Dear delegates and MUN-Directors,
we have set mid-March as a deadline to announce our plans for the Oldenburg Model United Nations Conference 2021. In these times of uncertainty, it is important for everyone to be able to plan ahead - which is why we have decided upon the general outline for the conference now. We have taken your preferences into account, but also considered the ongoing influences of the COVID-19-pandemic as well as school and state regulations.
Sadly, we will not be able to welcome any participants from outside of the region of Oldenburg to an in-person event. We offer online committees instead, the delegates are able to participate in an online OLMUN Week. We do not think that school excursions will be possible on a grander scale by then, especially considering the booking appropriate accommodation. Travelling beyond the state or country borders is unlikely in light of currently rising numbers.
However, delegates and staff from the region of Oldenburg are able to participate in-person in case the situation has improved by May. Then, we will confer with the city of Oldenburg and the school which would host a committee and decide whether in-person debates will be possible. There will be two committees for those participants: the ASEAN and the UNEP. The other committees will be congregating online.
The schedule for OLMUN Week will remain the same: the opening and closing ceremony will be live-streamed, the committee sessions are set for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning. There will also be engaging socialising activities online. All delegates will also receive a Survival Pack.
Making these decisions now also gave us the opportunity to re-calculate the costs of the conference. Taking into account that we will not have to rent as many venues and that we do have generous supporters this year, we are able to lower the delegation fee to 25€ per delegate.
We do hope that your groups will still apply or confirm your application until April 5th, 2021. We are looking forward to seeing you in June!
Kind regards,
The OLMUN Secretariat
Dear MUN-Director,
The Application for OLMUN 2021 opened on 11th of January 2021. From now on you can apply at www.olmun.org > Application. Please fill out the general form for the MUN-Director and let each one of your students fill out the form for the Delegates. Please make sure that all information is entered correctly as we cannot not filter spelling mistakes for all participants of OLMUN 2021.
For this year’s conference, we are planning with
different scenarios depending on the severity of the COVID-19-pandemic. That is
why OLMUN 2021 will be a hybrid conference with committees congregating online
as well as in-person. In the following weeks, we will evaluate how many
committees will debate online and in Oldenburg respectively. It is most likely
that we will be able to welcome schools from the region of Oldenburg in-person,
whereas other (international) schools have the opportunity to participate
online.
Eight committees will be simulated at OLMUN 2021, their sizes are ranging from 12 delegates to around 80 delegates. We are thus enabling the delegates to work more closely and effectively online as well as minimizing the risk for those delegates who are meeting in Oldenburg.
We have adapted
the application form so that you can already name your preference whether your
school would like to participate in-person if possible or online regardless of future
developments. To plan as efficiently as possible and to create a conference
that suits everyone’s situation, we recommend to apply at the earliest
opportunity and to state your preference. By mid-March, we will assess your
choices and announce how many committees will debate online.
The
Participation fee is 35€ per student including all materials for the Conference
and lunch at the first and last day of OLMUN as well as the infrastructure we
have to set up to enable online debates.
Sadly, we are
not able to offer our Housing Programme this year. If you want to stay in a
hotel, please feel free to contact us, we would be happy to help you and let
you know about the best prices in Oldenburg. Please note that the “Deutsche
Jugendherberge Oldenburg” has reopened and is now located at “Straßburger Str.
6 – 26123 Oldenburg”. Also, there is the opportunity to purchase bus tickets
for the city busses. Bus tickets will be available to choose from the beginning
of March in the shop section. Please notice that Bus tickets are not included
in the conference fee.
The deadlines
for the Application and the Final Information (i.e. your delegation wishes) is the 04th
of April 2021 11:59pm. Please transfer the Fees till the 16th of May 2021 11:59pm.
As you may know, the COVID-19-pandemic is still threatening our lives. Events and conferences like Model UN do not take place in order to curb the spread of the virus. Therefore, many organizations and associations are re-thinking their concepts for conferences.
We are currently at the very beginning of organising OLMUN 2021. The progression of the pandemic is hardly predictable, which is why we are planning with two different scenarios:
As our conference is known for its special atmosphere, an in-person conference is targeted. Should it be foreseeable that such a conference is out of reach, we will re-evaluate our concepts in January.
