-bg.bg
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 was initiated, organized and realized by:
Dimiter Paola Ivanova Polina Goranova Boris Tassev Lyubka Kotova Iwa Ditcheva Mandradjiev President of Executive Director Dir. of Board of Administrative Dir. Secretary Public Relations SOFIMUN F + Fundraising 2010 Directors + Conf. manager manager
Kristina Maggie Asparuh Lubomir Igor Paulic Petko Popadiyski Kovacheva Zhelyazkova Karastoyanov Zhelehanov Recruitment Recruitment IT manager Logistics and Events Logistics and Events Logistics and Events
Special guests of SOFIMUN 2010: H.E. Mrs. Judit Lang, Ambassador of Hungary to the Republic of Bulgaria H.E. Mr. James Warlick, Ambassador of United States of America to the Republic of Bulgaria H.E. Mr. Matthias Hopfner, Ambassador of Germany to the Republic of Bulgaria H.E. Mr. Karel van Kesteren, Ambassador of Netherlands to the Republic of Bulgaria H.E. Mr. Gerhard Reiweger, Ambassador of Austria to the Republic of Bulgaria H.E. Mr. Marc Michielsen, Ambassador of Belgium to the Republic of Bulgaria Dr. Marc Meinardus, Director of Friedrich Ebert Foundation – Bulgaria Mr. Iain Greive, President of Rotary Club Sofia International Mr. Michail Sougarev, Secretary of Rotary Club Sofia International Mr. Stamen Tassev, Past-president of Rotary Club Sofia International Mr. Michayl Christov, press-officer of the Information Office of the EU Parliament to Bulgaria Mr. Steve Jones, DEA representative for the Balkans Mrs. Petya Karayanev, UN office Bulgaria of the High Commissioner for Refugees Mrs. Elena Atanasova, UNICEF – Office Bulgaria Mrs. Nina Sherbetova, state expert in directorate “Social Inclusion”, Ministry of Labor of Bulgaria Mr. Kaloyan Pargov, member of Sofia Municipality Council Mr. Vladimir Shopov, politologist Mr. Svetoslav Ivanov, research journalist from bTV
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Board of Trustees Of the SOFIMUN International Foundation (Alphabetical order)
The SOFIMUN 2010 young leaders summit wouldn’t have been possible without the support, assistance and guidance of the Board of Trustees of the SOFIMUN Foundation.
Mr. George Stoytchev Executive Director of Open Society Institute Sofia Open Society Institute Sofia Mr. George Stoytchev is the Executive Director of the Bulgarian branch of the “Open Society Institute”. He has a Master’s degree in Philosophy from the Sofia University and remarkable professional experience of over 15 years in the areas of media and non-governmental organizations, including director and editor of the Bulgarian section of Radio “Free Europe” in the Czech Republic and editor and spokesman of the Bulgarian National Television. The “Open Society” branch in Bulgaria and Mr. Stoytchev are supporting in various ways the work and the goals of the SOFIMUN Foundation and its team throughout the implementation of our projects and initiatives. Grateful for the contribution by the Open Society Institute and Foundation in Bulgaria the SOFIMUN Foundation is honored to have Mr. Stoytchev as a member of the Board of Trustees.
Mr. Hans Promberger Member of Rotary Club Sofia International Rotary Club Sofia International Mr. Hans Promberger is one of the leading experts in the financial and investment sectors in Bulgaria. Mr. Promberger has been president of the Rotary Club Sofia International and currently is actively involved as coordinator in the relations with the young Rotarians from the Rotaract Club Sofia International (part of Rotary Club Sofia International). Mr Promberger has helped on various occasions informally to the SOFIMUN International Foundation. SOFIMUN is honored to have him as a member of the Board of Trustees.
Mrs. Irena Dimitrova Director of Directorate "Prevention, Integration, Sport and Tourism" of Sofia Municipality Directorate "Prevention, Integration, Sport and Tourism" of Sofia Municipality, representing the Mayor of Sofia Mrs. Irena Dimitrova is one of the first people who have supported the SOFIMUN idea. With devotion, help and support from her side the first SOFIMUN edition back in 2008 was realized. She is the director of one of the most important structures in Sofia Municipality and is the main responsible person for youth, tourism and sports activities in the Municipality. Her openness to new initiatives and projects led to the support from Sofia Municipality for the SOFIMUN Foundation. The SOFIMUN Foundation is grateful to the efforts and support provided by Mrs. Irena Dimitrova and honored to have her as a member of the Board of Trustees.
H.E. Ambassador Ivan Garvalov President of UNA of Bulgaria United Nations Association of Bulgaria Mr. Ivan Garvalov is among the leading Bulgarian diplomats and the living history of the Bulgarian diplomacy at the United Nations. Currently, Mr. Garvalov is president of the Bulgarian UN Association, and throughout his impressive career, he has been chairman of the 3rd Committee of the UN General Assembly, UN Commission for Human Rights, The UN Special Committee for desuetude of force in the international relations, the ECOSOC, the UN Committee against discrimination. Ambassador Garvalov joins the SOFIMUN Board of Trusties following a tradition of a fruitful and successful cooperation, contribution and great support the SOFIMUN Foundation receives by his remarkable experience, knowledge, advises and attention to the initiatives of the SOFIMUN team, for which SOFIMUN is grateful and honored to have him as a member of the Board of Trustees.
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H.E. Ambassador Judit Lang Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to the Republic of Bulgaria Ambassador to Bulgaria H.E. Ms. Judit Lang is among the leading Hungarian diplomats. H.E. is Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to the Republic of Bulgaria. Prior to this H.E. has been vice-chief of the diplomatic mission in Bratislava. Ms. Judit Lang has been a correspondent for the Hungarian Telegraphic Agency in Prague. H.E. Ambassador Judit Lang joins the SOFIMUN Board of Trusties following a tradition of a fruitful and successful cooperation, contribution and great support the SOFIMUN Foundation receives from H.E. We are honored to have a current Ambassador to Bulgaria to join the Board of Trustees. H.E. Mrs. Judit Lang joins the SOFIMUN Foundation's Board of Trustees ad personam.
Dr. Julia Nikolova Member of Rotary Club Sofia International Rotary Club Sofia International Dr. Julia Nikolova is one of the closest supporters of the SOFIMUN idea and the SOFIMUN Foundation. She has contributed on numerous occasions to the betterment of the SOFIMUN initiatives and projects by providing consultancies and advises on how to proceed on important cases in relation to fundraising and cooperation establishment. Dr. Nikolova is a professional specialist on dental medicine and is one of the leaders in this sphere. She is also a specialist on conflict prevention and a member of the Rotary Club Sofia International in which she is the coordinator for youth and Rotaract affairs. SOFIMUN is grateful to her devotion and is honored to have her as a member of the Board of Trustees.
Dr. Marc Meinardus Director of Friedrich Ebert Foundation, Office Bulgaria Friedrich Ebert Foundation, Office Bulgaria Dr. Meinardus is a leading German political specialist and the chief director of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation for Bulgaria joining the Board of Trusties of the SOFIMUN Foundation on an ad personam position. Following the great contribution of the German foundation in supporting and sponsoring the SOFIMUN annual conference and throughout the fruitful partnership between the two organizations, Dr. Meinardus has always been a great supporter of the SOFIMUN initiative with valuable advises, commitment and real attention to the SOFIMUN conference and its organizers for which SOFIMUN is grateful and honored to have Dr. Meinardus as a member of the Board of Trustees.
Mr. Stamen Tassev Executive Director of Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum Mr. Stamen Tassev is the Executive Director of the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum, one of the most influential communities in Bulgaria. Mr. Tassev has served as Deputy Finance Minister from 2003 to 2005. Before that time he worked with the Ministry of Economy as Vice Consul / Chief Commercial Officer in New York, NY, USA. From 1997 - 2002 he was Managing Director of Newton Finance Management Group, Bulgaria. Before that he served as Executive Director of KPMG / Barents Group, Sofia. His work also took him to London (Consultant in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) and Italy (short time adviser with UNICEF). Mr. Stamen Tassev has supported the work of the SOFIMUN Foundation through helping the Rotaract Club Sofia International which is one of the main partners of the SOFIMUN Foundation. We are grateful and honored to have Mr. Tassev as a member of the Board of Trustees.
Eng. Stoyan Lazarov Executive Director of Municipality company "Tourism Services" Municipality company "Tourism Services", representing Sofia Municipality Eng. Stoyan Lazarov is a leading Bulgarian specialist in the sphere of tourism. Having 2 specializations - construction of production facilities and civil buildings, as well as International Economic Relations, he is also the manager of projects financed by EU grant programs and funds. He is the Secretary of the Consultative Tourism Council of Sofia Municipality and one of the founders of the Sofia Tourism Cluster. Eng. Stoyan Lazarov is a big friend of the SOFIMUN idea and has always supported the initiatives and projects of the SOFIMUN Foundation. He admires the efforts that the SOFIMUN Foundation implements in order to show also the beauties of Sofia and Bulgaria. eng. Stoyan Lazarov has supported in different ways the SOFIMUN conference for which we are grateful and also we are honored to have him as a member of the Board of Trustees.
