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BIMUN 2016
Dear BIMUN participants,
We would like to congratulate you forbeing chosen to participate in theBIMUN 2016 Conference! Over 200participants from 40 countries had anopportunity for new experiences,diplomatic debates and young leadersnetworking. We believe that you useda possibility to learn more aboutcurrent international issues and waysto resolve them within the UN system,to apply basic diplomatic courtesy andto development personal skills.
Welcome to BIMUN, welcome toBelgrade!BIMUN Team
BIMUN is an international
conference which simulates
the work of the United Nations
and is organized by the UN
Association of Serbia. We are
proud to announce that the
tradition we established in
2004 continues!
BIMUN offers its delegates the
chance to acquire the high level
of academic knowledge about
the current world issues and the
possibility to get acquainted
with the principles of
international cooperation and
diplomatic approach.
13 years of excellenceTABLE OF CONTENT
Tackling the issue
Behind the curtains
Meet the team
Catching a glimpse
B International M U N
On the dance floor
Crème de la crème
A teenager today
A matter of perspective
The confluence of cultures
SECURITY COUNCIL
HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL
SECURITY COUNCIL - CRISIS COMMITTEE
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE
UNITED NATIONSENVIRONMENT ASSEMBLY
"Security Situation in Nigeria – Security
Crisis and Activities of Boko Haram"
“The Kurdish Question Crisis Situation”
“Implementing the SDGs: Moving from Commitments to Results”
"Protection of Heritage of Areas Threatened by Extremists"
"Sustainable Water Resources Management"
“European Migrant Crisis: rights of refugees from conflict areas”
BEFORE
“UNA Serbia has been organizing BIMUN since 2004. We have been making constant
progress ever since. After thirteen successfully organized international conferences (2004
2016), BIMUN has a high reputation among successful students and relevant institutions and
international organizations. The BIMUN conference contributes to promotion of diplomatic
skills and principles and their use in practice. BIMUN is prepared by the best participants of
previous conferences which gives it its special quality. I hope BIMUN 2016 will be a
wonderful experience for all of you!”
Mrs Biljana Vukosavljevic President of the Organizing Committee
AFTER
“After 12 years of organizing BIMUN conferences, the UNA Serbia has progressed so much
that now we have two separate BIMUN conferences – one for university students and BIMUN
Junior, for high school students. BIMUN has reached a high level in education through
modeling. In the future it is necessary to continue to develop the project as an allyearlong
activity through the preparative phase, the BIMUN conference and the BIMUN Plus project
for the best participants. We would also like to have BIMUN as an activity that is recognized
by faculties and also to be able to find strategic partners for financing BIMUN. Of course the
main focus in on the simulation quality at BIMUN. I am most certain that BIMUN has a good
perspective and that it will be affirmed as an important way of learning how to solve
international problems.”
Mr Milorad Kondic
Who makes itpossible?
Tatjana Tokovic
Communication Coordinator
Stefan Kondic
Ambassador Club Coordinator
the faces of bimun
Milica Skaro
Security Council, PresidentThird year student at Law Faculty of the University of Belgrade.
Very persistent and energetic and enjoys working in a team.
Besides law, she is also interested in literature, languages,
music and skiing. She is proud to be a part of the BIMUN world,
because she has a chance to work with very ambitious and
motivated people. Looking forward to meeting new delegates
from all around the world this year too!
Milica Todorovic, President
Security Council Crisis CommitteeStudies International Relations at the Faculty of
Political Science. She sees herself as a responsible,
selfconfident and persistent person, motivated to study
and progress. She likes traveling and meeting new
people and cultures. Her academic interests are:
International Relations, Comparative Politics,
Psychology and Sociology.
Nina Capric, Chairperson
Human Rights CouncilStudies International Relations, Faculty of Political
Science. Her academic interests are also Human Rights
and International Security and she believes that hard
work always pays off. Traveling is her biggest passion
which gives her a chance of meeting new people and
their cultures. Apart from traveling, she is passionate
about books and music.
the faces of bimun
Nevena Djakovic, Chairperson
UNESCO World Heritage Committee
Aleksandar Bojic, President
UN Environment Assembly
Andrijana Velickovic, President
Economic and Social CouncilStudies Economics, Business Management and
Statistics comprises, Faculty of Economy; she is
reason oriented and analytical, but also greatly enjoy
creative things like writing and drawing; constantly
growing and learning are her everlasting goals; she
has an optimistic view of the future.
