“The Role of Youth to Establish Peace, Toward a Future World without Violent Radicalization”

Venue: Marbella Hotel, Banten, Indonesia
September 28 to October 1, 2009.


PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The International Youth Conference is a creative space for 150 talented youth from around countries in the world to share their experiences, thought, awareness and understanding on how to establish peace. This event will be organized by the State Ministry of Youth and Sport of Republic of Indonesia, National Commission of Indonesia to UNESCO of the Ministry of National Education in Collaboration with UNESCO Jakarta Office, Local Government of Banten and West Java Provinces. Theme: “The Role of Youth to Establish Peace, Toward a Future World without Violent Radicalization”

The conference would be held on September 28 to October 2, 2009, in Banten and Bandung West Java, Indonesia. The agendas of the Conference are Seminar, Working Group Discussion, Focus Group Discussion, Fieldtrip, etc.



PARTICIPANT INFORMATIONS

Total participants are expected about 150, aged 18-30 years old from around the world will be selected by the committee. The qualification : interested in peace issues, representative of youth organizations or institutions, have a good command in English to actively participate in discussion, and interested in youth development. The Registration of participants should have been received by the committee before September 11, 2009. (deadline). All participants are advised to submit the duly completed registration forms to the Secretariat by fax +62 (21) 5738150/52 and preferably by email no later than deadline time. Therefore, all detail of flight information should be received by September 17 2009. For registration form could be downloading at www.kemenegpora.or.id.

The committee will cover accommodation, meal, local transport and conference package. The participant should cover international airfare travel expenses and personal expenses: telephone call, telephone call to mobile phone, messages transmitted via telex or facsimile, laundry, other hotel services, etc.

For Accomodation : all participant will be accommodated in Marbela Hotel, Banten Province for 28-30 September 2009 and in Bandung Hotel, West Java Province on 1-2 October 2009.

All participant must register and obtain their identification passes at the Registration Counter. For identification and security purposes, all participants are requested to wear their identification passes at all times during the conference and including for fieldtrip and sightseeing.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

The committee will provide transportation from and to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to the Hotel, as well as local transport during the conference.

Arrival/Departure

• Participants are requested to contact the Embassies of Indonesia in their respective countries on the visa requirements.

• Foreign participants for the conference can proceed to the Conference Counter at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, and for their transportation to the hotel will be greeted by a Liason Officer at the airport hall.

• Each participant is responsible for their own baggage collection upon arrival at the airport to the hotel.

• On departure, the participants will be escorted by LOs to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport of Jakarta.

MEDICAL SERVICES

The Organizer will make every effort to ensure all participants in good health during their stay in Banten and West Java. Hygienic food and clean water will be provided for all meals. Participants requiring special meals such as vegetarian food should inform the Organizer in advance. Food served during the program is halal food. Participants should bring their own medicine, if required, and inform the Organizer of any special medical needs. While general medical services will be provided by the Committee, it is strongly advised that participants make their own arrangements for medical insurance to cover dental, surgical and hospital expenses in case of accident or emergency situations.
LANGUAGE

English will be the working language of the Conference. No simultaneous interpretation will be provided.

DRESS CODE

Due to warm and humid weather in Bandung and Banten, participants are recommended to bring light clothing, shoes, and sun protection lotion. Participants are responsible for their own toiletries and personal health care items. Throughout the program, light and casual clothes are recommended.

ORGANIZERS AND SECRETARIAT

the State Ministry of Youth and Sport of Republic of Indonesia, National Commission of Indonesia to UNESCO of the Ministry of National Education in Collaboration with UNESCO Jakarta Office, Local Government of Banten and West Java Provinces. The Conference Secretariat is :

The State Ministry of Youth and Sports, The Republic of Indonesia
Committee of International Youth Conference 2009
Jl. Gerbang Pemuda No.3 Senayan Jakarta Indonesia 10270
Telephone and Fax : +62 (21) 5738150/52
Email: asdep31@gmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Mr. Suyadi Prawiro
Telp : +6281392033265
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Mr. Esa Sukmawijaya
Telp : +62 81250991133
Email : esajaya@gmail.com