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Opening speech Mr. Hans Lenders, Secretary-General of SOFIMUN 2010
Excellencies, distinguished guests, dear members of the press, dear members of the executive board, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen. First of all I would like to thank you all for being here today on this warm day in July in Sofia for the opening of the 3rd edition of Sofia International Model United Nations. For me personally it’s the third time in Sofia, and also for the third time that SOFIMUN is the reason for being here. In the next five to ten minutes I would like to focus on this edition of SOFIMUN in the context of the previous editions and look forward to what will be very likely an exciting and intense week. One may characterize SOFIMUN in many ways, coming from the Netherlands it may not surprise you that, only a few weeks after the world championship tournament in South-Africa, anything related to football is not an option. Instead I personally like to think of this edition as a painting which is part of a triptych. Let me first provide you with my perspective on this edition of SOFIMUN as the third of three paintings which together make up the tryptich. The first edition in 2008 provided a solid foundation. Moreover, it captured the imagination of many people whom are also present here today as to what it means to participate in a Model United Nations conference as well as what Bulgaria and its people have to offer. The second edition last year grew and advanced in terms of the number of participants, an even higher academic level and again the same vibe and energy that one has after such an intense but exciting week. It is through new concepts and with more councils to be simulated, including EU bodies and the ICJ, more participants, a highly competent SOFIMUN News Network team, a strong chair team and perhaps most importantly the drive to make this once again an unforgettable experience that we are looking forward with confidence to this year’s edition. Moreover, I hope that with this edition we can contribute to a basis on which SOFIMUN can function for the years to come and thereby complete a triptych that can withstand even the most critical and demanding audience. Let’s now briefly focus on this edition of SOFIMUN as the third painting. I dare to say that SOFIMUN as a painting is potentially a master piece whereby the large outline is already visible on the canvas and even some details and colors have been added. It requires however more color and the finishing touch before it can framed and put on the wall to shine. What is unique about SOFIMUN the painting is the fact that it has many artists working on it simultaneously. On those artists I would like to zoom in as together they, or should I say YOU, create what is going to be SOFIMUN 2010. Like every piece of art it starts with visionaries, people who not just have the idea but also the drive, energy and competence to actually do it. As was the case for the previous editions, Paola and Dimiter jointly with the people SOFIA INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS 2010 WITH THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF:
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of the executive committee once again have worked hard for the past year to make it possible for us to be here and have a promising week ahead. I have deep respect for the way they developed the idea for the painting, and when the canvas, the brushes and paint where there they also worked on the large outline of the painting. Although it has been elaborated upon by Dimiter & Paola I will also from my position express my gratitude for not just the assistance in a material sense. It is also through your support, Your excellencies and dear sponsors present here today, that a valuable initiative like SOFIMUN can exist. To stay in the analogy of SOFIMUN as a painting, it got its full outline from November last year onward when I had the pleasure to start working with Georgiana to select the bodies and build up the secretariat. With the twelve chairpersons being assigned in February more lines where drawn on the canvas and the first colors where added as topics were selected and study guides drafted. Simultaneously recruitment started with the challenging task of handling the individual applications of those of you who will participate in the coming week as a delegate or journalist. This then brings me to you all as delegates, perhaps the most crucial artists of this painting as you provide its countless details, intense colors and finishing touch. It is thereby also a very challenging task as you will deal with difficult topics for which there are few easy solutions. I urge you however to look for the maneuvering space within your positions and use your creativity as true artists to bridge divides between nations and people. On a personal and last note there are two small yet important things I would like to emphasize. First of all and based upon on personal experience, SOFIMUN is an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge, advance your public speaking skills or practice lobbying. We will do everything to make sure that you feel comfortable enough to make the maximum of that opportunity. The second thing I would like to emphasize is the fact that during this week you will be together with people from all over the world, different studies, different levels and certainly talented and bright people with ideas and dreams, true characters in their own right. You will interact intensely during sessions but the social events are equally valuable in order to be fully able to use this opportunity, one may even say, a unique opportunity. You together make SOFIMUN and it’s in the fact that you meet here and learn from each other where the true value of SOFIMUN lies! This leaves only one last thing to be done, for which I am honored to have the privilege and that is to announce the 2010 edition of SOFIMUN to be officially opened. I thank you for your attention.
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 received a special letter from the Mayor of Sofia
Mayor of SOFIA
TO: Mr. DIMITER MANDRADJIEV Executive Director of SOFIMUN Foundation
TO THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE THIRD “SOFIMUN” CONFERENCE
Honorable Mr. Mandradjiev, Honorable Sirs and Madams,
Accept my congratulations for the organization of the third international conference “Model United Nations”.
The introduction with the United Nations activity and the participation in any activities, connected to the work of the global organization assists the obtainment of additional knowledge in the spheres of international relations and diplomacy, moreover, it gives additional possibilities for development.
I would like to congratulate the organizers and the hosts of the conference with the fact that Sofia has been added to the capitals, which eagerly work on such global and current problems and that Sofia has become part of the global academic initiative. In this moment more than 150 Model United Nations have been annually organized in almost all the capitals and big cities in Europe, Asia, South and North America.
The development of the international activity is an important aspect of the work of Sofia Municipality and I am glad that Sofia manages to establish traditions in the organization of Model United Nations and to develop professional competences in this sphere.
I wish you good luck at the conference!
Sincerely, Mayor of Sofia: Jordanka Fandakova
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 received a special letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
TO: International Foundation SOFIA INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS Ms. PAOLA IVANOVA President of SOFIMUN Foundation Mr. DIMITER MANDRADJIEV Executive Director of SOFIMUN Foundation
Honorable organizers of the third edition of the international conference “Sofia International Model United Nations”, On behalf of my name and on behalf of the name of the Ministry of Foreign affairs, I would like to express our sincere wishes for a successful performance of the third edition of the SOFIMUN conference in Bulgaria. The conference is a way of expressing the will and the energy of young people all over the world to stay informed and sympathetic to what is happening around them; it is a way of expressing young people´s eagerness, although only during a simulation, to make their contribution to the efforts made for the overcoming the problems and crisis in our world as well as the general aspiration of making the world a better place. At the same time they have the opportunity “in real conditions” to get broader and deeper insight into the work of the United Nations’ model – the biggest and, in practice, the only universal international organization, which is practically dealing with the whole spectrum of problems, concerning the global society. The combination of an educational element with the expression of sympathy spirit towards the contemporary young generation is one of the main goals of the United Nations – illumination of the young generation in the future, in the fundamental values shared by the United Nations organization – peace, security and equal rights for everyone, which are the needed prerequisites for achieving a real development. The international character of the conference, which gives the ability for developing connections and contacts with international partners and which assures the universal importance of the topics that are debated on the conference, shows the adaptive characteristics of young people toward our globalizing world and part of its importance is based on the fact that it additionally develops and raises the prestige of our country.
With best wishes, (Handwritten) Minister: NICKOLAY MLADENOV
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 received a special letter from the Ministry of Justice
The Republic of Bulgaria Minister of Justice
TO: PAOLA IVANOVA President of SOFIMUN foundation DIMITER MANDRADJIEV Executive Director of SOFIMUN foundation
Honorable Ms. Ivanova, Honorable Mr. Mandradjiev,
In response to your letter from 15th of May, 2010 regarding the organization of international conference “Model United Nations – SOFIA”, which will take place between the 24th – 31st of July in Sofia, I would like to inform you that the Ministry of Justice will support again this project.
I would also like to express my deep satisfaction with the achieved positive results from the two previous conferences of the SOFIMUN foundation. I believe that the establishment of such a useful network between the young participants, who are representing different nations during the conferences, is of great importance for your professional development.
The Ministry of Justice will support your initiative.
Sincerely yours, MINISTER:MARGARITA POPOVA
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 received a special letter from the Ministry of Finance
The Republic of Bulgaria Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Finances
TO: PAOLA IVANOVA President of SOFIMUN Foundation
DIMITER MANDRADJIEV Executive Director of SOFIMUN Foundation
Honorable Ms.Ivanova, Honorable Mr. Mandradjiev,
My sincere congratulations for the third edition of the most widespread international event for young people, namely Model United Nations. This event usually gathers the best students and young professionals from different regions of the world and I am happy that our country will be again hosting such a prestigious forum.
This year again the young and motivated people will have the opportunity to feel the atmosphere of the United Nations and European Union´s councils and commissions and even more, they will have the chance to participate in them. I am convinced that such a forum would help them to put in practice their academic knowledge and will give them the ability to take individual and group decisions that would be quite responsible and practical. I sincerely hope that the discussions will not be simply part of the simulations, but will become a real and fulfilling emotion for all participants. I think that this will make them even more self-assured and more ambitious for future professional development.
I am sure that during the conference the lecturers will share their experience and opinion regarding some heated economy´ topics, which would enhance young participants´ interest in the financial and economic perspective. One day some of them will be well-known as economists and finance specialists with international authority. I believe that the discussions will lead to new knowledge and perspectives not only for the participants of the conference, but also for the organizers and the guests of the conference.
Additionally, I hope that this conference will also leave the participants with many unforgettable memories, connected to our rich culture, rich history and our beautiful nature.
I wish all of you a lot of success with the third edition of the conference and all the best!
MINISTER: SIMEON DYANKOV SOFIA INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS 2010 WITH THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF:
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 received a special letter from the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works
Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works
TO: PAOLA IVANOVA President of the Foundation “SOFIA INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS”
Honorable Ms. Ivanova,
My sincere congratulations for your great determination in the organization of “Sofia International Model United Nations¨.
The third edition of this conference is a consecutive evidence for the need of a forum where young professionals could exchange experience and knowledge about the European Union, the United Nations, and other international organizations as well as to facilitate the participation of young people in their activities.
By encouraging professionalism, creative thinking and initiative, you are offering young people from different nations an environment for their development in different professional spheres.
I would like to wish a lot of luck to “Sofia International Model United Nations” in the organization of the SOFIMUN conference´s third edition.
All the best!
ROSEN PLEVNELIEV Minister of the Regional Development and Public Works
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 received a special letter from the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy
Ministry of Labor and Social Policy
TO: Ms. PAOLA IVANOVA President of the international foundation “Sofia International Model United Nations (SOFIMUN)”
Honorable Ms. Paola Ivanova,
With regards to your request for assuring a lecturer from the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy on the topic “Stability and challenges of poverty eradication” and “Europe 2020”, I would like to inform you that in the third edition of the SOFIMUN Conference the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy will send as a lecturer Ms. Nina Sherbetova, who is a civil expert in the administration “Social Inclusion”.
Head of the Cabinet of the Minister of Labor and Social Policy: Dimiter Markov
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 received a special letter from the Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture
TO: Mr. Dimiter Mandradjiev Executive Director of SOFIMUN foundation
Regarding: The organization of international Model United Nations
Honorable Mr. Mandradjiev,
With this letter the Ministry of Culture expresses its support for the organized SOFIMUN conference by the Sofia International Model United Nations Foundation and Rotaract Club Sofia International.
We believe that this initiative, which gives a chance to young specialists from all over the world to global problems from the sphere of the United Nations is extremely important and a valuable resource, which shall be developed in order of achieving better cooperation and dialogue between different nations.
We wish you a success with the conference and with any future activities of SOFIMUN Foundation. Vice-Minister: Todor Chobanov, PhD
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 received a special letter from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Science
Ministry of Education, Youth and Science
TO THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE CONFERENCE “SOFIA INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS”
Honorable Sirs and Madams,
Dear participants,
Accept my sincere congratulations for the organization of the third international youth conference “Model United Nations”, organized by the SOFIMUN Foundation.
