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“Walking the Talk” towards

Understanding and Respect

Conference

Programme

20-22nd March 2014

20th March: Earth Day

21st March: End Racism Day

22nd March: Water Day

Chambre de Commerce

7 r. Alcide de Gasperi - Kirchberg, Luxembourg

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens

can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.”

- Margaret Mead

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Table of Contents

Welcome Letter from ISL Director 3

Participating Institutions 4 - 5

Conference Schedule 6 - 8

Guest of Honour 9

Personal Notes 10

Keynote Speakers 11 – 14

Cassandra Lin 11

Lucy Patterson 12

Joana Adeswa Reiterer 13

Joseph Salim 14

Guest Speakers 15 – 16

Marty Dobbins 15

Hedda Pahlson - Moller 15

Carole Reckinger & Nathalie Oberweis 16

Personal Notes 17

GIN Discussion Statement 18

Action Plan Writing and Presentation 19

Presentation Sessions 20 – 32

Personal Notes 33

Individual Participants 34– 45

Visit Luxembourg & Buses Information 46 – 47

General Information 48

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Dear Conference Delegates,

It is my genuine pleasure to welcome you from more than thirty schools in fourteen countries to the

ninth European Global Issues Network conference in Luxembourg. As one of the founders of the

Global Issues Network, the International School of Luxembourg is, as ever, delighted to host this

annual event, and Luxembourg opens its arms and its doors to you, our guests from international

schools far and wide. Once again, thanks to the generous support from the Luxembourg Chamber of

Commerce, we are able to conduct the business of this exciting conference in an outstanding

environment, which meet the needs of this conference ideally. We are most grateful to the LCC and

for the generous support from State Street Bank for helping us to make it possible.

We trust that the conference will once again offer you challenges and opportunities and we know

that you will have the chance both to be inspired and to inspire others.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Walking the Talk”, towards Understanding and Respect”.

We only have to look around at current events in the world to sense what an immense difference we

would see if there was even a slight improvement in genuine understanding and respect

demonstrated by key individuals, groups and countries. This is a hugely powerful topic and one

which will promote deep and meaningful discussion and ultimately, action.

We are fortunate to have remarkable speakers from a number of countries including the USA,

Austria, the United Kingdom and Luxembourg presenting their own projects, telling their stories and

inspiring us and I know that during the conference you will appreciate and thank them for their vital

contribution.

An outstanding feature of the Global Issues Network and the annual conferences is the leadership

and direction provided by our student delegates and the genuine positive impact they can make on

the world right now and not at some theoretical time in the future.

My sincere thanks to Mrs. Isbecque for the wonderful work she does in coordinating this conference

and bringing it to life, and to the teachers from all schools present for your dedication and support for

this world-changing initiative.

The power of modern technology, social media and accessible world travel means that ideas,

concepts, plans and actions can be developed and implemented speedily and at distance. I therefore

encourage you to take the learning and motivation gained at this conference with you, to share your

ideas, develop your plans, broaden your contacts, gain support for your projects and truly make a

difference!

I wish you a thoroughly enjoyable and productive conference!

Christopher Bowman

Director, International School of Luxembourg

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Participating Institutions Type Country

American Collegiate Institute School Turkey

American International School of Jeddah School Saudi Arabia

American International School of Rotterdam School The Netherlands

American Overseas School of Rome School Italy

American School of Doha School Quatar

American School of Dubai School UAE

American School of the Hague School The Netherlands

Costeas-Geitonas School School Greece

Dwight School School USA

Earth Focus Foundation NGO Switzerland

Eyüboglu High School School Turkey

Endignorance S.A. NGO Switzerland

EXIT NGO Austria

Global Zero NGO United Kingdom

Halycon London International School School United Kingdom

Institut Florimont School Switzerland

Independent Participants Other Luxembourg

International School of Amsterdam School The Netherlands

International School of Bremen School Germany

International School of Dusseldorf School Germany

International School of Geneva - La Châtaigneraie School Switzerland

International School of Luxembourg School Luxembourg

International School of Milan School Italy

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Participating Institutions (cont‘d) Type Country

International School of Stuttgart School Germany

ISTEK Private Acibadem Schools School Turkey

International School of the Hague School The Netherlands

Lycée Aline Mayrisch School Luxembourg

Outward Bound Centre de Formation Education France

Southbank International School School United Kingdom

St George‘s International School, Luxembourg School Luxembourg

St George‘s International School, Cologne School Germany

State Street Bank Luxembourg Buisness Luxembourg

St John‘s International School School Belgium

School Year Abroad School France

The American School in Switzerland School Switzerland

Terakki Foundation Schools—Sisli Terakki Private School Turkey

The Grand Ducal Court Other Luxembourg

Thuringia International School - Weimar School Germany

UNICEF Luxembourg NGO Luxembourg

University of Sussex University United Kingdom

United World College Maastricht School The Netherlands

Virtue Foundation NGO USA

Westerly Innovations Network NGO USA

Young Caritas Luxembourg NGO Luxembourg

Zürich International School School Switzerland

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Conference Schedule Day 1 - Thursday, 20th March 2014

08.00 - 09.30 Registration Lobby

Orientation and collection of conference folders and badges

09.30 - 10.45 Plenary Meeting 1 Auditorium

9.30 - 10.00 Welcome & Logistics

10.00 - 10.45 Guest of Honour: Her Royal Highness Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of

Luxembourg

10.45 - 11.00 Break Lobby


11.00 - 11.30 Feedback from GIN schools on 2013 action plans

11.30 - 12:15 Keynote Speaker: Cassandra Lin

12.15 - 13.00 Lunch Lobby

13.00 - 13.45 Presentations - Session 1 (See location and list on pages 20-22)

Choice 1___________________

Choice 2___________________

Please make 2 choices, in order of preference for each of the presentation ses-

sions. As seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis, be there early or

be ready to move onto your second choice!


14.00 - 14.45 Keynote Speaker: Lucy Patterson

14.45- 15.00 Break Lobby

15.00– 15.45 Presentations - Session 2 (See location and list on pages 22-24)

Choice 1___________________

Choice 2___________________




18.45 Dinner at ISL, followed by games , activities, clothes collection.

(Note: Bus departs at 18.15 from Novotel and Youth Hostel)

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Conference Schedule Day 2 - Friday, 21st March 2014


9.00 - 9.15 Logistics

9.15 - 9.30 Guest Speaker: Marty Dobbins/ State Street

9.30 - 10.15 Keynote Speaker: Joana Adesuwa Reiterer

10.15- 11.00 Presentations - Session 3 (See location and list on pages 24-27)

Choice 1___________________

Choice 2___________________




11.00– 11.15 Break Lobby

11.15 - 12:15 Plenary Meeting 5 Auditorium

11.15 - 11.50 Guest Speakers: Carole Reckinger and Nathalie Oberweis

11.50 - 12.15 UNICEF Panel on Rehabilitation Projects with Child Soldiers

12.15 – 13.00 Lunch Lobby

13.00 - 13.45 Presentations - Session 4 (See location and list on pages 27-30)

Choice 1___________________

Choice 2___________________


13.45 – 14.15 Guest Speaker: Hedda Pahlson—Moller

14.15 – 14.30 “Goodwall” Introduction


14.45 - 15.30 Presentations - Session 5 (See list and locations on pages 30-32)

Choice 1___________________

Choice 2___________________

Free Evening! Go and visit historical places in the old town of Luxembourg or new

museums in Kirchberg (List of places to see on pages 46-48)

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Conference Schedule Day 3 - Saturday, 22nd March 2014

09.00 – 10.00 Plenary Meeting 7 Auditorium

Logistics

Guest Speaker: Joseph Salim


10.15 – 11:00 Action plans writing by each school

No pre- organised location. Please use the syndicate rooms available

(F33, F34, F35, F36), the auditorium and the main lobby .

