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27 - 29 JUNE 2019 | MUMBAI

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VIBGYOR Group of Schools’ Pan India Presence

VIBGYOR High - Goregaon (West) Motilal Nagar - 1, Srirang Sabde Marg, Off Link Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 104.

VIBGYOR High - Malad (East)Near Aster Society, Fire Brigade Road, Opp. Oberoi Mall, Near Westin Hotel and Western ExpressHighway, Dindoshi, Malad (E), Mumbai - 400 097.

VIBGYOR High - AiroliPlot no. 114, Sector No. 8A, Airoli, District Thane, Navi Mumbai - 400 708.

VIBGYOR High - BorivaliHoly Cross Road, I.C. Colony, Borivali West, Mumbai - 400 103.

VIBGYOR High - KhargharPlot No. 35, Sector No. 15, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210.

VIBGYOR High - BalewadiSurvey No. 28/2, Sus Village, Behind Kirloskar Brothers Corp Office, Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway, Balewadi, Pune - 411 045.

VIBGYOR High - HinjewadiBhumkar Das Gugre Road, New MIDC Road, Near HDFC Bank, Hinjewadi Phase 1, Pune - 411 057.

VIBGYOR High - Magarpatta CitySurvey No.130, Plot No.MP4, Opp. Megameals, Near West Gate, Magarpatta City, Hadapsar, Pune - 411 013.

VIBGYOR High - NIBMDorabjee Paradise, Off. Corinthian Club Road, Extn NIBM Road, Mohammedwadi, Hadapsar,Pune - 411 060.

VIBGYOR High - YerwadaAmenity Building, Commerzone, Survey No. 144 & 145, Samrat Ashoka Path, Off Airport Road, Yerwada, Pune - 411 006.

VIBGYOR High - KolhapurRS 301, Mudshingi Road, Uchgaon, Near Om Sai Petrol Pump, Kolhapur - 416 005.

VIBGYOR Rise - Malad (West)Adjacent to Grand Hometel, Behind Evershine Mall, Chincholi Bunder Road, Malad West, Mumbai - 400 064.

VIBGYOR Rise - ChinchwadCTS No. 4780, Survey No. 127/1A/1A/A (Part) Opposite Hilton Double Tree, Village - Akurdi, Taluka – Haveli, Pune - 411 019.

VIBGYOR Rise - FursungiPark Infinia School project at Survey No-214, Bhekrai Nagar, Opp. Shivshankar Mangal Karyalaya, Village Fursungi, Taluka Haveli, Pune - 412 308.

VIBGYOR Rise - Pimple SaudagarSurvey No. 12, Hissa No. 1 to 5, City Survey No. 594, 595 and 597, Pimple Saudagar, Taluka Haveli,Pune - 411 027.

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KARNATAKA

VIBGYOR High - Marathahalli58/1,Thubarahalli, Whitefield Road (Marathahalli), Behind Sriram Samriddhi Apartment, Bengaluru - 560 066.

VIBGYOR High - Haralur107/1, Royal Placid, Haralur Road, (HSR Extension), Bengaluru - 560 102.

VIBGYOR High - HoramavuSurvey No.84/6, Village Horamavu, K.R. Puram Hobli, Bengaluru East Taluka, Bengaluru - 560 043.

VIBGYOR High - Electronic CitySurvey No.45/1 & 112, Village-Vittasandra, Begur, Hobli, Bengaluru South Taluka, Bengaluru - 560 068.

VIBGYOR High - BTM LayoutP.M Building, No 41, 4th main, BTM Layout, 2nd Stage, N S palya, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru - 560 076.

VIBGYOR High - JakkurSurvey No: 55/6, 80ft Road, Arkavathy Layout, Jakkur, Bengaluru North Taluka Bengaluru - 560 064.

VIBGYOR High - KadugodiSurvey No 9/2, Konadasapura Village, Bidarahalli Hobli, Kadugodi Main Road, Bengaluru East Taluka, Bengaluru - 560 067.

VIBGYOR High - BannerghattaSurvey No. 137, Kammanahalli Village, Off. Begur Road, Begur Hobli, Bengaluru South Taluka,Bengaluru - 560 076.

VIBGYOR High - YelahankaSurvey No. 80/2, 81 , Singanayakanahalli, Off Doddaballapur Main Road, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Bengaluru - 560 064.

