Youth Envoys
High-Level Meeting for Youth at the UNICEF on July 22
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As the International Year of Youth comes to a close, we are still learning that youth can make a difference. That is why, on July 22 from 1 to 4 PM, the International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Services (IUAES) and the Manhattan Multicultural Summer Youth Program (MMSY) are hosting an event titled “Youth Interface Dialogue & Mutual Understanding.” The meeting will emphasize “the importance of religious and cultural tolerance anchored on mutual understanding.”
Held in the UNICEF building on 44th between 1st and 2nd Ave., it will feature influential guest speakers such as Mr. Jeremy Gilly, Founder of “Peace One Day” and The UN International Day of Peace. In addition to an impressive panel, the event will feature interfaith dialogue from a youth perspective.
The event is open to the public. To register, fill out this application or call (212) 388-8191 for more information.
UN International Year of Youth Culmination Celebration with AlleyKatzz
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On August 11, AllyKatzz, a premier media company for tween- teen girls, will hold the UN International Year of Youth Culmination Celebration. The event will be held at the United Nations from 10 AM to 5 PM and will be hosted by UN Youth Champion Monique Coleman (most know her as an actress from the High School Musical franchise). Celebrating the end of the first International Year of Youth in twenty-five years, the event will host one hundred and ninety two teen girls, who will be delegates at the celebration, which includes a press conference.
If you are between the ages of 11 and 24 and interested in participating as a delegate in the August 11th celebration, click here for an application. This is an amazing opportunity for young women to speak their minds about important issues — and be heard.
On December 18, 2009, the UN General Assembly concluded that the year starting on August 12, 2010, would be the International Year of Youth: Dialogue & Mutual Understanding. Now that year is almost over and many events have been held, giving young people a voice at the UN concerning causes such as HIV/AIDS, Women’s Rights, LGBT Rights, and Climate Change. The culmination celebration will continue to inspire youth to take a stance on issues they believe in.
Here is a message from host Monique Coleman.
World Student Christian Federation North American Regional Assembly 2011
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Where: Chicago, Illinois
When: October 14-18, 2011
Apply by: September 30th
The World Student Christian Federation (WSCF) is a global ecumenical federation of Student Christian Movements which seeks to end injustice and oppression by empowering students to be agents of constructive transformation through grass-roots, student-led activism, theological reflection, study and analysis of social and cultural processes, and solidarity and action across the boundaries of culture, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities, and economic situations.
WSCF will be holding their North American Regional Assembly this year on the topic of “Overcoming Violence”. Students from Canada and the United States will analyze why violence is such an all-pervasive element of society and what can be done to overcome it at local, national and international levels. Highlights will include two students from the Middle East Region of the WSCF speaking about their perspective on violence and war in their context, as well as a water pilgrimage to facilitate conversation on water justice.
In addition to theological reflection on the topic, students will engage in lecture-style presentations, workshops, interactive and artistic sessions, as well as experiential learning through supplemental visits, conversation and analysis with local communities and projects on the subject of water justice and how water is a matter of violence and peacemaking.
The conference will begin at 6PM on Friday, October 14th, and conclude at 12PM on Tuesday, October 18th. Early bird registration costs $225, and $275 for late registration. The registration fee covers WSCF membership, room, and board. Participation is open to Unitarian Universalist students.
To apply, please click HERE. For a concept paper describing the WSCF and the conference in more depth, please click HERE.
For more information about WSCF, please click HERE.
UUSC-UUA JustWorks Youth Delegation to Haiti – Bon Voyage!
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We all felt the pain from the 2010 Haiti earthquake. While we did not feel the tremors or aftershocks, the photos of starving children stared at us from front pages all over the US. In most natural disasters, we might feel affected but it is easy to remain detached; places like Japan or Thailand feel a world away. Both are over six thousand miles away. Yet, when the 7.0 earthquake devastated Haiti, it was close to home. Haiti is only six hundred miles away from Miami. While the cataclysmic earthquake occurred over a year and a half ago, Haitians are still struggling to put their lives back together.