11.00 – 11.45 Plenary Meeting 8 Auditorium

Action plans presentation by each school

11.45– 12.00 Closing Session

Please fill in feedback survey

12:00 Conference Ends

“If not us, then who? If not now, then when?”

- John E. Lewis

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Guest of Honour Her Royal Highness Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of

Luxembourg

Maria Teresa Mestre was born on 22 March 1956 in

Havana (Cuba). Her family moved to New York in 1959

and remained there until 1965, before crossing the

Atlantic to settle in Geneva, where she acquired Swiss

citizenship.

Maria Teresa obtained her French Baccalaureate in June

1975 and in 1980, she graduated as a Bachelor of Political

Science at the Graduate Institute of International Studies

in Geneva. It was during the course of her university

studies that Maria Teresa Mestre met her future husband,

Prince Henri of Luxembourg. They married on 14

February 1981, at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg,

and she became Princess Maria Teresa, Hereditary Grand

Duchess of Luxembourg. The Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess have five children.

As a student, Maria Teresa Mestre was already interested in social and humanitarian causes,

which found expression in her work for the community (care for the elderly and for children

with learning difficulties). Following her marriage, she created the Prince Henri and

Princess Maria Teresa Foundation, which aims to support persons with specific needs to

help their integration in society.

On 10 June 1997, Princess Maria Teresa was made a Goodwill Ambassador for UNESCO,

through which she aims to promote the education of young girls and women and fight

against poverty through microcredits.

The Grand Duchess regularly travels abroad to see how the projects she promotes have

developed, and has visited Nepal, Mali, Bangladesh, Thailand, Bosnia, Laos, Chile and

Burundi. She places particular emphasis on the cause of child soldiers and the protection of

children and orphans affected by HIV/AIDS. For her ongoing commitment, H.R.H. was

named in 2007 “Eminent Advocate for Children” of UNICEF.

In 2010, the Grand Duchess launched “Projet de la Main Tendue” linked to her visit of the

Bujumbura prison in June 2009 in Burundi. The main objective of this new project is to ease

the liberation of minors from prison and to give them new opportunities for their future.

(Source: Service Presse et Communication de la Cour grand-ducale)

For further information visit : www..monarchie.lu & www.fondation-grand-ducale.lu

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Personal Notes...

“To be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.”

- Bono

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Keynote Speakers

Cassandra Lin

In 2008, 5th grader Cassandra Lin already had her sights

set on changing the world. To accomplish this, she came

together with a group of her friends and started a commu-

nity service team with hopes of aiding the community

and environment at the same time.

After visiting the Energy Solutions Expo at URI, Cassan-

dra found that biodiesel, an alternative energy, could be

produced from waste cooking oil. Following this, she

came across an article in the local paper, which said that

due to Rhode Island’s high unemployment rate, many

families in her hometown of Westerly, RI (USA) were

struggling to heat their homes, and local charities were

running out of funds. Determined to help these families,

the team started Project TGIF: Turn Grease Into Fuel.

Project TGIF is an innovative system that collects grease from residents and restaurants, has

it converted into biodiesel, and then distributes biofuel to local families for emergency heat-

ing assistance. To make the project work, the team partnered with many organizations, such

as grease collectors, biodiesel refiners, biofuel distributors and charities that help identify

the needy families.

Five years later, TGIF is able to heat the homes of 80 families annually. Additionally, Cas-

sandra and her team helped introduce and pass a Used Cooking Oil Recycling Act in the

state of RI, which mandates that all businesses recycle their waste oil. To date, the project

has managed to heat the homes of 290 local families. By the EPA’s calculations, the pro-

ject has offset over 2 million pounds of CO2 emissions to date.

Cassandra has spoken at various events including two TED conferences and the Global Is-

sues Service Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. She was also invited to Indonesia by the United

Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) during the UNEP TUNZA Conference for Chil-

dren and Youth on the Environment in October of 2011.

Cassandra was named one of the Top Ten Volunteers of the Year in 2011 by the Prudential

Spirit of Community Awards and a 2012 Young Wonder by CNN Heroes. She was also

named one of The 25 Most Powerful and Influential Young People by Youth Service Amer-

ica and Huffington Post in 2012 among other awards.

For further information visit: http://www.projecttgif.com

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Lucy Patterson

Lucy is 26 years old and has been campaigning on envi-

ronmental and social justice issues since her university

days. In her spare time she plays the piano in a band, and

values creativity in youth activism, appreciating the role

that art, music and humour have to play in revitalising

movements and making change irresistible!

Lucy joined the Global Zero team in September 2013.

Based in the UK, she organizes and supports student ac-

tivities across the continent as a European chapter coordi-

nator. She studied at Reading and Exeter Universities in

the UK, obtaining her bachelor's degree in English and

French. She has a campaigning background in pan-

European grassroots youth mobilisation, particularly focusing on the European Youth Cli-

mate Movement.

Global Zero is the international movement for the elimination of all nuclear weapons world-

wide. Since its launch in December 2008, Global Zero has grown to include 300 leaders and

nearly half a million citizens worldwide, developed a step-by-step plan to eliminate nuclear

weapons, built an international student movement with 150 campus chapters in 20 countries,

and produced an acclaimed documentary film, "Countdown to Zero." Political leaders

around the world have endorsed Global Zero, with President Obama declaring, “Global Zero

will always have a partner in me and my administration.”

Prior to joining Global Zero, Lucy worked as coordinator for Push Europe, and has been a

key player in building the Power Shift movement in the region. Push Europe is a grassroots

youth climate movement which aims to unite and mobilise young European climate activists

to fight dirty industry influence in Europe and demand immediate European action on cli-

mate in line with science and equity.

For further information visit: http://www.globalzero.org & http://pusheurope.org

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Joana Adesuwa Reiterer

Joana Adesuwa Reiterer worked in the Nigerian Film &

Entertainment industry as an actress, designer and event

manager. In 2003 she moved to Austria. In August 2006,

she founded the association EXIT.

EXIT is a non-governmental, non-religious and non-profit

organization based in Vienna dedicated to combating

human trafficking from Africa to Europe for the purpose of

sexual exploitation. Its mission is to significantly reduce

women’s vulnerability to becoming victims of this by

increasing the capacity and awareness of stakeholders to

participate and lead efforts against human trafficking.

Through coordinated efforts with government authorities and civil society organizations

EXIT aims to decrease and ultimately eradicate human trafficking for the purpose of sexual

exploitation from Africa to Europe.

Besides her work at EXIT, Joana is a film producer, event manager/host, designer and

author. Since 2006 she has produced four short films on human trafficking. In 2008 she

played with Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson at a UN role play on trafficking. She

initiated numerous panel discussions on trafficking in women and researched together with

two renowned Austrian journalists, for the book “Ware Frau” (Women as commodity).

Joana has organized several events, including the “NaWa film festival” in Nigeria and

Austria in 2011. She published her autobiography, “Die Wassergöttin" (The Water

Goddess) in 2008 and the documentation novel "Hexen Kind” (child witches) in 2011.

In 2012 Jel was created as a social enterprise to support the NGO work of EXIT. Jel is a

socially orientated fashion accessories company providing self-employment and skills

training for victims of trafficking, with the revenue aiming to support EXIT.

