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International Youth Conference 2015 Date: 25/May/2015 to 30/May/2015 Type: Online |
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International Youth Conference 2015 Introduction Youth is more than half of the world?s total population. Youth is supposed to be the leading stakeholder of the planet earth in various aspects. At an individual level young people are playing an important role for development and progress in their communities with new and innovative ideas and practices and effective approaches to addressing issues. Collectively, youth, inspired with strong visions and equipped with relevant skills, can work together through participation and partnership to make a better world. To foster the cooperation, communication and to build strong relationship among the youth of this planet, Kashmir Youth Parliament is going to organize International Youth Conference 2015, Azad Kashmir, to offer a platform for youth as future leaders of the world to hone their leadership, diplomacy, cultural, intercultural communication, critical thinking and self-development skills. objectives IYC2015 aims to explore how full potential of the youth from around the world can be effectively utilized to collaborate for common goals of progress and development and to minimize the challenges and issues in variety of perspectives. Participants will develop the concepts and skills needed to positively impact their communities. This conference brings together youth leaders and activists, and youth leaders from all over the world together to increase their awareness of youth rights and responsibilities, while also providing them opportunities to strengthen their leadership and diplomatic skills. Our goal is to empower youth by providing the tools and knowledge that will help them develop into future leaders who will instigate positive change in our world, and to start a dialogue on global challenges and their solutions to inspire, equip and connect youth to make a difference on the following leading topics: Rights and responsibilities of the youth as global citizens Youth participation in democracy Cross cultural harmony and Peace development Why Azad Kashmir The State of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is a youthful state. After the catastrophic Earthquake in 2005, youth of this region has taken the challenge and actively engaged themselves in rebuilding and reorganizing the social structure and life with the cooperation of the international community. They have much to share with and learn from youth around the world on this ongoing journey. Furthermore, the State of Jammu and Kashmir is known as heaven on earth. Azad Kashmir has a peaceful environment with extensive places of tourist interest to be seen. Azad Jammu and Kashmir, a peaceful, beautiful and full-of-nature place in the world, will also inspires the conference delegates to join hands together for humanity and harmony while taking full advantage of the entertainment and tourism opportunity in the area. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azad_Kashmir The Conference Dates: 25 May-30 May 2015 (5 days) Place: Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Intended participants IYC2015 welcomes youths with a wealth of experience in Youth NGOs and Voluntary Organizations, or with experience in youth activism and active citizenship and having a keen interest in youth empowerment and coordination with youth of Azad Kashmir. A total of 150 youth delegates aged 18-32, of which 80 are international delegates, are expected. Registration: Please register for participation in the International Youth Conference 2015 in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, at www.iycajk.org. Please fill in the online application form and submit it before the 20th February 2015 23:59 (PST). We will inform you about the results of the selection of participants on 20th February. Fees: There is no participation fee but participants have to pay for their own airfare and visa fee. All other costs on the ground, including food and accommodation and local transport, will be covered by IYC 2015. The Program The conference features a variety of activities such as: The grand opening ceremony on the first evening, where President of Pakistan will join as Chief Guest, cultural performance, introduction etc. government officials, diplomats, International media persons and Youth leaders will also join. Plenary sessions, where highly experienced, known and appreciated speakers will be invited to contribute to discussions at the conference. To mention a few: Famous Journalists, professionals, youth experts representatives from Initiative of Change, ICRC, United Nations, UN Secretary General?s Special envoy on Youth, Dignitaries from Pakistan Government, Parliament and many more. Interactive workshops on the following topics: Environmental protection and sustainable development Youth participation in Democracy Gender equality, and women empowerment Developing youth leadership Gender equality and women empowerment Globalization and Youth Cross-cultural communication Cultural performances and Exhibition of cultural and traditional items, for delegates to share the beauty of their own culture and appreciate the cultural diversity represented the conference Drawing the declaration of the IYC 2015, Azad Kashmir Tree-planting for solidarity and sustainability. A plantation activity in which every delegate will plant a tree, attached with his/her tag name. We will send the picture of that plant every year to the delegate. Visits to Kashmir Youth Parliament office and join the session of its Parliament. Cultural excursion and City tour, including with a cultural evening with a dinner hosted by Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Expected outcomes To draw the IYC 2015 Declaration this will express the position and voice of the IYC 2015 delegates on To identify specific actions in response to issues covered by IYC 2015, this will be implemented back in the home countries of the participant To create the IYC Friend?s Network which will serve as a space for strengthening unity between youth from different continents of the world, as well as bridging the gap among the continents Project Timeline Registration Open: 10th of January 2015 Registration closed: 20th of February 2015 Selected Participants will be informed by 20th of February 2015 About the Organizers Lead organizer ?Kashmir Youth Parliament (KYP) KYP is movement is run by young people for young people with more than hundred thousand registered members across the globe, KYP?s aim is to engage more actively youth in an entire range of global issues and speak up. Youth empowerment and implementation of Youth policy of State of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is core thematic area of KYP. It has involved youth in policy making, decision making process. KYP has organized series of events, campaigns and projects. Kashmir Youth Parliament is aiming to facilitate the dialogue across cultures, countries and various environments and bring a new edge to the debate on the contemporary challenges by providing both a platform online and offline for young activists. For registration, please visit http://iycajk.org/
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Thanks for sharing
Posted 26-03-2020 02:51
I love to apply in this conference. I believe that this could be a great avenue for the youth.
keep fighting:))
Posted 08-02-2015 15:18
I love to apply in this conference. I believe that this could be a great avenue for the youth.
keep fighting:))
Posted 08-02-2015 15:18
I love to apply in this conference. I believe that this could be a great avenue for the youth.
keep fighting:))
Posted 08-02-2015 15:18
thank you for your information,, very nice opportunity
Posted 04-02-2015 16:07
Thanks for the information.
Posted 01-02-2015 03:06
Great One (Y)
Posted 26-01-2015 10:58
Awesome Opportunity ,, I will do apply and try to take part as I am studying in Pakistan ^_^
Thanks for Sharing
Posted 26-01-2015 05:49
hmm....RegistrAtiion done....now lets see , how it is....
Posted 26-01-2015 04:25
Good Opportunity
Posted 23-01-2015 13:49
Great opportunity :D
Posted 21-01-2015 23:31