Gearing up for Global Youth Service Day (GYSD 2006)!
GYAN is proud to collaborate with Youth Service America on Global Youth Service Day, the
world's largest annual celebration of young volunteers. Join activities
being planned in over 100 countries this April 21-23! Register here.
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Editors:
Sophie Zintzen, Benjamin Quinto
Translation:
Sophie Zintzen, Maria de los Angeles Mejia |
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Dear Friends,
We are excited to announce our new web site and newsletter design, as well as the release of our 2005 Annual Report!
We hope you will find these new formats easier to read and more helpful in keeping you informed - not only of our work, but of news, resources, information and emerging opportunities in youth movements to build a better world.
This will be a significant year in our history, and we look forward to growing together. Never before has the time been so ripe to unite our efforts on an unprecedented scale, and we remain commited to proving the potential to engage and mobilize millions of young people in social change initiatives.
Best wishes,
Benjamin Quinto
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Dominica prime minister empowers youth at UVI leadership forum
Caribbean Net News - 03/07/06
Roosevelt Skerrit said it's up to young people to change the word's perception of youth. As the youngest leader of a country, Skerrit... More here
French workers, students protest youth job plan
Swissinfo - 03/07/06
Tens of thousands of workers and young people marched in France on Tuesday to protest against a youth job plan that has sent Prime Minister ... More here
Population and Our Changing World
Voice of America
... Many of these young people face dismal job prospects. In the absence of a secure livelihood, discontented youth may resort to violence or turn to insurgent… More Here
Stop berating young people
The Age – 03/01/06
... Many young people are instrumental in creating space that draws on longer-standing social movements and youth cultures. Using the net is one way s ome groups have claimed space and created collective identities dedicated to specific political objectives… More here
GB youth more culturally aware than youth in NP, Director of ...
The Freeport News - 03/07/06
... among the youth, Dr. Bethel said she will be looking at establishing cultural centres or cultural villages in every community so that young people will have… More here.
Bahamas to host Commonwealth Youth Ministers meeting
The Freeport News - 03/07/06
... "What this meeting would also do is express the Government's serious commitment to young people and youth development and further enhance The Bahamas… More here.
Appointment of the First Youth City Councillor Will Empower ...
CCNMatthews (press release) - 03/07/06
... It also included the establishment of the Vaughan Youth Cabinet, consisting of 20 young people serving as an advisory committee to Council on various ... More here.
Youth movement good for council
Brandon Sun – 02/26/06
... While a non-voting youth position on council won't keep young people from moving to Alberta or turn every person under 25 into a future city council candidate .. . More here
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GYAN Strengthens its Membership
In the process of updating and strengthening our membership, a team has been requesting updated information from our organizational partners. All members should have received messages to this effect and are asked to respond. We are now building a network dedicated to more targeted solutions and activities that benefit the specific needs of GYAN's members. For more information, or to confirm your organization's membership, please contact Kartlos Adeishvili.
GYAN Partners with the UN World Food Programme
GYAN has recently partnered with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to organize Walk the World activities around the world on May 21, 2006. Walk the World is a global annual event to raise the awareness and the funds needed to help end child hunger. GYAN will provide financial support to support activities in 10 countries: Tunisia, Philippines, Taiwan, Armenia, Austria, Argentina, Grenada, Mexico, Uruguay and Bulgaria. If your organization is interested in leading Walk the World activities (especially in the above-mentioned countries), please e-mail Luis Davila-Ortega.
GYAN Receives Grant from W.K.Kellogg Foundation
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has generously provided a grant in the amount of US50,000 for the Local Jam - NYC project. The Local Jam grounds our work by connecting and nurturing youth movements at the municpal level. The project includes a local mapping oforganizations, monthly gatherings, retreats for organizers and on-going facilitation for collaborative projects that emerge. This is GYAN's first grant from the Kellogg Foundation, which is known for supporting projects with strong potential for scale.
Working with Siegel & Gale
Pioneer branding agency Siegel & Gale, with a client list that includes American Express, UPS, Yahoo and Sony, has offered its pro-bono services to help GYAN with its branding and communications. We are extremely grateful for this partnership, and excited to work with one of the leading companies in their field.
GYAN doubles in 2005: our Annual Report
The Global Youth Action Network is proud to announce the release of our 2005 Annual Report. GYAN doubled in staff, revenue, partnerships, and scale, thanks to our friends, allies and base of support. Read more in the Annual Report (900KB, Acrobat)
GYAN Re-launches its web site, Youthlink.org
After months of work, GYAN is pleased to present its new corporate web site: www.Youthlink.org. The site will soon launch in Spanish and French.