For further information visit: http://www.ngoexit.org

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Joseph Salim

Dr. Salim is Founder and Executive Director of Virtue

Foundation working tirelessly to raise awareness of

prevalent humanitarian issues and to motivate people of all

ages and backgrounds to become actively involved in

charitable activities and programs in their local

communities.

Dr. Salim practices cosmetic and general dentistry as Presi-

dent of Sutton Place Dental Associates in NYC, and sits on

the board of several multinational companies and charitable

organisations, including The Nour Foundation and the

French Institute Alliance Francaise, and has served on vari-

ous committees of several other nonprofit organisations,

including the Asia Society and Witness.

He also lectures on ethical issues in dentistry and healthcare. He has been instrumental in

inspiring both children and high school students to develop their civic leadership skills and to

participate in various volunteer and externship programs at the United Nations, including the

rehabilitation of child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Conceived in the aftermath of September 11, Virtue Foundation seeks to provide both short-

term impactful and long-term sustainable development solutions to communities across the

globe. Its goals are to remedy pressing, immediate community concerns while establishing last-

ing partnerships to create and implement initiatives for development and advancement in the

areas of health, education and empowerment. The Foundation is also involved in various hu-

manitarian endeavors such as the education and training of physicians and nurses, as well as the

organisation of medical expeditions to underprivileged regions of the world.

For further information visit: http://www.virtuefoundation.org

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”

- Leo Tolstoy

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Marty Dobbins

Guest Speakers

Martin Dobbins is senior vice president, managing director for State Street in Luxembourg and is the Luxembourg country head. In this role, he is responsible for the business strategy and gov-ernance of the organisation and chairs the management board. During his 25+ years at State Street, Mr. Dobbins has held senior positions in the United States and Asia-Pacific. His previous po-sitions in Europe included European director of global funds so-lution – consultancy and head of fund services and information technology. Mr. Dobbins holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and banking

from Suffolk University and a master’s degree in international finance. The scale and reach of State Street operations - combined with the passion and focus of more than 29,000 employees - make us a global force able to help increase the economic well being of communities around the world. Our Corporate Citizenship group and Strate-gic Grantmaking Program help equip less advantaged citizens with the skills they need to succeed. We are very proud to sponsor the Global Issue Network Conference and the stu-dents efforts as we focus our actions on education; an issue our employees believe to be a driving force in development today. For further information visit: www.statestreet.com

Hedda Pahlson—Moller

Hedda Pahlson-Moller, adjuct professor at the Sacred Heart

University of Luxembourg, studied International Relations at

Brown University (USA) before receiving a Masters in Political

Economics from Lund University (Sweden) and a MBA from

Copenhagen Business School ( DK). She is currently working

on a PhD program with Nyenrode University (NL).

Hedda is the Founder & Owner of Omnisource International

(OMSINT) a venture capital & management firm, with a port-

folio of investments in knowledge and technology-driven start-

ups. She sits as an investor and board member of Chameleon

Invest (seed and start-up investments) and the HUB Luxem-

bourg, driving social entrepreneurship. She is currently active in building a co-working

space and community for entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs called ‘the Impactory’,

based in Luxembourg.

For further information visit: http://www.omsint.com & http://theimpactory.com

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Carole Reckinger & Nathalie Oberweis

Nathalie Oberweis and Carole Reckinger, both po-

litical scientists and freelance journalists, currently

work for non-profit organizations. Outraged by

injustices, they write on a wide range of topics

from post conflict reconstruction in East Timor to

Iraqi refugees in Luxembourg and neocolonialism

in the developing world. They especially enjoy

travelling together to find new stories and collabo-

rate on articles or art projects.

Carole Reckinger is a trained peace worker,

researcher and photographer with extensive

experience in development. She studied for an

MSc in International Politics with a main focus on

Southeast and East Asia at the School of Oriental

and African Studies, University of London and

currently studies for a Masters in International

Law.

She is interested in capturing social change and

social injustices that are generally underreported by the

mainstream media. In the last 6 months she has been coordinating Caritas activities in the

Philippines – helping victims of the November typhoon.

Nathalie Oberweis studied History & Geography at the Sorbonne in Paris, and obtained a

masters in ‘Post-Colonial Politics’ from Aberystwyth, Wales. She is an active member of

several NGO’s dealing with refugees, immigrants and underprivileged children. Her

personal interests: travelling, photography and peace activism led her to create two

exhibitions in Luxembourg displaying photographs taken in the Middle East on a recent

expedition organised by the Comité pour une Paix Juste au Proche-Orient.

For further information visit: http://www.carolereckinger.co.uk & http://www.indigenous-

partnerships.org

Copyright Paolo Lobo

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“Walk with me for a while my friend - you in my shoes, I in yours - and then let us talk.”

- Richelle E. Goodrich

Personal Notes...

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GIN Discussion Statement

To create more variety in the Action Plans to be worked on and presented this

year, students should focus on “Earth”, “Water” and “Racism”.

These Global Issues are extensively covered by JF Rischard in “Twenty global

Issues, Twenty years to solve them” and his book is one of the pillars of the

GIN initiative.

The discussion should address how we, as GIN students will “Walk the Talk”

and tackle specific issues in one or more of these areas with Understanding

and Respect - in our schools, communities, countries and beyond, using our

various networks effectively.

“Walking the Talk”, towards Understanding and Respect 20th March 2014: Earth Day, 21st March: End Racism Day,

22nd March: Water Day

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Action Plan Writing

and Presentation

Saturday Morning Sessions

10.15 - 11.00: Write your Action Plan in your own school group

Please use the findings of your research as well as the input from the different

sessions you attended during the conference to address the discussion state-

ment opposite and write an Action Plan which you will be able to implement at

your school, in your community, your country, or another!

11.00 - 11.45: One minute Presentation time for each school!

EACH SCHOOL needs to have one or two representatives who will present to

all the highlights of their Action Plan in ONE MINUTE, concentrating on the

most realistic, dynamic and creative actions of their plan.

Please use the Action Plan template provided in your conference pack.

The representatives will line up and present in turn (in the alphabetical order as

per the listing for the “Participating Institutions” on Page: 4) to the whole assembly.

After the conference ...

Please post a more detailed version of your Action Plan on the GIN Conference website to

share your ideas with other schools.

Putting ideas into action, a 3 step approach:

THINK: Identify and determine the issue

PLAN: Why, what and how

Walk the Talk: Just do it!

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Presentation Sessions

15 Shades of Green: Creative Action Plans for Sustainability Rm F33 This presentation, will aim to influence other schools to follow in our footsteps to create a greener

and more ecological school environment. We will go over fifteen ways our school has become, and is

becoming more sustainable and discuss how you could do the same.

Presented by: St John's International School Arnold, Zach Castanares, Santiago Gustavsson, Victoria Olivero, Francesco

GINGO - GAME Rm F17 This workshop will be a game-competition played with four teams, covering questions regarding 20

global issues.The game will be played on a board, the aim is to reach the centre first by answering the

questions.

Presented by: American Collegiate Institute Aganoglu, Ata Selim Karasu, Servin Beliz Unlu, Alara Afife Yeniocak, Melisa

Hydroculture in the home? Rm F35 Do you know how much you pay for agricultural goods? Do you think that crops that are treated with

pesticides are as healthy as "Homemade Agriculture"? Our project's aim is to make use of

hydroponics in houses possible to solve various problems about "Industrialized Agriculture". Healthy

agriculture leads to healthy individuals.