VIBGYOR High - HennurSurvey No. 60/1-60/2, Byrathi Village, Blessing Garden Layout, Near Cratis Hospital, Gedhalahalli, Hennur Main Road, Bengaluru - 560 077.

VIBGYOR High - HSR Layout24th Main Road, Sector 2, Near Hamilton Bailey Hospital, HSR Layout, Bengaluru - 560 102.

VIBGYOR Rise - DoddanekkundiSurvey No.30, Doddanekkundi Village, Mahadevapura Post,Next to Innovative Petals Apartment,KR Puram Hobli, Bangalore East Taluka, Bengaluru - 560 037.

VIBGYOR Rise - PanathurSurvey No. 84/3, Panathur Main Road, Next to Vaswani Reserve Apartment, Panathur Post, Bangalore East Taluka, Bengaluru - 560 103.

VIBGYOR Rise - KulurSurvey No. 35/ 2A1A1P2, Bangra Kulur, Kulur Post, Behind Delta House, Mangaluru - 575 013.

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UTTAR PRADESH

VIBGYOR High - LucknowViramkhand-2, Gomti Nagar, Near Patrakarpuram Chouraha, Lucknow - 226 010.

GUJARAT

VIBGYOR High - VadodaraOpp. Banco Product, Padra Road, B/H Bhayali Railway Station, Vadodara - 391 410.

VIBGYOR High - SuratSurvey No. 62/1, Magdalla Village, Choryasi Taluk, Behind The Grand Bhagwati Hotel, Surat - 395 007.

HARYANA

VIBGYOR High - GurugramBlock D, Esencia Colony, Sector 67, Gurugram, Haryana - 122 001.

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MusingsThe Model United Nations was fashioned not only to create confident and outspoken young minds but also to bring awareness among them about globally pertinent and burning issues and instil in them a sense of duty and responsibility. It has been a platform for these bright, young minds to come together in the spirit of diplomacy and multi-culturalism to discuss solutions to the most pressing issues currently affecting our world. VIBGYORMUN 9 was a grand event indeed. The dedication, determination and conscientiousness of the Organising Team is praiseworthy. Their silent yet relentless efforts have contributed in a large measure to make VIBGYORMUN 9 a force to contend with. I extend my heartiest congratulations to all for making it a magnificent success.

Rustom Kerawalla Founder Chairman, VIBGYOR Group of Schools

VIBGYORMUN 9 has been an outstanding event. The presence of an overwhelmingly large number of delegates speaks volumes for the respect and popularity that VIBGYORMUN enjoys. In just nine years, VIBGYORMUN has achieved a stature that attracts globally committed citizens to come and present their opinions to the leaders of tomorrow. These young and very aware citizens of tomorrow have impressed us greatly. These young minds have acquired the ability and skill to thrive and flourish under difficult conditions and discuss, deliberate and resolve issues pressing their world today. It was, at the same time, an honour to have with us respectable and experienced

international guests delivering such timely and appropriate words of encouragement. I extend my appreciation to the students, staff and management of VIBGYOR High as well as the Secretariat, the Executive Board, the delegates and the Organising Committee of VIBGYORMUN 9 for making this magnanimous event such a memorable affair.

Kavita Sahay Vice Chairperson, VIBGYOR Group of Schools

VIBGYORMUN provides a platform for the young minds that helps them evolve into leaders who can be catalysts of change. This year, we had the privilege of having some eminent and learned personalities as our guests - Mr. Erik Solheim, Shri. Aadityaji Thackeray, Mr. Afroz Shah and Mr. Tor Dahlstrom; panellists for 'MUN Ki Baat' - Ms. Priyanka Chaturvedi, Mr. Vismay Shroff, Mr. Rahul Narvekar and Major Bikramjeet Kanwarpal. Their invaluable thoughts and insights concerning various environmental and societal challenges will go a long way in shaping the minds of our delegates. I am pleased with the wonderful work done by the Core Committee of VIBGYORMUN, the Executive Board and the Secretariat. It is their consistent efforts and zeal that has helped this event to be a grand success. My sincere appreciation to the Principals and Heads of participating schools, Colleges and Universities in India and abroad for encouraging and supporting their students to attend this conference. I look forward to these delegates metamorphose into dynamic human beings who can make a difference in our society and the world.