GYAN Seeks an Operations Director
The Global Youth Action Network is seeking a full-time Director of Operations to manage day-to-day operations of our New York Headquarters. More below or here. |
Young People Fight AIDS with Education
Voice of America – 02/28/06
... to help link these young people into care or get them educated about HIV ... The television and film actress has been advocating on behalf of HIV-positive youth in the ... More here |
Greater Media Newspapers to feature Future Leaders
Atlanticville Independent – 03/08/06
... to introduce our readers to a much broader spectrum of the youth community," he ... but showcasing the lives and activities of so many fine young people is about ... More here |
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GYCA- OIYP Survey- Deadline Extended!
Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS and the Oxfam International Youth Parliament welcome submissions to their publication on innovative, youth-led HIV/AIDS interventions. Are you doing work on HIV/AIDS? Do you still want to contribute a case study to the research on youth-led HIV/AIDS work? You can get involved by submitting a case study of your work by March 31,2006. Receive a survey by email or download on-line.
U.S. Dept. of Peace Action Request
Legislation to establish a U.S. Department of Peace was re-introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and into the U.S. Senate. The Peace Alliance, campaigning for the U.S. Department of Peace, needs your support to make this bill law -- by calling, faxing and/or emailing your representative and also by spreading the word. The primary function of a United States Department of Peace will be to research, articulate and facilitate non-violent solutions to domestic and international conflict. Learn more about their work and the legislation or email.
Quarter-life-crisis: Global Youth Publishing Project
There are over a billion people today between the ages of 18 and 30 and it is simply not possible that, with such a wide base of individuals to pull from, the only stories worth telling, lives worth examining and issues worth discussing are the ones currently being airbrushed and mass-marketed around the globe. Quarter-Life-Crisis wants your help to create a collection of pieces about you, about your hardships, your joys, your pleasures and your pains. They are looking for nonfiction prose and poetry, as well as black-and-white artwork and photography. Deadline: March 31st, 2006 and April 14th, 2006 for our GYAN subscribers. E-mail for more.
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InsideVOICE Newsletter, by
TakingITGlobal and GYAN, features policy- and decision-making processes that welcome youth participation. |
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The VOICE Section of TakingITGlobal.org informs youth on how to get involved in policy, and reports on those of interest to young people. |
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'Lower minimum voting age' plea
Gulf Daily News – 02/19/06
…” We are also asking for (young) people to take part in the next election, to vote and choose their representatives," said Ms Al Shino. "Young people's voice is also needed on the Higher Council of Youth and Sport, the summit declared… 'More here
BBC Arabic seeks young people's view of the future
AME Info - 03/01/06
... Hosam El Sokkari, Head of BBC Arabic service, adds: 'Across the Arabic-speaking world, young people are in the majority in terms of numbers but usually have a minority voice. ... Khartoum University , 6 March: Sudanese youth and the search for identity More here
Iranian people frustrated with government
Contra Costa Times – 03/04/06
... In a survey last year, the government-run National Youth Organization found young people are facing three main social crises: sexual repression, unemployment ... More here
Annan envisions popular dialogue
Daily Star – 02/27/06
… it is very important to reach young people before their ideas and attitudes have fully crystallized," said Annan. ... decided to concentrate on five major areas to spread the word - the political context, education, media, youth and immigration. ... More here
City prepares for Youth Month
Viet Nam News – 03/03/06
... The VND500 million (US$31,500) fund has been set up with a view to help young people develop new business. Youth can borrow up to VND10 million ($600) with a ... More here |
Young people 'sick of being stereotyped by adults'
Unison.ie – 02/22/06
Young people in Ireland are sick of being stereotyped by adults, according to a study conducted by the National Youth Council and the Equality Authority… More here
683 Opinions - The Situation of Young People in the Euro
di-ve.com – 20/25/06
The book is a unique study of the situation of young people as seen by the young people themselves. It is the Euro-Mediterranean Youth Platform's souvenir ... More here
BYC: Young people excluded from education bill debate
Politics.co.uk – 02/28/06
... The British Youth Council (BYC) is calling on politicians and the media following the release of the Education Bill, not to exclude young people from the debate ... More here
Young people to decide how £115m budget is spent
The Labour Party – 03/08/06
... on 4 November. Over 19,000 responses on the Youth Green Paper – Youth Matters were received from young people. Over 500 young… More here
Open Parliament Promoted in Sarajevo
FENA- 03/10/06
Open Parliament represents a sort of a shock; for the parliamentarians, because they communication with the young people as never before, and for over 1200 young people from throughout BiH … More here
Hain announces £61m for children and young people
4ni.co.uk - 03/07/06
... enhanced services for children with special needs, youth workers and for ... and healthy lifestyles, including tackling obesity in children and young people.” More here
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:: PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
UNGASS Youth Summit : Preceding the 2006 UNGASS +5 Review Meeting at the UN Secretariat in New York
Date: 29-30 May, 2006
Location: New York, USA
The Declaration of Commitment recognizes the specific vulnerability of young people to HIV and AIDS. Half of all new HIV infections occur in youth ages 15 through 24. To reverse the spread of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, young people must be involved! Day One of the Youth Summit will be filled with comprehensive education and skills-building training on advocacy, media and on the UNGASS Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS and the UN process. On Day Two, through an interactive and focused dialogue, youth participants will develop and discuss youth demands at UNGASS to ensure a youth voice on HIV/AIDS is heard. For information, contact Joya Banerjee.
