Global Humanitarian Forum’s Youth Forum 2010 – Young Adults 4 New Results “Generations taking

From 28 June – 1 July 2010 the Global Humanitarian Forum (GHF), a Geneva based international organization personally led by Kofi Annan, will host its second annual Youth Forum entitled Youth Forum 2010 – Young Adults 4 New Results. Youth Forum 2010 will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, and the overarching title of the event will be “Generations taking on the Climate Challenge”.

150 committed and active international young adults between the ages of 18-30 will be selected as participants through an entry-competition.

We are looking for young people from many different backgrounds! It does not matter if you are a scientist, a musician, a politician or a cook, a young professional or a student. If you are interested in the overarching topic of the event, then we are looking for you!

To know more about it and apply for Youth Forum 2010 as a participant, check out Its website : http://www.ghfyouthforum.org read the conditions and fill out the online application form!

Economic Talk: 22 to 27 March 2010 - Tokyo, Japan

Students from G4 - Chinese, German, Japanese and US students plus participants from other countries will have the opportunity to participate in a workshop with representatives from the car industry, within the program "Economic Talk 2010", from 22 to 27 March in Tokyo, Japan। 60 students will discuss selected economic topics of current (2009/2010) and future (2020) relevance। Please see poster attached। Apply online, "first come, first selected" until 14 February 2010, at www.iuventum.org . ( German-Japanese Youth Society (DJJG), Schillerstr. 4-5, 10625 Berlin -- Website: www.djjg.org )

International Year of Youth

On 18 December 2009, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming the year commencing on 12 August 2010 as the International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding. For more information about the year, please visit this website: http://social.un.org/youthyear.

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CGI U 2010

We are excited about the third Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), which will take place at the University of Miami from April 16-18, 2010. Our early decision application deadline is tomorrow, November 20th, so if you have not completed and submitted your application yet, please visit us at www.cgiu.org today!

Over the past two years, CGI U has successfully engaged over 1,500 students from over 400 universities and 50 countries. From Argentina to Alabama, from Kenya to Kentucky, students, youth organizations, and universities have committed to make a difference in CGI U’s five global challenge areas: education, environment & climate change, human rights & peace, poverty alleviation, and public health. In Miami, we will host our largest group of students yet: over 1,200 young people will join us to discuss and take action on some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

At CGI U, there will be students — just like you — who believe that they cannot afford to wait for others to act. President Clinton believes that your generation — more than any other generation — has the power to make a difference. I, too, believe that now is your time to be the change that is needed in the world.

Development funding

Deadline: 1 February 2010

Entries are invited for the 2010-2011 King Baudouin International Development Prize. Worth €150 000, the award recognises the work of persons or organisations which have made a substantial contribution to the development of countries in the southern hemisphere.

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European project Generation 89

Are you a citizen of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania or the UK?

Meet people from your generation!

Join the “Generation ’89” project!

You have the chance to participate in one of the simultaneous meetings in Brussels, Bucharest, Prague or Warsaw, and to present the Declaration “Generation ’89” to EU representatives in Brussels!

Application deadline: 31 January 2010 (10 February for Belgium and Poland)

More info at www.generation89.eu

With the support of the “Citizenship” Programme of the European Union.

GENERATION 89

The project “Generation 89” proposes to commemorate the fall of the communist systems in the European countries, through the lens of the young people born in 1989. The young people from Czech Republic, Romania, Poland, Belgium, UK, Germany, Hungary, Austria and Bulgaria and have had different historical context in which they lived their lives, and one of the objectives of this project is to bring together these youngsters and to offer a space where they can share experiences and expectations for the future. In order to attain this objective, 4 international meetings will be organised in Prague, Bucharest, Warsaw, and Brussels, where for two days the participants will have a various programme focused on two themes: national past and European future. The programme will comprise movie screenings and debates on the events from 1989, as their parents’ generation lived and storied them, informational session regarding the EU policies in the matter of youth and young professionals, workshops focused in drafting a Declaration upon how they perceive their future in EU, a documentary visit to a local organisation with activity in the field of communist systems studies, sightseeing and international night. A second meeting in Brussels of a delegation of the young representatives will be organised with the EU representatives, in order to present the Declaration “Generation 89” and the young people opinion on the future of Europe and their future as citizens of EU. With the support of the “Citizenship” Programme of the European Union.

