youth and inclusive citizen workshop camodia presentation
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Country specific presentation at the Youth and Inclusive Citizen Workshop organized by PRIA and ASPBAE from 8-10th September 2014TRANSCRIPT
CambodiaCambodia
Presentation for Youth and Presentation for Youth and Inclusive Citizenship Inclusive Citizenship
WorkshopWorkshopSept 2014Sept 2014
Cambodia profileCambodia profile
Current population = 15 millionCambodia has a young population:
approx 30% of population aged 0-14 and 20% of population aged 15-24
Average age = 24.1 years80% live in rural areas, 20% in urban
areasPhnom Penh capital = 1.55 million
people
Key issue faced by youth Key issue faced by youth related to inclusive citizenshiprelated to inclusive citizenship
PolicyPolicy
Constitutional LawEducational Law and Teacher ethicCambodian Qualification FrameworkMoLVT competency standards, ASEANLaw on the protection and the
promotions of the right of person with disabilities.
Policy on Non-Formal Education Equivalency Programmes.
PolicyPolicy
Peaceful Demonstration LawInternational Covenant on Civil
and Political RightsAnti-corruption lawElection LawNational Policy on Cambodia Youth
Development
Mith SamlanhMith Samlanh
Youth for Youth for Peace Peace
I-Young Leader for Peace project ( one year training and practice )
II-Youth for Justice and reconciliation project ( genocide study , peace building , healing and memorization )
III-Youth Empowerment project ( slum area, poor youth were forced eviction from the capital )
( Youth are the agent of social change )
Vision: YRDP envisions a just, peaceful and democratic society where youth are constructively playing a role as leaders in the development that is equitable and sustainable
Mission: to strengthen Cambodia youth by developing their social conscience and enabling them to take responsibility
Goals: Youth are committed and active citizen who take concrete initiative that sensitize other people for promoting peaceful, justice and democratic community development.
Vision: YRDP envisions a just, peaceful and democratic society where youth are constructively playing a role as leaders in the development that is equitable and sustainable
Mission: to strengthen Cambodia youth by developing their social conscience and enabling them to take responsibility
Goals: Youth are committed and active citizen who take concrete initiative that sensitize other people for promoting peaceful, justice and democratic community development.
• Youth Capacity Development
• Volunteer Student Service and Volunteer Youth Club for Community Development
• Youth Voice for Constructive Engagement
• Youth Engagement in History for Peace and Justice
• Youth Initiative and Movement for Extractive Industry Transparency and Climate Change Response
• Youth Foundation for Ownership
• Network and Cooperation
• Publication
• Youth Learning Centre
• YRDP Alumni for Solidarity and Consultation
• Youth Capacity Development
• Volunteer Student Service and Volunteer Youth Club for Community Development
• Youth Voice for Constructive Engagement
• Youth Engagement in History for Peace and Justice
• Youth Initiative and Movement for Extractive Industry Transparency and Climate Change Response
• Youth Foundation for Ownership
• Network and Cooperation
• Publication
• Youth Learning Centre
• YRDP Alumni for Solidarity and Consultation
Youth Resource Youth Resource Development ProgramDevelopment Program
Opportunities needed for Opportunities needed for youthyouth
Youth Capacity Development (interpersonal skills, vocational training, literacy and equivalency)
Volunteer and Internship Opportunity in all sectors
Youth Empowerment(Intergenerational Dialogues, parliamentarian dialogues exchange visit )
Role of youthRole of youth
Development of their community and their country
To be young peace messenger and Builders
To critically discuss and share about social information
To be social Change maker through voluntary activities
Meaningful monitor and response on what government doing
THANKS FOR YOUR THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTIONATTENTION