Unity in Diversity
The time has come!
On the 17th of May Tilburg Model United Nations organises a one day conference that is open to all the students of Tilburg University. We will represent the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on how to improve the situation of LGBT people in states where being LGBT is illegal. During the conference we will debate about the situation of LGBT people around the world from the perspectives of different countries. The goal of the conference is to write a resolution tackling the problem but with enough support from all the countries.
The conference will be tailored towards more inexperienced MUN debaters so that everyone can join. A week before the conference every participant will get a brochure with more information about the topic. Also every delegation will be assigned a country that they have to represent. Before the conference it is advised that every delegate writes a position paper explaining the position that their country has on the topic.
You are welcome from 12:30 and the conference will last until 17:30. The exact location of the conference will be announced shortly. After the debate we will have dinner at Esplanade, and in the evening we will host a pubquiz which will end around 21:00. Costs for participating are 20,- the costs include the conference with catering, the dinner and the pubquiz. Drinks in Esplanade have to be paid for by the participants themselves.
The UNHCR
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) was created in 2006 in order to replace the Commission on Human Rights. The UNHRC is made up of 47 United Nations member States, which are elected by the General Assembly. Each State is elec ted for a three years term. The UNHRC is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the world. But also discusses different thematic issues that require attention such as the situation of human rights of Myanmar, Spain or Syria by their respective annual monitoring situation.
The case
The rights of LGBT community are not respected in many countries around the world despite efforts by multiple international organisations. It is almost impossible to express LGBT sympathy in countries like Brunei or Russia, but also in some European countries LGBT rights are being infringed upon. It is impossible for the UNHCR to directly change the LGBT laws in countries because the sovereignty of states is extremely important in international law. During the conference we will try to find solutions to this problem. Taking into account that not every country will agree that there is a problem let alone agree to the solutions that are being proposed. Using speeches and diplomacy the delegations will have to try to forge a resolution with enough support to be accepted and enacted by the UNHCR.
Conference schedule
Introducing rules of procedures 12:45 - 13:00
First debate session 13:00 - 15:00
Brake 15:00 - 15:30
Second debate session 15:30 - 17:30
Closing ceremony 17:30 - 18:00
Dinner at Esplanade 18:00 - 19:00
Drinks and pub quiz 19:00 - 22:00
Link to the sign-up form for the conference
Link to our rules and procedures of TilburgMUN
Link to the brochure when it is ready (10 May)
If you have any questions you can always email us: tiumun@gmail.com
More information will be provided on the Instagram and Facebook of Tilburg MUN
On the 17th of May Tilburg Model United Nations organises a one day conference that is open to all the students of Tilburg University. We will represent the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on how to improve the situation of LGBT people in states where being LGBT is illegal. During the conference we will debate about the situation of LGBT people around the world from the perspectives of different countries. The goal of the conference is to write a resolution tackling the problem but with enough support from all the countries.
The conference will be tailored towards more inexperienced MUN debaters so that everyone can join. A week before the conference every participant will get a brochure with more information about the topic. Also every delegation will be assigned a country that they have to represent. Before the conference it is advised that every delegate writes a position paper explaining the position that their country has on the topic.
You are welcome from 12:30 and the conference will last until 17:30. The exact location of the conference will be announced shortly. After the debate we will have dinner at Esplanade, and in the evening we will host a pubquiz which will end around 21:00. Costs for participating are 20,- the costs include the conference with catering, the dinner and the pubquiz. Drinks in Esplanade have to be paid for by the participants themselves.
The UNHCR
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) was created in 2006 in order to replace the Commission on Human Rights. The UNHRC is made up of 47 United Nations member States, which are elected by the General Assembly. Each State is elec ted for a three years term. The UNHRC is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the world. But also discusses different thematic issues that require attention such as the situation of human rights of Myanmar, Spain or Syria by their respective annual monitoring situation.
The case
The rights of LGBT community are not respected in many countries around the world despite efforts by multiple international organisations. It is almost impossible to express LGBT sympathy in countries like Brunei or Russia, but also in some European countries LGBT rights are being infringed upon. It is impossible for the UNHCR to directly change the LGBT laws in countries because the sovereignty of states is extremely important in international law. During the conference we will try to find solutions to this problem. Taking into account that not every country will agree that there is a problem let alone agree to the solutions that are being proposed. Using speeches and diplomacy the delegations will have to try to forge a resolution with enough support to be accepted and enacted by the UNHCR.
Conference schedule
Introducing rules of procedures 12:45 - 13:00
First debate session 13:00 - 15:00
Brake 15:00 - 15:30
Second debate session 15:30 - 17:30
Closing ceremony 17:30 - 18:00
Dinner at Esplanade 18:00 - 19:00
Drinks and pub quiz 19:00 - 22:00
Link to the sign-up form for the conference
Link to our rules and procedures of TilburgMUN
Link to the brochure when it is ready (10 May)
If you have any questions you can always email us: tiumun@gmail.com
More information will be provided on the Instagram and Facebook of Tilburg MUN
TiMUN Team 2021
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Adelina Popescu
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Angela Negru
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Johann Bambino
Johann Bambino is the current training-director for Tilburg MUN since September 2020. He has previously been involved in several MUN conferences at both the High School and University level, serving as a delegate, chair and ICJ advocate. He hopes to implement his broad and varied background to ensure that debates are carried forward professionally and in a diplomatic manner. As the pandemic has shifted most things online, Johann has been experimenting with new moderation styles across various platforms which offer a healthy combination of excitement as well as being informative. He hopes to make the experience as enjoyable as possible! |
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Mylène van der Welle
Mylène is a second-year International Business Administration student at Tilburg University and is a Dutch national. In the Tilburg MUN Board she is the marketing director. In her past experiences with MUN she participated twice in MUNO. The first year as a junior delegate and the second year as senior delegate. She was elected best-debater as senior delegate. She will be chairing in the Economix MUN in March 2021 and is very excited for this. In addition to that she will be handling all the marketing and pr for the TiMUN conference to ensure that this amazing event will be promoted in the best way possible. |
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Chrystalla Efstathiou
Chrystalla is a third-year Global Law student at Tilburg University and comes from the island of Cyprus. She is Tilburg MUN'S financial director. Before joining TiMUN, she took part in the Mediterranean MUN as well as the European Youth Parliament, where she acted both as a delegate and a chair in several sessions. This year she is excited to manage the conference budget, get ahold of all supplies needed, and ensure the smooth financial running of this unique event. |
Partners TiMUN 2021
Our work would not be possible without our partners and sponsors. It is because of them that we are able to host our conference like this.
We offer your business or institution different kind of sponsor packages, visibility on our web page and our various social media platforms that serve as our primary recruitment and communication tool. In addition to that we offer you the opportunity to advertise during our conference in different ways including banners, props etc. TiMUN are ready to tailor a promotional operation suited for your organization's particular preferences. If a potential contributor could provide products that can be used or consumed during the conference that would also be acceptable for exposure.
If you would like to sponsor Tilburg Model United Nations, please contact us at tilburgmun.conference@gmail.com
We offer your business or institution different kind of sponsor packages, visibility on our web page and our various social media platforms that serve as our primary recruitment and communication tool. In addition to that we offer you the opportunity to advertise during our conference in different ways including banners, props etc. TiMUN are ready to tailor a promotional operation suited for your organization's particular preferences. If a potential contributor could provide products that can be used or consumed during the conference that would also be acceptable for exposure.
If you would like to sponsor Tilburg Model United Nations, please contact us at tilburgmun.conference@gmail.com