The forum has an ambitious goal – to inform the young people in Bulgaria about the contemporary security threats and to incorporate them to the global values. This project gives young people the extremely significant ability to familiarize themselves with the activities and the role of the international organizations.
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sciences fully supports this campaign, which is oriented towards constructive discussions and debates. This is the right road for the formation of active civil society and for keeping an inter-cultural dialogue.
I am convinced that the conference “Sofia International Model United Nations” is a great investment in the future of Bulgarian youth.
Good luck Sergei Ignatov Minister of Education, Youth and Science
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 received a special letter from UNICEF
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 received a special letter from the Representation of the EU Commission in Bulgaria
TO: Ms. Paola Ivanova President of SOFIMUN foundation Mr. Dimiter Mandradjiev Executive Director of SOFIMUN foundation
Honorable Ms. Paola Ivanova, Honorable Mr. Dimiter Mandradjiev,
With this letter we would like to confirm the receipt of your letters from the 8th of January, 2010 and the 21st of January, 2010 regarding the third edition of the international Model United Nations conference, organized by the SOFIMUN foundation.
I would like to thank you for the received information and to assure you that the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria looked in depth your project. I am fully convinced that “Model United Nations” is a perfect opportunity for the stimulation of debate between students and young professionals from the whole world on important issues, which have received a primary attention from the international society.
Unfortunately, I would have to inform you that the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria does not have the ability to financially sponsor your initiative. However, we would be more than glad if we can assist you with any publications, informational or promotional materials regarding the European Union and the work of the European institutions.
Thank you for your trust and interest in the work of the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria. We wish you good luck with the “Model United Nations” – Sofia, 2010.
With regards,
ZINAIDA ZLATANOVA
Manager of the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 received a special letter from the Austrian Ambassador
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 received a special letter from the Belgium Ambassador
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 received a special letter from the Italian Ambassador
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 received a special letter from Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Bulgaria
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 received a special letter from Human Resources Development Center
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CENTER
TO PAOLA IVANOVA President of International Foundation “SOFIA INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS”
Honorable Ms. Ivanova,
Thank you for your invitation to contribute with advertisement materials for the third edition of the conference “SOFIMUN”.
After an inspection of our materials, we concluded that we can offer you the following materials: - Manual for Bulgaria in English – 200 items - Book for the Bulgarian universities in English – 200 items - Disks (CD) with pasteboard covers - 200 items - Paper Folders - 200 items
If you would like, we can give you additional items from the first two materials, mentioned on the list.
Sofia, 04.06.2010 With best regards, Mitko Shalev Director of Human Resources Development Center
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 received a special letter from Nottingham International MUN
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 had the honor to welcome H.E. Mr. James Warlick, Ambassador of USA to the Republic of Bulgaria
Presentation on Thursday, July 29, 2010 in National Palace of Culture at SOFIMUN 2010 (70+ mins. video footage available)
His Excellency the Ambassador of the United States of America to Bulgaria, Mr. James Warlick delivered a special speech in front of the SOFIMUN delegates and afterwards gave additional information during a special question and answer session in which all participants had the direct opportunity to ask questions on the USA foreign policy in crucial places all over the world so as to express their opinion about it and hear the arguments of Mr. Warlick as both diplomat and specialist.
A “champion of the UN”, H.E. Mr. Warlick praised the SOFIMUN effort as one very close to his heart. Through the topic he put forward for the open debate, “Multilateral diplomacy issues”, Ambassador Warlick told the students about the need for international collaborative work to achieve U.S. goals on issues such as terrorism, climate change, and dealing with both old and new territorial and cultural hot spots around the world, such as Iran, Burma, North Korea and Sudan. After his speech, the participants asked questions that covered areas such as possible changes in the UN and methods for dealing with phenomena such as poverty, genocide and diplomatic actions.
The openness of the Ambassador to speak candidly on all these issues impressed the future diplomats and made this event a positive one for all SOFIMUN participants, providing them not only with the possibility to hear the professional opinion of a senior in UN issues, but also with the opportunity to openly ask questions and receive open, professional opinion by a specialist, with extensive experience and real diplomatic approach towards world issues, who at the same time accepts argumentations pro and contra the US policy willing to provide HIS audience with the chance to have a forum for multilateral exchange of views.
Initially agreed with the Ambassador’s protocol unit 45 minute speech turned into a 70+ minutes influential debate on global issues.
The SOFIMUN Foundation expresses its gratitude for the support provided by H.E. Mr. James Warlick.
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 had the honor to welcome H.E. Mr. Gerhardt Reiweger, Ambassador of Austria to the Republic of Bulgaria
Presentation on Thursday, July 29, 2010 in National Palace of Culture at SOFIMUN 2010 (30+ mins. video footage available)
His Excellency the Ambassador of Austria to Bulgaria, Mr. Gerhardt Reiweger delivered a speech in front of the SOFIMUN delegates and afterwards gave additional information during a special question and answer session.
H.E. Mr. Reiweger as special guest of SOFIMUN 2010 used the opportunity to present to the conference participants the notable Diplomatic Academy of Vienna – an academic center of direct and great interest for all future diplomats and politicians among the conference participants. Before being appointed as ambassador to Bulgaria, Mr. Reiweger was a deputy director of the Academy and thus able to see the great importance such educational institution has in the nowadays diplomacy. H.E. Mr. Reiweger explained in details the programs of the Diplomatic Academy from Vienna and the role of the UN and multilateral diplomacy in the present international context.
His Excellence Mr. Gerhardt Reiweger expressed his support for the SOFIMUN conference and the belief that the purpose of such events is to strengthen intercultural competences. For those in search of more, His Excellency presented the programs and the benefits of the Diplomatic Academy in Vienna which as an institute of alumni, now acts as community of people based on the idea of expanding one’s mind. A key fact was put forward both by His Excellency and the participants, asking questions – that the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna is a place that prepares the diplomats of tomorrow, which makes it an unique and mandatory educational center for every student willing to have career in the politics and multilateral international relations due to its rich program, numerous possibilities and excellent realization of its alumni.
Another subject tackled in the Question and Answer session with H.E. Mr. Reiweger was that of the Bologna system and which are its benefits and drawbacks. His Excellence supported the view that such a system provides students with a chance to have their diplomas recognized in other countries, and a possibility to better compete on the labour market worldwide. As far as drawbacks are concerned, from the Austrian point of view, these are yet to be identified.
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 presented the ideas and values of Friedrich Ebert Foundation
During the plenary sessions, the participants at the 3rd edition of the SOFIMUN Conference were introduced with the values and the activities of Friedrich Ebert Foundation worldwide and locally in Bulgaria (more at www.fes.bg).
Also the participants received information flyers of Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. You can download the information flyer at: http://www.sofimun.org/SOFIMUN2010-FES-flyer.pdf
The SOFIMUN 2010 website had a special section with information about the activities and work provided by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung.
Foundation Friedrich Ebert is the biggest sponsor of SOFIMUN 2010. We are extremely grateful to FES and to Dr. Marc Meinardus, Director of FES-Bulgaria.
About Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES, Stiftung being the German word for Foundation) was founded in 1925 as a political legacy of Germany’s first democratically elected president, Friedrich Ebert. In response to his own painful experience in political confrontations, Ebert, a Social Democrat who had risen to the highest political office in his country from a humble craftsman’s background, had proposed the establishment of a foundation serving the following aims:
- to further the political and social education of individuals from all areas of life in the spirit of democracy and pluralism,
- to facilitate access to university education and to help gifted young people by providing scholarships,
- to contribute to the achievement of international understanding and cooperation.
Until today, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, which was banned by the Nazis in 1933 and re- established in 1947, continues to pursue these aims in all of its extensive activities. As a private cultural non-profit institution, it is committed to the ideas and basic values of social democracy.
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 presented the ideas and values of Rotary International
During the plenary sessions, the participants at the 3rd edition of the SOFIMUN Conference were introduced with the values and the activities of Rotary International and the Bulgarian local only English speaking club for young Rotarians - The Rotaract Club Sofia International, associated organizer of SOFIMUN 2010 (more at www.rotaractsofiainternational.org).
Rotary and the United Nations
Rotary and the United Nations have a long history of working together and sharing similar visions for a more peaceful world.
In 1942, Rotary clubs from 21 nations organized a conference in London to develop a vision for advancing education, science, and culture after World War II. That event was a precursor to UNESCO. In 1945, 49 Rotarians went to San Francisco to help draft the UN Charter. Rotary and the UN have been close partners ever since, a relationship that’s apparent through PolioPlus and work with UN agencies.
“The invitation to Rotary International to participate in the United Nations Conference as consultant to the United States delegation was not merely a gesture of good will and respect toward a great organization. It was a simple recognition of the practical part Rotary’s members have played and will continue to play in the development of understanding among nations. The representatives of Rotary were needed at San Francisco and, as you well know, they made a considerable contribution to the Charter itself, and particularly to the framing of provisions for the Economic and Social Council.”
Rotary currently holds the highest consultative status offered to a nongovernmental organization by the UN’s Economic and Social Council, which oversees many specialized UN agencies. Rotary maintains and furthers its relationship with a number of UN bodies, programs, commissions, and agencies through its representative network. This network consists of RI representatives to the United Nations and other organizations.