Shim MathewFounder VIBGYORMUNDirector – Academic Opera�ons | Ini�a�ves and Interna�onal Partnerships, VIBGYOR Group of Schools

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The 9th edition of VIBGYOR Model United Nations was the very epitome of success as it was very interactive, engaging and self-motivating. It has redefined the MUN experience leaving students thirsting for more.

Global issues took the centre stage and each delegate shone like the scintillating gemstones in the crown of VIBGYORMUN 9. They naturally displayed an array of individual brilliance while ensuring goodwill and friendship between people who magnanimously differed in their thinking and outlooks. VIBGYORMUN, since its inception in 2011, has been gaining grounds with an unmatched alacrity. It is not a surprise therefore that VIBGYORMUN has entrenched a prestigious position among the most popular MUNs in the country.

More than 400 enthusiastic delegates from 35 schools and colleges in Mumbai and the rest of the country wholeheartedly and diligently participated in discussing and deliberating over three days. The illustrious and eloquent speakers and the very energetic and interactive panel discussion 'MUN Ki Baat' also grabbed everyone's attention. The introduction of 2 new committees to focus, discuss and debate on international and national issues, 10 fascinating and insightful topics, about 20 hours of intense committee sessions, 20 experienced Secretariat and the Executive Board Members and innovative and exciting developments, all in the warm and hospitable environment of the Hyatt Regency, Andheri (East) culminated in ensuring that VIBGYORMUN 9 became a phenomenon par excellence.

The two new committees, All India Political Parties' Meet (AIPPM) and United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UNW), with their star-studded Chairs and Vice Chairs set new benchmarks in alleviating the seemingly insurmountable issues that threaten our existence. The remarkably experienced and competent Secretariat ensured that the experience of the delegates was exhilarating and at the same time, transformed the flicker of hope to a steady flame to strengthen resolutions related to pressing issues like education, freedom of speech, terrorism and agrarian distress. This consequently reinforced the belief that if responsible minds are given the power to change, then change is inevitable. It is the common man who has to now rise and do the extraordinary to save the world today for the generations to come. Only then can all of us enjoy prosperous and rewarding lives where economic, social and technological progress will occur in harmony with nature.

A memorable MUN indeed!

A MUN to Remember

With 6 Commi�ees and

400+ Delegates...

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VIBGYORMUN 9 | Keynote Speakers and Special Guests

On Day 1, one of our chief guests at the Opening Ceremony was a very illustrious personage, Mr. Erik Solheim, who was the Executive Director of the UN Environment programme between May 2016 and November 2018 and has been awarded UN Environment's Champions of the Earth award. He also put into place the Nature Diversity Act which is considered to be one of the most important pieces of environmental legislation. During his speech, delegates gained some crucial insights about the virtues and leadership qualities that one can imbibe from the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

Aaditya Thackeray, the Chairman and President of Yuva Sena, the youth wing of Shiv Sena mesmerised the august audience with his passionate and articulate oration that highlighted the need of the hour to save the environment, past all petty issues of allegiance that keep us far from reaching our potential. He reminisced and shared with our enthusiastic delegates his varied experience of associating with Mr. Solheim and Mr. Afroz during the legendary beach clean-up at Versova. His speech reflected the dynamism that he embodies and his concern for social causes.

Afroz Shah, who has been honoured by none other than the United Nations itself for his role in the largest beach clean-up in the history of human civilization, holds a pre-eminent position in the hearts of all Mumbaikars and especially with Vibgyorites for his enriching association over the past years. His vast experience driving the initiative of increasing awareness of the pollution of the rivers and oceans and other pressing ecological issues unfolded the grim state of affairs that we have put our Mother Earth into with our apathetic disinterest. It also highlighted the hope that is promising in the involvement of young students when they regularly lend a hand cleaning up the mess that our past generations have left us to.

Tor Dahlstrom, Consul – Deputy Head of Mission, Norwegian Consulate and our Chief Guest for the Closing Ceremony, is an icon of resourcefulness. His work with the UN has formally been on trade and development issues at the UN in Geneva. But in Mumbai, he has joined forces with Mr. Afroz Shah in fighting marine pollution, taking up cudgels, especially against plastic. He praised the efforts of Mumbaikars, especially the youth for standing up for the elixir of life that is put at risk through neglect and excessive pollution. Delegates were rejuvenated to rise in a joint effort to clean and preserve the limited sources of fresh water available today.

Erik Solheim – Chief Guest – Opening Ceremony

Aaditya Thackeray – Chief Guest – Opening Ceremony

Afroz Shah – Guest of Honour – Opening Ceremony

Tor Dahlstrom – Chief Guest – Closing Ceremony

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LIST OF PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS - VIBGYORMUN 9

Indus International School

Lilavati Bai Podar High School, Mumbai

Oberoi International School, Mumbai

Pace Junior Science College Andheri

Podar International School, Mumbai

Ryan International School, Mumbai

Saudi Arab School

Singapore International School

Hiranadani Foundation School ,Thane

Hiranadani Foundation School ,Powai

Jamnabai Narsee International School

VIBGYOR HIGH - Airoli, Navi Mumbai

VIBGYOR HIGH - Balewadi, Pune

VIBGYOR HIGH - Bannerghatta, Bengaluru

VIBGYOR HIGH - Borivali, Mumbai

VIBGYOR HIGH - Electronic City, Bengaluru

VIBGYOR HIGH - Goregaon (W), Mumbai

VIBGYOR HIGH - Haralur, Bengaluru

VIBGYOR HIGH - Hennur, Bengaluru

VIBGYOR HIGH - Horamavu, Bengaluru

VIBGYOR HIGH - Kadugodi, Bengaluru

VIBGYOR HIGH - Kolhapur

VIBGYOR HIGH - Lucknow

VIBGYOR HIGH - Magarpatta, Pune

VIBGYOR HIGH - Malad (E), Mumbai

VIBGYOR HIGH - Marathahalli, Bengaluru

VIBGYOR HIGH - NIBM, Pune

VIBGYOR HIGH - Vadodara

VIBGYOR RISE - Malad (W), Mumbai

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VIBGYORMUN9GLIMPSES

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It was a great event, packed with so much knowledge and great speakers, offering a unique balance between extensive research and applications. VIBGYORMUN 9 offered a compact source of inspiration for infrequent participants.

Ms Aqsa Temrikar (Website Content)

It was an enriching programme on so many levels. It not only helped students build their public speaking, diplomacy and collaborative skills but also gave them an insight into pressing global issues like plastic pollution and global warming. This was done through the knowledgeable and articulate speakers that were carefully chosen. MUN Ki Baat had an impressive set of speakers who were well qualified to speak on the chosen topic. They cited examples about the topic from their own lives and through this they connected with the audience.

Ms Leann Fernandes (Administra�on Team)

VIBGYORMUN 9 allowed me to work as the Registrations and Committees head. The work entailed a lot of planning, an eye for detail and proper execution. It was wonderful to work closely with the students from Admin and Security Team and to see them take up greater responsibilities right from the preparation of Registration Kit to the managing of the administration in the various committee sessions. VIBGYOUMUN 9 with its set of challenges taught me the importance of teamwork and helped me grow as an individual as I learnt to be more meticulous.

Ms Antara Cha�erjee (Registra�ons Team)

ORGANISINGTEAM

VIBGYORMUN 10 Calling ….The omega is the alpha every time. Precisely a year from now, we will again provide our dear delegates with VIBGYORMUN 10 - the chance to debate and deliberate on newer topics in newer grounds with rejuvenated enthusiasm. It will be a grandiose event with extended horizons stimulating the minds that will matter the most in future. Already we are in the preparatory stage, conceptualising and planning the next edition so that it makes our delegates hear a new voice which they will slowly recognise as their own, that will keep them company as they stride deeper and deeper into the world, determined to do their little bit which will be of gigantic help to mankind.

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VIBGYORMUN has been a game-changer for me. My idea about MUN and my perception of global issues have undergone a metamorphosis. The healthy debates, rigorous research and the new friends that I made are the memories I will cherish forever.

Abhijaya Bap�st (Delegate of SC)

The transcendent magnificence of VIBGYORMUN is splendiferous; it is the greatest, most organised and well-managed MUN in Mumbai. I began my MUN journey from VIBGYOR High MUN. VIBGYORMUN stays true to its motto, “Debate, Discuss, Deliberate” and provides a great learning experience to all the delegates participating. It also helps younger delegates to build up confidence, speaking and communication skills and gives an experience of handling responsibility. Overall, it is a great platform which helps in developing the delegates as more diplomatic individuals.

