Description and Application Form Regional Youth Consultation on Education and the Post 2015...

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INCLUDING YOUTH VOICES:

REGIONAL ADOLESCENT AND YOUTH CONSULATION ON EDUCATION EQUITY ANDTHE POST-2015 DEVELOPMENT GOALS

FOR EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA

Organized by UNICEF and the International Youth Leadership Academy

31 August - 6 September 2013Istanbul, Turkey

Deadline for Applications: 18 July 2012

Introduction

UNICEF and the International Youth Leadership Academy of Turkey are organizing a YouthConsultation with three aims:

1) Building skills. To provide an opportunity for adolescents and youth and theirorganizations to improve their skills and capacity to contribute to improving education andother social services in their countries

2) Engaging adolescents and youth voices in education policy discussions. To provideadolescents and youth the opportunity to participate in and contribute their perspectives tothe development of a Call for Action for governments to better include all children ineducation

3) Including adolescents and youth voices in discussions on the post-2015development goals which is focused on the development of a new set of internationaldevelopment goals that will replace the Millennium Development Goals, which expire in2015 (http://www.worldwewant2015.org/).

The skills building component aims to develop the capacity, skills and experience of theparticipants on human rights, youth and child rights and participation as well as morespecifically the situation of education in the region and the challenges that research evidencehave identified in education in the region. Therefore, this training will focus on theoreticallearning combined with various case studies from Turkey and other participating countries.Participants will develop an action plan to follow up on the outcomes of the meeting upon theirreturn to their home countries. During this process, participants will be followed by experts andsupported with various materials that will enable them to get prepared for their work back intheir countries. Participants will also have the opportunity to interact with and learn from otheryoung people and youth organizations around the world.

The secondcomponentwill focus on engaging young people in the development of a Call

for Action document that will be presented in December at a Conference with all Ministers ofEducation in the region to encourage them to invest more in including all children in qualitylearning. This Conference will mark the beginning of a Regional Initiative to improve thesituation of education access and quality. During the consultation component, participants willdiscuss their priorities and recommendations for making education more equal for all childrenand for making the quality of schools better. Through their discussions they will draft theirinputs to the Call for Action document and design their contribution to and participation in theMinisterial Conference.


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The third componentwill focus on engaging young people in the discussion on the post-2015development agenda that will take place during the Regional Post-2015 Consultation.During this component, participants will brainstorm around and identify the most importantissues facing them and then present those issues and their justification at the RegionalConsultation on the Post-2015 agenda that will take place the 5-6 September 2013 in Istanbul.

Who are we?

Habitat Center for Development and Governance was established as a part of the Youthfor Habitat International Network at the Copenhagen Social Development Summit in 1995, andhas approximately 300 members in nearly 100 countries, Habitat was founded as an associationby youth activists of the United Nations Human Settlements (Habitat II) Conference, which washeld in 1995 in Istanbul.

Habitat first started to work under the nameAssociation of Implementing Decisions of Habitatand Agenda 21, then under Habitat and Agenda 21 Youth Association, and until September2011, Youth Association for Habitat. The association was restructured in 2011 and changed itsname to Habitat Center for Development and Governance. Habitats mission is to support

children, youth, women, and the disabled in terms of sustainable development and participationin decision-making processes through developing the capacities of young people.

Habitat believes in spreading a more transparent, accountable culture of good governancebased on partnership by accepting disabled and disadvantaged groups, such as youth, andviewing them as equal partners in improving awareness of participation in social and politicallife. Habitat facilitates mutual participation of all activists at the local and national level.

Habitat has assisted with the configuration of the local, regional, and national youth platformsand networks with the aim of enabling young people in decision-making processes. With thisvision, Habitat aims to contribute to the activities carried out at the local, regional, national, andinternational level by developing joint programs with international organizations, public

agencies, private sectors, and civil society organizations.

With the partnership of Women, Youth, Children Councils, and Councils of Disabled Peopleconfigured all under the umbrella of the National Youth Parliament and City Councils, Habitatcontributes to The United Nations Millennium Development Goals with the creation of urbanpolicies on the basis of rights, access to information and effective use of communicationtechnologies, awareness of social gender and sexual health/reproductive health, developmentof entrepreneurship and financial knowledge and skills, and ensuring environmentalsustainability.

