our year, our voice 12 august 2010 to 11 august 2011
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OUR YEAR, OUR VOICE
12 August 2010 to 11 August 2011
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International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding
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International Year of Youth official webpage:http://social.un.org/youthyear/links.shtml
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UN’s Framework Approach
Commitment and investment
Participation and partnerships
Greater involvement in
MDGs
Inter-cultural understanding
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UN’s Framework Approach
- institutionalize youth participation in decision-making processes- support youth-led organizations and initiatives- strengthen networks
- Promote youth interactions, networks and partnerships across cultures- Empower and support youth as agents of social inclusion and peace
Commitment and Investment
- youth development as a smart investment- inequalities amongst youth- foster research and knowledge
- recognition of young people’s contributions to national and community development and to achieving the Millennium Development Goals
Participation and partnerships
InInter-cultural understanding
Greater involvement in MDGs
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Approach to Advocacy• Framing issues negatively:– Discrimination– Exclusion– Misunderstood– Problem-focused, e.g. HIV/AIDS, violence, etc
• Framing issues positively:– Diversity– Inclusion or citizenship– Dialogue or connection– Developmental focus – building skills, assets, voice
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World Youth Conference• Fifth World Youth Congress - 31 July - 13
August: Istanbul
• *World Conference for Youth 24 -27 August: Mexico City– youth2010.org
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Calendar of Events
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Participate!• Form or Join a National Committees
• Plan an event
• Suggest low cost activities for the International Year of Youth
• Join the Facebook page
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Join our Facebook page and post your ideas
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Put Rural Youth Issues on the Agenda
Putting issues into World Conference Declaration
Drawing links to MDG Agenda & post-MDG agenda
Highlight in National Preparations
Raise in Youth Discussions
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Resources For Youth –Making Your Voice Heard
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Voices of Youth: Rural Voices
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Speak Africa
brings together youth activists to fight for the rights of African youth
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Food & Agriculture Organisation – Rural Youth
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ILO Youth Employment Network
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Current Youth Products
• Youth Campaign Kit• 5,000 En, Fr, Sp, global distribution– Action Guide
• Posters• Stickers• Brochure
– Creates community of young activists
MDG Campaign – For Youth
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OUR YEAR, OUR VOICE
•Thank You