Website: www.generation89.eu

Intern, Youth-Produced Media Festival on Migration, New York

Closing Date: Sunday, 31 January 2010
More jobs by tag: Human Rights; International Migration; Internship; Peaceful Coexistence; United States

International Organization for Migration (IOM)
An intergovernmental organization established in 1951, IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
Location: United States of America (the) – New York City

Office of the Permanent Observer of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to the United Nations:

Unpaid Internship
Youth-Produced Media Festival on Migration-Project

Duty Station: New York
Estimated Starting Date: 1 April 2010
Application Deadline: 31 January 2010
Length: 3-9 months


Project Description:
IOM and the Alliance of Civilization (AoC), in collaboration with other key partners, organizes an annual youth-produced video contest whereby youth from all over the world would submit short videos (maximum 5 minutes long) highlighting their thoughts, opinions, questions and suggestions about migration, integration and diversity. The videos should encourage and highlight concrete actions that youth take in their daily lives to contribute to peaceful coexistence in a cultural and religious diverse context.

The contest will invite youth from all over the world to submit videos in any style or genre. As part of the outreach campaign announcing the contest and the information of the submission process, youth will be encouraged to explore sub-themes such as youth migration, refugee issues, cross-cultural dialogue, good governance of diversity, human rights, conflict prevention, etc.

General function:
Under the overall supervision of the IOM Liaison Officer, Permanent Observer to the United Nations and in close coordination and consultation with the Programme Manager of the UN Alliance of Civilization, the successful candidate will provide routine and substantive support to the organization of the “Youth-Produced Video Festival on Migration”-project.

In this context the intern will:
- Assist in all aspects of the organization of the “Youth-Produced Video Festival on Migration”;
- Maintain close coordination/consultation with the AoC and other key partners in the process of implementation of the project;
- Represent IOM at meetings and conferences relevant to the project;
- Monitor status of the project, compile, summarize and present basic information/data on activities on a regular basis;
- Maintain project-related correspondence and progress, technical reports and other documents. Assist in drafting information materials and formal correspondence and assist in dissemination to relevant counterparts;
- Translate information material as needed;
- Assist in all aspects of the organization;
- Research the background on specific issues and initiatives relating to international migration and integration and prepare written summaries and bibliographies as agreed in each case;
- Assist in organizing panel discussions, workshops and trainings at the United Nations;
- Assist in maintaining the project website;
- Other duties as may be assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:
The Office of the IOM Permanent Observer to the United Nations Internship Programme is searching for a young, talented undergraduate or graduate student between the ages of 21 and 32 years old, fluent in English and another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish), is proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and qualified in areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities. Experience in youth media initiatives, media festival organization, and/or web design are distinct advantages. The intern should be willing to gain practical experience in a field relevant to IOM through their full involvement in daily working activities in migration related areas.

THE INTERNSHIP IS UNPAID!
How to apply
If you are interested, please submit a letter of intention and CV to the:
Office of the Permanent Observer to the United Nations
International Organization for Migration
122 East 42nd Street, Suite 1610
New York, NY 10168-1610
E-mail: unobserver@iom.int

WWF Conservation Fellowships 2010 for Africa, Asia, and Latin America

Russell E. Train Fellowships for Conservation Studies
Application Deadlines: January 31 and February 28, 2010

WWF’s Education for Nature Program is pleased to announce the availability of Russell E. Train Fellowships for students from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Kenya, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Tanzania, and Timor Leste who are pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees in conservation-related fields.

Train Fellowships provide up to two years of support for education-related costs including tuition and fees, room and board, books, travel, and research. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and must have at least two years’ experience in conservation. Applicants must have applied to, have been accepted to, or be currently enrolled in a conservation-related degree program at an accredited institution of higher education.

Applications for students from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru are due by January 31, 2010.

Applications from Kenya, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, and Timor Leste are due by February 28, 2010.

Guidelines, applications, and application deadlines vary by country.

Further Scholarship Information and Application Train Fellowship webpage below: Click here

TRAFO posting competition for youth

Trafo is a youth information website with articles, videos and photos, on issues that matter to young Europeans, such as local projects, travel stories, opinions and all kinds of topics. The first Trafo articles have been created by 20 young Trafo journalists, who were trained during a 4-day event in Bratislava.

What is the Trafo competiton?
The Trafo competition is a chance to promote ideas, projects and events that inspire. Tell the world what matters to you and why others should participate or join. Your posting can be either a video, a text or photo / photo gallery with comments. The working language is English (to make this accessible to as many people as possible) and your posting must be original, i.e. created for Trafo, not recycled from an existing one. The competition is organized by the European Youth Card Association, the umbrella organisation of all national EURO<26>

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“Young Hands Together for Diversity International Art Competition”!

