Youth Declaration 2009 April 17, 2009

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Youth Declaration 2009 is here!
Youth Declaration is a gathering of senior high school students to discuss and formulate a comprehensive youth statement of what they believe across a number of topics. The inagural Youth Declaration was held in 2008 and saw over 130 students formulate a Youth Declaration that was presented to the Governor General, the Honourable Anand Satyanad.
Building on the success of Youth Declaration 2008, this year's event has been expanded to two days to incoporate more time for thorough discussion and debate. More students, more topics for discussion, and more guests will characterise an exciting Youth Declaration 2009.
Year 11 to 13 students are invited to attend Youth Declaration 2009 to participate in group discussions on the topics of:

The rights of the Child

Youth Empowerment

Social and Gender Issues

New Zealands Foreign Affairs

Defence and International Security

New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific

National and International Trade

Indigenous Issues in NZ

Cultural diversity

Arts and Heritage

Sport

Religion

Sustainable Energy, Industry, Careers and Development

New Zealands climate change response

New Zealands Economic Future: Key Industries, Strategies and Assets

Poverty

Health

Education: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary

The Justice System: Crime Prevention, Sentencing and Policing

Tourism

Immigration and Citizenship

So if you think you have got something to say about any of these topics, you are perfect for Youth Declaration 2009. By adding your voice to Youth Declaration 2009 you can ensure that New Zealand takes notice of what young people think.
Speak up and be heard at Youth Declaration 2009!


Organized by UNYANZ Auckland Region
The
United Nations Youth Association of New Zealand is an organisation run
by youth, for youth, dedicated to upholding the spirit of the United
Nations through raising the awareness, involvement and empowerment of
young people in local, national and international spheres.
The Auckland Region is the oldest of the currently existing UNYANZ
regions. It has won the Cutfield Gavel (for the Most Successful Reigon)
numerous times. We run a number of events throughout the year for both
secondary and University students as well as facilitating overseas
delegations to Conferences.

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Ticket Info:  

• Non-member, NZ$20.00
• 2009 UNYANZ Member, NZ$10.00

Official Website: http://youthdeclaration2009-upcoming.eventbrite.com