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1 Index Welcome Letter page 2 EXCOM page 3 Bologna and AlmaMUN page 4 Committees page 5 Week schedule page 6 Committee Sessions page 7 Opening and Closing Ceremonies page 8 Social Events page 9 Lunch venues page 14 Useful contacts page 15 Sponsors and partners page 16 1

2 Welcome Letter Dear prospective Delegates and honorable members of the Secretariat, It is my sincere honor and pleasure to welcome you to the first edition of Alma Model United Nations 2016 powered by UNLAB (with the contribution of the University of Bologna), taking place during October 26th 29th in Bologna, Italy. Organizing a MUN at the University of Bologna is particularly meaningful for various reasons. Our Alma Mater Studiorum established in 1088 AD is the most ancient university of the Western world and, on a more personal level, the conference will mark the achievement of the principal aim for which, as first year students, we decided to create AlmaMUN Society that is to enable the flourishing of the MUN community in Italy and to share the values and the work of the United Nations among young students. For this first edition, we will gather around 50 passionate young people simulating the 3 principal organs of the UN, in particular: the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Our objective for the MUN conference is that participants realize how important cooperation is in such an interconnected world and that the UN is the only international forum where the most pressing issues of the international community can be discussed involving all relevant actors. Besides, we want to go further in making you, delegates, reflect on how youth can be part of the solution to international issues given the many new ways for involving young people in the decision-making process at all levels. For these reasons, this year s general topic is Youth Reshaping Institutions: new rights for global challenges. Such topic is unprecedented because you will not only explore international issues wearing the shoes of diplomats and looking at the new emerging rights, but you are asked to explore how youth can be more involved in decision making processes in order to reshape public institutions and organizations. Hence, we encourage you to see yourself not only as stakeholders to consult, but to engage in your role as drivers of change. We are looking forward to seeing you at work during the conference. I send to you my kindest regards, Giuseppina De Marco Secretary-General AlmaMUN

3 EXCOM Luca Tesei Li Bassi AlmaMUN Society President Pietro Fochi AlmaMUN Society VicePresident and Conference Treasurer Arianna Maria Beatrice Magnani Conference Manager Gennaro Mansi Conference Editor in Chief Katarina Branovacki Conference Human Resources Manager 3

Bologna and AlmaMUN The city of Bologna, which is the capital of the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, is one of the country s most important cities, especially under a cultural, artistic

4 Bologna and AlmaMUN The city of Bologna, which is the capital of the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, is one of the country s most important cities, especially under a cultural, artistic (and culinary) point of view. The seventh most populous city in Italy, Bologna is commonly known as la dotta, la grassa, la rossa ( the learned, the fat, the red ). Dotta as it hosts the oldest university in the Western world (the Alma Mater Studiorum of Justinian s Roman law, founded in 1088 AD by Irnerius legis doctor) as well as one of the most prestigious in Europe. As a consequence of its fame worldwide, Bologna s city life is characterized by an intense dynamism due to the massive presence of students coming from every part of Italy and all five continents. Grassa as the reputation of Bologna s culinary specialties has been well known since the Middle Ages, and throughout history has distinguished itself for plenty of typical products that every human being should try at least once in a lifetime, such as delicious tortellini, ragù, lasagna, mortadella, crescentine, and much more. Rossa as virtually everything is red here in Bologna, from the beautiful medieval buildings to the cutting-edge architectural projects that this enchanting city has to offer to its visitors. The towers and the arcades make the Bolognese atmosphere unique, symbolizing a city that is proud of its past but looks straight into the future. AlmaMUN 2016, powered by UNLAB, both funded and sponsored by the University of Bologna and sponsored by the City of Bologna, is the first Model United Nations ever held in the city. official hashtag: #AlmaMUN2016 facebook: /almamunsociety linkedin: AlmaMUN Society 4

Committees United Nations Security Council - Chairs: Philipp Zieten, Simón Yantani - Topic A: Countering violent extremism and its

