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OUR YEAR, OUR VOICE

The International Year of Youth aims to promote intercultural understanding, youth participation in MDGs, and empower young people as agents of inclusion and peace. Join the movement and make your voice heard!

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OUR YEAR, OUR VOICE

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  1. OUR YEAR, OUR VOICE 12 August 2010 to 11 August 2011

  2. International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding

  3. International Year of Youth official webpage: http://social.un.org/youthyear/links.shtml

  4. UN’s Framework Approach Commitment and investment Inter-cultural understanding Participation and partnerships Greater involvement in MDGs

  5. UN’s Framework Approach Commitment and Investment InInter-cultural understanding - youth development as a smart investment - inequalities amongst youth - foster research and knowledge - Promote youth interactions, networks and partnerships across cultures - Empower and support youth as agents of social inclusion and peace Participation and partnerships Greater involvement in MDGs - institutionalize youth participation in decision-making processes - support youth-led organizations and initiatives - strengthen networks - recognition of young people’s contributions to national and community development and to achieving the Millennium Development Goals

  6. 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

  7. World Youth Conference • Fifth World Youth Congress - 31 July - 13 August: Istanbul • *World Conference for Youth 24 -27 August: Mexico City • youth2010.org

  8. Calendar of Events

  9. Participate! • Form or Join a National Committees • Plan an event • Suggest low cost activities for the International Year of Youth • Join the Facebook page

  10. JoinourFacebook page and post yourideas

  11. Put Rural Youth Issues on the Agenda Putting issues into World Conference Declaration Drawing links to MDG Agenda & post-MDG agenda Raise in Youth Discussions Highlight in National Preparations

  12. Resources For Youth – Making Your Voice Heard

  13. Voices of Youth: Rural Voices

  14. Speak Africa brings together youth activists to fight for the rights of African youth

  15. Food & Agriculture Organisation – Rural Youth

  16. ILO Youth Employment Network

  17. MDG Campaign – For Youth Current Youth Products • Youth Campaign Kit • 5,000 En, Fr, Sp, global distribution • Action Guide • Posters • Stickers • Brochure • Creates community of young activists

  18. Thank You OUR YEAR, OUR VOICE

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