Minorities of Europe

 

Study Session

“Human Rights Education for Minority Youth

Trafficking Prevention”

 

European Youth Centre, Budapest, 12^th – 19^th November 2006

 

Why this study session?

 

·         Minorities of Europe (MoE) & Euro Mediterranean Network for Youth Trafficking Prevention (EMNYTP) are committed to supporting the work of the Council of Europe, Directorate of Youth & Sports Programme. MoE & EMNYTP will be organising a study session, at the European Youth Centre in Budapest from 12^th – 19^th November 2006 which will bring together 40 minority youth leaders and workers active at community and local level to discuss and to develop human rights education as an effective powerful tool for minority youth trafficking prevention and motivate participants to become committed activists to stop Human Trafficking.

 

Participants will also use the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the work of Minorities of Europe & Euro Mediterranean Network for Youth Trafficking Prevention.

 

 

Overall Aim of the Study Session

 

·         To develop human rights education as an effective powerful tool for minority youth trafficking prevention and motivate participants to become committed activists to stop Human Trafficking.

In pursuing this aim, we’ll make use of the experiences of Council of Europe Youth Directorate Programme and previous and current experiences, activities of ‘Minorities of Europe’.

 

Objectives of the Study Session

 

·         To identify Human Rights violations caused by Human Trafficking

·         To develop competences on designing effective programs on Human Rights Education for Youth Trafficking Prevention

·         To motivate and support participants in implementing joint projects and activities on Youth Trafficking Prevention

·         To discuss the 2007 – 2010 Strategy of Euro Mediterranean Network for Youth Trafficking Prevention and attract new partners

·         To introduce Human Rights Education and other instruments as a powerful tool for Youth Trafficking Prevention

·         To contribute to the element of Human Rights in the new ‘All Different All Equal’ Campaign

 

In achieving these aims and objectives, Minorities of Europe and Euro Mediterranean Network for Youth Trafficking Prevention will aspire to strengthen and enlarge its existing European network and encourage new partnerships.

 

Methodology of the study session

 

The working methods of the study session will facilitate the exchange of information. The projects and experien­ces of the participants will serve as the basis for reflection and discussion of good practices. Contributions by participants and invited experts will give a broad picture of existing theories, initiatives, projects and approaches to work with young people from minority communities. Inputs and discussions in plenary sessions, thematic working groups and workshops on different approaches to Human Rights Education for Minority Youth Trafficking Prevention. Furthermore they should serve as a basis to sustain Minorities of Europe Network and Euro Mediterranean Network for Youth Trafficking Prevention to create new partnership for exchange and co-operation after the study session.

 

A published report will be one of the outcomes of the study session. This report will document the different ideas and practices on Human Rights Education for Minority Youth Trafficking Prevention and potential synergies presented and established during the Study session.

 

Profile of participants

 

The Study session will bring together 40 participants from a variety of backgrounds:

·      Age 18-35

·      50/50 Gender Balance

·      To have some knowledge and motivation to work on projects dealing with youth trafficking prevention

·      Able to speak English

·      Geographical Balance (other countries)

·      Level of commitment for follow up of project implementation

·      Available for full duration of the Study Session

 

 

Practical and Financial conditions of participation

 

Dates:            

Arrival day will be Sunday 12^th November 2006 (before 16:00 hours).

Departure day will be Sunday 19^th November 2006.

 

Venue:           

European Youth Centre, Budapest

 

Working languages:

The working languages will be English only.

 

Enrolment Fee

An enrolment fee of 45 Euros is payable by each participant. This amount will be deducted from the amount to be reimbursed for travel expenses. For participants with travel costs lower than 45 Euros, the difference needs to be paid to Minorities of Europe at the EYCB during the course as they will be handling the finances.

 

Application procedure and selection of participants

 

All those interested in attending must return the application form to the team by e-mail by 30^th September 2006 at the latest.

 

The preparatory team will select 40 participants on the basis of the profile outlined above and ensuring a balanced group (gender, geographical regions, different types of experiences, cultural backgrounds and organisations).

 

Preparatory team

The study session is being prepared by a team composed of:

 

Sanil MODESSA                       Minorities of Europe, Director of Resources & Development, UK

Deepak NAIK                             Minorities of Europe, Secretary General, UK

Pervana MAMADOVA                Minorities of Europe, Board Member, Azerbaijan

Borislava DASKALOVA              Euro Med Network for Youth Trafficking Prevention, Director           

Lefteris SARDELIS                     Euro Med Network for Youth Trafficking Prevention, Greece

Annette SCHNEIDER                 Educational Advisor, EYCB

See attached Information & Application Form for full details.