Australia, IPY 2004 | Pocholo De Leon Gonzales : The VoiceMaster of the Philippines

International Youth Parliament - Sydney Australia

July 5- 12, 2004

WHEN:

July 5-12, 2004

WHERE:

Sydney, Australia

WHO:

300 young leaders and activists from across the world, known as Oxfam IYP Action Partners

WHAT:

The world's second Oxfam International Youth Parliament 2004 (IYP2004). Over an eight-day program, participants focussing on nine action areas will develop their skills, projects and networks for bringing about positive and sustainable change

AIM:

Young people working together to create sustainable futures

OBJECTIVES:

Build strategic networks of young social change leaders, development practitioners, and key decision-makers.
Increase participants' skills to be effective social change leaders.
Develop frameworks for action to be implemented at local, national and global levels between 2004 and 2006.
Motivate, encourage and inspire young leaders to continue working towards building a peaceful, equitable and sustainable world.
Document key successes, major challenges, and recommendations for the future.
Facilitate engagement between global youth leaders and the wider community in Australia and internationally.

CROSS CUTTING THEMES:

Sustainable livelihoods; Security and safety; Equity and representation; Diversity and the right to an identity; Access to basic social services; Global trading systems

ACTION AREAS:

IYP Delegates at the City Hall

WHAT NEXT:

Choy at the Opera House in Sydney

IYP2004 kick-starts a two year program of social action and leadership development for these young leaders during which they will implement their plans for action and continue to develop the skills and networks required to achieve their goals

Youth Empowerment Group 2

SOUTHEAST ASIAN YOUTH GROUP

Filipino Delegates during the opening ceremony at the City Hall

Harbour Bridge

Takingit Global, Enya and VOTY

Toranga Zoo

Opera House while on cruise

Youth Action Net Winners at IYP