MUNRFE delegation to NMUN-NY 2018 attends UN Information Centre in Moscow
On March 15 MUNRFE delegation to National Model UN 2018 was honored to attend the United Nations Information Centre in Moscow (UNIC), Russia . Members of the delegation had a fruitful discussion with UNIC National Information Officer Mr. Vladimir S. Pavinskiy who covered the key goals and areas of work of the Centre during his briefing. Moreover, Mr. Pavinsliy shared the practical experience of working within UN Department of Public Information and coordinating activities with the main office in New York, as well as specifics of UNIC collaboration with Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, institutions and universities of the central part of Russia. Additionally, he made an emphasis on the cooperation of UNIC with other UN bodies and offices in Russia, in particular, United Nations Development Programme and Office of the United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights. The meeting was also beneficial for the delegation members in frames of their preparation for the upcoming Conference and topics to be chosen.
Responding to the questions asked by MUNRFE representatives Mr. Pavinskiy shared his knowledge in the field and addressed the issues of chemical weapons use in Syria, problems and prospects of the United Nations reform and the aspects related to SDGs promotion in Russia.
MUNRFE would like to express its gratitude to Mr. Pavinskiy for a meeting and hopes to continue a newly implemented practice of such briefings as well as to maintain the collaborative relations with the United Nations Information Centre in Moscow!