The UUSC-UUA JustWorks Youth Delegation has developed a way for Youth to get involved and help rebuild Haiti. They are taking youth ages 15 to 23 (as well as some adults) to build an eco-village and a sustainable community in Central Plateau, Haiti from August 20 to 27. Participants will construct homes for forty displaced families. They will also instruct citizens on positive, sustainable agriculture habits.
The trip costs four hundred dollars and covers all in-country costs. Participants are to pay for vaccinations and travel to Haiti. The deadline to apply was July 10. We look forward to hearing more about their travels and encourage our Envoys to keep an eye out for similar opportunities for Youth in their congregations.
For more information, click here.
22nd International Youth Leadership Conference
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When: July 24 – 29
Where: Prague, Czech Republic
Apply by: Rolling deadline
The International Youth Leadership Conference is a week-long forum for youth aged 18 to 24. This year it will be held in Prague, Czech Republic from July 24 to 29. The conference focuses on providing a unique learning experience for an ethnically diverse, enthusiastic and mature group of young people. Those attending should be mainly majoring in political science, international relations, and/or mass media and law. The participants will simulate such international organizations as the UN Security Council, International Criminal Court, and European Parliament. They will use debate and communication skills to address realistic problems. The 22nd International Youth Leadership Conference is a rich opportunity for youth who hope to be involved in politics, international relations, and social justice.
There is a rolling application process, with deadlines every ten days. One can also nominate a friend or other youth who they believe would benefit from the conference. To nominate someone, click here.
To read testimonies of youth who participated in IYLC, click here.
UN “Face to Face” Live Debate on Education, Human Rights, & Conflict
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The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, UNICEF, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization partnered to broadcast a live debate titled “Face to Face” on education, human rights, and conflict. The debate was held at UN Headquarters in Geneva on July 4, 2011. The conference was mediated by Ms. Daljit Dhaliwal, host of 21st Century UN Television Series and former TV anchor of ABC News Now, BBC, and CNN.
Click here to view the video of the fascinating debate featuring speakers such as :
- Ms. Daljit Dhaliwal, Host of 21st Century UN Television Series and former TV anchor of the ABC News Now, BBC, CNN International, and the Independent TV News (ITN).
- Ms. Irina Bokova, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO;
- Ms. Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, and United Nations Under-Secretary-General;
- Ms. Kavita N. Ramdas, President and CEO of the Global Fund for Women;
- Professor Kwame Anthony Appiah, Laurance S. Rockefeller University Professor of Philosophy and the University Center for Human Values, Princeton University.
High Level Meeting on Aids – Youth Activism
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During the month of June, the United Nations hosted a High Level Meeting on Aids. One of the side events, entitled “Young People in the Aids Response”, highlighted the importance of youth activism in reaching the United Nations goal of zero new infections by 2015.
Speakers in the meeting stated that youth are the new face Aids activism, through their hard work youth infection rates have dropped by 25%. During the meeting, youth from around the world presented “The Mali Call to Action” a youth driven movement that asks countries and citizens around the world to take a firm stance on HIV/AIDS. The call to action demands countries to: provide protection (male AND female condoms), not to discriminate (on basis of sexual orientation or drugs) and to properly educate. One of the key speakers at the side event was Anthony Lake the new executive director of UNICEF, whose speech demonstrated the progress made by youth by citing changes in the numbers of infections since the release of the 2002 Young People In Crisis document.
Want to learn more about The Mali Call to Action?
Go to: http://www.whatabouthiv.org/?p=145
International Day of Cooperatives 2011 – Youth
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In 1992, General Assembly determined that the first Saturday of July 1995 would be the Internation Day of Cooperatives (IDC). This year, that Saturday falls on July 2. According to the Department of Economic & Social Affairs, a cooperative, or a co-op, is “autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise.” Co-ops have the potential to strengthen the ties of a community & bridge the gap between production & distribution of products. This gap enables distributors to raise the price of products when selling them back to the people who made the raw goods. If co-ops close this gap, then the community saves money. They are vital, especially in today’s conglomerate-dominated culture. Co-ops can also act as sources of income & independence for women who otherwise would have to depend on a husband or father.
