APIYN is a network of over 22 indigenous youth organisations in the Asia-Pacific region aimed at providing oppurtunities to indigenous youth through the provision of systems of information, training, exchange and networking.
The Asia Pacific Climate Youth Camp to be held from November 3-6 2010 is designed to allow participants to understand and take action on climate change as an issue of indigenous rights and self determination. A ‘learning through sharing environment’ will be encouraged throughout the camp.
Applications for the camp close on August 30 2010 for more information please contact Jennifer Awingan via jenawingan@yahoo.com
The theme of this years forum is ‘A world fit for children: Advancing the global movement’ and will be held in Palisades, New York from November 8-10 2010. A request has been put foward for young adults to submit proposals for oral presentations, panels, workshops and poster presentations.
All submissions should carry the themes of the conference itself being the achievement of ‘Millennium Development Goals’ and ‘A World Fit for Children’, these themes include:
Changes in Population and Demography
Medical Advances Affecting Youth
Quality Education
Protecting Youth against Abuse, Exploitation & Violence
Combating HIV/AIDS
Racial and Ethnic Identity and Social Justice
Poverty, Hunger and Nutrition
Two scholarships will be awarded to the most innovative submissions. For details please visit http://www.worldforum2010.org/YouthForum.aspx
Statement on the President’s Forum with Young African Leaders
(THE WHITE HOUSE) – In 2010, seventeen countries across sub-Saharan 
Africa celebrate fifty years of independence. In honor of this important historic moment; in acknowledgement of the extraordinarily young demographic profile of the region; and as part of an effort to forge strong, forward-looking partnerships in the years ahead, President Obama will host a forum in Washington, D.C., from August 3 – 5 with approximately 120 young leaders from civil society and the private sector representing more than forty countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Together with American counterparts and U.S. government officials, the participants will share their insights on key themes of youth empowerment, good governance, and economic opportunity. President Obama will host a town hall meeting at the White House with these young leaders to discuss their vision for transforming their societies over the next fifty years.
The President’s Forum with Young African Leaders presents the U.S. government and American friends of Africa with an opportunity to deepen and broaden our understanding of the trajectories of African societies, and to reflect on how the next generation are building their communities’ and their nations’ futures – just as their predecessors did in the era of independence from colonial rule. In addition to the town hall meeting with the President, the forum will include small-group discussions on topics such as transparency and accountability, job creation and entrepreneurship, rights advocacy, and the use of technology to empower individuals and communities. African participants will have an opportunity to meet with grassroots service organizations to share experiences and strategies.
As the President said in Accra, the future of Africa is up to Africans. The U.S. government’s role in this gathering is as a convener, encouraging networks between young American and African leaders, and pursuing lasting partnerships on behalf of our common security and prosperity. This dialogue and follow-up events in Africa will help the U.S. government better assess how to support Africa’s own aspirations going forward.
Deadline: 15 January 2011
Human Rights Watch (HRW) International Film Festival and Adobe Youth Voices is calling for short (15 minutes and under) film, video, and animated works made by youth (ages 19 and younger) that focus on human rights and social issues.
The short film, video and animated works should focus on: Read more…
Deadline: 1 August 2010
CNN, the US-based international television network is seeking nominations for its 2010 CNN Heroes competition, which is held annually to recognize individuals who have made contributions and inspired others. CNN Heroes is for individuals who have made accomplishments in their areas of work and left others inspired. The winner of this competition will receive a grant award of $100,000 and each of the ten finalists will receive $25,000 each.
Although the areas or fields of their contributions have not been specified, CNN offers the following information for nominators to help them make the nominations: Read more…
Deadline: 30 May 2010
The National Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (NANGO) is compiling a magazine to be published on 25 June 2010. The quarterly Magazine, under the title Civil Society Space Barometer, is designed to capture and disseminate the views and news from Civil Society and other relevant stakeholders. As a result, we are requesting civil society organizations and individuals to contribute articles and pictures on topics in their areas of interest and specialization. Please send your articles to kamurai@nango.org.zw or nobuhle@nango.org.zw
On 20-22 September 2010, the UN General Assembly will hold, in New York, a High-level Plenary Meeting on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), also referred to as the “MDG Summit.” The Summit’s main focus will be to build on lessons learned during the past 10 years since the adoption of the Millennium Declaration and how to accelerate progress towards the internationally agreed development goals, in particular MDGs. The Summit will also take stock of the successes, best practices, obstacles and gaps related to the MDGs and other development goals.
As a part of the process leading to the Summit, the General Assembly will convene interactive hearings with representatives of NGOs, civil society and the private sector from 14-15 June. The outcomes of these hearings will provide an input to the preparatory process for the Summit and be issued as an Assembly document.
The registration process to participate as an observer in the hearings is now open. The deadline for registration is 23 May 2010. Please go to the website of the DESA NGO Branch to register by clicking here.
The third CIVICUS Youth Assembly will take place immediately before the CIVICUS World Assembly from 19 – 20 August 2010. The Youth Assembly offers a unique opportunity for young people to meet and work with other young people who are really making changes in the lives of others. It aims to bring together the world’s most engaged, dynamic young activists in the field of social and civic justice.
For more information, please visit: www.civicusassembly.org/index.php
The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games will receive some 5,000 athletes and officials from the 205 National Olympic Committees, along with an estimated 1,200 media representatives, 20,000 local and international volunteers, and more than 500,000 spectators. Young athletes – aged between 14 and 18 years – will compete in 26 sports and take part in culture and education programmes. The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games aim to inspire youth around the world to embrace, embody and express the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect.
For more information, please visit: http://assets.olympic.org/YOG/en/index.html#/side01