Council - Chairs: Matilde De Bivar Cruz, Fernando Gutiérrez Ladrón de Guevara - Topic A: The role of Middle Eastern and North African

Court of Justice - Chairs: Alberto Pellicanò, Bernardo Nicolau - Topic A: Advisory Opinion on the legal status of the Responsibility

5 Committees United Nations Security Council - Chairs: Philipp Zieten, Simón Yantani - Topic A: Countering violent extremism and its social media outreach - Topic B: International arrangements to resolve disputes in the South China United Nations Economic and Social Council - Chairs: Matilde De Bivar Cruz, Fernando Gutiérrez Ladrón de Guevara - Topic A: The role of Middle Eastern and North African youth (MENA) in fostering economic development - Topic B: The hindering effect of sanctions on economic development International Court of Justice - Chairs: Alberto Pellicanò, Bernardo Nicolau - Topic A: Advisory Opinion on the legal status of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) - Topic B: Ukraine vs. Russia the Crimea case Secretary-General: Giuseppina De Marco Under Secretary-General: Roberta Sgariglia 5

6 Week schedule TUESDAY 25th : Welcome Dynamo WEDNESDAY 26th : Delegates registration : Opening Cappella Farnese, Bologna City Hall - Palazzo d Accursio : Lunch : Committee session : Coffee Scuderie : Committee session Typical Pizzeria Regina Sofia * THURSDAY 27th : Committee session : Coffee Scuderie : Committee session : Lunch : Committee session : Coffee Scuderie : Committee session : Gala SYMPÒ FRIDAY 28th : Committee session : Coffee Scuderie : Committee session : Lunch : Committee session : Coffee Break : Committee session City tour - meeting Piazza Maggiore SATURDAY 29th : Committee session : Coffee Break : Committee session : Official Pictures : Committee Lunch : Closing Sala Tassinari, Bologna City Hall - Palazzo d Accursio : Club Qubò * *social package needed in order to attend 6

Committee Sessions UNSC ECOSOC ICJ 26th Room/Aula 5 Room/Aula 21 Room/Aula 4 27th Room/Aula 5 Room/Aula 21 Room/Aula 4 28th Room/Aula 5 Room/Aula 21 Room/Aula 4 29th Room/Aula 5 Room/Aula 21

7 Committee Sessions UNSC ECOSOC ICJ 26th Room/Aula 5 Room/Aula 21 Room/Aula 4 27th Room/Aula 5 Room/Aula 21 Room/Aula 4 28th Room/Aula 5 Room/Aula 21 Room/Aula 4 29th Room/Aula 5 Room/Aula 21 Room/Aula 4 Room/Aula 4: School of Economics, Management and Statistics, piazza Scaravilli 2 (Ground floor) Room/Aula 5: School of Economics, Management and Statistics, piazza Scaravilli 2 (Ground floor) Room/Aula 21: School of Economics, Management and Statistics, piazza Scaravilli 2 (2nd floor) 7

8 Opening and Closing Ceremonies Opening Ceremony Venue: Cappella Farnese, Bologna City Hall - Palazzo d Accursio, Piazza Maggiore 6 Program: Luca Tesei Li Bassi, AlmaMUN Society President Luisa Guidone, President of the Bologna City Council Beatrice Fraboni, Responsible for the international relations of the University of Bologna for Europe and North America Ena Peeva, UNLAB representative Giuseppina De Marco, AlmaMUN2016 Secretary General Armando Sanguini, former Italian Ambassador to Chile, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia Roberta Sgariglia, AlmaMUN2016 Under Secretary General Gennaro Mansi, Conference Editor in Chief Arianna Maria Beatrice Magnani, Conference Manager host: Pietro Fochi, AlmaMUN Society VicePresident Closing Ceremony Venue: Sala Tassinari, Bologna City Hall - Palazzo d Accursio, Piazza Maggiore 6 Program: Luca Tesei Li Bassi, AlmaMUN Society President Ena Peeva, UNLAB representative Nadia Monti, Representative for the Region of Emilia Romagna at the Youth Committee of the UNESCO Italian National Commission Giada Dionisi, Officer at SIOI - UNA Italy Laura Dolci-Kanaan, Secretary at the Humanitarian Funds (for Victims of Torture and Victims of Slavery) - UNHCHR Giuseppina De Marco, AlmaMUN2016 Secretary General Roberta Sgariglia, AlmaMUN2016 Under Secretary General Philipp Zieten, Simón Yantani, AlmaMUN2016 UNSC Chairpersons Alberto Pellicanò, Bernardo Nicolau, AlmaMUN2016 ICJ Chairpersons Matilde De Bivar Cruz, Fernando Gutiérrez Ladrón de Guevara, AlmaMUN2016 ECOSOC Chairpersons Katarina Branovacki, Conference Human Resources Manager host: Pietro Fochi, AlmaMUN Society VicePresident 8