UN-Habitat: Third World Urban Forum
Date: 16-18 June 2006
Location: Vancouver, Canada
UN Habitat is hosting the third World Urban Forum, an international conference on human settlements and cities. The WUF will be a great opportunity for young people involved in successful youth-led and youth-driven projects and programs to create new networks and to show international policy-makers, scientists and business people that youth are organizing to create positive change in their communities around the world every day. Check the following website for more youth programming related info or email your questions.
:: EVENT SPOTLIGHT [Full Calendar]
Uhai Lake Forum: 7th Annual Lake Victoria Day Forum
Date: 12-14 April 2006
Location: Kisumu City, Kenya
The 3-day Forum disseminates information on water use and resource conservation, offers debates, presentations and community education activities on poverty alleviation. This year's theme is River Catchments Destruction and will focus on catalyzing processes for engaging the local river and lake basin communities in water conservation and management efforts. All are invited to give a speech or presentation. For more details, contact by e-mail or visit their website.
"Why keep your right to remain silent" project
Date: 3 May, 2006
Location: Global
The "Why keep your right to remain silent" project on the World Press Freedom Day, 3rd of May 2006 is progressing. On that day, young people around the world will write a book together on 'freedom of expression' and you or your organization is welcome to join. More information.
GKP International Forum on Cross Sector Partnerships
Date: 8-9 May 2006
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
This year's theme is "Creating Prosperity through Innovation: ICT at Work in Development". Plenary and breakout sessions will discuss and identify opportunities for forming cross-sectoral partnerships with international and regional ICT4D players for mutual benefit, and provide the opportunity for the sharing of experiences and learning about the innovative use of ICT as tools for development in the South Asia region and beyond. For more information.
Inspire Peace Conference
Date: 17 June, 2006
Location: Detroit , USA
Peace of the World International & Destiny Bound Community Development (co-sponsors) welcome organizations, individuals, members of religious institutions, government officials/workers, and anyone interested in the making of Peace to attend. The program includes dynamic local and international speakers, seminars, and powerfully inspiring entertainment. Please visit their website for the conference registration form.
Global Youth Village
Date: 14 July- 5 August, 2006
Location: Bedford , USA
The Global Youth Village is an international summer training program for young people ages 13-18. Be an agent for social change this summer by exploring global citizenship, teamwork, project planning, decision-making, and public speaking with friends from around the world. Learn how to make a difference both locally and globally and participate in an array of stimulating recreational and cultural activities and events. For more information visit their website, or e-mail them.
First African Peace Conference: “The Youth in Search of Peace in Africa”
Date: 24-28 July, 2006
Location: Lome , Togo
This event will be a Forum for youth to not only to debate the alarming situation of the continent but also to propose concrete solutions. The meeting aims at building peace in the minds of African youth and future leaders by encouraging the passage to a culture of peace. More information here.
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:: BE CAUTIOUS - POTENTIAL SCAMS
Many scams invite people to register for a youth conference, and intend only to collect registration fees. Please beware and only pay fees when you are certain it is a legitimate event. Common schemes include events taking place both in the USA and other countries.
• Third International NGOs & CBOs Summit: "Health and Development (NCARDS), organized by the International Development Fund on 28–31st March, 2006 New York, United States and 26-29, April 2006 Oxford, United Kingdom.
• Global change affairs conferences organized by the Global Change World Youth Organization from 20th to 24th March, 2006 in New York, USA and from 28th March to 1st April, 2006 in Dakar, Senegal |
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Youth Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Youth Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a bilingual Guide and Poster which interprets the Canadian Charter in plain, child friendly language and targets youth in the 12 to 16 year age range. You can download the guide online (English and French).
Nadja Halilbegovich: “My Chilhood under Fire: A Sarajevo Diary”
My Childhood Under Fire is Nadja's diary of the years 1992–95. It is her personal account of becoming a teenager during wartime. It is also a monument to the thousands killed during the siege of Sarajevo and to the millions of children around the world who still live — and die — under fire. Check out here.