More at: www.rotary.org
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 The Security Council
Basic Information The Security Council has primary responsibility, under the Charter, for the maintenance of international peace and security. It is so organized as to be able to function continuously, and a representative of each of its members must be present at all times at United Nations Headquarters. When a threat against international peace is brought to the attention of the Security Council, the council first attempts to negotiate a settlement between the disputing parties. The council may use its own member delegations, refer the issue to discussion in the General Assembly, or appoint the Secretary-General, the head of the United Nations, to act as mediator. It may set forth principles for a peaceful settlement as well. If no peaceful agreement can be reached, and the disputing factions use violence, intimidation, or force, the Security Council can then enact policy resolutions to solve the conflict or restore peace. Sometimes this policy includes economic sanctions such as trade embargoes or prohibitions on governments borrowing from international funds. Under the Security Council regulations, however, humanitarian aid can never be withheld from any nation or group of people. The Security Council also reserves the right to recommend expulsion of any UN member state in gross violation of the UN charter and international law, though the dismissal must be voted on and passed in the General Assembly. The Security Council is the only United Nations organization that can authorize military action and maintain a military-trained peacekeeping force. In violent international dispute, the Security Council can send intervening peacekeeping troops to secure areas in turmoil. The Security Council is further responsible for overseeing compliance with international agreements involving weapons, the rules of engagement (conduct during war), the illegal spread of nuclear technology, and other threats to international peace. To enforce these treaties, such as international agreements on nuclear non- proliferation, the Security Council can authorize UN-led inspections of a nation's military arsenal. In addition, the Security Council can order sanctions or authorize military action. More at: www.un.org/Docs/sc
Secretariat of the organ
Ms. Yanislava Karusheva Chairperson (Bulgaria)
Mr. Plinio Limata Chairperson (Italy)
Council Assistant N/A
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 The Security Council
Organ topics REGULAR TOPIC 1: STABILITY IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA
REGULAR TOPIC 2: NARCOTICS AND THE THREAT TO INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY
HISTORICAL MIDNIGHT CRISIS TOPIC: SITUATION IN AND AROUND SREBRENICA, APRIL 1993 (Monday 23:30 – Tuesday 04:30) (200+ mins. video footage available)
Guest speakers Monday, July 26, 2010 - Mr. Steven Johnson, DEA representative for the Balkans (70 mins. video footage available) Topic: NARCOTICS AND THE THREAT TO INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - Mrs. Elena Atanasova, UNICEF – Office Bulgaria Topic: CHILDREN IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA
Organ dinner – Monday, July 26, 2010 – 20:00-23:30 The participants in the Security Council at SOFIMUN 2010 had the pleasure to be welcomed at the traditional Bulgarian restaurant “CHEVERMETO” in the complex of the National Palace of Culture. They enjoyed special authentic Bulgarian meals and drinks. The LIVE orchestra and the dancers had a special program prepared for the international guests. Some of the SC participants enjoyed dancing traditional Bulgarian dances while having a singer perform authentic Bulgarian songs. The wonderful time however had to be interrupted at 23:30 with a special crisis announcement from the Secretary-General who then took the participants to an undisclosed location, through secret pathways underneath the National Palace of Culture in order to have a midnight SC crisis.
Awards Best delegate: Mr. Kaloyan Kostadinov Honorary mention 1: Mr. Amir Elmeligi Honorary mention 2: Ms. Imane Kabbaj
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 Participants in the Security Council
Marsel Atanasov Kaloyan Alexandru Manole Andrea Antonovici Imane Kabbaj Austria Kostadinov Brazil China France (Bulgaria) Bosnia and (Romania) (Romania) (Morocco) Herzegovina (Bulgaria)
Olga Shudrak Philipp Troesser Laurence Pecqueur Martin Fischer Vladimir Rauta Japan Lebanon (Germany) Mexico Nigeria Russian Federation (Ukraine) (France) (Germany) (Romania)
Thao Nguyen Mohamed Ahmed Amir Elmeligi Jan Lucas Zimmer Roxana Calarasu Turkey Reda United States of Afghanistan Yemen (USA + France) United Kingdom America (Germany) (Romania) (Egypt) (Egypt)
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 The Human Rights Council
Basic Information The United Nations Human Rights Council is created in March, 2006 and is the successor to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, which was often criticized for the high-profile positions it gave to member states that did not guarantee the human rights of their own citizens. The Council is considered an international body within the United Nations System and its purpose is to address human rights violations. The Council assumes all the mechanisms, mandates, functions and responsibilities of the Commission for Human Rights. At the same time, it is tasked with the review, rationalization and improvement of these. This makes up the bulk of the Council’s work in its first year. Special procedures" is the name given to the mechanisms established by the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights and continued by the Human Rights Council to monitor human rights violations in specific countries or examine global human rights issues. Special procedures can be either individuals who are leading experts in a particular area of human rights, or working groups usually composed of five members. In order to preserve their independence they do not receive pay for their work. More at: www.un.org/rights
Secretariat of the organ
Ms. Martina Boyuklieva Mr. Mihnea Stoica Ms. Siyana Markova Chairperson Chairperson Council Assistant (Bulgaria) (Romania) (Bulgaria)
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 The Human Rights Council
Organ topics REGULAR TOPIC 1: HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN UGANDA
REGULAR TOPIC 2: VIOLENCE AGAINST JOURNALIST AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
Guest speakers Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - Mrs. Petya Karayaneva, Bulgarian office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Topic: REFUGEES
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Mr. Svetoslav Ivanov, international journalist from bTV Topic: VIOLENCE AGAINST JOURNALIST AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
Organ dinner – Monday, July 26, 2010 – 20:00-01:00 The participants in the Human Rights Council at SOFIMUN 2010 had the pleasure to be welcomed at the traditional Bulgarian restaurant “HADHIDRAGANOVITE IZBI” in the center of Sofia city. They enjoyed special authentic Bulgarian meals and drinks. The LIVE orchestra and the dancers had a special program prepared for the international guests. Some of the HRC participants enjoyed dancing traditional Bulgarian dances while having a singer perform authentic Bulgarian songs.
Awards Best delegate: Mr. Igor Paulic Honorary mention 1: Ms. Iglika Mancheva Honorary mention 2: Mr. Gianpiero Aufiero Honorary mention 3: Mr. Marcin Paszko
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 Participants in the Human Rights Council
Kristina Cornelia Epuras Elisa Chiarella Peter Zingg Boris Goranov Zapryanova Brazil Bulgaria Cameroon Chile Angola (Romania) (Italy) (Switzerland) (Bulgaria) (Bulgaria)
Marcin Paszko Ekrem Hamzakadić Purav Patel Diliyana Jordanova Bettina Boldi China Cuba Egypt France Ghana (Poland) (Bosnia & (Canada) (Bulgaria) (Switzerland) Herzegovina)
Ana Budeanu Tea Dabić Katharina Krause Hedwig Plamper Atanas Arsov Mexico Nicaragua Pakistan Russian Federation Senegal (Romania) (Croatia) (Germany) (Germany) (Bulgaria)
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 Participants in the Human Rights Council
Mila Popova Ivana Cestarić Ivana Sijan Elena-Teodora Gianpiero Aufiero South Africa Ukraine United Kingdom Dragulescu Zambia (Bulgaria) (Croatia) (Serbia) United States of (Italy) America (Romania)
Igor Paulic Iglika Mancheva Laura Condrut Uganda Amnesty Human Rights Watch (observer) International (observer) (Croatia) (observer) (Romania) (Bulgaria)
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 The International Court of Justice
Basic Information The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946. The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands). Of the six principal organs of the United Nations, it is the only one not located in New York (United States of America). The Court’s role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies. The Court is composed of 15 judges, who are elected for terms of office of nine years by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. It is assisted by a Registry, its administrative organ. Its official languages are English and French. More at: http://www.icj-cij.org/court/index.php?p1=1
Secretariat of the organ
Ms. Lena Borth Ms. Iva Bjelinski Ekaterina Dimitrusheva Chairperson Chairperson Court Assistant (Germany) (Croatia) (Bulgaria)
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 The International Court of Justice
Organ topics REGULAR TOPIC 1: A JUST WAR OR JUST A WAR? THE LEGALITY OF THE USE OF FORCE
REGULAR TOPIC 2: LEGAL CONSEQUENCES OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WALL IN THE OCCUPIED TERRITORY OF EVALAND
Organ dinner – Monday, July 26, 2010 – 20:00- 01:00 The participants in the International Court of Justice at SOFIMUN 2010 had the pleasure to be welcomed at the traditional Bulgarian restaurant “MEHANA IZBATA” in the very center of Sofia city. They enjoyed special authentic Bulgarian meals and drinks.
Awards Best delegate: Mr. Oskar de Felice Honorary mention 1: Ms. Alexandra Ungureanu Honorary mention 2: Ms. Teodora Kasabova Honorary mention 3: Mr. Remo Linggi
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 Participants in the International Court of Justice
Ruxandra Epure Tatyana Mitkova Rumyana Tanya Grigorova Remo Linggi Judge Judge Yanakieva Judge Judge (Romania) (Bulgaria) Judge (Bulgaria) (Switzerland) (Bulgaria)
Neli Garbuzanova Oskar de Felice Maria Pavlova Katerina Teodora Kasabova Agent of United Agent of Sbarkia Judge Yordanova Judge Whallands (Germany) (Bulgaria) Judge (Bulgaria) (Bulgaria) (Bulgaria)
Victor Gugushev Aleksandra Alexandra Judge Sterkova Ungureanu (Bulgaria) Judge Judge (Bulgaria) (Romania)
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 The Commission on Sustainable Development
Basic Information The United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) was established by the UN General Assembly in December 1992 to ensure effective follow-up of United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Earth Summit. The Commission is responsible for reviewing progress in the implementation of Agenda 21 and the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development; as well as providing policy guidance to follow up the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI) at the local, national, regional and international levels. The JPOI reaffirmed that the CSD is the high-level forum for sustainable development within the United Nations system. The CSD meets annually in New York, in two-year cycles, with each cycle focusing on clusters of specific thematic and cross-sectoral issues, outlined in its new multi-year programme of work (2003-2017) (E/CN.17/2003/6). The CSD has opened its sessions to broad participation from both governmental and non-governmental actors, and it supports a number of innovative activities, such as the Partnerships Fair, the Learning Centre and a series of panels, roundtables and side events. The High-level segment features dialogue among Ministers, and Ministers also hold a special dialogue session with Major Groups. As a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), CSD has 53 member States (about one third of the members are elected on a yearly basis). Each session of the CSD elects a Bureau, comprised of a Chair and four vice-Chairs. More at: http://www.un.org/esa/dsd/csd/csd_aboucsd.shtml
Secretariat of the organ
Ms. Sally Meouche Mr. Boyan Stanoev Ms. Vesela Kehayova Chairperson Chairperson Commission Assistant (Lebanon / Bulgaria) (Bulgaria) (Bulgaria)
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 The Commission on Sustainable Development
Organ topics REGULAR TOPIC 1: CLIMATE CHANGE: THE NEXT STEP
REGULAR TOPIC 2: SUSTAINABILITY AND THE CHALLENGES OF POVERTY ERADICATION
Guest speakers Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - H.E. Mr. Matthias Hopfner, Ambassador of Germany to the Republic of Bulgaria (60+ mins. video footage available) Topic: CLIMATE CHANGE: THE NEXT STEP
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - H.E. Mr. Karel van Kesteren, Ambassador of Netherlands to the Republic of Bulgaria Topic: SUSTAINABILITY AND THE CHALLENGES OF POVERTY ERADICATION
Organ dinner – Monday, July 26, 2010 – 20:00-01:00 The participants in the Commission on Sustainable Development at SOFIMUN 2010 had the pleasure to be welcomed at the traditional Bulgarian restaurant “LOZENSKI CHIFLIK” in the high-class part of Sofia city – Lozenetz district. They enjoy ed special authentic Bulgarian meals and drinks.
