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07 April 2009 IOM Organizes an International Youth Conference Titled Youth Against Human Trafficking

To increase youth participation in counter-trafficking projects IOM Mission in Ukraine is organizing an International Youth Conference “Youth against human trafficking.” The conference will take place in Kyiv (Ukraine) on May 13-15, 2009.  If interested in applying, please send your completed application form to youthconference@iom.int by April 15, 2009.   Please click here for more information.

 

 

About the conference:

Students and young activists are invited to participate in the International Student Conference “Youth Against Human Trafficking,” which will focus on leadership, community involvement, volunteer work and understanding the modern-day phenomenon of trafficking.

 

During the three-day event, participants from different countries will learn more about youth counter-trafficking work, participate in presentations and interactive workshops facilitated by recognized experts from the leading development organizations and companies, and learn from each other’s

hands-on experience.

 

After the conference, participants will have an opportunity to apply for small grants to implement counter-trafficking projects in their local communities and at their university campuses.

 

Eligibility

o Students enrolled in full-time University programs are encouraged to apply.

o Application is open for students from Ukraine, CIS, EU, Balkan States and Turkey. Students

from other countries are kindly asked to contact organizers prior to sending in application form.

o Strong English language skills are required as it is the working language of the conference.

o Interest in volunteer work, community leadership and previous experience of anti-trafficking work are an asset.