Student of International Relations at the Faculty of
Political Sciences. He has much MUN and other
international event experiences. Interested in Middle
Eastern and African regions in a fields of human security
and problem management. He sees environmental
problems as a key issue that needs to be managed
properly, otherwise humanity will be faced with those
problems in a future also.
Student of International Relations at the Faculty of
Political Sciences, University of Belgrade. Her MUN
experience begun in her junior year of high school while
she was on the exchange program in Colorado. With
BIMUN and UNA Serbia she has brought her
commitment to the values of the United Nations on a
higher level. Her main interests are poverty eradication,
cultural diplomacy and peace studies.
TEAM
OPENING CEREMONY
PALACE OF SERBIA
17 MARCH
Committees
Committees
INTERNATIONAL
EVENING
17 MARCH 2016
19 MARCH 2016
DIPLOMATS
BALL
Best delegates2016
CLOSING CEREMONY
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
20 MARCH
TEENAGERFINALLY A
2006
140 participants
Security Council
Commission of Human
Rights
General Assembly
Sixth Committee
2005
76 participants
Security Council
Commission of
Human Rights
2004
45 participants
Security Council
UNA SERBIA2007
167 participants
SC
HRC
UNGA
UNESCO WHC
2008
181 participants
SC
HRC
UNGA
UNESCO WHC
Forum
2009
185 participants
SC
HRC
UNGA
UNESCO WHC
Plenum
2010
191 participants
SC
HRC
UNGA
UNESCO WHC
Plenum
2011
257 participants
SC
SCCC
UNGA
HRC
UNESCO WHC
Plenum
2012
283 participants
SC
SCCC
UNGA
HRC
UNESCO WHC
Junior GA
2013
318 participants
SC
SCCC
ECOSOC
HRC
UNESCO IGBC
Junior UNGA
2014
325 participants
SC
SCCC
ECOSOC
HRC
UNESCO IGBC
Junior UNGA
2015
330 participants
SC
SCCC
ECOSOC
HRC
UNEA
Junior SC & UNGA
Junior UNESCO WHC
"Thank you for taking part in this Model United Nationsand for your commitment to greater globalunderstanding. You gather at a moment of challenge andopportunity for the human family. The United Nationsmarked its 70th anniversary in 2015 by taking landmarksteps to advance sustainable development and combatclimate change. In December, governments cametogether to sign the Paris Agreement on ClimateChange. Three months earlier, all 193 Member States ofthe United Nations agreed on the 2030 Agenda forSustainable Development to end poverty and build a lifeof dignity for all on a healthy planet.
SECRETARY-GENERAL
UNITED NATIONS
ban ki-moon
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are transformative and universal, and they willdemand action from all partners, including young people. I am also pleased that the SecurityCouncil recently passed a landmark resolution on Youth, Peace and Security. That meansyoung peacebuilders have the full support of the United Nations. Young people have thegreatest stake in the future so you must have a voice in building it. These agreements openup promising new horizons for our common progress. At the same time, our gains and hopesare threatened by the conflicts, exploitation and despair that characterize much of today’sglobal landscape. Violent extremists are carrying out appalling crimes. Fighting is forcingpeople from their homes and destroying the lives of millions of young people like you. Somecountries are putting up new barriers, both physical and legal, to prevent refugees fromentering. Some people are stoking fear and hatred. Huge sums of money continue to besquandered on weapons of war, while lifesaving humanitarian programmes struggle forresources. The United Nations stands with the vulnerable. Every day, we strive to make adifference: delivering food; providing clean water and healthcare; promoting equal rights; advancing the empowerment of women and girls; bringing enemies together around apeace table; helping countries build effective institutions and move towards prosperity andstability. By taking part in this Model United Nations, you are demonstrating yourcommitment to peace, justice, human rights and human dignity. I hope this Conference willcontinue to inspire you to be a lifelong global citizen."
