European Youth Speak Conference:
IDEA Model European Youth Parliament
Amsterdam
March 16th – 17th, 2007
The future of Europe is built by today's Youth, By YOU!
APPLY NOW!
Basic Information
A Fun Learning Opportunity : Are you interested in international politics? Would you like to see how the European Parliament operates? Would you like to discuss your vision for the future of Europe ? Can you help to make a difference and advise the EU? If so, then come to this conference, because at the EYS Conference – IDEA Model European Parliament, you will have a chance to become a European Parliament official – it's a great way to experience the way the European Parliament works, to learn new skills, and discuss important issues with youth from different countries. The debates will lead to advices for the EU and will be presented to the European
Commission in Rome .
When? Friday March, 16th and Saturday March, 17th, 2007
Who? EYS conference is for university students, secondary school students, youth workers, and educators, who care about the future of Europe .
Conference Costs? There is no conference fee! We even provide lunch, dinner and an exciting cultural evening for free. However, participants will have to pay for their own travel and accommodation costs.
Location
Friday 16 March KHL Amsterdam and Lloyd Hotel
Registration starts at 10.00 at KHL: Oostelijke Handelskade 44,
Amsterdam
Saturday 17 March University of Amsterdam
Be present at 10.00 at Oudemanhuispoort 4-6,
Amsterdam
How to register? Registration opens on January 15th. There is a
limited number of spaces, so please register quickly!
For Dutch participants – You can register by filling in the
application form for Dutch participants, which can be downloaded at
www.idebate. org/eys.
E-mail your completed form to Sanne de Kieviet at sdekieviet@idebate.
org
For other participants - You can register by filling in the
application form, which can be downloaded at www.idebate. org/eys.
E-mail the completed form to Jurate Motiejunaite at jmotiejunaite@
idebate.org
More information? Please contact:
EYS-NL Project Coordinator: Sanne de Kieviet at
sdekieviet@idebate. org
EYS-International Project Coordinator: Jurate Motiejunaite at
jmotiejunaite@ idebate.org
We Hope To See You in the beautiful city of Amsterdam !
Program of the EYS conference
Friday 16 March 2007
10.00-10.30 Registration + Coffee
10.30-11.30 Opening by Jurate Motiejunaite (Executive Director
IDEA NL),
Prof. Dr. Karel van der Toorn (President of the University of
Amsterdam )
European Youth representative of the National Youth Council
Welcome by Ahmed Aboutaleb (Alderman of
Amsterdam )
11.30-13.00 Training for Model European Youth Parliament
13.00-14.00 Lunch
14.00-15.30 Working groups in 4 European Parliament Committees,
discussing the proposals
15.30-18.00 Working groups in 4 European Parliament Committees,
discussing the proposals
18.00-22.00 Dinner + European Salon `Hope'
Saturday 17 March 2007
10.00-11.00 Working groups in 4 European Parliament Committees,
discussing the proposals
11.00-11.30 Coffee break
11.30-13.00 Working groups in 4 European Parliament Committees,
discussing the proposals
13.00-14.00 Lunch
14.00-15.15 Plenary session
15.15-15.30 Coffee break
15.30-17.00 Final plenary session: Preparation of the joint
European Youth Resolution
Closing by Jurate Motiejunaite
Closing by EC representative
European Youth Speak Project
The European Youth Speak conference is an IDEA initiative in cooperation with the department of Speech Communication, Argumentation Theory and Rhetoric, University of Amsterdam and the National Youth Council. The European Youth Speak Conference is part of the European Youth Speak project in which IDEA is partnering with debate organizations from Czech Republic , Estonia , Latvia and Slovakia , and the HREA organization in the Netherlands . The International Debate Education Association (IDEA) develops, organizes, and promotes debate and debate-related educational
activities in more than 40 countries throughout the world. IDEA acts as an independent membership organization for national debate clubs, associations, programs, and individuals who share a common purpose: to promote cross-cultural understanding and democracy globally by supporting discussion and active citizenship locally. IDEA actively works with organizations and institutions interested in democratizing knowledge, empowering youth, and making a positive difference in the
world today.
Think critically, speak out, and take action! Make your ideas a reality.
IDEA-Netherlands
Molukkenstraat 200
1098 TW Amsterdam
Tel/fax: +31(0)206927299
www.idebate. org/eys
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