12th INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!


We are pleased to inform you and your institution that the 12th International Youth Day (IYD) Celebration and Youth and Educators Summit for the Millennium Development Goals (YES4MDGs!) is scheduled on August 3-7, 2011 at the Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center, Iloilo City, Philippines. The 12th IYD celebration is spearheaded by the United Nations Association of the Philippines and United Nations Youth Associations of the Philippines with endorsement from Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Education (DepEd), National Youth Commission (NYC), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

10th International Youth Day Celebration and Youth and Educators Summit for MDG (YES 4 MDG)


Introduction to the Theme

Sustainability does not only refer to maintaining environmental balance and renewal. Sustainability encapsulates three facets of life: environment, society and economy. We live our lives in the overlaps and intersections of these facets, and our actions and attitudes help shape them. Their changing shapes in turn affect the way we are able to live our lives. The negative effects of unsustainable behaviour are not easily contained. As has been proven by the global crises in food, the economy and the environment, the concept of the global village has gone beyond being a useful analogy to being a hard reality, making clear the need to adopt a global sense of social responsibility.

With these things in mind, as the prime movers of today and the holders of tomorrow, it is imperative that the youth embrace the challenge of sustainability in its fullness as they help pave the way forward through the 21st century and beyond. Youth action, inclusion, and their full participation are keys to developing today’s world for the generations of today and tomorrow and central to a sustainable existence.

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) refer to the 8 goals and 18 targets set during the 2005 World Summit in response to the world’s main development challenges. Derived from the original eight chapters of the United Nations Millennium Declaration of 2001, this international development blueprint aims to reduce global poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation, and discrimination against women by 2015. The importance of the MDGs in the comprehensive work of the UN is undeniable and ever expanding, as the UN Development Group (UNDG) works to ensure this framework remains core to the UN system’s activities. Moreover, the subgroup is in charge of coordinating and monitoring the MDG campaign at the country-level, ensuring that the UN and affiliated agencies may provide practical assistance in line with each country’s needs. The core Millennium Development Goals to be achieved by 2015 are as follows : (1) Halve Extreme Poverty and Hunger, (2) Achieve Universal Primary Education, (3) Empower Women and Promote Equality between Women and Men, (4) Reduce Under-Five Mortality by Two-Thirds, (5) Reduce Maternal Mortality by Three-Quarters, (6) Reverse the Spread of Diseases, Especially HIV/AIDS and Malaria, (7) Ensure Environmental Sustainability, and (8) Create a Global Partnership for Development, with Targets for Aid, Trade and Debt Relief

International Youth Day Background

The celebration of International Youth Day started after the United Nations General Assembly approved resolution 54/120 in 17 December 1999 based on the recommendation of the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for the Youth (Lisbon, 8-12,1998) declaring August 12 as International Youth Day. This day serves to promote youth participation and addresses issues concerning them. The event should also encourage youth involvement in the achievement of programs for sustainable development and technological innovations. Hence, an international strategy was adopted –the World Program of Action for Youth (WPAY) to the Year 2000 and Beyond – to address more effectively the problems of young men and women and to increase opportunities for their participation in the society.

UNAP has spearheaded the celebration of the International Youth Day in the country which was given official endorsement by the Philippine Government through the Presidential Proclamation No. 229 signed on August 12, 2002 by Her Excellency President Macapagal-Arroyo declaring every August 12 as International Youth Day. Previous IYD conferences cover various issues concerning youth particularly the 10-point WPAY agenda. The topic on the Millennium Development Goals was first tackled during the 5th IYD conference. The actively growing participation of more student and youth leaders from the different parts of the country and from other parts of the world affirm the relevance and meaningfulness of the celebration. The community immersion activities bring delegates in touch with the reality of poverty and other deprivations, and keep them aware of, and also inspired by the coping capabilities of residents in the mission areas. Fellowships and cultural nights are usually held as concluding activities. Overall, the IYD events bring to fore the lively element of youth, a common spirit of concern for others and a desire to participate in addressing the problems confronting society.

Objective and Expected Outputs:

The IYD program and celebration were designed to achieve the following end results;

· Stronger internal resources and working knowledge on capacity building for stronger youth organizations.
· UNAP Youth Vision statement and Youth Declaration for Peace and Sustainable Development;
· More UNAP Youth and Volunteers who will promote and participate in MDG programs;
· Continuous youth activities/projects which are aligned to MDG programs and UN agenda for youth;
· Submit proposals or initiatives that will lead to the achievement of MDGs.
· Working Partnerships between youth and various institutions (government and non-government organizations, business, media),
· Global Partnerships linkages with international youth organizations and other institutions.