Awards Best delegate: Ms. Anne Kueppers Honorary mention 1: Mr. Jay Shah Honorary mention 2: Ms. Catalina Ficut Honorary mention 3: Mr. Iulia Nicolescu
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 Participants in the Commission on Sustainable Development
Eliza Rangelova Styliana Bakoeva Andrei Babadac Ronja Harder Sofia Reluga Antigua and Barbuda Australia Brazil Canada Cape Verde (Bulgaria) (Bulgaria) (Romania) (Switzerland) (Poland)
Lubomira Petkova Vinka Jelavic Anna Schwarz Iulia Nicolescu Savina Alexieva China Cuba DR of Congo Ethiopia Haiti (Bulgaria) (Croatia) (Germany) (Romania) (Bulgaria)
Jay Shah Said Abou Kharrob Kishan Amratia Desislava Alexandra India Iran Japan Karakoleva Sankowska (Kenya) (Palestine) (Great Britain) Nigeria Pakistan (Bulgaria) (Poland)
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 Participants in the Commission on Sustainable Development
Ioana Vadan Alexandra Ivanov Gergana Dimitrova Otilia Ciobanu Anne Kueppers Philippines Poland Romania Saudi Arabia Sweden (Romania) (Romania) (Bulgaria) (Romania) (Germany)
Catalina Ficut United States of America (Romania)
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 The Council of Ministers of the EU
Basic Information The Council is the main decision-making body of the European Union. At the same time, it is one of the two legislative bodies of the EU, alongside the European Parliament. The Council comprises of ministers from all 27 member-states and its exact composition depends on the topic discussed. We will be discussing in the format including the Foreign ministers of the member-states, the High representative of the European Union as well as two observers (Turkey and African union). The Council is presided over for six months by member states on rotational principle. The Presidency of the Council plays an essential role in organising the work of the institution, particularly in promoting legislative and political decisions. It is responsible for organising and chairing all meetings, including the many working groups, and for brokering compromises. For the year 2010 the presiding countries are Spain (January-June) and Belgium (July-December). The Council of the EU has the responsibility to pass laws, usually jointly with the European Parliament; to coordinate the economic policy of member states, to define and implement the Common Foreign and Security policy, etc. The Council can adopt several types of acts: regulations, directives, common actions or common positions, recommendations or opinions. It can likewise adopt conclusions, declarations or resolutions. More information on the organization, functions and powers of the Council of the EU you could find at the official page of the Council as well as several European portals. More at: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/showPage.aspx?id=1848&lang=en
Secretariat of the organ
Ms. Maria Haferkorn Ms. Desislava Kraleva Ms. Simona Boeva Chairperson Chairperson Council Assistant (Germany) (Bulgaria) (Bulgaria)
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 The Council of Ministers of the EU
Organ topics REGULAR TOPIC 1: SECURITY IMPLICATIONS OF TURKEY’S ACCESSION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION
REGULAR TOPIC 2: LAND REFORMS AS A MEANS OF DEVELOPMENT; RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EU IN AFRICA
Guest speakers Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Mr. Vladimir Shopov, politologist Topic: SECURITY IMPLICATIONS OF TURKEY’S ACCESSION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION
Organ dinner – Monday, July 26, 2010 – 20:00-01:00 The participants in the Human Rights Council at SOFIMUN 2010 had the pleasure to be welcomed at the traditional Bulgarian restaurant “HADHIDRAGANOVITE KASHTI” in the center of Sofia city. They enjoyed special authentic Bulgarian meals and drinks. The LIVE orchestra and the dancers had a special program prepared for the international guests. Some of the HRC participants enjoyed dancing traditional Bulgarian dances while having a singer perform authentic Bulgarian songs.
Awards Best delegate: Mr. David Ahrens Honorary mention 1: Mr. Dzanan Gvozden Honorary mention 2: Mr. Tom Zapletal Honorary mention 3: Ms. Evelina Sandalova
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 Participants in the Council of Ministers of the EU
Iza Grad Stefania Floricica Emmanuelle Evelina Sandalova Michael Jasinski Austria Belgium Hebert Cyprus Czech Republic (Romania) (Romania) Bulgaria (Bulgaria) (France) (France)
Maria Tatarska Ena Ostroški Nele Ewers-Peters Irina Botea Maria Rodica Lazar Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany (Bulgaria) (Croatia) (Germany) (Romania) (Romania)
Stefan Kurtev Lisa Chichowitz Pietro Romani Lora Moutafova Georgi Bliadze Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia (Bulgaria) (Germany) (Italy) (Bulgaria) (Georgia)
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 Participants in the Council of Ministers of the EU
Nadejda Jan Andrzejewski Danko Krznar Veronika Dimova Elodie Nace Velichkova Luxembourg Malta Poland Romania Lithuania (Poland) (Croatia) (Bulgaria) (France) (Bulgaria)
Ekaerine Rodrigo Reis Timm Hoffmann Adriana Rodica David Ahrens Khositashvili Slovenia Spain Ilisescu United Kingdom Slovakia (Italy) (Germany) Sweden (Germany) (Georgia) (Romania)
Džanan Gvozden Tom Zapletal Johannes Turkey - OBS African Union - OBS Osterkamp (Bosnia & (Czech Republic) High Representative Herzegovina) of the EU (Germany)
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 The Parliament of the EU
Basic Information The European Parliament is the only EU body elected directly by the European citizens; its members exercise the independent mandate, this means that each and every one of the 735 MEPs represent all of the people of Europe regardless of political color or nationality. As in any other parliament the technical debate on the proposed legislation is not done at a plenary session but in the Parliament’s committees where the proposals are being discussed before they are presented at a plenary session. In a discussion on a proposal one committee is assigned as “responsible” and one or more are to deliver “opinions”. When the work in a committee is done it presents the plenary with opinions, amendments to a proposal or it may be the so-called “Own-initiative report”. The EP has twenty committees each of them having specific competencies. One of those twenty committees is the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), its specific competencies cover: the economic and monetary policies of the Union, the functioning of Economic and Monetary Union and the European monetary and financial system (including relations with the relevant institutions or organisations); the free movement of capital and payments (cross-border payments, single payment area, balance of payments, capital movements and borrowing and lending policy, control of movements of capital originating in third countries, measures to encourage the export of the Union's capital); the international monetary and financial system (including relations with financial and monetary institutions and organisations); rules on competition and State or public aid; tax provisions and the regulation and supervision of financial services, institutions and markets including financial reporting, auditing, accounting rules, corporate governance and other company law matters specifically concerning financial services. More at: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/activities/committees/homeCom.do?language=EN&body=ECON
Secretariat of the organ
Mr. Andrey Stoychev Mr. Dino Bukovski Ms. Zlatina Belova Chairperson Chairperson Committee Assistant (Bulgaria) (Croatia / Poland) (Bulgaria)
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 The Parliament of the EU
Organ topics REGULAR TOPIC 1: FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC CRISIS: FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY PACKAGE
REGULAR TOPIC 2: EUROPE 2020
Guest speakers Monday, July 26, 2010 - Mr. Michayl Christov, Press attaché of the Information Bureau of the European Parliament in Bulgaria Topic: THE PARLIAMENT OF THE EU
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Mr. Kaloyan Pargov, member of the Sofia Municipality Council Topic: EUROPE 2020
Organ dinner – Monday, July 26, 2010 – 20:00- 01:00 The participants in the Parliament of the EU at SOFIMUN 2010 had the pleasure to be welcomed at the high-class traditional Bulgarian restaurant “MANASTIRSKA MAGERNITZA” in the center of Sofia city. They enjoyed special authentic Bulgarian meals and drinks.
Awards Best delegate: Mr. Benjamin Ledwon Honorary mention 1: Ms. Daliana Luca Honorary mention 2: Mr. Paul Dragos Honorary mention 3: Mr. Marc-Patrick Wagner
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 Participants in the European Parliament
Stefan Ljutzkanov Andrean Georgiev Marco Abbondi Marc-Patrick Valeriya Belgium S&D Czech Rep EPP Estonia EPP Wagner Mladenova (Bulgaria) (Bulgaria) (Italy) Finland Gr France S&D (Germany) (Bulgaria)
Francesca Barbiero Ieva Brauksa Paul Dragos Mariano Mamertino Benjamin Ledwon Germany Gr Greece EPP Hungary S&D Ireland S&D Italy EPP (Italy) (Latvia) (Romania) (Italy) (Germany)
Elena Karamcheva Plamena Ewald Daliana Luca Ivan Kušen Latvia EPP Chardakova Chandansingh Netherlands ALDE Poland EPP (Bulgaria) Lithuania S&D Malta EPP (Romania) (Croatia) (Bulgaria) (Netherlands)
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 Participants in the European Parliament
Ivelina Slavova Dzhem Farandzha Kalina Kourdova Margarita Gergana Portugal S&D Slovakia S&D Spain ALDE Zdravkova Yordanova (Bulgaria) (Bulgaria) (Bulgaria) Sweden ALDE United Kingdom ECR (Bulgaria) (Bulgaria)
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 The SOFIMUN News Network
Basic Information The SNN is the official media body of the Sofia International Model United Nations conference. The media will be set up to keep all participants in the conference informed about the latest events and developments in the various forums and lobbying areas. The SNN media is part of the conference organs. Achieving its aim to keep all SOFIMUN participants up-to-date, the media will have everyday issues. It will be realized into three main directions – a PDF version, formed as a newspaper, a website with constant refresh of the newest happenings and video broadcasts – interviews, news, etc. The purpose of SNN is to serve as central information point on all important things that happen on SOFIMUN. Its journalist team will be selected through international application (same as for the rest of the SOFIMUN organs) and will have an editor in chief, governing the whole media sources on the conference. The journalist team broadcasted the work of each committee; paid specific attention to any delegate and his work; wrote articles and took interviews from participants during the SOFIMUN. Each SOFIMUN organ had at least 2 journalists, carefully following its work and broadcasting the latest news on world issues that were of concern of the UN and EU bodies being represented at SOFIMUN. Therefore, the SNN was the place where all who wished to be active as journalist and were interested in the media field had the chance to show what they've got! The participants represented the strong voice and influence of the medias in the modern world. What the participants wrote constituted the principal source of information on the developments within the workshops at the delegate’s disposal. It fundamentally influenced their decision-taking during the negotiations and the sessions.