Social events DYNAMO La velostazione di Bologna What: Welcome aperitivo Where: Via dell Indipendenza 71/z, 40121 Bologna When: Tuesday 25th,

life, public art, innovation, efficency and vision: it is a nice spot to go to socialize and feed your curiosity.

9 Social events DYNAMO La velostazione di Bologna What: Welcome aperitivo Where: Via dell Indipendenza 71/z, Bologna When: Tuesday 25th, 19:30/20 How: Dress code: casual Why: Dynamo, situated in the beating heart of Bologna, gives to citizens and tourists a postcard of social life, public art, innovation, efficency and vision: it is a nice spot to go to socialize and feed your curiosity. The Dynamo Bar offers to his guests a great choice of organic food and beverage produced by Italian farms, in order to provide an healthy and gourmet break during the day. 9

Pizzeria Regina Sofia* What: Italian dinner Where: Via Clavature, 1/C, 40124 Bologna When: Wednesday 26th, 20:30 How: Dress code: casual Why: Regina Sofia is a restaurant

It is considered one of the ten best pizzerias in Bologna and it is named after Maria Sofia of Bavaria, the last queen consort of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.

10 Pizzeria Regina Sofia* What: Italian dinner Where: Via Clavature, 1/C, Bologna When: Wednesday 26th, 20:30 How: Dress code: casual Why: Regina Sofia is a restaurant and pizzeria located in the historical center of Bologna, fifty meters away from to the Basilica of San Petronio. It is considered one of the ten best pizzerias in Bologna and it is named after Maria Sofia of Bavaria, the last queen consort of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. In fact, Naples was not only the capital of the Kingdom, but also the city where pizza was born. Regina Sofia uses only local and 1st choice ingredients and traditional preparation techniques. *social package needed in order to attend 10

SYMPÒ ex CHIESA What: Gala Night Where: Via Lame 83, 40121 Bologna When: Thursday 27th, 21:30 How: Formal dress code (black tie) Why: Sympo ex Chiesa is a charming location, famous for parties,

11 SYMPÒ ex CHIESA What: Gala Night Where: Via Lame 83, Bologna When: Thursday 27th, 21:30 How: Formal dress code (black tie) Why: Sympo ex Chiesa is a charming location, famous for parties, weddings and business events. Originally born as a church and built in 1520, Sympo was transformed into a fascinating location at the very heart of the city centre of Bologna. Its amazing architecture offers to his guest the opportunity to spend a fancy night in a fascinating and old-fashioned atmosphere. 11

La Scuderia What: Where: When: How: Why: Coffee Breaks Piazza Giuseppe Verdi 2, 40121 Bologna Every day at 11:00 and 16:30.

the centre of the university district, very close to Piazza Scaravilli.

12 La Scuderia What: Where: When: How: Why: Coffee Breaks Piazza Giuseppe Verdi 2, Bologna Every day at 11:00 and 16:30. Starting from the afternoon of Wednesday 26th until the morning of Saturday 29th Business attire La Scuderia, also known as Ex Cantina Bentivoglio, is a café in the centre of the university district, very close to Piazza Scaravilli. It is a famous meeting spot for the Bolognese youth, where you can grab a delicious and cheap Italian breakfast; in fact La Scuderia offers discounted prices to all student in force of an agreement with Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, in order to provide an snack to all. 12

Qubò* What: Disco Night Where: via Sampieri 3, 40125 Bologna When: Saturday 29th, 23.