Our minimum solution would be a rather regional conference. Then, only schools in the region of Oldenburg will be able to participate, with exception of international partner schools.
However, we are hoping for a national or international conference. With a maximum of 400 participants, we would be conducting an event in accordance with the rules set by the State of Lower Saxony and Germany. As to prevent a possible outbreak during our conference, we will change certain aspects of the committee sessions. For instance, there will be no GA committees, but rather smaller committees.
We are sincerely hoping that we will be able to welcome you in Oldenburg in June and encourage you to apply (application opens in January) despite such unsteady times. A final decision about the way of conduction can only be made on short notice (May 2021), as we are bound by responsibility and our State’s rules.
We will keep you updated should there be any relevant changes to our plans! Feel free to contact us should any questions occur.
Sincerely,
The OLMUN Secretariat of 2021
Dear MUN-Directors and future guests,
Distinguished delegates,
A lot of events are being cancelled due to the alarming developments of the coronavirus pandemic. The state government of Lower Saxony prohibited all public events until at least April 19. As of now, we are still planning and organizing our conference that is set to take place from June 23 to June 26, 2020. However, we keep close attention to the current developments and take them very seriously. Our application deadline is prolonged until May 3. We would then hurry to allocate the delegations so that your preparation time will not be cut too short.
In the face of such uncertainty we believe that it is imperative to make a clear decision by gathering and considering many different kinds of information. In order to decide what’s best for each of you and for OLMUN alike, we will postpone a possible cancellation until then.
We are aware that we have the responsibility to evaluate this situation on a continuous basis and will therefore keep you informed about any decision regarding our conference.
We hope you understand that the health and safety of our delegates and wider community will always remain our number one priority.
Regardless of any further decision, OLMUN still wants to offer students the opportunity to discuss international problems by giving them the chance to resolve these concerned issues with their own resolutions.
Therefore, we hereby announce our first digital OLMUN Poster Challenge:
Get together online in small groups (max. 6 people). Our Dep. President (deppresident@olmun.org) will gladly assist you when it comes to bringing interested students together. Just send an email until March 31 and we will find you students from different corners of the world to work with.
Choose one of the topics of our 2020 Agenda (https://www.olmun.org/
Do some research about the topic/problem and present it adequately.
Consider two or three different points of view on the topic and work together to create two or three resolutions. Also consider who would support such a resolution.
Present your solutions on the poster in a second step.
Hand in your work (Deadline: May 31, DIN A2 size, Portrait Position).
All posters will be printed out for the conference. The Chairs and Presidents will then decide on the best piece and award it with some awesome OLMUN merch.
We hope to see as many great posters as possible.
Until then, please stay healthy!
Sincerely,
The OLMUN Secretariat
April 2nd, 2019
The Handbook for OLMUN 2018 is online. Go to Downloads -> This year's confernce or (click)
The Committee Guides and the updated Agenda are online! Take a look at this years Downloads.
The passed Resolutions are now available online! Take a look at Downloads.
May 19th, 2017
Have a look at our official OLMUN 2017 Teaser:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FF96-8KJE8
May 17th, 2017
The Venues and the Timetable of OLMUN 2017 are now available online!
Visit Downloads for more information.
May 04th, 2017
The Committee Guide of the Security Council 2017 is available online!
April 30th, 2017
The official Handbook and the Rules of Procedure of OLMUN 2017 are now available online!
April 20th, 2017
OLMUN 2017 is only 40 days away and we still have a few last seats left!
If you missed the application deadline or have friends who did: this is your last chance to become part of this year’s conference!
If you are interested, approach your school’s MUN Director and apply on our website: www.olmun.org. For further information regarding the application process, please download the Application Guide from our website.
We are looking forward to a great conference and an unforgettable week with all of you!
April 5th, 2017
The Delegation Manager is now available for MUN-Directors! You can now allocate your students to the committees.
April 5th, 2017
The Topic of this year's United Nations Security Council is set:
'Another looming Proxy War in the Middle East? - Enabling Peace and Stability in Yemen'
April 4th, 2017
The delegation overview is online!
Please submit your final informations until March 5th, 2017!
The application for OLMUN 2017 is now available!
Chair application now closed.
November 21th, 2016
The Offical Agenda 2017 is online!
Chair application now open.
Watch the 'How to OLMUN' - Video!! -> Klick
The application for MUN-Directors and Delegates was closed.