Presented by: ISTEK Private Acibadem Schools Soydemir, Baha Berkay Tatar, Ziya Yay, Ege

Imagine a Sustainable Sustainability Fund... Rm F34 One of the main things keeping society from being sustainable is carbon emissions. Together we will

carry out small experiments to demonstrate the effect of carbon on the environment, talk about what

our school has done and will do, and discuss the best use of our carbon offset.

Presented by: Zürich International School Cameron, Malcolm Heimbach, Liobe McCants, Trevor

Session 1 - Thursday 13.00 - 13.45

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Individual Wealth or World Prosperity? A student's dilemma. F14 Are we looking inwards when we should be looking outwards? Globalisation has changed society to

the point where our happiness depends on the happiness of others. If we are to walk the talk towards

international understanding and respect we need to focus on education!

Presented by: International School of Geneva - La Châtaigneraie Johnson, Emma Marta Seilenthal, Sander Trualson, Tatiana Williams, Jay

Next time you have a drink, you should have a think. Rm C3 Did you know that around 20% of households with children in the US get by on less than $2 a day?

(New Scientist, 14/12/13): This presentation will take an interactive look at poor sanitation and how

it exacerbates poverty not only in the developing world, but on our doorstep.

Presented by: Halcyon London International School Green, Rachel Reich, Alexi Schmidt-Das, Kieran Sears, Charlie

TGIF - A DIY (Do It Yourself) Tool Rm F36 Join Cassandra Lin for an in-depth conversation following her plenary address of her project TGIF -

Turn Grease Into Fuel. Learn step by step how a service project can integrate civic contributions,

science and student engagement. At the end of this session participants will walk away ready to

create a TGIF type program in their own schools and communities.

Presented by: Westerly Innovations Network Lin, Cassandra Lin, Jason

The Hidden Truth on Pharmaceutical Drugs Rm F24 What if the painkiller you took wasn’t really the pharmaceutical painkiller you thought you bought?

Our presentation will cover the production of pharmaceutical counterfeit drugs in India and their

purchase from customers in the United States. We have come up with an action plan to curb this, and

with you, as a panel of potential investors; we will come up with a solution to this growing problem.

Presented by: International School of Dusseldorf Dekkers, Marina Fried, Lea Ting, Megan

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Water Hogging: The Repercussions of Factory Farming Rm F25 Brittany, France: a region with more pigs than people. Industrial farming is endangering the local

environment and health. A discussion about pollution, public health, and the politics of economy vs

ecology. Our story is a microcosm of a global issue that we must address as a community.

Presented by: School Year Abroad Bravo, Jason Guion, Eliza Kim, Madeline Shephard, Charlotte

What on Earth is Education? Rm F16 Education is seen as a necessity and an essential part of the developing world; but how we define it

and the value we place on it varies from culture to culture. Come and explore the various aspects and

ideologies of education today and consider the contrasting values that are held in the global

community. How important is your education to you and how revelvant is it to others?

Presented by: St George's International School, Luxembourg Dunn, Alana Lee, Joe Miller, Sophia Vaughan, Sophie

Greening The ISH Rm C3 Since the ISH received the Green Flag Award in 2011 from the Eco-Schools organization, in

recognition of efforts to be more environmentally conscious, the GIN group within the school has

been at the forefront of maintaining the profile of Green issues and undertaking new initiatives to

retain this prestigious award. This presentation summarises their efforts.

Presented by: International School, The Hague Glaubitz, Alina Husselin, Alicia Nthenge, Augustine Oudhof, Ella

Overpopulation: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Rm F25 Though it is not often thought of as the cause, overpopulation affects just about every global issue

out there, from poverty to pollution. This presentation will outline the more subtle effects of

overpopulation: how in certain cases it hinders the development of countries, while in others, it is

actually beneficial.

Presented by: International School of Stuttgart Lilly, Benjamin Mandi, Shraddha Polzer, Henrik

Session 2 - Thursday 15.00- 15.45

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Angels of Hope Rm F33 Young Lebanese Caritas volunteers for Syrian refugees. The situation in Syria is dramatic. What can

we do? A lot of Lebanese youngsters have joined Caritas to help the refugees. Young Caritas

Luxembourg has prepared an exhibition to share their amazing engagement. Furthermore, Caritas

Luxembourg is involved in the Syrian region to help wherever we can: Syria, Lebanon, Jordan,

Turkey.

Presented by: Young Caritas Luxembourg Galles, Paul

Power and Theories of Change Rm F36 When we try to make a change, we are trying to shift the balance of power. There are many different

ways of doing this, and each has its own pros and cons. This interactive workshop will explore the

different types of power and different theories of making change happen in the world.

Presented by: Global Zero Patterson, Lucy

Racing Against Poverty Rm F17 We're stepping up the pace of "Walk the Talk" by racing against poverty in Africa. We're running,

dancing, kicking and tossing our way towards raising funds for the Born Again Orphanage in Kenya.

Join us in an interactive session on how to raise awareness and funds for your projects.

Presented by: Thuringia International School - Weimar Grafe, Sebastian Machulla, Stefan Menzel, Viktoria Selzer, Anna

Respecting Wildlife in our Economically Developing Society Rm F34 How can we balance conservation and economic development in our society? The basis for this

presentation is sea turtle conservation in the Mediterranean, and the socio-economic issues affecting

their long-term survival.

Presented by: International School of Luxembourg Child, Caroline Kouba, Amélie

Teach Peace! (for teachers and educators!) Rm F14 In 1999, Jeremy Gilley founded Peace One Day and in 2001 his efforts were rewarded when the

United Nations unanimously adopted the first ever annual Peace Day. In 2010 the Humanities

department of UWCM decided to incorporate Peace One Day into the curriculum. What started as a

celebration of peace on 21 September, quickly turned into a full blown Peace One Week, organised

by all year 9 students.

How did we do it? Come to our presentation, be inspired and become an active advocate for peace!

Presented by: United World College Maastricht Fairweather, Sarah Hobbs-Loenis, Carmen

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The Truth Behind Renewable Energy Rm F24 Are our efforts acutally changing the world? In this workshop, presenters will go through the science

behind the ecological damage that human beings are causing, and the changes that we can make

together. We will also share what has been done at our school and how together we can make a

change. Come and listen to some interesting ideas on how to conserve resources and save the earth!

Presented by: American International School of Rotterdam Howell, Hanna Kim, Glara Spencer, Carsten Spencer, Samantha

To End Ecocide By 2020 Rm F35 Let's help to make Ecocide become an international crime. Earth Focus will present Polly Higgins.

The Scottish barrister's wish is to End Ecocide by 2020 (the destruction of our Earth should be

punishable). Polly is "Walking the Talk". Together we can help to make Ecocide the 5th Crime

Against Peace.

Presented by: Earth Focus Foundation Spafford Furey, Nicola

Underwater Deforestation: The Debate Doesn't Stop Rm F16 France, Brittany in particular, participates in a practice 3000 times more destructive than any other

damage inflicted to man. Deep sea fishing, specifically bottom trawling, is not only disastrous to sea

life but makes little profit. Although the European Union appears to have silenced this debate, we

refuse to do so.

Presented by: School Year Abroad Chapman, Marguerite Dungan, Lexie Stanback, Ilona Webb, Stuart

"Walk the Talk" through Outdoor Experiential Education Rm C3 Outward Bound has been offering courses to help young people and adults worldwide for over 60

years. Our unique approach uses the outdoors to foster understanding and respect through individual

and collective learning. Self-awareness, self-confidence, responsibility, service to others,

interpersonal communication, group dynamics; come and discover what sets us apart from other

programmes.

