WELCOME BOOKLET 6th Regional Selection Conference of EYP Czech Republic Ostrava 2018
REGIONAL SELECTION CONFERENCE OF EYP CZ 2018 OSTRAVA
TABLE OF CONTENTS Words of Welcome:
Session President
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President of EYP Czech Republic
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Head Organisers
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Editress
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About the city of Ostrava
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About EYP
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Programme
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Session Events
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Dress Code Explanation
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Venues
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Topics of the Session
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Arrivals information
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Rules
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Essential information
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Packing list
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Contacts
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REGIONAL SELECTION CONFERENCE OF EYP CZ 2018 OSTRAVA
WORDS OF WELCOME SESSION PRESIDENT Dear participants of Ostrava 2018, It is a real pleasure to welcome you to the Officials’ Team of what I believe will be an absolute treat for all of us! And by that, I mean there is plenty to be excited about! Indeed, Ostrava is one of the prettiest and most culturally interesting places in central Europe, with its picturesque historical centre and vibrant cultural neighbourhood on the former coal mining facility of Dolní Vítkovice. In the relatively short amount of time that we have, we will seek to enjoy the cultural offer of Ostrava! Additionally, you should definitely be excited about the people! The Officials’ Team is now finally complete, and you should expect to build long-lasting friendships because we are one hell of a team! We have decided that borders cannot keep apart the talent and genius of individuals, and we will unite in Ostrava to show the world we are right to think so! The theme of the session, “Embracing Diversity and Forging the Cultural Future of Europe” will bring us and the other participants together to remind ourselves of the importance of such values, and imagine how we, young people of Europe, can build the best future based on these solid foundations. I cannot tell you how excited I am for this project to finally come to life with all of you, those who feed it with your passion and work every single day. Thank you for your dedication. Everything is culture, culture is everything. Yours, Tarik Lazouni
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PRESIDENT OF EYP CZECH REPUBLIC Dearest Officials, Welcome, welcome, welcome! It is my absolute honour and pleasure to be one of the first to greet you on board the wild ride, which the Regional Selection Conferences in Litoměřice and Ostrava will be. It brings me immense joy to see old faces coming back to the Czech Republic as well as new ones, excited to experience all we have to offer, amidst the Officials team. I have felt nothing but pride to oversee how these sessions have been created, starting from the very basics all the way up to now - with me writing the Words of Welcome for a team full of remarkable EYPers. The pace at which I witness sessions pass by never ceases to amaze me, yet I always see how much work was put into creating them. This is where you all come into play - the Organisers precisely planning all the schedules, Chairs impressively leading their Committees, Journalists capturing breathtaking moments and Jury members wittily observing the Delegates - all led by some of the most experienced and extraordinary team leaders; all co-creating something very special to all of us. It is, therefore, my place to thank you for joining us this year on our adventure. I could honestly think of no better places to host our fifth and sixth Regional Selection Conferences and could not even fathom naming better people than those we have in our Officials team right now. I genuinely hope you are as excited as I am for what’s ahead of us. With love, Olga Pexídrová
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REGIONAL SELECTION CONFERENCE OF EYP CZ 2018 OSTRAVA
HEAD ORGANISERS Dear participants, It is our utmost pleasure to finally welcome you on board of Regional Selection Conference 2018 Ostrava! We would like to once again congratulate you on being selected to Ostrava! Foremost we would like to thank you for deciding to join us by applying for this session. It will be your time to develop yourselves, to improve your skills or to try something completely new. Together we will create the base which will shape the session in the right direction and help Delegates have exquisite experience with their very first contact with EYP and its spirit. By this, you have taken the first step into this unordinary adventure and a great experience. Being given the opportunity to Head-organise the already 6th Regional Selection conference of EYP CZ filled us with both joy and responsibility. For the past 10 months, we shaped our vision of this session and step by step observed with eagerness getting closer to the moment that when the session will start. With the motto of this session “Embracing diversity and forging the cultural future of Europe” we want you to find the beauty in diversity and experience its impact on both the city of Ostrava as well as on EYP itself. EYP is all about challenging yourselves, about friends, about finding unity within diversity and most importantly about our own decisions to try something new. With that we would like to encourage you to step out of your comfort zone, challenge yourselves, smile, talk, innovate, dance, have fun and make the most out of these 4 days! See you soon in Ostrava. With love, Karolína Martinčová & Vojtěch Sůva
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REGIONAL SELECTION CONFERENCE OF EYP CZ 2018 OSTRAVA
EDITRESS OF THE SESSION Dear all, It is with my biggest pleasure to welcome you all to the official’s team of Ostrava. I am confident that together we will be able to shape this session to an unforgettable experience for all of its participants! Together with my media team, we will be making sure to capture all the memories we will be creating as well as challenging the concepts of EYP Media. Please don’t hesitate to stop by the MT room, or have a chat with us, we might look a little chaotic or busy sometimes running around with our cameras, but we will always be more than happy to engage you in our work! It’s also a special moment for me to be back to this NC where I had one of my first sessions as an official. I want to ensure you that, whether this is your first time taking on this role as an official, or if you’ve already participated in your fair share of sessions, there is always something new to learn, and even more important, you can learn something new from everyone! This organisation is so wonderful of gathering so many unique and inspiring individuals at its events, so never underestimate you or your peers. I’m very much looking forward to meeting you all in person! Until then, Sofie de Jong
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ABOUT THE CITY OF OSTRAVA Previously known as the country’s ‘steel heart’, Ostrava straddles the border of the two historic provinces of Moravia and Silesia. Proudly holding the title of the third largest city in the Czech Republic, Ostrava is a modern cultural city with numerous theatres and galleries. Every year it hosts several interesting events, such as Colors of Ostrava. Even though the last coal has been mined there in 1994, it is still possible to visit Lower Vítkovice area, which allows you to experience the atmosphere of the historical industrial architecture. That is not the only reason to look forward to visiting Ostrava. Other incredible views can be experienced from the Bolt Tower, which is named after the famous Jamaican sprinter, who is a frequent guest to Ostrava and even endorsed the place with his signature. Locals seem pleased with how their city has developed – not only of the miners’ buildings are being reimagined as events and sports centres, but also of the methane vents scattered around and safely dispersing gases and serving as a reminder of the city’s industrial legacy.