Secretariat of the organ
Mr. Marin Aeschbach Ms. Neda Eneva Mr. Petko Popadiyski Editor-in-chief Vice-Editor SNN website manager (Switzerland) (Bulgaria) (Bulgaria)
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Why SNN? Participation in SNN as a journalist offers a unique opportunity to act and work as a real journalist - realistic insight into the work of a journalist reporting on an international conference, the possibility of deepening the knowledge in journalism and a specific area of the international relations, the opportunity of meeting over 200 people from around the world sharing passion for journalism and world affairs.
Being a journalist also brings responsibilities, from which among the most essential are: proficient English, talented writing, fluently use of technical devices (computer, camera), adoption of critical approach without loosing accuracy, team-working and flexibility.
The participants at SOFIMUN 2010 had the ability to select which media they want to represent by the following list. SNN offered choices between popular medias, separated into two general groups: the pan-European medias of the European Union, EURONEWS and EUOBSERVER and 8 other international medias in English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, German.
Organ dinner – Monday, July 26, 2010 – 20:00-22:30 The participants in the SOFIMUN News Network at SOFIMUN 2010 had the pleasure to be welcomed at a high-class restaurant “The Red House” in the very center of Sofia city. They enjoyed special meals and drinks. Afterwards they proceeded back to the National Palace of Culture for the crisis simulation that was about to start at 23:30 on Monday evening.
Awards Best delegate: Ms. Christina Nerstrom Honorary mention 1: Ms. Oana Elena Branda Honorary mention 2: Mr. Florian Wittig Honorary mention 3: Ms. Kristiyana Kalcheva
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 Participants in the SOFIMUN News Network
Christina Nerstrøm Florian Wittig Patrick Kirsch Kristiyana Alice Yunyun Li EUobserver + Euronews + Le People’s Daily Kalcheva Euronews Hurriyet monde diplomatique (Germany) EUobserver (China) (Denmark) (Germany) (Bulgaria)
Oana Elena Branda Iulia Muresan Mariya Pavlova Mina Slavkova Lauren Cassidy Frankfurter The Economist O Globo Cape Times Official photographer Allgemeine Zeitung (Romania) (Bulgaria) (Bulgaria) (United Kingdom) (Romania)
Petko Popadiyski SNN website manager (Bulgaria)
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 Participants in the SOFIMUN News Network
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 Opening Ceremony and Gala Opening Dinner
Opening Ceremony The 3rd edition of SOFIMUN 2010 commenced with the Opening Ceremony that took place in Hall 6 of the National Palace of Culture on July 24, 2010 in the early evening. The event gathered more than 270 participants, organizers, special guests, journalists, visitors and parents of some of the participants. Some of the official guest were members of the diplomatic corpus in Bulgaria, as well as members of international and national companies and organizations. The participants were welcomed by Mr. Iain Greive (President of Rotary Club Sofia International), D-r Marc Meinardus (Director-General of Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Bulgaria), Mr. Miklos Pek (on behalf of H.E. Judit Land, Ambassador of Hungary to Bulgaria. Welcome messages were provide from the Mayor of Sofia, Mrs. Jordanka Fandakova and ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria. Other special guests included Mr. Stamen Tassev (Executive Director of Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum) as well as Mr. Michayl Sougarev (vice-president of Rotary Club Sofia International). The ceremony took about 80 minutes and was opened with a LIVE piano performance of the EU anthem by Mr. Boris Tassev (Administrative Director of the SOFIMUN Foundation). The SOFIMUN Foundation expresses its gratitude to Mr. Christo Drumev (Director-General of the National Palace of Culture) for the support provided and thus enabling the opening ceremony to take part in the NPC.
Gala Opening Dinner The 3rd edition of SOFIMUN 2010 continued with a Gala Opening Dinner that was a traditional Bulgarian night in a traditional Bulgarian restaurant – Pri Yafata (At the Yafa) located in the very center of Sofia city. The 200 participants had the ability to taste authentic Bulgarian meals and drinks that were specially prepared for them by master-chefs. The atmosphere was traditionally authentic also due to the special music band that performed LIVE music and on demand for the participants. The mixture of cultures and civilizations with the authentic Bulgarian cuisine and international rhythms in a typical old Bulgarian house turned into a traditional restaurant heated-up the participants and they felt extremely well and welcomed in the beautiful city of Sofia, capital of the great state of Bulgaria.
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 Closing Ceremony and Gala Closing Dinner
Closing Ceremony The official part of the 3rd edition of SOFIMUN 2010 concluded with a closing ceremony that took place in the National Palace of Culture on July 30, 2010 in the late afternoon after the end of the plenary sessions. The ceremony was approximately 2 hours and had the idea to have the members of the Secretariat and the President of the SOFIMUN Foundation, Ms. Paola Ivanova explain and thank the participants for contributing to their knowledge via the SOFIMUN event. At the event the chairpersons announced the honorary mentions and gave the Best Delegate award to the participants who had earned them during the months of preparation and the SOFIMUN 2010 plenary week. The Secretary-General, Mr. Hans Lenders gave an important speech, followed by the President of the EU at SOFIMUN 2010, Ms. Georgiana Ungureanu. The final touch was for Ms. Paola Ivanova, President of the SOFIMUN Foundation who closed the conference. All the members of the Secretariat and the Org-COM and the Ex-COM received gratitude certificates and presents in packages.
Gala Closing Dinner The 3rd edition of SOFIMUN 2010 event concluded gracefully with a Gala Closing Dinner in the 5- star restaurant Sky Plaza (the highest-situated restaurant in the center of Sofia city). The dress code for this last evening is a tradition to be extremely elegant. The Gala Closing Dinner continued with a DJ party in the same restaurant until 02:00 AM and afterwards the participants had the ability to choose to join different types of entertainment in various clubs in the center of Sofia city. At the dinner once again, gratitude was given to the Secretariat members from the SOFIMUN Foundation President, Ms. Paola Ivanova.
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 had a very tight schedule!
SATURDAY (24 July 2010) 10:00 - 16:00 Arrival of participants in hotel, receiving of welcome packages. 16:00 - 17:00 Preparation of the delegates for the ev ening 17:00 - 17:30 Walk to the opening ceremony venue 17:30 - 17:50 Registration 18:00 - 19:30 Opening ceremony and introduction of the SOFIMUN event 19:30 - 19:45 Walk to the Gala Dinner Venue 19:45 - 20:00 Arrival at Gala Dinner Venue 20:00 - 22:30 Gala Dinner. 22:30 - ...... Walk in night Sofia
SUNDAY (25 July 2010) 07:00 - 09:00 Breakfast 09:00 - 10:00 Preparation for a visit t 10:00 - 10:30 Traveling to the NMH of Bulgaria 10:30 - 13:30 Visit to the National Museum of History 14:00 - 14:30 Travel back to HEMUS hotel 14:30 - 18:00 Sight seeing tour (on foot) + additional initiatives 18:00 - 18:30 Preparation for the Night of the Political Leader 18:30 - 19:00 Walk to the Theme Night venue 19:00 - 22:00 SOFIMUN 2010 Theme Night - World Political Leader 22:00 - 22:30 Walk to the "Welcome party venue" 22:30 - ...... Clubbing ("Welcome party" at Club "Cabaret")
MONDAY (26 July 2010) 07:00 - 09:00 Breakfast 09:00 - 09:15 Walk to the venue s of the committees 09:30 - 11:20 Plenary sessions 11:20 - 11:30 Coffee break 11:30 - 13:00 Plenary sessi ons 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch break 14:00 - 15:00 Presentation / Lecture 15:00 - 15:10 Coffee break 15:10 - 16:50 Plenary sessions 16:50 - 17:00 Coffee break 17:00 - 18:30 Plenary sessions 18:30 - 20:30 Free time for participants 20:30 - 21:00 Travel and arrival to restaurants for committee dinners 21:00 - 23:00 Dinner by committees 23:00 - 23:30 Return to HEMUS Hotel
TUESDAY (27 July 2010) 07:00 - 09:00 Breakfast 09:00 - 09:15 Walk to the venues of the committees 09:30 - 11:20 Plenary sessions 11:20 - 11:30 Coffee break 11:30 - 13:00 Plenary sessions 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch break 14:00 - 15:00 Presentation / Lecture 15:00 - 15:10 Coffee break 15:10 - 16:50 Plenary sessions 16:50 - 17:00 Coffee break SOFIA INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS 2010 WITH THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF:
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17:00 - 18:30 Plenary sessions 18:30 - 21:30 Free time for participants 21:30 - 22:00 Walk to the clubbing venue 22:00 - ...... Clubbing ("Balkan Party" at Club "Nai")
WEDNESDAY (28 July 2010) 07:00 - 09:00 Breakfast 09:00 - 09:15 Walk to the venues of the committees 09:30 - 11:20 Plenary sessions 11:20 - 11:30 Coffee break 11:30 - 13:00 Plenary sessions 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch break 14:00 - 15:00 Presentation / Lecture 15:00 - 15:10 Coffee break 15:10 - 16:50 Plenary sessions 16:50 - 17:00 Coffee break 17:00 - 18:30 Plenary sessions 18:30 - 21:30 Free time for participants 21:30 - 22:00 Walk to the clubbing venue 22:00 - ...... Clubbing ("Karaoke Party" at Karaoke Club "2night")
THURSDAY (29 July 2010) 07:00 - 09:00 Breakfast 09:00 - 09:15 Walk to the venue s of the committees 09:30 - 11:20 Plenary sessions 11:20 - 11:30 Coffee break 11:30 - 13:00 Plenary sessions 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch break 14:00 - 14:40 Presentation / Lecture (All participants together) 14:40 - 14:50 Coffee break 15:00 - 16:00 Presentation / Lecture (All participants together) 16:00 - 16:10 Coffee break 16:10 - 18:30 Plenary sessions 18:30 - 21:30 Free time for participants 21:30 - 22:00 Walk to the clubbing venue 22:00 - ...... Clubbing ("Retro Party" at Club "Bizarro")
FRIDAY (30 July 2010) 07:00 - 09:00 Breakfast 09:00 - 09:15 Walk to the venues of the committees 09:30 - 11:20 Plenary sessions 11:20 - 11:30 Coffee break 11:30 - 13:00 Plenary sessi ons 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch break 14:00 - 15:00 Presentation / Lecture 15:00 - 15:10 Coffee break 15:10 - 17:30 FINAL Plenary sessions 17:30 - 18:30 Closing ceremony + group photos 18:30 - 20:30 Free time for participants 20:30 - 21:00 Travel and arrival at Gala Dinner Venue 21:00 - 03:00 Gala Closing Dinner + Best delegate awards + DJ party
SATURDAY (31 July 2010) 00:00 - 24:00 Departure of participants (Bon Voyage)
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 presented the culture and national heritage of Bulgaria to its participants
By tradition, the SOFIMUN Conference also attracts the attention of the participants towards the unique Bulgarian culture. For that purpose, a special tour to the National Museum of History was organized for the SOFIMUN 2010 delegates on 25th of July 2010. The specialized tour guides presented the Bulgarian heritage in 3 different languages – English, French and German. The initiative was successful due to the exclusive support from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bulgaria.