Presented by: Outward Bound Centre de Formation Mc Pherson, Laurie

Session 3 - Friday 10.15 - 11.00

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All Work and No Play Rm F33 Doing chores, having a paper round or filling shelves in your local supermarket for what might seem

the longest and back-busting couple of hours. You might sometimes feel it is child labour, but is it,

really? Child labour interrupts the right to an education and it is physically, mentally and

developmentally harmful. Globally there are around 168 million children in child labour. None of us

approves of it. Why does child labour exist? How would you feel if your childhood was stolen from

you?

Visit our interactive workshop and come face to face with the children who sew our t-shirts, mine

our gold and put together our sneakers. Find out who makes our lives affordable, all at the expense of

these children’s development.

Presented by: United World College Maastricht de Loos, Jacqueline Sawyer, Emma Waldman, Joella Zweerink, Elizabeth

Born This Way - Celebrating Diversity Rm F36 After being inspired by the first person stories at a thought- provoking assembly organized by the

Gay Straight Alliance Club at our school, the Dwight Young Global Leaders set out to launch a

campaign of understanding and respect for gay rights. What are the legal and social challenges faced

by the gay community globally? Why do homosexuals experience discriminiation and hostility in

many countries?

With emphasis on the Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Russia, the Dwight Team aims to explore the

issues around the world, working to identify where the problems lie and identify the various

organisations that help and support gay civil rights.

Presented by: Dwight School Badruddin, Adhiya Bruhat, Antoine Chopra, Rishi Li, Hermione

Child Brides Around the World Rm F17 Did you know that in Niger,75% of women are married before the age of 18? Do you know how

many child brides there are in the world or how old the youngest child bride is? How about the

number of child brides who die during child birth? Come along to find out and discuss how this can

be addressed.

Presented by: ISTEK Private Acibadem Schools Eralp, Cenk Kocer, Irem Ezgi Ozsamanci, Deniz Cagla Ozülkü, Berfin

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Does Stereotyping Lead to Racism? Rm F16 Asians are smart and Italians are macho - just a couple of stereotypes among the many we hear about

race. Human stereotyping is automatic so that we can respond rapidly to a situation. The downside?

It makes us ignore individual differences. This presentation aims to challenge your beliefs and

broaden your understanding on this human phenomenon. So hold on to your sombreros, it's going to

be JUANdeful!

Presented by: St George's International School, Luxembourg Goeres, Marie Laure Mawhinney, Anna Oakes, Isabel Shin, Yesun

Hope in a Time of Refugees Rm F35 The American Overseas School of Rome has been working with refugees to get a first-hand

understanding of their plight as a global issue. We learn about their stories, their struggles, and how

they find hope in this difficult situation. Our presentation explores the life of refugees and how

young global citizens can make a difference.

Presented by: American Overseas School of Rome Gabriele, Veronica Maetas, Emilio Mansager, Sophia Sipple-Asher, Vanessa

How Do We Stop Modern Slavery in Thailand? Rm F24 Every 30 seconds, around the world, a child is forced into prostitution. In response to Walking the

Walk, the presentation will focus on Thailand and the trafficking of children in the sex industry. We

have devised an action plan to combat this problem and together we will discuss whether or not these

solutions can be implemented in order to control this serious and growing issue.

Presented by: International School of Dusseldorf Aoki, Shumpei Hartmann, Celina Hoelzer, Till

Racism : A Global Issue with Deep Roots Rm F25 We will discuss the origins of racism as well as the problems it causes in our societies today. We will

explore racism amongst different generations and why their perspectives differ. Finally, we will

examine various solutions to introduce more understanding and respect towards different races and

ethnicities on a global scale.

Presented by: St George's International School, Cologne Davis, Zéphira Manville, Emely Saleck, Ellen

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The Illusions of Sexism Rm F14 Experience a thought-provoking, dynamic and view-changing debate on gender issues and how to

deal with inequality. We will look deeply into society's false perceptions and complacency of this

core problem and explore ways to walk the talk and establish better understanding and respect. If you

are looking for laughs, heated debate and a new approach to considering this essential issue which

affects us all, then please join us.

Presented by: International School of Geneva - La Châtaigneraie Abdel-Jelil, Amina Allen, Jack Gianasso, Lea Johansen-Villanueva, Lia

Who Stole Equality? Rm F34 In South Africa, one in four men admits to raping a girl before the age of 18. We think everyone is

treated equally, but this is far from reality. Our presentation identifies and exposes gender inequality.

You will leave the room looking at people as people, not as a class, race or gender.

Presented by: Zürich International School Cole, Claire Doolan, Anja Massop, Marenne

A World Without Outsiders Rm F35 Can you imagine yourself having no access to proper education or health care? Being a stranger even

on the football field? Facing prejudice, hatred and violence every single day? And all this because

people choose to listen to a single story? Let's TALK about racism!

Presented by: Costeas-Geitonas School Kyrkitsos, Alexandros Papachristou, Isidoros Touris, Dionysios Voltea, Alexandra

Are You Buying Racism? Rm C3 Racism was an acceptable marketing strategy in the past. The situation remains the same today and it

is not too difficult to find traces of racist attitudes in commercials. How have people's reactions

changed through time?

Presented by: Eyüboglu High School Aldulaijan, Tarik Kücük, Eylül Unal, Arzum Begüm Varrak, Ahmet Rafil

Session 4 - Friday 13.00 - 13.45

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Are You Ready to Be a Hero? Rm F16 An interactive and inspiring workshop about the rising global issue of bullying. Step onto a journey

from a school playground to an international scene and explore, discover and participate in a saga for

making small changes that will affect us all.

Presented by: Institut Florimont Bouaoudia, Malik Can Caloen, James Roney, Evangeline Schouker, Sasha

Children in Armed Conflict Rm F33 Armed conflict causes children to miss out on their childhood in many ways. According to UNICEF,

more than 2 million children have died in armed conflicts in the past decade and at least 6 million

children have been seriously injured or disabled.

This workshop will provide an overview on the issues and challenges of armed conflict, and

demonstrate how children and communities are being supported.

Presented by: Unicef Luxembourg Hauffels, Isabelle Heber, Paul

Fighting for Indian Women Rm F25 We are strongly concerned about the issues that women in India have to struggle with in their daily

life: inequality, violence, injustice and oppression, just to name a few of them. We should all know

what is happening in our world and combat these problems. Our school supports an ONG that fights

for women's rights in India; what about yours?

Presented by: Lycée Aline Mayrisch Hoss, Carlotta

Krumnau, Ewa Kugeler, Aitana Mettidji, Ines

Gear Your Skills Towards Creating "One" Positive Impact! Rm F36 Our global society is confronted with a variety of issues and human rights problems to solve.

Therefore, it is most important for youths to develop an early stage understanding and lifestyle

geared towards creating positive impact in their environment. How do we use our tools and skills

towards this mission and become an impact-maker?

Presented by: EXIT Adeswa Reiterer, Joana

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Imagine... All the People Rm F24 Hate Crime: bias-motivated crimes against a victim because of his or her perceived membership of a

certain social group. We all deplore this type of offence and we hear about the important role played

by NGOs in responding to and preventing hate crime. But what do we really know about how best to

serve targeted groups? It is essential to understand the mindset of the group targeted in hate crime in

order to facilitate a more genuine relationship with the people and ensure they receive the proper

support from the NGOs.