The application is now available!
Agenda OLMUN 2016
Third Committee of the General Assembly:
Pursuing worldwide LGBT rights to achieve sexual equality
Fourth Committee of the General Assembly:
Establishing a global strategy against youth unemployment
Special Conference:
Ensuring freedom of speech in post conflict zones
Economic and Social Council:
Tackling the dispute of robotic combat systems
United Nations Environment Program Governing Council:
Setting guidelines for the protection of the ocean against pollution
Human Rights Council:
Improving the situation of internally displaced persons
New CommitteeFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations:
Advancing global sustainable agricultural development
Security Council:
t.b.a
Historical Security Council:
The Korean conflict
Therefore, the conference topic of OLMUN 2016 will be:
“Sustainable Development Goals – commitments working towards results”
Furthermore, it is now January 2nd which means its only 164 days until the conference! The whole OLMUN Team wishes you a Happy New Year 2016!
In order to apply, please fill out the application form and send it to president@olmun.org by the applicable deadline.
The deadline for internal candidates (members of the Inner Circle) is December 6th. External candidates (non-members) should send us their application until December 13th.
We are looking forward to receiving your applications!
Check out OLMUN's timetable!
The delegation overview is online! Your MUN-director can submit your choice of countries in "MUN portal -> Final Information". The deadline for doing so is March 15th.
January 8th, 2015
Agenda 2015
Third Committee of the General Assembly:
Enhancing strategies to end statelessness
Fourth Committee of the General Assembly:
Combatting the financing of terrorist activities
Fifth Committee of the General Assembly:
Developing a reform of UN structures and procedures
Special Conference:
Evaluating and revising regulatory systems of arms exports
Economic and Social Council:
Setting a framework for the production and trade of rare earths
United Nations Environment Programme Governing Council:
Establishing common guidelines for industrial waste management
Human Rights Council:
Promoting and implementing good practices for the treatment of prisoners
Security Council:
Islamist terrorism in Africa
November 22nd, 2014
Important information for chair candidates:
Please note that this year’s new committee will be the GA 5th (administrative and budgetary committee) with 130-140 delegates. In contrast to preceding conferences, the Special Conference will NOT be a general assembly this year, but will be attended by 40-50 delegates.
The
committee topics will be announced during the following weeks.
Therefore,
the conference topic of OLMUN 2015 will be:
November 18th, 2014
Are you an experienced MUN participant and looking for a new challenge? Would you like get involved in the organisation of a fascinating 15th OLMUN conference? Then apply as a chair for OLMUN 2015!
In order to apply, please fill out the application form and send it to president@olmun.org by the applicable deadline.
The deadline for internal candidates (members of the Inner Circle) is November 30. External candidates (non-members) should send us their application until December 14.
We are looking forward to receiving your applications!
May 2nd, 2013
April 8th, 2013
March 20th, 2013
March 19th, 2013
March 10th, 2013
· For all Schools/MUN-Directors that have applied later than March 1st, 2013: Please send your delegation-wish list as soon as possible via eMail to president@olmun.org or secgen@olmun.org
February 25th, 2013
· In case there is a change in the number of expected delegates you have stated in combination to your wish-list, please let us now the updated number of delegates as soon as possible.
February 20th, 2013
· As there were some questions concerning the conference fee, we would like to announce that this year´s conference fee is 30€ per student, one MUN Director is free.
· Last day of application is April, 1st 2013.
· To all MUN-Directors that already have registered in our Application Programme: Please make sure that your students verify their registration by clicking on the verification link in the eMail. In case they do not have any eMail in their inbox, please check the spam folder!
February 7th, 2013
· Bustickets may be ordered from the beginning of March!
· We are currently working on OLMUN-T-Shirts which can be ordered from the beginning of March!
· In case of any technical questions or problems relating to the application programme, please contact simon@olmun.org. Moreover, in case there are any errors displayed, please copy&paste the text or make a screenshot and mail it to Simon. Thank you!
· In order to make the application a little more comfortable for you, please have a look on our Application-Guide.
· Please send your country wish-lists via email since our Application Programme has no wish-list function until now. Deadline for country wish-lists is Friday, 22nd February 2013! In addition to the wish-list we need a number of expected delegates from every school!
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