International Partner Institutions

· UNESCO Bangkok Office
· Asia Pacific Center on Education for International Understanding
· Asia Foundation
· United Nations Millennium Campaign
· MDG Achievement Fund
· Third Millennium Foundation
· World Federation of United Nations Association (WFUNA)


National Partner Institutions

· Philippine National Red Cross
· United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
· United Nations Information Center (UNIC)
· Rotary Club of Makati
· United Nations Volunteer
· UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines
· Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
· Department of Education (DepEd)
· Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
· National Youth Commission (NYC)


Program Highlights

· Wreath Laying, Rizal Monument
· International Solidarity Cultural Night
· Stand Up! Take Action! Countdown to 2015 Planning
· Field Immersion on Environmental Site
· Contest: (Essay, Extemporaneous, Painting, Musical)
· Workshop on Youth Legislation for MDGs
· Awarding of UNAP Outstanding Youth Leaders & Closing Ceremony, MalacaƱang Palace


Resource Speakers (For Confirmation)

· Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo President, Republic of the Philippines

· Dr. Gerald Shenk – University of California – Monterey Bay, USA

· Mr. Hiroyuki Takita – UNV Program Officer, Japan

· Ms. Layla Saad – MDG Advocacy Specialist, New York

· Ms. Dulce Marie Saret – National MDG Campaign Specialist, Philippines

· Prof. Hirmana Wargahadibrata – University of Jakarta

· Prof. Ali Bin Seman – University Kebangsaan Malaysia

· Mr. Francis Kong – Motivational Speaker, Philippines

· Honorable Manuel Villar – Senator Republic of the Philippines

· Honorable Jejomar Binay – Mayor City of Makati

Note: Official Delegates shall be provided with the program of activities not later than July 20, 2009.


National Secretariat

Lead Convenor Mr. John Carlo de Galicia TUP - Manila

Convenor for Luzon Mazen B. Khayat Emiilio Aguinaldo College Manila

Convenor for Visayas Manfred L. Magno Phil. Norma Univ. Cadiz City

Convenor for Mindanao Everett Jules V. Deparine Western Mindanao State Univ.

Head of the Secretariat Dean Klayford V. Bongat Pamantasan ng Muntinlupa

Finance Officer Daryl Alfred Y. Tadique Rotary Club of Makati

Events Auditor Angelito Francis Veloso Phil. Normal Univ- Manila

Marketing /Sponsorship Karina Jardin Lyceum of the Philippines
Kristopher Rivera Liceo de Cagayan, CDO

Media and Publicity Duane Banzon Chapter Quezon City Science High Sch.
Jimmy Yau Sorsogon City
Mark Conrad Ravanzo Western Mindanao State Univ.

Logistics Jaime Angelo Reyes Phil. Normal Univ. – Manila
Jervine Dale Formoso University of Northern Phil.

Special Events Angelo Manarang Lyceum of the Philippines
Joanne Collin Vigilla University of the Phil-Diliman
Frenie Rose Delos Reyes Pamantasan ng Muntinlupa

Awards Committee Anna Lou Carreon Colegio de Sta Rosa

Security/Medical Ahl Rowlan O. Legaspi University of Makati
Randymax Bulanguit St Pauls Univ. - Tuguegarao

Mobilization Adrian James B. Andrade Gordon Colleges-Olongapo
Lyneth M. Francisco Western Mindanao State Univ.

Documentation Theresa Carpena Pamantasan ng Muntinlupa
Cidney Pamela M. Bejasa City Col of Calapan, Mindoro

Program Ayob, Armieyah Datu-Cali Xavier Univ./Ateneo de Cagayan
Angelo Cabigting Phil Normal Univ – Isabela


Registration

Registration fee covers food and accommodation, conference kits, transportation from and to the conference venue however, air fare shall be shouldered by the participants/ by their agency/institution. The conference fee for early registration for local participants is, Php3,000.00 while for international participants is only $ 150.00 until July 1, 2009. After this date the fee is Php3,500.00 and $ 200.00, respectively.
Checks should be made payable to the United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP), or payments deposited at the Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) with Account No. 3063-5932-13. We request delegates to accomplish this CONFIRMATION SHEET and fax to: (+632) 5270367. Or
Contact the following 10th IYD Convenors:

· John Carlo De Galicia, Lead Convenor for International Delegates
kingjohncarlo@yahoo.com (632) 9065706878

· Mazen B. Khayat, Convenor for Luzon Delegates
maz_bk17rb@yahoo.com (632) 9054075601

· Manfred L. Magno, Convenor for Visayas Delegates
pnu_fred@yahoo.com (632) 9196654913

· Everett Jules V. Deparine, Convenor for Mindanao Delegates
everettjulesdeparine@yahoo.com (632) 9158428040

IMPORTANT: If you paid by depositing to the UNAP Bank account, DO NOT forget to bring your deposit slip as proof of payment upon registration on August 4 or 5. Otherwise, your claim to payment will not be accepted.

Please email the above mentioned convenors for the Registration Form. Thanks





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