PORGMUN 2016

PORG Model United Nations

Apr 7–10, 2016 Prague, Czech Republic

PORG Model United Nations

Latest edition: PORGMUN 2017Apr 6–9, 2017

Conference

Prague, Czech Republic·Europe

Apr 7–10, 2016

246 delegates expected

High school students

In English

How it went

4.13120 ratings from delegates
Academics
4.14
Logistics
3.99
Socials
4.20

About

PORGMUN 2016

PORGMUN is a four-day conference simulating the real United Nations, its structure and modus operandi. This year’s conference will be hosting eleven committees, including the Security Council and the International Court of Justice, each with its own topics and themes. As a delegate, you will represent your country’s stance and opinions in the debates.

Committees

  • 26 countries
    1. Reducing the power of the drug lords and gangs and eliminating the negative social phenonemons appearing with drug trafficking and drug use
    2. Establishing unified counter-terrorism procedures in the aftermath of the recent terrorist attacks on UN member states
    • Nina Pricová
    • Adam Motloch

    Committee on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

    English · 26 countries

    Topics

    1. Reducing the power of the drug lords and gangs and eliminating the negative social phenonemons appearing with drug trafficking and drug use
    2. Establishing unified counter-terrorism procedures in the aftermath of the recent terrorist attacks on UN member states

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    How this committee type works

  • 26 countries
    1. Resolving the South China sea dispute
    2. Establishing an Ethical Legal Framework for Fully Autonomous Weapon Systems (a.k.a. Killer Robots)
    • Sára Davidová
    • Maxmilián Sup

    Disarmament and International Security Committee (DIS)

    English · 26 countries

    Topics

    1. Resolving the South China sea dispute
    2. Establishing an Ethical Legal Framework for Fully Autonomous Weapon Systems (a.k.a. Killer Robots)

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    How this committee type works

  • 26 countries
    1. Securing basic healthcare, water and food supplies for North African countries in conflict
    2. Tackling the Proliferation of Curable Diseases in Regions Suffering from Poverty
    • Marek Martinovský
    • Adam Matousek

    Economic and Social Committee (ECOSOC)

    English · 26 countries

    Topics

    1. Securing basic healthcare, water and food supplies for North African countries in conflict
    2. Tackling the Proliferation of Curable Diseases in Regions Suffering from Poverty

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    How this committee type works

  • 26 countries
    1. Protection of the Arctic
    2. Supporting the Basic Energy Needs of Developing Countries Through Sustainable Energy
    • Bruce Bybee
    • Anna Zvagulis

    Environment Committee (EC)

    English · 26 countries

    Topics

    1. Protection of the Arctic
    2. Supporting the Basic Energy Needs of Developing Countries Through Sustainable Energy

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    Countries

  • 26 countries
    1. Complementing Official Development Aid (ODA) by Innovative Financing for Development
    2. Reducing the Volatility of Crop Prices as a Means of Improving Food Security
    • Michaela Nekolová
    • Jáchym Knězů

    Financial and Economic Committee (ECOFIN)

    English · 26 countries

    Topics

    1. Complementing Official Development Aid (ODA) by Innovative Financing for Development
    2. Reducing the Volatility of Crop Prices as a Means of Improving Food Security

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    How this committee type works

  • 26 countries
    1. Women’s Participation in Governance with a Focus on Peace Talks and Post-conflict Governance
    2. Achieving Equality in Education Opportunities and Labour Market Participation
    • Daniella Ofer
    • Rafat Kurdi

    Gender Equality Committee (GEC)

    English · 26 countries

    Topics

    1. Women’s Participation in Governance with a Focus on Peace Talks and Post-conflict Governance
    2. Achieving Equality in Education Opportunities and Labour Market Participation

    Chairs

    Countries

  • 11 countries
    1. The Distribution of Power and Maintaining Peace in Autumn of 1956
    • Lada Tobolová

    Historical Security Council (HSC)

    English · 11 countries

    Topic

    The Distribution of Power and Maintaining Peace in Autumn of 1956

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    How this committee type works

  • 26 countries
    1. Identifying and Combatting Institutional Racism
    2. Are we losing grasp of our personal data? The Right To Be Forgotten in the Digital Era
    • Vaclav Maixner

    Human Rights Committee (HRC)

    English · 26 countries

    Topics

    1. Identifying and Combatting Institutional Racism
    2. Are we losing grasp of our personal data? The Right To Be Forgotten in the Digital Era

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  • 26 countries
    1. Establishing and International Pact to Prevent Organ, Tissues, and Cells (OTC) Trafficking
    2. Will be specified
    • Barbora Davidová
    • Julie Motlová

    Human Trafficking Committee (HTC)

    English · 26 countries

    Topics

    1. Establishing and International Pact to Prevent Organ, Tissues, and Cells (OTC) Trafficking
    2. Will be specified

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    Countries

  • 1 country · 12 delegates each
    1. Law of Armed Conflicts (Humanitarian Law)
    2. Diplomatic Law
    3. Terrorism and the Principle of Universal Jurisdiction
    • Katka Novotová
    • Helena Švandová

    International Court of Justice (ICJ)

    English · 1 country · 12 delegates each

    Topics

    1. Law of Armed Conflicts (Humanitarian Law)
    2. Diplomatic Law
    3. Terrorism and the Principle of Universal Jurisdiction

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  • 15 countries
    1. Resolving the conflict in Syria and Iraq on an International Level
    • Verča Holubová
    • Eva Mária Brízová

    Security Council

    English · 15 countries

    Topic

    Resolving the conflict in Syria and Iraq on an International Level

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Organizers

Barbora Lišková

Markéta Lišková
Secretary-General

Martina Jirečková
Head of IT

Miroslav Crha

Natálie Jirásková
Head of Human Relations

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