UNESCO opens online platform for planning multi-stakeholder implementation of WSIS Plan of Action
UNESCO has now opened an online platform to facilitate initial contacts among stakeholders and to launch activities under the Action Lines of the Geneva Plan of Action that are in the area of competence of the Organization. This includes the following action lines: Access to information and knowledge, E-learning and E-science, Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content, Media and Ethical dimensions of the Information Society. |
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:: PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES [Full Listing]
GYAN Seeks an Operations Director
The Global Youth Action Network is currently seeking a full-time Director of Operations. This position is available for a qualified person with previous experience in non-profit administration/management. The ideal candidate will possess strong operational skills and leadership qualities, be able to communicate, multi-task and prioritize effectively, and will manage all day-to-day operations for the organization. Download the job description and criteria, and submit your resume and cover letter by April 25, 2006.
Innovations in Civic Participation: Program Assistant
Innovations in Civic Participation (ICP) is looking for a Program Assistant to support ICP's project work and the Executive Director. The ideal candidate will be extremely well organized and independent, with the ability to manage multiple and changing priorities in an entrepreneurial environment. The main responsibilities for this position include program support work, supporting ICP's information infrastructure, running ICP's internship program, and the management of ICP's day-to-day office operations. Please contact Susan E. Stroud.
Nonviolent Peaceforce: Human Resource Manager & Communications Officer
The Nonviolent Peaceforce is a large-scale, international peace force composed of trained, unarmed civilians from around the world ready to serve in conflict areas. In partnership with local groups, Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) members apply proven non-violent strategies to protect human rights, deter violence, and help create space for local peacemakers to carry out their work. For its pilot project in Sri Lanka, Nonviolent Peaceforce is seeking to recruit additional staff. Please visit its website for more information about the position of Human Resource Manager or Communications Officer. To apply for either position, please send an application letter and resume to Marcel C.A. Smits.
:: EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
IHRN human rights training programmes 2006
The International Human Right Network is a non-governmental organization supporting others in applying Human Rights Based Approaches in their work. The emphasis is on ensuring that human rights fieldwork is relevant, effective, sustainable, participatory and accountable. For more information about all IHRN Training programmes, visit their website.
Oxfam America CHANGE Initiative
The Oxfam America CHANGE Initiative is now accepting student applications for the 2006-2007 academic year. The CHANGE Initiative aims to develop capable and confident young leaders, who are active agents for positive social change. Students must have an interest in issues such as the international impact of mining, Fair Trade Coffee, global hunger, and international trade, and be willing to carry out a campaign on their campus and in their community. Applications are due by April 1, 2006. They strongly encourage online application. Please email for any question.
:: FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES [ Full Listing ]
2006-2007 Carr Center for Human Rights Policy Fellowship Program
The Carr Center for Human Rights Policy Fellows Programs bring together a diverse group of human rights practitioners, scholars and activists to conduct research on human rights policy, and participate in broader dialogue with students, faculty and researchers in the Harvard community. In 2006-2007, the Carr Center will offer two separate fellowship types: The Carr Center Fellowships for Academics and Scholars (non-stipendiary) and the Carr Center Fellowships for Activists and Practitioners (stipendiary). The eligibility requirements and application procedures differ. Please see their website or contact Eleanor Benk for application information and details. Application deadline: March 31st, 2006 (hard copy).
ACT NOW! Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award 2006
The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights was established to celebrate the spirit of May 18 Gwangju Uprising by recognizing individuals, groups or institutions in Korea and abroad that have contributed in promoting and advancing human rights, democracy and peace in their work. A prize money amounting to US$ 50,000, a gold medal and a certificate are awarded to a winner. The deadline for nomination is on 30 March 2006. More information.
WOMEN: Scholarships for Native Leadership (SNL) Deadline: March 25, 2006
SNL creates educational opportunities for women of the world, who are leaders, organizers, and activists who demonstrate their economic necessities. The SNL invests in the leadership of the woman and the development of the leadership by means of supporting the education of graduate, but non-doctoral degrees, in the fields of: the human rights, sustainable development, and public health. More information here.
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Tell Your Faculty About Sustainable Development (TYFASD)
The Tell Your Faculty About Sustainable Development (TYFASD) includes a hard paper toolkit and an interactive Internet portal, serving as a platform for dialogue between academia and the student community. The goal of the TYFASD is to encourage students to influence curriculum content within their universities, by getting them to provide a more sustainable education. As significant societal actors, universities shape their local, regional and national environments and are therefore an important partner in setting the agenda for a sustainable future. More information.
Universal Forum of the Cultures Monterrey 2007
Different from other world meetings, the Forum summons people instead of countries or governments; it is the civil society that reflects on the problems and challenges of humanity with the purpose of improving the well being of the present. Youth from all around the world are invited to join the Universal Forum of the Culture Monterrey 2007. The three core themes of the Forum are Cultural Diversity, Sustainable Development: Conditions for peace. Please visit their website for more information. |
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