Harsh Mehta (Press Team)

My journey from being a shy first-timer in SOCHUM to the best delegate in SC was quite an eventful journey in which I was supported greatly by my school. VIBGYORMUN was by far, the grandest and the most organised MUN I have ever attended. Debates are also a whole new experience. Honestly speaking, this MUN conference was probably more productive than the actual UN itself.

Kahaan Doshi (Delegate of SC)

Another year and I feel like VIBGYORMUN keeps getting bigger and more engaging. Although now we're VIBGYORMUN and not VHMUN, the experience is still as brilliant as always: cups of coffee all day, running around in mod caucuses and fights to get people to vote for your working paper.

Shrawani Pal (Delegate of Russia, UNDP)

TESTIMONIALS FROMDELEGATES

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SECRETARIAT

VIBGYORMUN 9 was an amazing experience. I started participating in MUN since its 3rd edition and 6 years later, being a part of the Secretariat was a proud feeling. Loved working with my previous teachers and reliving my childhood memories with my fellow VIBGYORrite EB and Secretariat. I could connect with some amazing people who came in as our chief guests and panellists. These 3 days of the conference have made me grow a lot as an individual. Glad to be a part of the grandest MUN experience ever, glad to be a part of the VIBGYORMUN family.

Ritwik Sinha - Secretariat (Adminstra�on and Security Head)

VIBGYORMUN 9 AIPPM was a very special experience both in terms of chairing as well as committee performance as a whole. The delegates of my committee performed phenomenally well despite most of them being first-timers as they had thoroughly researched and were eager to learn. In terms of hospitality, the conference was spectacular at all the fronts. I'm grateful to the Organising Committee and Secretariat of VIBGYORMUN 9 for having me at the conference.

Akshay Hariharan (Chair AIIPM)

TESTIMONIALS

Neel KabirSecretary General

Nidhish KakadDirector General

Sanam ChaturvediPress Head

Soorya Balasubramanian

Press Sub-Head

Ritwik SinhaAdmin & Security Head

Mehul ThakurAdmin & Security

Sub-Head

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EXECUTIVE BOARD

Security Council (SC)

Nathan Krish AgrawalChair Co-Chair

Saee Chitale Anish Jaswani Akshay Hariharan Aryan MehtaChair Co-Chair

Aditya Madnani Garima Da�aChair Co-Chair

Disarmament and Security Commi�ee (DISEC)

Aryan Sher Ishaan VijayChair Co-Chair

Jash Shah Co-Chair

Drash� JainChair

Kabir DhamijaChair

United Na�ons Development Programme (UNDP)

United Na�ons En�ty for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

Co-Chair Co-Chair

Historical Security Council (HSC) All India Poli�cal Par�es' Meet (AIPPM)

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AGENDA

Agenda 1: Curbing the rise of terrorism with special emphasis on Jammu and Kashmir Agenda 2: Reviewing the UNCLOS with respect to the South China Sea dispute.

Agenda 1: Intersectionality discussion on women and global women's movementAgenda 2: Preventing economic discrimination to achieve sustainable development goal

United Na�ons En�ty for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UNWomen)

Agenda 1: Nuclear Policy in the 21st CenturyAgenda 2: Proliferation of small arms and light Weaponry

Disarmament and Interna�onal Security Commi�ee (DISEC)

Agenda 1: Examining the applicability of Articles 370 and 371 of the Indian Constitution in the present dayAgenda 2: Exploring ways to tackle agrarian distress in rural India

All India Poli�cal Par�es' Meet (AIPPM)

Agenda 1: Developing sustainable cities to deal with urbanisationAgenda 2: Improving global access to education

United Na�ons Development Programme (UNDP)

Agenda 1: Discussing the Iran-Contra Affairs and the Iran-Iraq WarAgenda 2: The Soviet-Afghan War

Historic Security Council

Security Council (SC)

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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

Times NIE - Mumbai, Page 4

Hindustan Times - Lucknow, Page- 3

Sakal, Pune - Page 10 Eenadu - Bengaluru, Page 12 Loksa�a - Mumbai, Page 18

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Times of India - Mumbai, Page 6

Dainik Bhaskar - Vadodara, Page 2

Samana - Mumbai, Page 11 Kolhapur Express - Kolhapur, Page 3

Navbharat - Pune, Page 2

Pune Metro - Pune, Page- 3

Brandturksasia.comh�p://www.brandturksasia.com/

Rashtriy Swaroop Lucknow, Page- 10

Kesari - Pune, Page 6

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