How can individuals and groups trying to stop hate crime keep their own racial or religious

intolerance from having an adverse effect on the very people they want to help? This presentation by

the Dwight Team serves to deepen our understanding of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Presented by: Dwight School Elahi, Niki Frants, Daniil Hsiung, Lilian chu Pesselev, Ilan

Shadows of Today Rm F17 Prejudice, somehow, through time, has always found a way to monopolize people's thoughts, whose

oxygen appears to be bigotry and ignorance. Discrimination hides idioms and expressions that are

still frequently used nowadays. This workshop will attempt to unveil these "shadows" that lurk in our

everyday.

Presented by: International School of Milan Corradi, Valentina Fanfani, Francesca Palmonella, Ortensia Savanco, Francesca

The American Eagle: A Predator of Freedom Rm F34 US drones are striking every day in Pakistan, killing innocent civilians at the click of a button,

causing Pakistanis to ask "will I be next?". We will discuss the practice of drones by the US and how

it is affecting the human rights of innocent Pakistanis. The US refuses to acknowledge the damage it

is doing, but through the help of Amnesty International, Pakistan's plight will be heard.

Presented by: Zürich International School Chammas, Lara Costanza, Isabella Karanika, Glikeria Milligan, Ania

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What Does it Feel Like to be a Refugee? - A Personal Journey Rm F14

The International School of Bremen is supporting a refugee shelter that is located in our old school

building. Members of our school community have been supporting the occupants of this shelter.

Further, within the school we have young people who have at one time been refugees themselves;

they have been on their own personal journey to be where they are today.

Presented by: International School of Bremen Abreu, Inés Balde, Suks Peters, Joshua Pokhrel, Shishi

Corruption and Clean Water Rm C3 Billions of Euros designated for clean water resources are lost due to corruption. Our group will

highlight the work of organisations such as Transparency International, which persuade governments

and agencies to improve the regulation of water management. Halting the scourge of bribery and

fraud is a matter of life and death for millions of people.

Presented by: International School of Amsterdam Guverte, Mustafa Shuter, Michael

Do Good and Share It - Change Mind-Sets to Change the World Rm F36 Goodwall is a social network specifically for humanitarian and environmental purposes that allows

young people of all ages to slowly learn about the issues in the world and respect others. They can

continously build their 'Goodwall', which will show the actions taken on various global issues on a

daily basis. This is a fun way to share with the rest of the world what can be done, and spread ideas to

everyone on how to change the world, whilst adding positively to your life experience!

Presented by: Endignorance S.A Bonalumi, Marcus Mohideen Bawa, Omar

Experiencing Poverty When We Have So Much Rm F34 How can we who have so much truly understand poverty? Through a few simulations and school-

wide activites, in addition to service trips to the developing world, help your school understand

poverty, and what we can do to help!

Presented by: The American School in Switzerland La Gamba, Samantha Novak, Adam Ponzone Minzi, Alessandra Weeda, Makaela

Session 5- Friday 14.45- 15.30

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Homophobic Bullying in the Media Rm F17 Most couples portrayed in newspapers, magazines and television programmes are "straight". Are we

going to ignore the way some societies refuse to acknowledge the rights and needs of LGBT (lesbian,

gay, bisecual & transgender)? Join us in our presentation and let us give you a different point of view.

Presented by: Terakki Foundation Schools - Sisli Terakki Private Erdogan, Elif Keskin, Gubse Cagla Simsek, Bengisu Ulakoglu, Damla

Hope in a Time of Refugees (2) Rm F25 The American Overseas School of Rome has been working with refugees to get a first-hand

understanding of their plight as a global issue. We learn about their stories, their struggles, and how

they find hope in this difficult situation. Our presentation explores the life of refugees and how young

global citizens can make a difference.

Presented by: American Overseas School of Rome Akinnifesi, Jesulayomi Ren, Angelo Shin, Yoojeong

Tae, Yoon Moon

How to Make an Impact? Rm F16 Let's remind ourselves of why we are here: to make a positive social impact. This key aim may

sometimes be forgotten. This presentation focuses on how to set up social projects, more specifically

international ones. In order for our projects to have the desired effect, we have to understand people's

needs, desires and motivations first. Most social projects require a change in people's behaviour but

we often forget how challenging this can be!

Presented by: University of Sussex Corradi, Elena

Hunt for Life Rm F14 We just open the tap for water - we probably think that to find water in our country, we just have to

dig a hole and clean water comes rushing out. Is it really like that? In this workshop you will discover

how difficult it is to find a source of pure water, even in the so-called "developed" world. After a few

challenges, you will discover the difficulty and cost involved in actually finding water today.

Presented by: International School of Milan Battistin, Umberto Calvi, Valentina Manasse, Pietro Pignatelli, Giovanni

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No Room for Racism Rm F24 Over 1 million people are bullied because of racism each year. That's over twice the population of

Luxembourg alone. Be a part of our presentation about the history of racism and how it has affected

the world and personally experience how racism ruins lives.

Presented by: Southbank International School Lund, Lucy Powell, Georgie Roytman, Sonia Tibblin, Tara

Teach Peace! (for teachers and educators!) (2) Rm F33 In 1999, Jeremy Gilley founded Peace One Day and in 2001 his efforts were rewarded when the

United Nations unanimously adopted the first ever annual Peace Day. In 2010, the Humanities

department of UWCM decided to incorporate Peace One Day into the curriculum. What started as a

celebration of peace on 21 September, quickly turned into a full blown Peace One Week, organised

by all year 9 students.

How did we do it? Come to our presentation, be inspired and become an active advocate for peace!

Presented by: United World College Maastricht Fairweather, Sarah Hobbs-Loenis, Carmen

To End Ecocide By 2020 (2) Rm F35 Let's help to make Ecocide become an international crime. Earth Focus will present Polly Higgins.

The Scottish barrister's wish is to End Ecocide by 2020 (the destruction of our Earth should be

punishable). Polly is "Walking the Talk". Together we can help to make Ecocide the 5th Crime

Against Peace.

Presented by: Earth Focus Foundation Spafford Furey, Nicola

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Personal Notes...

“Most people will talk the talk, few will walk the walk, be amongst these few.”

- Steve Maraboli

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Individual Participants American Collegiate Institute