It’s fun and easy! All you have to do is make a bright bold design (an emblem) which you think shows how young people can take action to preserve the wonders of our biodiversity. What are you waiting for? Start using your imagination and send us your best creations by 15 June.For more information

For more information click here

World Bank Institute: Youth leadership and Innovation GFYI (Grant Fund for Youth Investment) in MENA

This activity is led by the World Bank MENA region and the WB GFYI and fosters youth social entrepreneurship in the MENA region with a grant competition.
The competition has been launched, submissions will be accepted till January 31, and the winners will be presented at an event in Marseilles, France, in April 28 to 30, 2010.

For more information on the MENA competition please visit: http://go.worldbank.org/XPZF7V4C80

DSD (UN DESA): Youth representatives to CSD-18

The Division for Sustainable Development (DSD) will be funding the participation of 2 youth representatives to the Commission for Sustainable Development (CSD)-18, taking place in May 2010. The nominations will be submitted by the CSD Youth Caucus by 15 February 2010.

For more information please visit the CSD Youth Caucus at: www.youen.org/

Germany will also be funding 2 African Youth. Applications need to be submitted by 15 February 2010.

For more information and instructions on how to apply, please visit: Click here

UNICEF: Online discussion on Girls and Gender Equality

Through Voices of Youth (VOY), UNICEF’s website for children and young people, UNICEF would like to welcome you to an online discussion on Girls and Gender Equality. The discussion is part of a series of United Nations online discussions dedicated to the fifteen-year review of the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action (1995) and the outcomes of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly (2000), and will be a contribution to the 54th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on March 1-12, 2010.

Voices of Youth would like to extend an open invitation to children and young people who would like to discuss the questions posted on the forum.

For more information, please visit: www.unicef.org/voy

World Bank: International Essay Competition 2010

The World Bank together with its partners invite you to participate in the international essay competition 2010 on the topic of youth unemployment. How does youth unemployment affect you? How can you tackle youth unemployment through youth-led solutions?

The deadline for submission is March 16 2010. Everyone between 18 – 25 years is welcome to participate.

For more information please visit: www.essaycompetition.org

10-12 August 2010: African Youth and Governance Conference (Accra, Ghana)

The objectives of this conference include: mobilization of African youth and constructing a platform for networking.

Eligibility is for persons between the ages of 18-35, associated with any of the categories below who is seeking information on ways to contribute to the development of the youth in Africa. (Applicants older than 35 and participants from other continents are welcome to attend as observers.)

-Civil Society Organization/NGO (Note that you must be registered and operating in an African country).
- Individuals (should be a Youth Worker or demonstrate some level of commitment towards youth development in his/her respective country).

For more information, please visit: www.aygconference.org

Peace Child International Be the Change! Programme Grants (Deadline: March 31)

“Be The Change!” is a youth-led sustainable development Action Programme related to the Millennium Development Goals which aims to empower young people around the world to “be the change they want to see in the world.” The Be The Change! grants supports young people under age 25 with projects that concentrate on the development of local communities.

The kind of projects supported are projects that are genuinely youth-led, which benefit the community rather than an individual need, are projects up to £500 with a detailed budget, have two experienced and committed adults to mentor the project, have measures of achievement (indicators) by which projects may be evaluated, and can be either income-generating (funds to start up a small business and creating jobs) or it can be non-income generating (for health, education, environmental clean-up or community improvement) social programmes which are of genuine and lasting community value.

Website: www.peacechild.org/btc/startown

Support for Women's Groups in Central and Eastern Europe and Germanyfilia

filia, a fund based in Germany, fosters social change on behalf of women and girls by supporting the activities of women's groups inCentral and Eastern Europe and Germany, as well as cross-border international women's networks and conferences. filia supportsprojects that aim to change social frameworks on behalf of women andgirls, strengthen the autonomy of women and girls, support girls in developing their full potential, and work against multiple discrimination. Projects must be led by women and girls and originate from the women and girls affected or involve them as actors. Impulse Grants of up to 8,000 are available for women's groups in Central and Eastern Europe, Germany, and cross-border international women's networks and conferences to provide kick-off financing for activities that can trigger social change in favor of women and girls. In addition, Urgent Action Grants are available for women's groups wishing to intervene in an unforeseen political situation. Eligibleapplicants must have public benefit status or official registration as a non-governmental organization. Projects in Western Europe and North America are not supported. The deadline for submitting initial inquiries for Impulse Grants is April 1, 2010. Invited applications are due July 1, 2010. Applications for Urgent Action Grants areaccepted throughout the year. Application guidelines are available on filia's website.

