7TH ANNUAL YOUTH ASSEMBLY AT
THE UNITED NATIONS REGISTERS YOUTH LEADERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
HUNDREDS TO ATTEND UN
GATHERING, AUGUST 4-6, 2010
THE 7th ANNUAL
YOUTH ASSEMBLY AT THE UNITED NATIONS (YA): UN HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK, AUGUST
4 – 6, 2010.
THE YOUTH
ASSEMBLY GATHERS YOUTH LEADERS (16 - 24 YEARS OLD) FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND
INVOLVES THEM IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE 8 UN MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
(MDGs).
DUE TO
POPULARITY AND UN RENOVATIONS, SPACE IS VERY LIMITED. REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN,
ONLINE AT: WWW.FAF.ORG. DELEGATES ARE URGED TO REGISTER SOON TO ENSURE THEIR PLACE AT THE
OVERBOOKED, ANNUAL EVENTS.
NOTE: FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY WILL HOLD RELATED YA LEADERSHIP
SEMINARS PRIOR TO AS WELL AS AFTER
THE ASSEMBLY: 1) JULY 29 – AUGUST 2, 2010 AND 2) AUGUST 7 – AUGUST
11, 2010.
The Youth Assembly empowers nearly
one thousand young people annually through lectures, workshops, and other
special events. Attendees receive practical help on how to start NGOs,
administer or manage campaigns, and identify existing work by governments, the
UN, or civil society at home or abroad.
There is a special focus on the implications for social entrepreneurship
on MDG success.
Lead Sponsor
in 2010 is the Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations. Dozens of other Permanent Missions to
the UN endorsed the Youth Assembly events. Other International NGOs affiliated with the United Nations
co-sponsor the events along with several United Nations agencies.
Delegates to the Youth Assembly learn ways to
identify viable approaches to MDG success – the corner stone of the UNs better world approach to improving the
lives of millions of people across the globe. In 2009, nearly 1000
delegates attended the Youth Assembly, Leadership Seminar, and UC Peace Arts
Festival during August. Highlighted guests have included Dr. Arun Gandhi, Kathy
Ireland, and Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Youth Achievement in MDG success recognizes the accomplishments of ten
younger delegates, ages 15-17.
During a gala luncheon hosted by a Youth Assembly Director, these
delegates all receive personal recognition statements from the YA for
significant contributions to humanitarian service at home or abroad. See Youtube for more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mjjp5G_wH4s
LEADERSHIP
SEMINARS AS COURSE STUDY AVAILABLE BEFORE AND AFTER THE YA.
Fairleigh
Dickinson University (FDU), the foundationÕs academic partner will hold two
Certificate-bearing courses before and after the Youth Assembly in 2010.
¥ The Pre-Leadership Seminar
will focus on older youth already active in civil society and working on MDG
projects in their home countries.
The ÒPre-LSÓ will take palace July 31 – August 2 on FDUÕs
Metropolitan Campus.
¥ After the YA, a special Post-Leadership
Seminar will feature a meeting between 100 Chinese and 100 US teens, at FUD
from August 7 – 11. This
bilateral discussion and cultural exchange will focus on youth leadership, the
MDGs, and FUN between the two sets of teens.
ÒFor the foundation, this is core to our mission,Ó said FAFÕs Executive Director and YA cofounder
Patrick Sciarratta, of the Youth Assembly events. ÒHere we have
created a real opportunity to partner with colleagues at the United Nations and
invite youth leaders into UN Headquarters to discuss their role in achieving
the 8 UN Millennium Development Goals. Here, they get to meet the real players
and learn about issues central to the past decade of UN initiatives – and
where the MDGs can take us from here. We want to empower youth leaders to
create careers and other opportunities in fulfillment of these important
development goals.Ó Mr. Sciarratta
concluded, ÒPeace through cultural exchange is our mission, and this is the program
that will ensure its success.Ó
Registration for delegates is
ongoing for the 7th Youth Assembly at the UN (events are free after
initial application fee) and the
related Leadership Seminars at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Registration is
a selective process and open to all youth ages 16-24, and, upon approval,
Observers: chaperones, faculty, or
other community leaders, attending as part of youth delegations or working in
the field with youth.
Visit: www.faf.org for more
information; sponsors and media are invited to contact the foundation for
speaker and workshop information, support opportunities, interviews, and
updates, at 1-203-542-0652.
ÒNever have I
met so many passionate and motivated young individuals than through the Youth
Assembly at the United Nations. Thanks for such an AMAZING experience!Ó
-
Esperanza Garcia, 2009 YA Alum; Founder, International
Youth Council
ÒIf
you saw the impact you have had on the youth (and young at heart) attending
(FAFÕs Youth) Assembly, you would have to shade your eyes from the brightness
of hope.Ó
- Paulette Schatz Project
Manager. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
-
ÒI urge you to see your time (at the YA)
as a call to action. The world needs each and every one of you to do your part
in transforming our world and building a more sustainable and equitable future
for all.Ó – U.N.
Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon