DURING THIMUN

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NETWORK: THIMUN2024

PASSWORD: TheHague24

Badges

Take great care of your THIMUN badge. If you do not have a badge, you will not be allowed into the your assigned forum/committee/commission. A new badge can only be applied for at the Information Desk by a MUN-Director on behalf of the delegate. The delegate must pay a fee of EUR 30.00 at the time of request. Badge changes or new badges that are requested before 10:00 can be picked by 12:00 badges requested after 10:00 can be picked up at 14:00.

Badges will not be changed when minor spelling mistakes have been made with regards to the name of the delegate. In this case please inform us by email the correct spelling, we will then change this for the certificate.

Briefings

On Monday afternoon from 15:00 to 17:00 there will be MANDATORY briefings for the Student Officer team, ICC, ICJ, SFU, HSC and the MUNITY press team.

These will be held in the following rooms:

Student Officers – Everest

International Criminal Court – Asia

International Court of Justice – North America

Historical Security Council – Central America

MUNITY Press – Africa

Special Forum on Ukraine – Antarctica

Ambassador Meeting

All Ambassadors and Heads of Delegations are expected to attend a rehearsal for the Closing Ceremony on Thursday at 13:00 in the KWA Theatre,

Buses and public transportation

Public Transport in The Hague is convenient and easy to use. We advise you to contact the concierge of the hotel you are staying at to find out the best way to reach the World Forum by public transport.

Your HTM Card will serve as Special Public Transport Conference Ticket and is valid when shown together with your THIMUN ID badge on any HTM bus or tram in The Hague, Scheveningen and Kijkduin from Tuesday 23rd January 2024 up to and including Friday 26th January 2024.

Please note that for schools staying in hotels in Scheveningen or the City Centre additional trams (clearly marked THIMUN CONGRES) will ride between the Noorderstrand and City Centre to the World Forum between 8.00 and 9.00 am and between 17.00 and 18.00 pm. If a tram/bus is fully occupied please have your students wait for the next tram/bus which will follow asap.

Cloakroom

Throughout the Conference week the World Forum cloakroom in the entrance lobby is available for students and MUN-Directors to leave their coats free of charge. Please note however that the Convention Centre will not accept (hand)bags or laptops. You will have to keep these with you at all times.

Certificates

These will be available per school on the MUNIS system after the conference has finished. When returning home the MUN-Director can print these and hand them out to the participating delegates. If there is a misspelling in the name of the delegate please contact the THIMUN office to make the correction.

Country Delegation Stationary

Each delegation must bring a sufficient quantity of official and appropriate delegation notepaper. Recommended size for note paper is A6 and the name and the section of the receiving delegation must be clearly written on the front of the note. Notes will be screened and thrown away if they contain improper messages. Disciplinary action may be taken by the Administrative Staff or the Student Officers against any delegates abusing the system. There will be no messenger service between forums.

FLAGS

The large flags used during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies are the property of THIMUN and may not be removed or defaced.

Bullying

THIMUN Policy Against Undiplomatic Behaviour, Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination

Disrespectful behaviours in preparation of and during a THIMUN conference should be addressed by attendees directly or through their faculty advisor, head committee chair or one of the executive student officers. Instances of undiplomatic behaviour, bullying, harassment, or discrimination may be called to the attention of THIMUN Staff and Board of Directors. All forms of undiplomatic behaviour, bullying, harassment, and discrimination are not acceptable. Such acts and behaviour are incompatible with THIMUN’s educational mission and are a violation of our values.

Anyone who believes they have seen or encountered undiplomatic behaviour, bullying, harassment, or discrimination should bring it to the attention of the THIMUN Foundation’s Board or Staff. The allegations will be investigated, and a response will follow. Consequences may include issuing a verbal reprimand, expelling violators from the conference without compensation, barring violators from future THIMUN involvement, as well as barring their respective schools from future THIMUN involvement. The THIMUN Foundation has the right to take these or any other actions deemed appropriate in order to ensure the safe participation of all students and to uphold the values and ethos of THIMUN.

Photographs

Each school will receive two official digital photos which will be taken of each school group, including all delegates, officers, MUN-Directors and other participants of your school. The photos will be taken in the WFT lobby on the 2^nd floor. Please check the time schedule (in the bag handed out to the MUN-Directors and in the agenda section of this web-app) to see at what time your school photo will be taken. Each participating school will receive two digital pictures, which will be sent to the MUN-Director after the conference.

Lunch

Lunch will be available for all starting Tuesday. Lunch will be at staggered times per Committee, Sub-Commissions, ECOSOC and will be served between 11:30 and 14:00 in Pacific.

For those who have informed the THIMUN Office about special dietary requirements (allergies), their lunches will be available in the KWA Lobby Booth

Mobile Phones/Portable Audio Equipment

Delegates are allowed to use their phones to check documents or research. The phones have to remain in silent mode at all times during sessions.

MUN-Directors Lounge

There will be dedicated areas for MUN-Directors only, where they can work if needed. This area will be closed off and can be found in the Summit Foyer.

Movie Evening

The Cinema evening of THIMUN The Hague 2024 will take place on Wednesday 24th January 2024 at 19:30 at the World Forum. The THIMUN Foundation will house the screening of War and Justice. The documentary tells the 25-year history of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its mission to end the most serious crimes against humanity. It follows the first ICC Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo in his battle against wars in the Congo, Libya, Palestine, and Ukraine. Film director Marcus Vetter and former prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo will be present. After the screening, the audience would be able to ask any questions to both speakers. Be aware that the documentary contains strong images.

Merchandise

At the THIMUN Sales stand you can purchase your personal THIMUN souvenirs. The stand is located on the first floor in front of the rooms Yangtze. Proceeds from merchandise will be donated to charity.

This year at THIMUN the Charity chosen is – WARCHILD

Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremonies will be on Tuesday in the World Forum Theatre. All GA – Committees, ECOSOC and SDC delegates can take a seat in the main floor of the Theatre. There will be no seating signs and delegates can take any seat except on certain reserved rows. You will also receive balcony tickets for additional places on the balcony. Only a number of tickets have been given to every school. Entrance will be by badge only, please be seated by 15:50 at the very latest. There will be no admission after the start of the Opening Ceremonies. When the Theatre is full, the admin staff at the doors will inform those who cannot attend the Opening Ceremonies in the Theatre that it is possible to follow the live transmission in Atlantic.

Voting Placards

A placard with the name of the delegation is provided on the basis of ONE per delegate. You need it for voting. Don’t forget to bring it with you to all sessions. Lost placards will not be replaced.

Rules of Conduct

It is assumed by virtue of the fact that participants are here for a serious programme that they are mature enough to respect others and to provide a framework within which all MUN participants can operate, with each action in good taste and appropriate to the primary purpose of their being here. Failure to follow these simple guidelines may result in participants being sent home at their own expense and schools not being invited to future sessions.

Alcoholic Beverages and Narcotic Drugs
Alcoholic Beverages may not be consumed at any time during the conference. The legal age for alcohol consumption in The Netherlands has been set at 18. The use of any form of narcotic drug is expressly prohibited.

Students Staying in Hotels and Hostels
Students staying in Hotels and Hostels are reminded that they have a great deal of responsibility towards their hosts as well as towards their fellow residents. Special financial arrangements have been made for your benefit. Your cooperation is needed to ensure the on-going success of this programme.

Curfew
Since MUN sessions are very long and tiring and also out of consideration for housing families and fellow hotel guests, a curfew of 23:00 is recommended from Monday to Thursday.

Safety & Security

FIRST AID: At all times during the conference we have First Aid available located on the First Floor in front of the World Forum Theatre, near entrance door 6.

In case of an emergency, evacuation, medical or other, please inform the World Forum staff at the reception desk of the World Forum immediately and state clearly the situation and location, and follow the instructions of the crew, police or fire brigade.

Smoking Areas

Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the World Forum. The designated smoking area is outside, in front of the Convention Centre.