MINISTER OF
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
ivica dacic
The Republic of Serbia attaches great importance to thecooperation within the United Nations system. The challenges ofour time go beyond state borders and call for common solutions.The numerous, lasting achievements of the United Nations havelaid a foundation, but also created a responsibility for all of us tocontinuously affirm our readiness and collective determination todo more and better in the promotion of peace and sustainable
development, and above all, to ensure adherence to theprinciples of the UN Charter.
The “BIMUN” international conference contributes actively torecognition of the goals and values the UN stands for by young
people. As in the previous years, BIMUN will discuss globaltopics that are of priority importance for all Member States of theUnited Nations.to eradicate poverty, particularly the extreme kind,and to lay foundations for sustainable development on our planet,
for the benefit of future generations – for your benefit.
We live in an era of extraordinary technological advances that, for the first time in the history of humankind,offer every country and individual an opportunity for sustainable development. The Republic of Serbia firmlybelieves that peace and stability are a prerequisite for the development and, as an EU candidate country,
places particular emphasis on the goals pertaining to poverty eradication, sustainable economic developmentand employment, the building of infrastructure and industrialization, ensuring healthy living conditions for
persons of all ages, free and quality elementary and secondary education for all and gender equality.Through joint efforts, coordination, mutual respect and appreciation, it is possible to overcome the threats and
challenges we are all facing.At a time of constant change, the importance of the United Nations for sustainable development, peace andcommon prosperity remains immutable. The future is dependent on our investment into the present, into the
development and preservation of the environment we live in. Sustainable development should meet theneeds of present generations and create conditions for the advancement of succeeding generations.
Pursuing sustainable development goals and raising awareness of their importance, your generation has ahistoric opportunity to steer the civilization towards development, peace and prosperity. I am certain that you
will be able to use this historic opportunity to bring the world we live in closer to the ideals of the UN’sarchitects. I wish you every success in your work and the realization of this important project.
"At BIMUN 2016 delegates of the Security Council quickly reached an agreement
that Boko Haram indeed is a great threat to regional security with a way of
becoming a global one. However, on their way to finding solution, they
encountered many problems that had to be addressed, starting with funding of
Boko Haram, child exploitation for military purposes, internally displaced people,
and ending with problem of finding a consensus on how should the international
community react, yet not breach sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nigeria. It
is important they also recognized that terrorism will not be defeated by military
force, law enforcement measures, and intelligence operations alone, and that for
longterm solutions education, economic growth, human rights, good governance
and rule of law have the crucial role. Security Council acknowledged that there is
no need to establish a new peaceenforcement intervention, and that
international community should only further support already existing Multinational
Joint Task Force (MJTF) through training, advising, equipment providing and
intelligence sharing. BIMUN 2016 delegates of the Security Council really
showed amazing understanding of the United Nations and their system. They
also embraced economic and social problems, realizing that they are a root
cause of continuing security threat posed by Boko Haram. The Presidency of the
committee is honestly proud to have run the council."
"The Security Council Crisis Committee was working very hard during the BIMUN
conference. We are especially proud of my delegates who were supposed to act in
extreme situations of unpredictable crisis scenario. They showed enthusiasm,
passion, but also patience until we had reached the final solution and adopted the
exceptional resolution. Our resolution is one comprehensive, meaningful document,
definitely resolving many aspects of the Kurdish question. It gives solutions for Kurds
in Syria, brief possible directions for resolving the problem with Turkey and additional
operative clauses concerning Kurdish population in Iraq and Iran. Recognizing the
autonomous region in the North of Syria, gives the Kurds the autonomy regarding
their right to selfdetermination. Creating the buffer zones, one between the borders
of Turkey and Syria with the peace keeping mission with UN mandate on the Syrian
side, the other one between Kurdish regions in Syria and Iraq with the Syrian and
Iraqi armies on both sides, it also invites representatives of Kurds on Geneva peace
talks. The Resolution calls for negotiations within the NATO in order to guarantee the
Turkish respect of the buffer zone."