The theme of IDC this year is “Youth, the future of cooperative enterprise.” The ICA (International Co-operative Alliance) hopes that young people will be made more aware of the advantages of co-ops. Cooperatives can act as templates for young people to begin their own businesses.
Cooperatives are also often based on ethical and democratic values. For examples of co-cops based on Unitarian Universalist values, take a look at the Lucy Stone Cooperative, a Unitarian Universalist housing co-op, HERE, or the UU of Phoenix Early Education Cooperative, HERE.
For more information about the International Day of Cooperatives, click HERE.
Join us for the 9th Annual Youth Assembly Wrap-up Session with the UU-UNO
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“Bringing the MDGs Back to Our Congregations”
August 6th, 2011
10 am – 12 pm
777 United Nations Plaza, 7th Floor, New York
RSVP to YouthEnvoys@uu-uno.org
The UU-UNO is pleased to invite Envoys of all ages to participate in a special wrap-up session to follow the 9th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations.
Hosted by the Friendship Ambassador’s Foundation and held from August 3rd through 5th, the 9th Annual Youth Assembly will bring together more than 600 Youth from around the world to listen to a range of select speakers, and to discuss how Youth can contribute their voices and energy to achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
Following in the vein of the Assembly’s chosen theme, “Committing Youth Leadership to the MDGs”, the UU-UNO’s Wrap-up Session will encourage our UU participants to process and summarize their experiences at the Assembly. We will highlight and discuss the MDGs about which we feel most passionate, and pinpoint ways in which our congregations can contribute to achieving those goals.
The Wrap-up Session will be held on August 6th, 10 am – 12 pm. Envoys of all ages may participate. If you would like to join us, please RSVP to YouthEnvoys@uu-uno.org with your name, congregation, email address and phone number.
June 9th Youth Events at the United Nations
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The UN Department of Public Information and the NGO Conference Planning Committee will be holding two pre-Conference events to promote the involvement of young people in NGO events and in particular in the UN DPI/NGO annual conferences through outreach campaigns and activities targeted to youth.
DPI/NGO Briefing, “Our Year, Our Voice – From IYY to IYV + 10 – Young People Building Partnerships and Promoting Dialogue”
June 9th
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Salvation Army, 221 East 52nd Street.
“Our Year, Our Voice – Engaging Youth Towards a Green Economy,”
June 9th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
German House, United Nations Plaza (East 48th and First Ave).
There will be a networking fair immediately following the 90 minute briefing with volunteer organizations (UN Volunteers + more), green companies and opportunities for youth.
RSVP – Due to security, please e-mail your name and organization/school AT LEAST TWO DAYS PRIOR to the briefing to: unconferenceyouth@gmail.com
Program Announced for 9th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations hosted by Friendship Ambassadors Foundation
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We are very excited to release more details about the tentative program for the upcoming 9th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations, held August 3rd – 5th. Here are a few highlights.
** There’s still time to apply! The deadline in June 15th. Click HERE to register**
The UN Welcome to the United Nations will be provided by:
- Ban Ki Moon (Invited)
United Nations Secretary General - Baso Sangqu, H. E. Ambassador
Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations - Susan Rice, H. E. Ambassador (Invited)
Permanent Mission of the United States to the United Nations
The keynote address will be given by Grammy-Award winning singer, Angelique Kidjo, on 8 Goals for Africa and How Artists Can Contribute to the MDGs.
You will also have the opportunity to attend a panel on the The Arab Spring: A Discussion of Youth Leadership and the MDGs in a Changing World, moderated by Khaled Louhichi, Arab League Minister. The panel will include members of the Arab League Youth Delegates, as representatives from the Arab Spring. An audience Q&A will follow the discussion.
For the rest of the program, click HERE. The finalized schedule will be released in June.
Grab the Torch – Leadership, Philanthropy and Ethics Camps
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Grab the Torch is a 5-day overnight camp experience. It has been developed to provide an in-depth educational experience into the business and commitment of the non-profit, foundation, cause related marketing and global greater good professional. The sessions include presentations by foundation leaders, development professionals, college admission representatives, street volunteers, grant writers, corporate marketing professionals, non-profit strategic planning professionals, and presidents of boards and foundations.
