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Due to this fact the United Nations Youth and Student Association of Austria (UNYSA-AUSTRIA-AFA) is celebrating this event during its 10th Vienna International Model United Nations - the VIMUN 2004.

Further, a series of celebrations and events are being planned where UNYSA-AUSTRIA-AFA is the lead Youth NGO.

Therefore, we would like to invite TIG members and friends to celebrate this event via TakingITGlobal.

Irene]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2004 04:32:00 EDT http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/17562 48.2 16.366666748.216.3666667 http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/17504
A while ago I have developed a university program for Renewable Energies meant for those who are interested in the topic from an economic, social and political point.

This program will be offered at the Intercultural Open University an UNESCO accredited university that is based on distance learning and offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.

If anybody is interested in this program please let me know and contact me since I am going to be the coordinator for this program.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2004 09:48:00 EDT http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/17504 48.2 16.366666748.216.3666667 http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/14866
I just wanted to inform you that registration for VIMUN has started. You can find the online registration form on the website of www.vimun.at under Admissions at the very bottom where a link will take you there.

Just to give you a brief overview of the event I will provide with some details below.

This year's VIMUN will be 10th VIMUN. At the same time we will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Headquarter in Vienna.

VIMUN is a UN simulation conference where young people between the age 18 and 35 will get the possibility to play the roles of diplomats in a simulation of UN agencies like the Security Council, the Commission on Human Rights, the International Labour Organization.

Topics that will be covered by VIMUN include Child Trafficking, Truth Commissions, Youth Employment and Technology Transfer to Developing Countries.

All topics will be inter-linked and will give participants the opportunity of interacting and thinking in a new and creative way.

Consequently, VIMUN will also pay tribute major events taking place this year. The Year to Commemorate the Slave Trade will be paid attention to as well as the Youth Employment Summit and the International Youth Parliament.

The organizers of VIMUN, the United Nations Youth and Student Association of Austria, hope that VIMUN 2004 will become an exciting event where people from all over the world are able to share their opinions and thoughts.

And me myself, Secretary General, will be looking forward with excitment to meet you all at VIMUN 2004

With warmest regards
Irene]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2004 12:58:00 EST http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/14866 48.2 16.366666748.216.3666667 http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/12127
I would like to let you know that the general information sheet for VIMUN 2004 has been added to the Project Page of VIMUN 2004.

So everybody that is interested in attending the conference and would also be so kind to spread the word among friends and collegues might want to download the document, print it out and distribute it and give it to friends and collegues.

This great help will further be appreciated by the organizing team of VIMUN 2004.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2003 06:14:00 EST http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/12127 48.2 16.366666748.216.3666667 http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/10774
Hello everybody! I would like to let you know that I was selected to serve as Secretary General for the Vienna Model United Nations 2004 - as the head of the organizing committee.

A Model United Nations is a simulation conference of real-life UN Conferences.

VIMUN 2004 will take place from 8th to 12th August 2004.
Looking forward to an exciting event the VIMUN 2004 will unite topics ranging from youth entrepreneurship to trafficking in children to environmental protection.

Everybody who has got an idea which can be included, please let me know. I am also looking for as many international participants as possible and also for cooperation partners to make this a very special event. Any idea is more than welcome.

Thanks everybody
Yours Irene]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2003 09:43:00 EDT http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/10774 48.2 16.366666748.216.3666667 http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/9420
If you want to learn more on how Youth Employment and Renewable Energy Technologies are being discussed on the International Arena you might register for the UNIDO Committee at this year's Vienna International Model United Nations (VIMUN 2003).

In the UNIDO Committee International Negotiations at an UN Level will come to life as Young People from all around the World are negotiating the topic of "Youth Employment in Industry through Renewable Energy Technologies"

So make sure to register for the event. If you have any questions concerning the topic and the committee please feel to contact me.]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2003 15:22:00 EDT http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/9420 48.2 16.366666748.216.3666667 http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/9157 Below you will find an invitation to this year's Vienna International Model United Nations (VIMUN 2003) - in particular the UNIDO Committee with its topic of "Youth Employment in Industry through Renewable Energy Technologies".
I hope that as many young people as possible will participate.
Due to the fact that I am going to the Chair the UNIDO Committee I can help, anybody who wants to participate, to prepare for the conference. I will be happy to answer all questions regarding the UNIDO Committee, the topic or the specific country you would like to represent. Just leave me a note and I will answer asap.
I am looking forward to meet you in summer.
Irene


You are between 18 and 35 years?!
You are interested in Sustainable Development and the United Nations?!
You are an University or College Student? !
You like meeting people from all around the world?!
And You are searching for an opportunity to discuss and find solutions to today’s problems?!

So, you will be the ideal candidate for the Vienna International Model United Nations - VIMUN 2003 which is a simulation conference of several UN-Bodies.

It will take place between 10 and 14 August 2003 at the UN Headquarters in Vienna being the only Model United Nations in the world taking place completely at an UN headquarter.

With this year’s special topic “Youth Employment in Industry through Renewable Energy Technologies” in the UNIDO Committee you will find a great opportunity to get aware of new opportunities for combating youth unemployment and saving the environment at the same time. You are further able to discuss solutions with like-minded young people from all around the world.
The Vienna International Model United Nations is a great opportunity for making your voice heard - even among senior diplomats from all around the world.

If you want to get more information click here http://afa.at/vimun/afavimun.htm under UNIDO Committee or contact me directly at vimun@afa.at

I hope to hear from you soon and am looking forward to meet you and your friends at VIMUN 2003!

]]> Mon, 26 May 2003 09:23:00 EDT http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/9157 48.2 16.366666748.216.3666667 http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/8231 Now, VICOSD is able to act even more independently. With this many advantages get apparent. VICOSD becomes open to membership making it possible for more people to participate in the important ventures of VICOSD.
Still, VICOSD is searching for donations from around the world to help VICOSD keeping up its important work.]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2003 04:09:00 EST http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/8231 48.2 16.366666748.216.3666667 http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/7554 This year is the Year of Freshwater. I would search for discussion platforms for the youth (age 18 to 25) on the internet. I would appreciate if people could sent me information on that.
There are some internet sites dealing with water but all online forums seem to have not been used for a while or are not suitable for young people.
Thanks to everybody for his/her cooperation.
Irene]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2003 13:21:00 EST http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/7554 48.2 16.366666748.216.3666667 http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/5941
One goal of the Vienna International Community on Sustainable Development is the creation of a global network within the field of sustainable development in particular in renewable energy technologies.

Experience:

With extensive experience in the field of renewable energy sources and the implementation of projects VICOSD is able to provide the knowledge and know how for others that are interested in this field.

Network:

In order to coordinate activities most effectively a global network in this respect is important. The platform of takingitglobal provides VICOSD with access to a high number of young people ready to take action for change.

Result:

The result will be the closing of the knowledge gap regarding the renewable energy field and the fact that projects will be implemented most effectively and with least bureaucratic efforts in order to keep input low and output high. With contact partners in various countries project implementation will become easier.
By approaching young people in this respect actions will become more sustainable in the longrun.]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2002 02:53:00 EDT http://vicosd.tigblog.org/post/5941 48.2 16.366666748.216.3666667