"Between 17th and 19th March, the Economic and Social Council gathered its
members to discuss the implementation of 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The
member states had done their very best to address all the key issues, create
strategies, as well as find the means to finance them. Despite the shaky start of the
first day and clear variation in the member states’ priorities (which had left behind
some delegations frustrated), the debate was dynamic and continuous. From hunger,
women’s rights and education to clean energy, sustainable cities and clean water, no
stones had been left unturned. Lobbying efforts were in full force throughout the
second day. Any bumps that showed up along the way were overcome with
astonishing determination, consequently, the drafted resolution was met with great
enthusiasm. The final document was accepted by all present member states. An
achievement that was soon after celebrated with a dance and the laughs. Concluding
with the words of SecretaryGeneral Ban KiMoon: “We are the first generation that
can end poverty – and the last generation to tackle climate change before it’s too
late.” It is our responsibility to build the world we want."
"Human Rights Council had a very fruitful and interesting debate. Delegates were
outstanding, with a wide knowledge regarding current international issues. Their
ability to find possible solutions on the refugee crisis in Europe is just fascinating and
here are some of the proposed solutions: to allow refugees to get a temporary
contract of work for a shortterm period within refugee camps in order to properly
integrate them in the system; member states should promote honest and effective
dialogue around the refugee crisis, emphasizing the role and responsibility of political
leaders, parliamentarians, civil society and the media to this end, as well as
encouraging governments to take proper legal action against those who take part in
antirefugee discrimination and violence; there should be a program that would
provide help and support for the reintegration of returnees to countries’ of origins,
with the aim to enable returnees to engage in productive employment and decent
work in their home countries; There was a lot of laugh and fun during our
meetings. Social events were also special because our delegates were among the
most cheerful ones, always dancing and singing and rarely without a smile on their
faces."
"For the second time at BIMUN, UN Environment Assembly had a very successful
outcomes. Delegates managed to put their differences aside and to agree about
fundamental values that our humanity is faced with. Water is certainly one of those
things that we need to thing about as a common resource that is needed by
everyone. That very fact, that is needed by everyone, often brings us to challange
our common humanity and to take care just about our individual interests. But, at
this UNEA session, we managed to show that care for common principles and
values still exist. Knowing that, we will try to keep it that way because it is proven
more then once that by caring for others, we care for ourselves at the same time. In
this case, by caring for good water management, we care for sustainable world as
well. This year's UNEA secretariat expresses its deep gratitude for all proposals that
made this resolution so strong and realistic. We hope that, just as this issue, other
problems that exist in our natural world will soon also be resolved."
"On BIMUN 2016 UNESCO World Heritage Committee discussed the topic
protection of heritage in areas threatened by extremists. This topic is currently of
the utmost importance for the World Heritage Committee and UNESCO and
delegates on BIMUN took it very seriously. Good preparation was the base of
debates and informal consultations. Delegates gave very concreate proposals for
the solution to the problem in question as well as examples of good and bad
practice to strengthen their arguments. After inspiring opening speeches, the list of
speakers was open and general debate started. Starting with potential creation of
safe zones around heritage sites in danger from extremists and how would this be
possible, debate continued with ways of using education as a long term solution to
the problem. Restauration of destroyed sites was also a topic under discussion as
well as providing financial and legal framework for action and international court
for trials for the heritage destruction. Fruitful debates resulted in two draft
statements to be discussed in substantive debate. After many speakers and a lot
of questions and comments, followed by informal consultations, compromise was
made and delegates agreed to have only one statement on the floor for further
discussion. Great cooperation was shown from the authors of both draft
statements when they decided to amend one of the statements in order to merge
their ideas in one document."
DELEGATES'
IMPRESSIONS
This year's
2016
"BIMUN 2016 was my first BIMUN and it
was definitely one of the things I'll remember
most in my oneyear stay in Belgrade. I also
enjoyed the activities outside the committee
sessions to be on the dance floor three
nights in a row was something I never
thought I'd be able to keep up with despite
the lack of sleep! I also like the ECOSOC
committee's spirit of dancing in particular All
the best for next year's BIMUN!"
Sharon Patricia Kandou, Indonesia
"BIMUN was an incredible experience
gathering people from all over the
world. It is the perfect opportunity to
meet with new people, exchange
values and learn about the world and
diplomacy. I would recommend it to
anyone eager to learn new
perspectives."