After the completion of the interesting tour the SOFIMUN participants were grouped by simulated organs to which they belong as delegates and had the opportunity to rest in the beautiful gardens around the museum while going through the Rules of procedure of SOFIMUN 2010.
More information about the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bulgaria at: www.mc.government.bg
More information about the National Museum of History of Bulgaria at: www.historymuseum.org
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 organized additional special intercultural initiatives for its participants
The SOFIMUN International Foundation pays additional attention to the presentation of cultures, heritages and traditions. The SOFIMUN International Foundation decided in 2010 to introduce another concept for the THEME NIGHT for the 2010 annual summit - SOFIMUN 2010. Each year, the SOFIMUN conference organizes a special initiative that aims to promote the understanding and the dialogue between cultures and nations, the exchange of knowledge and visions. In 2010, the SOFIMUN conference offered to its participants the “Evening of World Political Figures”. Designed as a masquerade, the evening presented people shaped and/or are still shaping our world in both positive and negative ways. Each SOFIMUN participant had the chance to dress up / disguise as a figure from Ancient times to present days – from Alexander the Great and Pericles to Barack Obama and Angela Merkel. The 2 conditions in 2010 were the leader that a delegate chose to present, not to be from his/her country of origin. However, nonetheless the choice of personage was under the delegates’ discretion, SOFIMUN DID NOT accept representation of Adolf Hitler or similar figures.
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 was held in one of the best world congress centers
Conference venues The 3rd edition of the Sofia International Model United Nations conference was held in some of the halls of the National Palace of Culture with the generous support of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation and Mr. Christo Drumev, Director-General of the Palace. We are grateful to Mr. Christo Drumev who supported the 3rd edition of SOFIMUN by hosting the opening and closing ceremonies as well as the plenary sessions and the lunches and coffee breaks in the National Palace of Culture. More at www.ndk.bg
Lunches and coffee breaks The SOFIMUN 2010 participants had everyday lunches and three coffee breaks per day during the plenary days (20-24th of July 2009) covered by their fee and with the help of the SOFIMUN sponsors. The lunch breaks was organized with the generous support of restaurant “Matti- D”. The coffee breaks were provided by ABC.D Consult. More at www.mattid.com More at www.abcdconsult.com
Beverages & water During all session days, the success of the work of all participants and organizers was generously supported and contributed also by “Devin” spring water – more at www.devin-bg.com and by our friends from “Red bull” energy drink – more at www.redbull.com.
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 provided special medical assistance when it was needed
The SOFIMUN Foundation had a contract for EMERGENCY medical services for the SOFIMUN 2010 annual young leaders summit as a sponsorship package from LORA Medical Centre.
LORA Medical Centre has a great number of specialized consultancies, where medical specialists from the following fields of medicine work: internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, dermatology, aesthetic dermatology, endocrinology, surgery, orthopedics and traumatology, angiology, gastroenterology, urology, immunology, homeopathy, radiology, anesthesiology, psychology, physical and rehabilitation medicine.
The Medical center has been working with the National Health Insurance Fund, which ensures the access of all health insured patients. It works also with a large number of the voluntary health insurance funds, registered in Bulgaria: OZOF EVROPA, OZOF Doverie, ZOD BULSTRAD ZDRAVE AD, Bulgarian Health Insurance Fund, ZOK NADEJDA, Health Insurance in Bulgaria, United Health Insurance, IC Olympic BRANCH BULGARIA, OZOF DALL BOGG ZHIVOT I ZDRAVE AD, ZOD VSEOTDAJNOST AD.
Any of the consultative, diagnostic and therapeutic activities of the compound can be used by individuals who pay for the medical services they receive in accordance with the established price lists of the Medical Centre. The consultancies and laboratories have been equipped with state-of-the-art medical devices that allow minute disease diagnostics.
All the consultancies, departments and diagnostic sectors have been connected within a local computerized network. Our very own medical information system gives us an opportunity to keep an exact database both of our patients and all activities that have been carried out. This considerably reduces the time necessary for filling in all sorts of papers, meanwhile dedicating it to direct work with the patients.
The Loramed – Occupational medicine offers individual prevention packages depending on the sex, age, hereditary characteristics, specific risk factors, individual preferences and opportunities for each person. Prevention packages save time and means (in drafting a prevention package, the prices of examinations and tests are considerably lower than if carried out separately). They enable you with an opportunity despite the stress and the hectic everyday life to take care of your health.
The support provided by LORA Medical Centre turned out to be of great value and extremely needed in some cases that involved participants and staff member who were not feeling well. We express our gratitude to LORA Medical Centre.
You can find more about Medical Centre LORA at: www.loramed.com
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 provided special accommodation
The SOFIMUN 2010 participants, Secretariat and Media Body were accommodated in the Sofia’s 4-star hotel “Hemus” with the generous support of the hotel owner Mr. Valery Stoyanov, a Rotary member who supported SOFIMUN 2010 with a reasonable discount.
The SOFIMUN Foundation tries during the years to offer its participants the ability to be in the centre of Sofia city, as close as possible to the National Palace of Culture (Le Palais de la Culture). We are delighted that we achieved a reasonable pricing (a bit higher than 2009) but a cost which enabled the SOFIMUN Foundation to provide a better hotel (closer, more extras and more convenient for its participants) - the Hotel HEMUS.
The distance between Hemus Hotel and the National Palace of Culture is easy to be taken on foot since it is almost 10 minutes. Its location provides convenient transport connections to the administrative and trade center of the Bulgarian capital. At the moment, the 2nd line of the Sofia metro infrastructure is being constructed, near Hotel Hemus and after its completion the Hemus Hotel will be a popular place for accommodating yourself. Hemus Hotel is one of the highest buildings in Sofia city.
You can find more about hotel “HEMUS” at: www.hemushotels.com
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 provided also unique parties for its participants
The SOFIMUN Foundation tries also to socialize the participants through different parties.
Welcome party Balkan party Club CABARET in the center of Sofia city hosted the Club NAI in the very center of Sofia city hosted the most important party of SOFIMUN 2010 on Sunday, intercultural party of SOFIMUN 2010 on Tuesday, July 25 2010 July 27 2010
Karaoke party Retro party *Club 2NIGHT had the honor to host the karaoke Club BIZARRO in the center of Sofia city hosted the party of SOFIMUN 2010 on Wednesday, July 28 traditional retro party of SOFIMUN 2010 on 2010 Thursday, July 29 2010
The SOFIMUN Foundation expresses its great gratitude to 3 of the 4 clubs where parties for the SOFIMUN 2010 participants were held: CABARET Club, NAI Club and BIZARRO Club.
*-We inform you upon the decision of the SOFIMUN Foundation, that the Karaoke club “2night” will be changed for SOFIMUN 2011 with another karaoke club, due to attitude problems. No other SOFIMUN initiatives will be performed in karaoke club “2night” for 1 year at least and until further notice.
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 became a world known event!
Media popularization The media popularization of the 3rd SOFIMUN Conference was realized through several general methods:
SOFIMUN WEBSITE: The website of the conference contains full information about the event, such as program, topics, additional activities, as well as conference sponsors and partners.
SOFIMUN PRINTED MATERIALS AND MULTIMEDIA All printed materials, information and multimedia devices used and issued by the SOFIMUN Conference 2009 contained information on the event as well as information on the conference sponsors and partners.
OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNERS Official media partners of SOFIMUN 2010 were Bulgarian National Television (www.bnt.bg), Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (www.bta.bg), Bulgarian National Radio (www.bnr.bg), Information agency “Focus” (www.focus- news.net), “Dnevnik” national daily newspaper (www.dnevnik.bg), online media “Public Republic” (www.public- republic.com), online media “Obshtestvo.net” (www.obshtestvo.net).
Information and articles on SOFIMUN 2010 were published in over 500 printed and online media in Bulgaria and abroad. The SOFIMUN 2010 organizers held one press conference with the participation of the SOFIMUN 2010 Secretary-General, Editor-in-chief and chairpersons. During the preparations of SOFIMUN 2010 and during the conference week, the organizers and the participants participated in over 30 radio and television interviews.
The SOFIMUN Opening ceremony, Opening press conference and session days were broadcasted by the official media partners of the conference via reportages, articles, radio announcements, interviews.
The SOFIMUN Conference itself had a special Public Relations team, responsible to distribute regular press announcements about the conference among medias and academic institutions.
Academic popularization Being an academic event, the SOFIMUN Conference gave significant attention to the popularization of the conference among more than 950 academic centers, universities, student groups and organizations all over the world with regular announcements and cooperation. As result, the SOFIMUN Conference in 2010 was attended by participants from over 50 universities all over the world, successful BA, MA and PhD students, junior specialists in educational centers, diplomatic missions, medias.
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 is one of the fastest growing international organizations of young leaders!
Cooperation with similar organizations on a global scale The popularization of the SOFIMUN annual conference is also realized with the help and the cooperation with relevant conferences all over the world. Currently, the SOFIMUN Conference partners with 28 MUN conferences, number of students units and students organizations in Europe, Asia, Africa, Americas and Australia.