The Founder and CEO, Dave Aldrich, spoke briefly at our Spring Seminar in April and we are happy to let UU Youth know about these summer camps.
Full scholarships are available and sessions begin in late June.
For more information and to apply, please visit the Grab the Torch website at www.GrabtheTorch.org.
GoldMine – Youth Leadership School
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Are you interested in leadership? Learning more about UUism?
Figuring out how you can make a difference in the world?
Building community with other UUs? Deepening your spirituality?
Having fun with 24 other youth for 6 days this summer?
Then consider attending:
GoldMine – Youth Leadership School
Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Church
in Toronto, ON – August 8 – 13, 2011.
Applications are DUE by Friday July 1st, 2011.
GoldMine is a 6-day Unitarian Universalist leadership development program for youth developed by the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Pacific North West District (on the west coast).
This program has been wildly successful there, creating a large cohort of youth from Washington, Oregon, Alaska and BC who have gained valuable leadership skills, self-confidence and have had the chance to deepen their understanding of and commitment to their UU faith.
Here is how Rev. Jaco B. ten Hove, one of the program’s founders, describes GoldMine:
“This Leadership School is designed to challenge and train self-selected Unitarian Universalist youth (ages 14-20) in three areas: Leadership Skills Development, Worship, and Religious Values & Heritage…This Leadership School is not a camp or conference, but a concentrated series of workshops, reflection and sharing.”
Click HERE to download a PDF with more information and the application.
If you have additional questions, please contact Ariel Hunt-Brondwin, CUC National Youth and Young Adult Ministry Development, at 604.563.8507, or ariel@cuc.ca
TUNZA International Conference in Indonesia
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Tunza International Children and Youth Conference on the Environment Organized by the United Nations Environment Programme in Cooperation with the Government of Indonesia
BANDUNG, INDONESIA
26 – 30 September 2011
Under the slogan ‘ Reshaping Our future through A Green Economy and Sustainable Lifestyle’, the TUNZA International Conference will bring together 1400 children and youth, to discuss their role and inputs to the upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development ” Rio+20″.
Children with a school or recognized organization may apply to attend. There is no application fee.
Nominations must be submitted to UNEP on or before 30 June 2011.
For more information and to apply, click here.
14th Annual United Nations Association Film Festival
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United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF) celebrates the power of films dealing with human rights, environmental themes, population, migration, women’s issues, refugees, homelessness, racism, health, universal education, war and peace.
This year’s film festival was originally conceived to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The theme for this year is EDUCATION IS A HUMAN RIGHT.
The 14th UNAFF will be held from October 21-30, 2011 in Palo Alto, Stanford University, East Palo Alto and San Francisco.
For more information about submitting a film or attending screenings, please click here.
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“Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups” (Article 26, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights)
Scholarships for Youth and Young Adults of Color to Attend the 9th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations
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The Friendships Ambassador’s Foundation will be holding it’s 9th Annual Youth Assembly athe United Nations this year from August 3rd through the 5th.
We at the UU-UNO encourage you to participate!
The Youth Assembly brings together Youth from around the world for three days of plenary sessions, workshops, round table discussions and networking. You will listen to renowned speakers, learn from expert workshop facilitators, voice your opinions and meet other dedicated young people from all over the world.
Please visit the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation’s website, here, to apply.
We are pleased to offer scholarships for Youth and Young Adults of Color to register for this year’s Assembly, as well as a special wrap-up session at the UU-UNO on August 6th.
Registration costs $100. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please send your answers to the following questions to youthenvoys@uu-uno.org.
Name:
Congregation:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
- Which Millennium Development Goal is your primary focus of interest, and why? For a list of the Millennium Development Goals, click here.
- What do you hope to gain from the experience of attending the 9th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations?
- Please share with us any additional information you think we should know regarding your financial background and ability to afford the registration.
9th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations Hosted by the Friendship Ambassador’s Foundation
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Calling all Unitarian Universalist Youth and Young Adults!
The Friendship Ambassador’s Foundation will be holding it’s 9th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations this year from August 3rd through the 5th.