The International Youth Leadership Academy (IYLA), which is coordinated by Habitat,was established in Istanbul as a result of a partnership between Habitat, CORIO, Save the

Children, UNICEF Turkey, United Cities and Local Governments Middle East and West AsiaSection (UCLG-MEWA), and the World Academy of Local Governments and Democracy (WALD).The aim of the IYLA is to establish a contemporary youth leadership training centre andinternational training school providing a suitable environment for non-formal education, capacitybuilding and the enhancement of leadership skills among young people.

The IYLA serves as a pivotal development center for youth supporting the implementation ofthe internationally-recognized rights of youth and children and the UNs policies for youth.


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These rights and policies and other related documents will constitute the main basis for theinternational component of the academy.

In addition to its ongoing work in Turkey, the IYLA is currently consolidating the curriculadeveloped so far and working on the development of new curricula and training programmesfor use with young people not only from Turkey but also from other countries in SoutheastEurope, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus.

Save the Children is the worlds largest independent international childrens rightorganisation, making a difference in children's lives in over 120 countries. With its 30 nationalorganizations and global staff of more than 15,000 Save the Children focuses on education,protection and healthcare from emergency relief to long-term development.

Since 1919 Save the Children is helping children to achieve a happy, healthy and securechildhood, Save the Children secures and protects children's rights to food, shelter, healthcare,education and freedom from violence, abuse and exploitation.

Save the Children works together with governments and with local, national and internationalorganizations to improve childrens lives directly and to influence the policies that support it. Acommitment to building the capacity of local organizations is a core belief and way of operatingfor Save the Children. The International Youth Leadership Academy is part of the Youthacademy program that is being funded by CORIO through Save the Children Netherlands.Besides, funding Save the Children is also providing technical support.

UNICEF is the United Nations agency specialized in childrens and young peoples rights. All ofits work is guided by the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child, the most widely adoptedhuman rights treaty in history. It views child rights as an essential component of humandevelopment as foreseen in the United Nations Charter and the Millennium Development Goals.

Aims and Objectives

The weeks programmewill have the following aims and objectives:

To strengthen young peoples skills in key areas necessary for working in civil society, suchas leadership skills, advocacy skills, knowledge of child rights, knowledge of childparticipation

To build the capacity of young peoples organizations to take an active and effective role inadvocating for the rights of children and youth within human rights perspective

To provide an opportunity for young people to contribute to discussions around the 2015international development goals (to replace the Millennium Development Goals)

To include young people in discussion of how to make education in the region more equalfor all and better quality so that we can share their views with Ministers of Education fromthe region in the Conference at the end of the year

To provide an opportunity for young people from the region to exchange information andexperiences and to establish a networks for further collaboration

To share good practices and tools in the area of education across countries in the region To promote tolerance and appreciation of diversity To encourage and empower young people to return to their countries and make

contributions to improving the situation of education for their peers and future generations


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To give young people the opportunity to participate in the Regional Consultation on thePost-2015 Agenda and the Ministers Conference on including all children in quality learning

Participants

The programme will have 31 participants. Twenty-six participants will be selected from Europeand Central Asia. Priority will be given to applications from: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan,Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo underUNSCR 1244, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, Former Yugoslav Republic ofMacedonia, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, St. Helena, Tajikistan, Turkey,Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. Two young people will be selected from youth ledorganizations based in Western Europe. Three young people will be selected from youthorganizations in Indonesia, Mexico and Brazil.

Applicants most importantly should be passionate about making their country a betterplace for all children. Applicants should have a particular interest in improving the quality of

education.

Applicants should fall into should:

be between 10 and 25 years of age, be from one of the target countries/territories have the ability to use English, Russian, Turkish or Serbo-Croat as a working language;

represent a youth NGO and/or be experienced in youth and/or child work,

be active in supporting with disadvantaged youth or be interested to do so be passionate about improving the quality of education should have some experience contributing to social projects in their school or community

(for example, promoting campaign to improve the quality of education or bringing youngpeople together to work together toward creating positive change in the community)

be willing to play an active role in the programme sessions and in your country upon returnhome,

be able to and willing to follow the process and actively implement the activities required bythe programme,

be able to participate in the Consultation during the first week of September have the opportunity to share their new knowledge, skills and contacts within their own

organizations following the program,

be committed to carrying out follow-up activities and be pro-active about sharingknowledge and skills gained with peers upon return to your country

be willing to communicate with UNICEF after the programme about the work that you aredoing at home

All are welcome. The level of education of participants is not a criterion for participation.Training participants will be selected based on gender-equality.