Yasmina Benslimane, Morocco
"Perhaps it is somewhat generic, but I
really liked the interaction between
people with various backgrounds and
mindsets coming together, not only to
discuss serious issues, but also in the
social events. That is especially true
for our delegation, since we had a
preparation track of 8 weeks."
Thomas Jocker, The Netherlands
"I really enjoyed it a lot; as previously
mentioned, I've been much more active this
conference than in conferences in the past.
Some comments; i think the idea of opening
speeches is very good, because it forces
even the shy people to speak, and makes it
easier for people to bridge the gap of being
'active' and 'passive'."
Alehander Van Erven, The Netherlands
DELEGATES'
IMPRESSIONS
This year's
2016
"Being back in my student room makes you realizewhat an extraordinary week I’ve experienced
during BIMUN. The past several days have beenincredible on all aspects. I have met so many newpeople from all over the world, whom I can nowcall friends. The conference made me challengemyself to set the bar even higher to improve skills,like public speaking and lobbying. Preparing for
the conference itself even made me moreenthusiastic for my own study."Finn Ahern, The Netherlands
“It was unforgettable! Everything was perfect,
from the venues and organization of the event
to the people that we had the chance to meet.
Organizers were very welcoming as well as
domestic participants who showed us around
town. It was very helpful when organizers
found a doctor to help me with my eye
infection and fixed everything in 15 minutes!
You really cared about us and I am definitely
coming next year!”
Minea Tatic, Croatia
"BIMUN is an incredible opportunity forgaining knowledge and understanding inprocess of debating, diplomatic courtesyand rules of procedures. Not only I wasable to get practical experience, I had achance to meet some inspiring people,
exchange my ideas, values and reflectionswith them, and hopefully gained a lifetime
friends." Natasa Gajic, Serbia
"BIMUN is not just a chance to learn about the
intricacies of the United Nations system, gain a deeper
knowledge of international politics, and challenge
yourself in the realms of public speaking, resolution
writing, and debate. It is also the chance to have an
unforgettable experience, meeting likeminded people
from all over the world in a open, inclusive and
incredibly fun environment, and form friendships you
will not soon forget. If you like broadening your
perspective, raucous socials, and not getting a lot of
sleep along the way, then I couldn't recommend a
better chance than BIMUN."
Harry Fifth Jones, United Kingdom
Capital city: Belgrade,
population more than
1,730,000
Geographic location:
Southeastern and Central
Europe, Balkan Peninsula,
Western Balkans
Area: 88,361 km2
Climate: moderate continental
Longest river: Danube, Serbian
section, 588 km Highest
mountain peak: Ðeravica (in the
Prokletije range), 2656 m
National holiday: 15th
February – Serbian
National Statehood
Day
International dialling code:
+381
National Internet
domain: RS
TLD National vehicle code:
SRB
The World Heritage List
Stari Ras and SopoćaniStudenica Monastery
Medieval Monuments in
Kosovo
GamzigradRomuliana,
Palace of Galerius
Population: more than 8,000,000,
83% Serbs
Official language: Serbian
Official script: Cyrillic
Religions: 85% Eastern Orthodox
Christian, 5.5% Roman Catholic
Christian, 3.2% Muslim
Serbia
Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, is the third largest city in Southeastern
Europe after Istanbul and Athens. Just over 1,700,000 people live in it.
Belgrade is the city of youth. More than 40% of its citizens are
between 15 and 44 years of age.
All citizens of Belgrade love to talk about the spirit of the city. Open
and ever ready for fun, many Belgraders will claim to be true hedonists
– and many of them really are knowing all there is to know about
good food, wine and music. The citizens of Belgrade like all sorts of
things: pleasant conversations and long walks, drinking their morning
coffee or days off work, they also love it when they find freshly baked
warm bread in the local bakery. They like being in motion and
therefore the streets, walkways, cafes and restaurants are always filled
with people. More importantly, like everyone, so
get to know Belgrade by getting to know Belgraders!
WHITE CITY
TOP 10
UN SecretaryGeneral Ban KiMoon
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Serbia
World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA)
UN Resident Coordinator Office in Serbia
National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Office for Cooperation with the Diaspora and Serbs in the Region
Government of the Republic of Serbia
Assembly of the City of Belgrade
Yugoslav Film Archive