Aganoglu, Ata Selim Student

Agcal, Bengi Student

Bac, Naz Student

Centindere, Ilayda Sena Student

Duman, Civan Kaya Teacher

Karasu, Servin Beliz Student

Kaya, Murat Can Student

Parildar, Defne Student

Unlu, Alara Afife Student

Yeniocak, Melisa Student

American International School of Jeddah

Al Khairi, Malath Student

Al-Khatatbeh, Rama Student

Fathi, Sami Student

Harmouch, Georgio Student

Mourad, Shereen Student

Raychouni, Janet Teacher

Reynante, Andrea Student

Sheikh, Faisal Student

Swenson, Nate Teacher

Swenson, Rakiah Student

American International School of Rotterdam

Baird, David Teacher

Howell, Hanna Student

Kim, Glara Student

Mooring, Elizabeth Teacher

Spencer, Carsten Student

Spencer, Samantha Student

Tak, Hyeong-gyun Student

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Tak, Seong-gyun Student

American Overseas School of Rome

Akinnifesi, Jesulayomi Student

Gabriele, Lavinia Student

Gabriele, Veronica Student

Maetas, Emilio Student

Mansager, Sophia Student

Ren, Angelo Student

Schipper, Jason Teacher

Shin, Yoojeong Student

Sipple-Asher, Vanessa Student

St. Onge, Eva Teacher

Tae, Yoon Moon Student

American School of Doha

Aarif, Amara Student

Al Hajri, Jawaher Student

Al Mana, Haya Student

Al-Shamlan, Latifa Student

Brice, Ian Other

Elliott, Robert Teacher

Marafi, Khalid Student

Marafih, Sarah Student

Patterson, Kathy Teacher

Rushing, Mathilda Student

American School of Dubai

Abi-Saleh, Aya Student

Bosko, Ambre Teacher

Howard, Sarah Student

Mamiche, Soraya Student

McNeil, Lucy Student

Murphy, John Student

Nassar, Dara Teacher

Nassar, Janine Student

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Sepasi, Parwaneh Teacher

Syed, Sophia Student

American School of the Hague

Dankaerts, Bart Observer

Costeas-Geitonas School

Giannakou, Stavroula - Ourania Student

Kyrkitsos, Alexandros Student

Matsota, Evgenia Teacher

Papachristou, Isidoros Student

Touris, Dionysios Student

Vasileiou, Eleni Teacher

Voltea, Alexandra Student

Dwight School

Badruddin, Adhiya Student

Bhavnani, Jaya Teacher

Bruhat, Antoine Student

Chopra, Rishi Student

Elahi, Niki Student

Frants, Daniil Student

Hsiung, Lilian chu Student

Li, Hermione Student

Pesselev, Ilan Student

Earth Focus Foundation

Spafford Furey, Nicola Presenter

Endignorance S.A

Bonalumi, Marcus Presenter

Mohideen Bawa, Omar Presenter

EXIT

Adeswa Reiterer, Joana Keynote Speaker

Eyüboglu High School

Aldulaijan, Tarik Student

Banana, Melih Student

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Gülen, Pinar Teacher

Kücük, Eylül Student

Sunal, Cem Ekin Student

Unal, Arzum Begüm Student

Varrak, Ahmet Rafil Student

Yakut, Muhammed Oguz Student

Global Zero

Patterson, Lucy Keynote Speaker

Halcyon London International School

Burgard, Nathan Student

Cooke, Stephanie Teacher

Green, Rachel Student

Jones, Gareth Teacher

Mathieson, Isla Student

Reich, Alexi Student

Sanchez Ylla, Celia Student

Schmidt-Das, Kieran Student

Sears, Charlie Student

Sears, Gwen Student

Independent Participants

Athanassiadis, Elizabeth Other

Oberweis, Nathalie Speaker

Pahlson-Moller, Hedda Speaker

Reckinger, Carole Speaker

Institut Florimont

Bouaoudia, Malik Student

Can Caloen, James Student

Dobis, André Student

Eves, Daniel Teacher

Katz, Léna Student

Kezaala, David Student

Page, Eliot Student

Roney, Evangeline Student

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Schouker, Sasha Student

Stock, Astrid Teacher

International School of Amsterdam

Guverte, Mustafa Student

Shuter, Michael Student

Storey, Alan Teacher

International School of Bremen

Abreu, Inés Student

Avila, Krysta Student

Balde, Suks Student

Kreikenbaum, Jannes Student

Mohit, Elmira Student

Peters, Joshua Student

Pokhrel, Shishir Student

Robinson-Slater, Martyn Teacher

Zupanc, Christina Student

Zupanc, Marianne Teacher

International School of Dusseldorf

Aoki, Shumpei Student

Dekkers, Marina Student

Fried, Lea Student

Hartmann, Celina Student

Hoelzer, Till Student

Lagerkyist, Anna Student

Lotta-Rumpf, Svenja Student

Schnakenburg, Samantha v Teacher

Ting, Megan Student

International School of Geneva - La Châtaigneraie

Abdel-Jelil, Amina Student

Allen, Jack Student

Benjamin, Saalfeld Student

Chenneveau, Vincent Student

De Paepe, Louise Student

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Despotovic-Jacobson, Krista Teacher

Gianasso, Lea Student

Halle, Mia Student

Hartley, George Student

Johansen-Villanueva, Lia Student

Johnson, Emma Student

Marta Seilenthal, Sander Student

Price, Oliver Student

Rigby, Heather Student

Trualson, Tatiana Student

Tyner, Robyn Teacher

Williams, Jay Student

Windmuller, Jonathan Student

International School of Luxembourg

Bowman, Chris ISL Director

Child, Caroline Student

Crush, Nicki ISL Upper School Principal

Henkel, Lea Student

Isbecque, Claire Steering Committee

Isbecque, Valerie Steering Committee

Kasinathan, Keana Student

Kouba, Amélie Student

McMinimy, Jocelyn Student

O'Sullivan, Connor Student

Pace-Bonello, Sophie Student

Parra, Margot Other

Penn, William Student

Powell, Jane Teacher

Sari, Ezgi Student

Schweifler, Annette Teacher

Starr, Chris Other

Thomassen, Anna Student

Xhonneux, Louis-Pascal Student

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International School of Milan

Antonelli, Bianca Student

Battistin, Umberto Student

Berg, Anne-Karin Teacher

Bok, Micol Student

Bonalanza, Rachele Student

Calvi, Valentina Student

Corradi, Valentina Student

Dall'Omo, Lorenzo Student

Eggert, Karl Eric Student

Fanfani, Francesca Student

Garancini, Giorgia Student

Manasse, Pietro Student

Palmonella, Ortensia Student

Pignatelli, Giovanni Student

Prevedello, Sonia Student

Sachdev, Iain Teacher

Savanco, Francesca Student

Zamora Bachs, Guillem Student

International School of Stuttgart

Lilly, Benjamin Student

Mandi, Shraddha Student

Morrissey, Christine Teacher

Polzer, Henrik Student

International School, The Hague

Bhatia, Subhash Teacher

Glaubitz, Alina Student

Husselin, Alicia Student

Karri, Aakruthi Student

Karri, Mugdha Student

Nthenge, Augustine Student

Oudhof, Ella Student

Palo, Krister Student

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Vermaat, Dini Student

ISTEK Private Acibadem Schools

Candemir, Ridvan Teacher

Eralp, Cenk Student

Karakas, Mine Ezgi Student

Kocer, Irem Ezgi Student

Ozsamanci, Deniz Cagla Student

Ozülkü, Berfin Student

Soydemir, Baha Berkay Student

Tatar, Ziya Student

Turnalar, Tugce Student

Yay, Ege Student

Lycée Aline Mayrisch

Gillen, Katrin Student

Hoss, Carlotta Student

Krumnau, Ewa Student

Kugeler, Aitana Student

Mettidji, Ines Student

Neu, Sandy Teacher

Outward Bound Centre de Formation

Mc Pherson, Laurie Presenter

School Year Abroad

Bravo, Jason Student

Chapman, Marguerite Student

Chebac, Ollie Student

Dungan, Lexie Student

Guion, Eliza Student

Kim, Madeline Student

Montéville, Pascal Teacher

Shephard, Charlotte Student

Stanback, Ilona Student

Webb, Stuart Student

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Southbank International School