Working Language

The Consultation will be conducted in English with translation available for Russian, Turkish andSerbo-Croat speakers. Participants should speak at least one of these languages.


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AccommodationTravel costs, accommodation, and meals will be provided and paid for in full. Full details will besent to selected participants later.

InsuranceParticipants are requested to have their own accident, civil liability and health insurance for theduration of the seminar. Health insurance is not provided and any costs incurred will not bereimbursed by the organizers. All participants are also strongly advised to purchase private

travel insurance.

Supervising ChaperoneAll adolescents under the age of 18 will be expected be accompanied by a parent or a trustedand responsible adult guardian. Travel and accommodation for chaperones will be provided.

Application ProcessYoung people interested in participating in the programme must return the application forms by

e-mail to your local UNICEF Office by 18 July 2013.

Candidates will be informed by 1 August 2013 whether they have been accepted, put on thewaiting list or refused. Accepted candidates will receive the program documentation directly.

The 30 participants will be selected on the basis of the profile outlined above. During theselection process, criteria will be applied to ensure a balance between sexes, geographicalregions, and the diversity of religions, cultures, organizations and experiences. Young peoplewith disabilities and those from minority groups are encouraged to apply.

To apply kindly following the following steps:

1. Complete the Application Form A: General Information, attached2. Complete Application Form B: Motivation letter. This form requires you to write a one-page

letter of motivation, explaining why you would like to participate in this programme and howyou will apply the skills you learn upon your return to your home country.

3. Complete Application Form C: Permission Letter. All participants must complete this formeven if you are over the age of 18.

4. Only if you are under the age of 18, complete Application Form D: Designation ofchaperone.

All Application Forms are attached to this note. The participant selection process will be basedon a detailed review of the application forms and motivation letter. Applications that areincomplete will not be considered.

Application formsAll required application forms are attached. If you are selected to participate, you will receivemore detailed information about travel and accommodation.


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Contact informationPlease feel free to contact UNICEF office in Romania if you need help, have questions or needfurther information.

All applications should be sent to the following email address:[email protected] contact person in UNICEF Romania office is:Gina Apolzan, Adolescents and Youth SpecialistTelephone: +40 21 2017860; Cell. phone: +40 723 550 933


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APPLICATION FORM A: GENERAL INFORMATION

REGIONAL YOUTH CONSULATION FOREUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA:

ENGAGING ADOLESCENTS AND YOUTH IN IMPROVING EDUCATION AND INDEFINING THE POST-2015 DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

Please submit this application form, along with application forms B, C and D (if you are under18) by 18 July 2013

1. Name and surname2. Date of Birth3. City and country4. Gender5. Personal phone6. Personal email address7. Are you currently enrolled in school or

university?Yes No

If no, how many years of educationhave you completed?

1) 4 years or less2) 5-9 years3) 10-15 years4) More than 15 years

5) I have never been to school

8. Preferred language of communication9. Second language of communication10.How comfortable are you

communicating in your secondlanguage?

1) Fluent2)Very Comfortable but not fluent3) Comfortable but sometimes have difficulty

understanding or speaking4) Not very comfortable and frequently have

difficulty understanding or speaking

11.What kind of place to you live? 1) I live in the capital city2) I live in a big city that is not the capital3) I live in a small or medium sized town4) I live in a rural village

12.Do you have difficulty walking? (circleone)

1) No difficulty2) Some difficulty


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3)A lot of difficulty4) Cannot do at all

13.Do you have difficulty hearing? (circleone)

1) No difficulty2) Some difficulty3)A lot of difficulty4) Cannot do at all

14.Do you have difficulty speaking andcommunicating? (circle one)


15.Do you have difficulty seeing visualpresentations? (circle one)


16.If you have difficulty with any of theabove, what kind of assistance will youneed in order to participate

17.Are you working for a youth-led oryouth-serving organization?

Yes No

If so, please describe the work thatyour organization does and you

contribute to the organization

18.Do you have previous experienceworking on education projects?

Yes No

If so, please describe the projects thatyou have worked on in the area of

education

19.Do you have previous experienceworking on social change projects?