We at the UU-UNO encourage you to participate! Please register as soon as possible and contact kate@uu-uno.org to inform us of your intention to be involved.
The Youth Assembly brings together Youth from around the world for three days of plenary sessions, workshops, round table discussions and networking. You will listen to renowned speakers, learn from expert workshop facilitators, voice your opinions and meet other dedicated young people from all over the world.
All UU Youth who register will also be invited to join in special UU activities, including a meeting with our Executive Director, Bruce Knotts.
To apply, you must visit http://www.faf.org/unyouthassembly/ya_home.htm
For a flyer to help advertise this opportunity to Youth and Young Adults in your congregation, click here.
Those eligible to apply include:
- Young professionals working in the filed, Ages 22-26
- Advanced Youth Leaders engaged in UN or Millenium Development Goal studies, Ages 16-21
- Prospective summer intern applicants for FAF’s YA Preparation Program
Registration Fee: Applications are subject to a non-refundable processing fee of $100 per person; no exceptions are possible. Groups of 12 or more can take advantage of a special, discount application processing fee of $65 per person.
The UU-UNO is pleased to make available scholarships for Youth and Young Adults of Color to Register for the Assembly. If you are interested in applying, please click here for the application.
You may also sign up for the Pre-YA Leadership Seminar, the Weekend of Service and Networking in NYC, and the Emerging Leaders Global Seminar at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
For more information, e-mail Kate at Kate@uu-uno.org.
The Youth Envoy Pilot Project
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As of February 2011, we have been awarded the exciting opportunity to launch a Youth Envoy Pilot Project in 6 Metro New York Congregations. Building from the current Envoy Program, we will use the Pilot Project to explore new and improved ways to engage Youth at the United Nations, and to provide them with programming and support in their congregations. While in this developmental stage, we greatly appreciate your feedback and support for this new initiative!
Click here for a flyer describing the program.
The 6 congregations will be:
Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock
Unitarian Church in Westport
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Montclair
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County
The First Unitarian Society of Westchester
Unitarian Church of Staten Island
2011 US-China International Youth Festival
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When: July 12 – August 8, 2011
Apply by: May 15th
Eligible: Youth and Young Adults between 16 and 30
Haven’t made your summer plans yet? Want to visit China?
The Education Association for China Tomorrow (EACT) has opened registration for its 2011 US-China International Youth Festival from July 12th to August 8th, 2011 in China. The festival will begin with a Global Development Youth summit which will gather 150~200 global youth leaders and important figures from various fields to network and exchange fresh perspectives on topics of contemporary concern.
Afterwards, you may participate in a 3-week Volunteer Action Plan offering a hands-on experience working with students and teachers at local schools in educationally impoverished areas of China. There are also other youth-related programs following the summit for selection.
For more information, click HERE.
Third Youth Video Festival on Migration and Diversity
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Submit by: July 1st, 2011
Organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with many partners, PLURAL+ supports the role of young people as powerful agents of social change in a world often characterized by intolerance, cultural and religious divisions.
PLURAL + is a youth-produced film contest for youth from all over the world to submit short videos on their thoughts about migration, integration, inclusiveness and identity. Youth are encouraged to explore sub-themes such as youth migration, refugee issues, cross-cultural dialogue, diversity, human rights, conflict prevention, etc.
Videos of up to 5 minutes and any genre or style (animation, documentary, drama, etc) will be accepted in three age-based categories. Winners will be announced at the PLURAL+ 2011 Awards Ceremony at the Paley Center for Media in New York on 10 November 2011.
For more information, click HERE.
Scholarships for Youth and Young Adults of Color to Attend Spring Seminar
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We will be releasing several scholarships for youth and young adults of color to attend the Spring Seminar on April 28th-30th.
The deadline for submissions is April 15th.
To find out more and to download the application please click HERE.
Apply to be an intern at UU-UNO
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Applications to intern at the UU-UNO for Summer 2011 are now available! Terms run for at least 6 weeks between June 1st and August 31st. Anyone over 16 is eligible to apply. For more information about the internship and how to submit an application, click here.