Karakaya, Tore Student

Lund, Lucy Student

Powell, Georgie Student

Roytman, Sonia Student

Scamell, Mike Teacher

Tibblin, Tara Student

Vazquez, Raquel Porto Teacher

St George's International School, Cologne

Clark, Alice Teacher

Davis, Zéphira Student

Manville, Emely Student

Saleck, Ellen Student

St George's International School, Luxembourg

Dunn, Alana Student

Goeres, Marie Laure Student

Lee, Joe Student

Mawhinney, Anna Student

Miller, Sophia Student

Moody, Jackie Teacher

Oakes, Isabel Student

Shin, Yesun Student

Vaughan, Sophie Student

White, Laura Teacher

St John's International School

Arnold, Zach Student

Castanares, Santiago Student

Chowdhury, Nahiyan Bushra Student

Colmenares, Marcial Student

Gustavsson, Victoria Student

Haye, Sam Student

Lane, Ben Student

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Olivero, Francesco Student

Slough, Christopher Teacher

State Street Bank Luxembourg

Boutin, Corine Other

Delvaux, Didier Other

Dobbins, Marty Speaker

Terakki Foundation Schools - Sisli Terakki Private

Akcinar, Ece Student

Baskan, Irem Sevil Student

Erdogan, Elif Student

Hacibekiroglu, Ipek Student

Halici, Müge Student

Keskin, Gubse Cagla Student

Kivilcim, Zeynep Teacher

Simsek, Bengisu Student

Tireli, Lara Student

Ulakoglu, Damla Student

Yilmaz, Elif Naz Student

The American School in Switzerland

La Gamba, Samantha Student

Mulert, Zach Teacher

Novak, Adam Student

Ponzone Minzi, Alessandra Student

Rowe, Emma Student

Weeda, Makaela Student

Zanecchia, Milo Teacher

The Grand Ducal Court

HRH Grand Duchesse de Luxembourg Guest of Honour

Thuringia International School - Weimar

Brown, Andrew Teacher

Grafe, Sebastian Student

Machulla, Stefan Student

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Martin, Bethany Student

Menzel, Viktoria Student

Micholka, Fiete Student

Selzer, Anna Student

Smith, Phillippa Student

Syring, Patricia Teacher

Wilfert, Katharina Student

Unicef Luxembourg

Hauffels, Isabelle Presenter

Heber, Paul Presenter

Visscher, Sandra Other

United World College Maastricht

de Loos, Jacqueline Student

Fairweather, Sarah Teacher

Hobbs-Loenis, Carmen Teacher

Mahapatra, Sucheta Student

Sawyer, Emma Student

Vieira, Beatriz Student

Waldman, Joella Student

Yamauchi, Shion Student

Zinchik, Eden Student

Zweerink, Elizabeth Student

University of Sussex

Corradi, Elena Presenter

Virtue Foundation

Salim, Joseph Keynote Speaker

Westerly Innovations Network

Lin, Cassandra Keynote Speaker

Lin, Jason Presenter

Young Caritas Luxembourg

Galles, Paul Presenter

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Zürich International School

Cameron, Malcolm Student

Chammas, Lara Student

Cole, Claire Student

Costanza, Isabella Student

Doolan, Anja Student

Doolan, Paul Teacher

Hassay, Jessica Teacher

Heimbach, Liobe Student

Karanika, Glikeria Student

Massop, Marenne Student

McCants, Trevor Student

Milligan, Ania Student

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Places to see...

Grand Ducal Palace

As the town residence of the Grand Duke, the palace has unques-

tionably one of the most beautiful façades in the city.

Location: 17, rue du Marché-aux-Herbes, Luxembourg

Centre

Free to walk around, cannot visit inside

Notre Dame Cathedral

This is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.

Partly for its central location, close to the Golden Lady, partly for

its religious significance.

Location: Rue Notre Dame, Luxemburg City

Price: Free

Opening Hours: 9am – 6pm

Deportation Memorial

Built to commemorate the young Luxembourgish men forced to

sign up to the German armed forces, and the many heroic acts of

resistance during the Nazi occupation.

Location : 3 A, rue de la Déportation, Lux. (near the Gare)

Monument of Remembrance – The Golden Lady

A war memorial dedicated to the thousands of Luxembourgers

who volunteered for service in the armed forces of the Allied

Powers during World War I.

Location: Place de la Constitution, Lux.

Place d’Armes

Main square in the middle of the old town surrounded by cafés

and resturants.

Location: 18 Place d'Armes, 1136 Lux.

Luxembourg City Museums

Luxembourg History Museum

Location : 14 rue du St Esprit, Luxembourg

Opening Hours : 10am-6pm

National Museum of History & Art

Location : Marché-Aux-Poissons, Luxembourg

Opening Hours : 10am – 6pm

National Natural History Museum

Location : 25 Rue Münster, Luxembourg


Please check on the tourism office website

http://www.lcto.lu/en/index

Places of Interest to Visit in Luxembourg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_memorial

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armed_forces

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allies_of_World_War_I

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allies_of_World_War_I

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I

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PLEASE NOTE:

Every morning and afternoon the ISL has organised private buses from the Youth Hostel to the

Chamber of Commerce and back Also, for Thursday evening’s meal, the ISL has organised

shuttle buses from the Novotel/ Youth Hostel to ISL and back.

Novotel

Bus from the Airport to Novotel

Take the Number 16 bus towards town and stop at the “Parlement Européen”.

(10 to 15 mins on the bus + 3 min walk from the bus stop to Novotel)

Bus from the Train Station to Novotel

Take Number 1 or Number 16 bus and stop at the “Parlement Européen”.

(Approx. 15mins on the bus + 3min walk to Novotel)

Youth Hostel

Bus from the Airport and the Train Station to the Youth Hostel

Take Number 9 bus to the stop Montée de Clausen” / “Plateau Altmunster”.

(Approx. 15mins from Airport/ 10mins from Train Station + 5min walk to Youth Hostel

Each ride on the bus costs 2 € and the ticket is valid for two hours.

Alternatively, a day pass can be purchased for 4 €.

Museums...

MUDAM Luxembourg – Modern Art Museum

Mudam is the foremost museum dedicated to contemporary art

in Luxembourg-

Location: 3, Park Dräi Eechelen, Lux.

Bus: 1,13, 16 & Eurobus. Stop: Philharmonie/Mudam

Price: Free entry for students under 21 years, 5€ for

adults

Opening Hours: 10am – 6pm (Wed. to Fri. 8pm Sat)

Musée les Trois Glands – Fort Thungen

Luxembourg’s first museum dedicated to exploring the

country’s complex history. Great exhibitions, and fantastic

views!

Location : Kirchberg Plateau

Bus : 1,13,16 & Eurobus, Stop : Philharmonie/Mudam

Price : 5€ for Adults, 3€ for Students


Villa Vauban – Art Museum

Location : 18 Rue Emile Reuter, Lux. City Centre

Opening Hours : 10am – 6pm (Friday open until 9pm)

Bus Transport Information

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General Information

This programme is printed on recycled paper.

There is a floor plan of the Chambre de Commerce inside the front cover of this

programme. Please note the emergency exits. You should not have to leave the

conference floor level except to exit the building.

Smoking is not allowed in the Chambre de Commerce building. A smoking area

is designated in the floor plan. Your school rules about smoking apply.

Lunches and snacks (sponsored by Sodexo), as well as Thursday night’s dinner,

are included in the conference registration fee. Other food can be purchased in

the cafeteria or from the vending machines.

Food and drinks are only allowed in the cafeteria and lobby; not in the conference

rooms.

Please respect your individual school curfews for bedtimes, and remember to

respect other students, teachers and people around you!

Schools will enforce their own rules for trips during the conference.

The Chambre de Commerce is a public building; please dress accordingly. Dress

code is “smart-casual” (no offensive T-shirts or jeans with holes please).

Also, please make sure to keep the rooms, and all areas used tidy, and respect the

recycling system in place.

You are ambassadors of your schools

and representatives of the Global Issues

Network.

The Global Issues Network would like to thank all the

people who gave their time, energy and talents

to make this conference a success!

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