SOFIMUN partners with many MUN events and
organizations: GMUN - Global Model United Nations - An initiative of the United Nations Organization - Department of Public Information
EMUNNET - European Model United Nations Network
Alphabetical order follows: BCC – Balkan Case Challenge – Vienna
BIMUN - Belgrade International Model United Nations
BISMUN - Bucharest International Students Model United Nations CIMUN - Cairo International Model United Nations CIMUN - Chicago International Model United Nations GIMUN - Geneva International Model United Nations
HMUN - Hungarian Model United Nations
ISRAMUN - Israeli International Model United Nations LEBIMUN - Lebanon International Model United Nations MILMUN - Milano International Model United Nations MOSTIMUN - Mostar International Student Model United Nations MUNEX - Model United Nations at the University of Essex MUNTR - Model United Nations of Turkey MUNUSAL - Model United Nations University of Salamanca NAPOMUN - Cluj-Napoca International Model United Nations NOTTSMUN – Nottingham International Model United Nations
PIMUN - Paris International Model United Nations ROMUN – Roma Model United Nations SIMUN - Slovenia International Model United Nations THESSISMUN - Thessaloniki International Student Model United Nations
UNISCA - United Nations International Students Conference of Amsterdam UNISUN / UCUMUN – Utrecht International Model United Nations VIMUN - Vienna International Model United Nations ZAGIMUN - Zagreb International Model United Nations Model European Union Strasbourg Galatasaray EUROFORUM
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ORGANIZATIONAL DETAILS
FEES All participants in the 3rd edition of SOFIMUN 2010 contributed to the realization of the conference by paying a participation fee of 180 EURO for international and 90 EURO for Bulgarian participants.
The fee for participants included: - Registration and participation in the SOFIMUN event (24-31 July 2010) - 7 days accommodation while staying in Sofia (24-31 July 2010) (4-star hotel "Hemus"), breakfast included - Gala dinner (Opening) - Gala dinner (Closing) - Lunch throughout the committee sessions (26,27,28,29,30 July 2010) - Coffee breaks (26,27,28,29,30 July 2010) - All materials during the conference - welcome packages, delegation handbook, ID cards, placards, all additional printed materials, etc.
The fee for Bulgaria participants included all the things mentioned above, excluding accommodation!
WELCOME PACKAGES AND AWARDS www.un-bg.bg & www.undp.bg, www.bnb.bg, www.mc.government.bg, www.sofia.bg, www.hrdc.bg, www.europarl.bg, www.ec.europa.eu/bulgaria, www.loramed.com, PhotoGraphic
All participants (delegates and organizers) received welcome packages for the SOFIMUN 2010 Conference that contained: SOFIMUN bag, SOFIMUN T-shirt, UN and UNDP notebooks, UN bags, caps, Pens, Rules of procedure book, Delegate Handbook, Topic books, Badge with name and state represented, Books on Bulgarian culture, String for badge.
The Secretary General, the editor-in-chief, the guest speakers, the chairpersons and the best delegates received special gifts from the SOFIMUN Foundation.
All items related with the UN were generously provided to the SOFIMUN participants by the UN and UNDP Office in Bulgaria. The Bulgarian National Bank provided the SOFIMUN 2010 participants with specially prepared flyers on the Bulgarian money. The SOFIMUN bags were generously provided by “Tourist Service” agency of Sofia Municipality. The SOFIMUN T-shirts were supported by Photographic. The promotional materials on the Bulgarian culture were generously provided by the Ministry of culture of Bulgaria. The caps were provided by the UNHCR Bulgaria.
LEGAL NOTICE
This document and all its additional images and annexes are the official final report of the 3rd edition of the Sofia International Model United Nations conference – SOFIMUN 2010, in Sofia, Bulgaria, July 24th – July 31st. The report is completed by Paola Ivanova, President of the SOFIMUN Foundation and Dimiter Mandradjiev, Executive Director of the SOFIMUN Foundation with data being collected and / or provided by third actors during the 3rd edition of the SOFIMUN Conference
The report is for public use and is courtesy of the SOFIMUN Foundation. No part of this document can be used or copied without the written permission of the SOFIMUN Foundation.
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Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 wishes to thank all those who have helped and continue to assist and support both the SOFIMUN Foundation and the participants.
The SOFIMUN Organizing and Executive Committees express their greatest gratitude to the exclusive sponsors, sponsors and partners of SOFIMUN 2010 for their valuable help at every stage of the organization and the implementation of the conference! Thank you for believing in us, thank you for helping the young people. Without your help, this conference wouldn’t have been possible. We would like to express special gratitude to Dr. Marc Meinardus (FES), Mr. George Stoytchev (OSI) and Mr. Christo Drumev (NPS). THANK YOU!
On the behalf of the SOFIMUN Organizing and Executive Committee we wish to express our greatest gratitude and appreciation to our Secretary-General, Mr. Hans Lenders and our President of the European Union, Ms. Georgiana Ungureanu for their great support in organizing the 3rd edition of Sofia International Model United Nations - for their remarkable professionalism and attention, great consideration and friendship. THANK YOU!
The SOFIMUN organizers and Executive Committee also expresses their most special appreciation to the great professionalism, hard work and consideration of all the chairpersons and editors at SOFIMUN 2010 - those 14 people that made SOFIMUN 2010 the real UN way. THANK YOU!
The SOFIMUN 2010 conference also thanks for their remarkable help to Ms. Maria Haferkorn, Mr. Johannes Osterkamp and Mr. Filip Zafran who supported SOFIMUN and contributed numerous times to the implementation of the SOFIMUN conference. THANK YOU!
The SOFIMUN Organizing and Executive Committees would like also to render their gratitude to all participants in this year’s SOFIMUN for their purposefulness, friendship, patience and desire to make this conference a remarkable event to remember!
Thank you all and hope to be with us again on SOFIMUN 2011!
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Closing speech Mr. Hans Lenders, Secretary-General of SOFIMUN 2010
Distinguished chairs, honorable delegates, dear members of the executive board, dear members of the press, ladies and gentlemen, SOFIMUN has almost come to an end. Having heard, with great joy, the experiences of the chairs and delegates, I now would like to share my experience of this week with you in my role as secretary, general and sometimes the scapegoat. When I stood in front of you on Saturday I talked with you about SOFIMUN the painting and asked you to draw the lines, give it color and let it shine. As chairs, delegates and journalists you have certainly done so. You added many details, drew your own lines on the canvas and added the bright colors that few events other then a Model United Nations Conference can add. When we started painting on Monday I sensed a lot of excitement and curiosity. For me it was a true joy to see your commitment and to see how you took up your role as delegates and chairs. You have worked hard this week, very hard as your commitment extended to the hotel where debates were continued and resolutions were drafted. It is during this week of SOFIMUN that you experienced firsthand the challenges that come with finding solutions to problems that we currently face in the world. I noticed moments of cheer joy but also utter frustration. There were times when the lack of sleep made the next step extra hard or the divide between countries difficult to overcome. On the other hand, new friendships developed and it was at late night parties that you passionately added colors to the SOFIMUN painting and one often could witness close cooperation as you worked on your bilateral and multilateral relations. Overall and as is usually the case with these kind of conferences, it has been an intense week. What I am certain of however is that each person who was involved in SOFIMUN learned something, irrespective if you were a delegate, journalist, chair or member of the executive committee. Before we go home to get changed for the final party tonight I’d would like to share two things that I have learned here or that reminded me of a previous lesson. The first thing is that when focusing on a result, the process should not be neglected as doing so can force you at the end of the day, and in order to achieve that result, to turn all attention to the process or actually risk not getting the result. The second thing is a personal experience I would like to share with you for which I would like take you back in time, ten years to be exact. The reason for sharing is the fact that it resembles some of the situations this week when sessions were intense, when differences appeared to be hard to overcome or when it was difficult to make that next step. SOFIA INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS 2010 WITH THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF:
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Going back ten years in time I was sixteen and due to circumstances not living at home anymore. Instead I lived in a place together with other young people for whom their childhood was not always easy and the future sometimes not very much brighter neither. Some managed to overcome this vicious circle but I also witnessed a lot of young people going into the wrong direction. For some this unfortunately even proved to be a fatal direction. The lesson that I have learned there is that there are few easy victories. The road ahead might be steep, winding and impossible to oversee but if you really want something and are prepared to work hard then you can do it! Going from these experiences back to this moment here and now it leaves me with one important task to fulfill. That is to thank the artists of SOFIMUN 2010. I think it is fair to say that as true painters you put something of yourself into this painting and made the 2010 edition of SOFIMUN the good and valuable experience it is. In particular I would like to thank; The members of the press department. Your presence was an enrichment for the conference; you worked hard to fill the SNN website with good articles, critical perspectives and not to forget the gossip box. In particular I would like to thank Marin and Neda, your work was probably not for everybody as clearly visible as it was conducted largely behind the screens but it was crucial and I found it personally a great pleasure to work with you! Honorable delegates, although I have already expressed my gratitude for your hard work and dedication at various moments throughout this week I would like to do it hereby once more. Distinguished chairs, it was a true joy for me to work with every single one of you during the past couple of months. You grew into your roles as chairs swiftly and worked with dedication to make this a memorable experience for all of us. I am incredibly grateful for all your hard work and good spirit! Dear members of the executive committee, your hard work during long days and nights was crucial for the success of this conference. I am very grateful for all this! Dear, dear Paola and Dimiter, if it wouldn’t have been for you none of us would have been here together today. You took de the initiative several years ago to start SOFIMUN and now already it’s third edition is about to close. It is also this moment where words fall too short to express my gratitude for our good cooperation so I will leave to a big, big thank you! I look forward to cooperating on other occasions and wish you all the best with the SOFIMUN project. Dear President of the EU, dear Georgy, both in your position and as a person you have played a very important role in this conference. I enjoyed working together and I cherish your honest opinions, feedback and many moments of good laughs greatly. Thank you for everything! Finally I would like express my gratitude to everyone, who I haven’t mentioned specifically here, but in one way or the other contributed to this 2010 edition of SOFIMUN. I would say that the third edition of SOFIMUN, the SOFIMUN 2010 painting is now ready to be framed and put on the wall to shine in its full brightness in the gallery of Model United Conferences in Sofia and beyond. I thank you for your attention and look forward to see you all at the final party tonight! SOFIA INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS 2010 WITH THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF:
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The Sofia International Model United Nations 2010 and details are also subject of reporting in another 6 reports
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BOOK OF RESULTS FINANCIAL REPORT
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MEDIA REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT
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INTERNATIONAL YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE
SOFIA INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS
EDITION III
24-31 July 2010 Sofia, Bulgaria
FINAL REPORT