ABOUT THE SESSION THEME Embracing diversity and forging the cultural future of Europe Ostrava, previously known as a mainly industrial city, now has many cultural events taking place every year. Following its example and keeping in mind the motto of the European union “United in diversity”, this session’s focus will be on the creation and innovation of our cultural future.
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PROGRAMME THURSDAY until 12:00
Officials’ Arrivals
13:00–14:00 General Teambuilding 14:00–18:00 Officials Teambuilding &
FRIDAY
Trainings 19:00–20:30 Officials Dinner 20:30–22:00 Officials Evening
9:00–12:00 Officials Trainings 12:00–13:00 Lunch 13:00–14:00 General Teambuilding 14:00-18:00 Committee Teambilding 19:00–20:30 Opening Ceremony 20:30–22:00 Eurovillage
SATURDAY 9:00-12:00
Committee Work
12:00-13:00 Lunch 13:30-17:50 Committee Work 17:50-23:59 Resotyping 18:00-19:30 Panel Debate
SUNDAY
19:45-20:15 Dinner 21:00-
Farewell Party
8:30–18:00 General Assembly & Closing Ceremony from 18:00
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Departures
REGIONAL SELECTION CONFERENCE OF EYP CZ 2018 OSTRAVA
SESSION EVENTS Teambuilding The aim of the Teambuilding is to form a perfectly working group out of people that have never met each other before. This is accomplished by playing a number of games that challenge the participants, ranging from remembering names to solving unsolvable moral dilemmas. Venue: Obchodní Akademie a Vyšší odborná škola sociální Opening Ceremony Opening Ceremony is the official beginning of every session. Several speeches delivered by distinguished guests and the leaders of the session will be held during this event. Venue: Vyšší odborná škola sociální Ostrava Eurovillage During Eurovillage, participants from each school will prepare some food representing a European country that they are assigned in the aim to further bond participants while enjoying a culinary experience. Venue: Vyšší odborná škola sociální Ostrava Committee Work This is the central part of the session where participants are distinguishing the core problems of the respective topic and trying to come up with adequate solutions. Venue: Obchodní akademie a Vyšší odborná škola sociální
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REGIONAL SELECTION CONFERENCE OF EYP CZ 2018 OSTRAVA
SESSION EVENTS Panel Debate To the Panel Debate, we will invite several guests and experts. Among others, the delegates will be able to talk to Member of the European Parliament Evžen Tošenovský or the Vice-Rector of University of Ostrava Renáta Tomášková. Coachella Party To properly celebrate the end of the session, we have prepared a great party for you. Since Ostrava is known for its festivals, we want you to dress in your best Coachella fashion look. Even with the GA still before us we would like you to relax and just enjoy every single part of this farewell party. Venue: Embargo Club General Assembly This is what all the hard work in committees has been leading up to. In this final debate, the delegates will discuss all of the committee topics respectively. Each committee will get the opportunity to present and defend their resolution. The debate for a resolution concludes with a voting procedure, with the resolution passing if the majority of votes are in favour. Venue: Harmony Club Hotel Ostrava Closing Ceremony With more speeches and comments from the people who helped to create this wonderful conference we will enjoy this official ending of the session. Venue: Harmony Club Hotel Ostrava
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REGIONAL SELECTION CONFERENCE OF EYP CZ 2018 OSTRAVA
DRESS CODES EXPLANATION CASUAL – Teambuilding Your day to day clothing, no special attire needed. Comfort is the key word. Take clothes that you can move freely in. Teambuilding can take place indoors and outdoors, so keep that in mind as well. SMART CASUAL – Committee Work Comfortable, but still formal. A pair of trousers with a shirt or a skirt with a blouse will do the trick. BUSINESS FORMAL – Opening Ceremony, General Assembly, Closing Ceremony Elegant formal clothes suitable for ceremonial occasions. Gentlemen are recommended to wear a suit and a tie, ladies are recommended to wear a skirt or a dress of an appropriate length or a pantsuit. PARTY OUTFIT Your best and most imaginative festival look. From crazy makeup to unexpected but fashionable outfits, we encourage you to get creative and surprise us with your rendition of this famous American festival fashion.