Funding for Civil Society Organizations in the Middle East and North AfricaFoundation for the Future

The Foundation for the Future is an independent nonprofit organization committed to promoting and strengthening civil society organizations in their efforts to foster democracy and human rights in the BroaderMiddle East and North Africa region. The Foundation provides grants for projects aimed at increasing citizen participation in politicaland economic decision-making processes. Proposed projects should generally promote the development of effective mechanisms for citizen participation by strengthening and engaging civil society with a focus on the priority areas of rule of law, independent media, empowerment of women, civic education, and engagement of youth. Non-governmental, independent civil society organizations based in Afghanistan, Algeria,Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen are eligible to apply. Concept papers are accepted throughout the year. The concept paper template and application instructions are available on the Foundation's website.

Awards Recognize Youth Environmental AccomplishmentsAction for Nature: International Young Eco-Hero Awards

Action for Nature is an international environmental organization working to encourage young people to take personal action to nurture and protect the environment. The International Young Eco-Hero Awardsrecognize the individual accomplishments of young people, ages 8-16, whose personal actions have significantly improved the environment. Cash prizes of up to $500 will be awarded to youth for their outstanding accomplishments in environmental advocacy, environmental health, environmental research, or protection of the natural world. Eligible projects must be action-based and self-initiated (not one assigned by a teacher or other adult) and must have reached asignificant stage or been completed within the last year. Youth ages 8 to 16 from anywhere in the world may apply. The application deadline is February 28, 2010. Application guidelines and forms are available on the Action for Nature website.

Human Rights Supported InternationallySigrid Rausing Trust

The Sigrid Rausing Trust, a foundation based in London, UK, provides support for international human rights. The Trust makes grants around the world in four program areas: civil and political rights, women'srights, minority rights, and social and environmental justice. There are no geographic restrictions on grantmaking. The Trust provides main grants, ranging from £15,000 to £850,000, and small grants, intended for small organizations who find it difficult to fundraise from international funding agencies, ranging up to £15,000. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted; interested applicants must first submit agrant enquiry form. Grant enquiries are accepted year-round. Instructions on submitting a grant enquiry are available on theTrust's website

Awards Recognize Technology Solutions WorldwideThe Tech Awards

The Tech Awards is an international program that honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, and companies that are utilizing innovative technology solutions to address the most urgent issues facing the planet. Individuals, for-profit companies, and nonprofit organizations can be nominated for their work to address a serious problem or challenge through technology in one of fiveareas: economic development, education, environment, equality, or health. The nomination deadline is March 31, 2010. One honoree in each category receives $50,000 to further his/her work. Visit the Tech Awards website to submit a nomination.

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Grants for Youth Service Projects GloballyGet Ur Good On Grants

Miley Cyrus is partnering with Youth Service America (YSA) to create Get Ur Good On (www.GetUrGoodOn.org), a social network that brings together youth to support each other in their mission to do "good" in their communities.

YSA now launches Get Ur Good On Grants to support youth-led service initiatives on Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25, 2010.

Available to children and youth around the world, YSA’s Get Ur Good On Grants will award 100 $500 grants to projects addressing important community needs such as poverty, education, and environmental sustainability.

Grant applications are due February 22, 2010.

For first time visitors, please take the eligibility quiz at: click here

For returners with accounts, visit: click here

International Conference on Peer Education, Sexuality, HIV and AIDS

The 4th International Conference on Peer Education, Sexuality, HIV and AIDS secretariat invites you to submit an abstract for the upcoming conference. They invite you to share your experiences and interventionsin HIV prevention with over 1500 local and international delegates। The Conference theme is: "HIV Prevention: Uncovering New Ground"

Check the event website for latest details.

UN-HABITAT: World Urban Youth Assembly, 19-20 March 2010, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The World Urban youth Assembly will be held on 19-20 March 2010 prior to the Fifth Session of the World Urban Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil। Young people will meet to discuss and debate issues of concern among themselves focused on urbanization, unemployment, human settlements and good governance.

The youth assembly assists youth to make meaningful contributions into the discussions of the World Urban Forum।

The World Urban Youth Assembly will have the following strategic goals: to become the premier platform for youth to discuss lessons learned from UN-HABITAT and partners' programmes in the area of urban you! th led development; to profile and disseminate models of urban youth l e! d development developed by UN-HABITAT and its partners; and to become a platform for experts and practitioners to deliberate on research, policy and practice as well as lessons learned on urban youth issues।

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Man Up Young Leaders Summit

On the occasion of one of the largest gatherings in the world, World Cup 2010 in South Africa, Man Up will host a three-day global youth summit with the goals of supporting organizations tackling VAW, building a network of young advocates and defenders, and linking the efforts of community based and mainstream organizations, and the corporate, entertainment and sports communities। The Man Up Young Leaders Summit will bring together a diverse group of 200 young men and women aged approximately eighteen to thirty years representing 32 World Cup competing nations and 19 at-risk countries, who are committed to eradicating VAW within their communities.

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