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The Youth Coalition

Training on sexual and reproductive rights, youth participation and advocacy

Caribbean Training Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
July 10 –14 2006 - DEADLINE FOR APPLYING IS: MAY 18, 2006

The Youth Coalition (YC) is an international network of like-minded young advocates (aged 15-29) who are promoting sexual and reproductive rights of young people internationally. We are students, researchers, volunteers, educators, NGO (non-governmental organization) workers, and activists. The YC was formed during a meeting on the 5-year review of the United Nations International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD+5). Our activities are focused around three main areas: awareness raising, training, and information.

The Youth Coalition is calling for applications to participate in a training on sexual and reproductive rights, youth participation and advocacy. This 5-day training will bring together approximately 20 youth activists from the Caribbean region. Participants will gain knowledge on the many aspects of sexual and reproductive rights and youth participation as well as advocacy tools to promote young people’s rights.

The application form for the training is attached. The YC is keen to receive applications from young people who:

· Fall between the ages of 15 – 29

· Have basic knowledge in the area of sexual and reproductive health and rights or another related field (i.e. gender equity, HIV/AIDS, youth participation, trafficking of young women, sexual orientation etc.).

· Are affiliated with an organisation/have some experience in working in the area of sexual and reproductive right or another related field (i.e. youth sexual health clinic, studies in related field, political work on youth issues etc.).

· Have a working knowledge of English AND can communicate proficiently in English with other training participants.

Please note that only those who fit the above criteria will be considered.

DEADLINE FOR APPLYING IS MAY 18, 2006.

Selected applicants will be contacted by May 22, 2006.

Once completed, send this application form by email to admin@youthcoalition.org. We will only accept application forms submitted by e-mail. We are sorry not to be able to accept applications sent by regular mail.

Participants will have their travel costs (airline ticket, visa), accommodation and food provided for throughout the Caribbean Training. Any additional expenses incurred are not the responsibility of the Youth Coalition.

You have until May 18, 2006 to send in your application.

If you have any questions, concerns or comments about the Caribbean Training, please feel free to contact Rosario Castro at admin@youthcoalition.org

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