VENUES Harmony Club Hotel Ostrava Located both near the centre and the Ostrava Railway Station, this is going to be the place, where General Assembly will take place. 28. října 170, 709 00 Ostrava - Mariánské Hory a Hulváky Vyšší odborná škola sociální Ostrava Located near the accommodation, the auditorium in this school is where both the Opening Ceremony and Eurovillage will be held. Zelená 40A/2824, 702 00 Ostrava Obchodní Akademie a vyšší odborná škola sociální Hosting Committee Work and Teambuilding this is the venue you will spend most of your time in throughout the session. Karasova 16, 709 00 Ostrava-Mariánské Hory
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REGIONAL SELECTION CONFERENCE OF EYP CZ 2018 OSTRAVA
TOPICS OF THE SESSION Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) With globalisation making transnational communications ever more important, how can the EU and Member States promote inclusive societies through enriching plurilingual and pluricultural education, while safeguarding minority languages to maintain the diversity of the European continent? Committee on Employment and Social Affairs I (EMPL I) With the fertility rate in the EU averaging 1.6 births per woman, and a record high old-age dependency ratio in 2018, how can the EU and Member States reform the labour market to provide a well-functioning pension system? Committee on Employment and Social Affairs II (EMPL II) With growing certainty that greater inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) will have a considerable impact on the labour market, how can the EU maintain a high employment rate while incorporating this technology? Committee on Human Rights (DROI) With acts of violence against members of the LGBT+ community rising in numbers in recent years, how can the EU and Member States protect their citizens against attacks based on sexual orientation or sexual identity? Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) Bearing in mind their status of potential candidates for EU accession, how can the EU ensure political and social stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the Republic of Kosovo, while safeguarding the cultural independence of all ethnic and religious groups? Committee on Regional Development I (REGI I) With old industrial sites in European cities being decommissioned, how can the EU, Member States, and local authorities use these spaces to promote social cohesion on the urban level?
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Committee on Regional Development II (REGI II) With migration becoming an integral aspect of modern European cities, how can local stakeholders prevent cultural division in urban planning and best account for cultural diversity within urban societies? Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) With an estimated 570,000 stateless people living in Europe today, how should the EU assist Member States in safeguarding the fundamental rights of stateless people and providing them with access to public services and opportunities?
RULES All participants are expected to take part in every part of the session programme. No participant is allowed to leave the official session programme without the permission of an Organiser. Concerning alcohol and drugs – all participants under the age of 18 are, by the laws of the Czech Republic, prohibited from consuming any alcoholic beverages. All adult participants are allowed to consume alcoholic beverages that do not contain more than 15% of alcohol and only during the Eurovillage and the Farewall party. The Organising Team reserves the right to confiscate any alcoholic beverages which do not comply with the session rules. There is also a very strict drug-free policy that has to be followed throughout the whole duration of the session, this policy will apply to all of the drugs that are considered to be illegal in the Czech Republic.
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REGIONAL SELECTION CONFERENCE OF EYP CZ 2018 OSTRAVA
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Weather While packing, please keep in mind that November in the Czech Republic tends to be quite cool. The temperature falls to approximately 5°C and rarely rises above 10°C. Also be prepared for possible autumn rainfalls! Currency The official currency of the Czech Republic is Koruna Česká – the Czech Crown (1EUR = 25,825 CZK). Credit cards are accepted in many places and some places even accept Euros, but we still strongly encourage you to exchange money to avoid any risk. Approximate prices a regular meal in a restaurant – about 6 EUR a train ticket from Prague to Ostrava – 10 EUR a cup of coffee – 2 EUR 0.5l tap beer – 1.5 EUR
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ID card if you are a Schengen Area Member citizen or a passport if you are not Visa if needed Travel insurance At least 500 CZK in cash (200 CZK for the Officials Dinner) Code of Conduct Warm clothes A cup or 50 CZK deposit for an EYP CZ cup Towel, shower gel, toothbrush, toothpaste Costume for the theme party
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CONTACTS Vojtěch Sůva Head Organiser 00420 606 568 660 suva@eyp.cz Karolína Martinčová Head Organiser 00420 724 462 396 martincova@eyp.cz
Elisabeth Krivenja Officials’ support 00402 730 977 741 krivenja@eyp.cz Eliška Sedlářová Travel support 00420 725 948 946 eliska.sedlarovarye@gmail.com