13 Qubò* What: Disco Night Where: via Sampieri 3, Bologna When: Saturday 29th, How: Dress code: casual Why: QUBÒ is a famous nightclub of Bologna, located in a historical palace built in the XIV century (Prigioni di Palazzo Pepoli - Jails of the Pepoli Palace), in the city center, near the famous Two Towers. The disco is 2000m2 and has three different floors divided in four halls. QUBÒ is usually frequented by Erasmus students in Bologna. On Saturday 29th there will be the "Maleducata (rude girl) & QUBÒ" night, guest DJ: Jessie Diamond. *social package needed in order to attend 13

14 Lunch venues At the Delegate registration, you will receive by AlmaMUN Society n.3 meal vouchers. You are free to chose where to have lunch: explore what Bologna has to offer, as Italian Food Capital! Please notice: - businesses not present in this list may not accept meal vouchers; - each meal voucher can be spent only in a single purchase and it cannot be remboursed, nor change can be given back; - in case the amount required by the lunch formula chosen by the delegate exceeds the monetary value of the meal voucher, the delegate shall add the remaining money by cash or credit/debit card. Trattoria belle Arti, via delle Belle Arti 6/c - restaurant, italian cuisine Belle Arti, via delle Belle Arti 14 - restaurant & pizzeria, italian cuisine Ristorante pizzeria Scalinatella, via Caduti di Cefalonia 5/c - restaurant & pizzeria, italian cuisine Ca Pelletti, via Altabella 15 C/D - italian cuisine 051 Zerocinquantuno Bologna, via de Pignattari 1/F - italian cuisine Ristorante Il Saraceno, via Calcavinazzi 2 - restaurant, italian cuisine Pane Vino E S. Daniele, via Altabella 3 - italian cuisine Osteria del Cappello, via de Fusari 9 - restaurant, italian cuisine PizzArtist Marsala, via Marsala 35 - pizzeria, take away Tigelleria Tigellino, via Calzolerie 1/D - italian cuisine, take away Neaera Lounge Bar, Via Oberdan 37 - lounge bar Lobb s Bistrot, via Altabella 12/E - bistrot Miles, via Caduti di Cefalonia 1 - bistrot To Steki, largo Respighi 4E - greek cuisine Wok, via de Castagnoli 6 - aisian cuisine Wok Around, via delle Moline 10 - asian cuisine Tian Tian, via Petroni 16 - fusion cuisine Ristorante Asia Fusion Zuma, via Fossalta 3 - fusion cuisine MasterChips, largo Respighi 4 - dutch cuisine, take away Fleur Du Vin, via degli Orefici 7 - french cuisine Sorbole, via Zamboni 26 - gelateria, juice bar, organic cuisine take away Centro Natura, via degli Albari 4/A - bio vegetarian restaurant Parsit, via Giuseppe Petroni 19b - turkish cuisine, take away (halal) La Gazzetta, via Zamboni 26 - café and take away pizzeria Emporio 1920 Speakeasy Coffee Art, via Castagonoli 2/D - café Bar Maggiolino, via delle Belle Arti 48 - café Caffè Floriano, via Zamboni 70 - café ITIT Il Sandwich Café, largo Respighi 2 - café English Empire, via Zamboni 24 - pub Cluricane Irish Pub, via Zamboni 18 - pub Jukebox Café, via Mentana 3B - café Caffè del Mercato, via Pescherie Vecchie 2 - café Bononia University Restaurant, piazza Vittorio Puntoni 1 - university canteen (discount available to unibo students) 14

15 Useful contacts Ambulance: 118 Fire-brigade: 115 Police: 113 Carabinieri (military police): 112 Finance Guard: 117 Taxi: Auto blu (taxi): Arianna, Conference Manager*: Pietro, AlmaMUN Society VP*: *please contact only in case of emergencies 15

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