Yes No

If so, please describe the projects thatyou have worked on in the area ofeducation

20.Do you have accident, civil liability andhealth insurance *required

Yes No


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APPLICATION FORM B: LETTER OF MOTIVATION

Please write one page in response to the following questions:

a) Why would you like to attend this Regional Youth Consultation?b) How is your background and experience relevant to the topic of the training course?c) How will you apply the skills and knowledge you gain from the programme to improving

education in your country when you return?

a)

b)

c)


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APPLICATION FORM C: PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION

TITLE OF EVENT

I (names of parent/guardian):_________________________ give my consent for my

(circle one) son/daughter/ward whose name is (name of child)_______________________,

born on (date of birth of child)___________________________, Passport No. (Passport

No. of child)________________________, to travel to Istanbul, Turkey from 31 August 6

September 2013 to participate in the Regional Youth Consultation On Education And The Post-

2015 Development Goals For Europe And Central Asia. I understand that UNICEF and HABITAT

associated with the Regional Youth Consultation On Education And The Post-2015 Development

Goals For Europe And Central Asiaassume no responsibility for my child/ward (name of child)

________________________ or for any injury or loss sustained to my child/ward (name of

child) _______________________ arising out of or related to his/her participation in the

Regional Youth Consultation On Education And The Post-2015 Development Goals For

Europe And Central Asia. I affirm that I read and understood this document and that I have full

authority to give the consent provided for in this document. I affirm that I give my permission

for my child/ward to participate in with the Regional Youth Consultation On Education and the

Post-2015 Development Goals For Europe and Central Asia.

If your child is under the age of 18, please also complete Application Form D:Designation of Chaperone.

Date:

Name of Child:

Full Name of Parent/Guardian:

Signature of Parent/Guardian:

**Please attach copy of proof of insurance for your child. This is required for participation.


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APPLICATION FORM D: DESIGNATION OF CHAPERONE(ONLY REQUIRED IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 18)

I appoint (name of chaperone)________________________ to be responsible for my

son/daughter/ward (name of child)_________________________ during this trip. My

child/ward will travel in the company of(name of chaperone)_____________________,

Passport No. (Passport No. of chaperone) _________________________, to participate in

the with the Regional Youth Consultation On Education And The Post-2015 Development Goals

For Europe And Central Asia and ancillary events which will take place from 31 August- 6

September 2013. In particular, I authorize (name of chaperone)

_________________________to make decisions concerning any emergency medical treatment

for my/our son/daughter/ward (name of child)_________________________which may be

required during this trip. I affirm that arrangements for medical insurance to cover our

son/daughter/ward during this trip have been made or will be made, in consultation with the

delegation of which our son/daughter/ward is a member.

Date:

Name of Child:

Full Name of Parent/Guardian:

Signature of Parent/Guardian:

By signing here I agree to the responsibilities described above for chaperones and Ihave read and agree to the terms described in the Code of Conduct (following page).

Full name of Chaperone

Signature of Chaperone

Full Address of Chaperone:

**Please attach copy of proof of insurance for the chaperone. This is required for participation.


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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CHAPERONES/ACCOMPANYING ADULTS

It is important for the accompanying adults/facilitators in contact with children to:

Be aware of situations which may present risks and manage these Ensure that a culture of openness exists to enable any issues or concerns to be raised and

discussed.

Ensure that a sense of accountability exists between staff so that poor practice or potentiallyabusive behaviour does not go unchallenged.

In general it is inappropriate to:

Spend excessive time alone with children away from others Take children to places where they will be alone with the chaperone/facilitator. The accompanying adult/facilitator must never: Hit or otherwise physically assault or physically abuse children Develop physical/sexual relationships with children Develop relationships with children which could in any way be deemed exploitative or

abusive

Act in ways that may be abusive or may place a child at risk of abuse. The accompanyingadult/facilitator must avoid actions or behaviour that could be construed as poor practice or

potentially abusive. For example,

They should never:

Use language, make suggestions or offer advice which is inappropriate, offensive or abusive Behave physically in a manner which is inappropriate or sexually provocative Have a child/children with whom they are working to stay overnight in the adults room Do things for children of a personal nature that they can do for themselves Condone, or participate in, behaviour of children which is illegal, unsafe and abusive. Act in ways intended to shame, humiliate, belittle or degrade children, or otherwise

perpetrate any form of emotional abuse.

Discriminate against, show differential treatment, or favour particular child(ren) to theexclusion of others.

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