United Nation's International Youth Day Program

Tentative Agenda

2010-2011: International Year of the Youth

11th International Youth Day
Celebration and CONFERENCE

Theme--
“Strengthening Peace and Human Rights Education of the Youth:
Key to Sustainable Development”
10-12 August 2010

Venue: Philippine International Convention Center
Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, Pasay City
Philippines

Sponsored by:

Organizers of the Conference:
United Nations Association of the Philippines
United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines

In partnership with:
Commission on Human Rights
National Youth Commission

Endorsed by:
Commission on Higher Education
Department of Education
Department of the Interior and Local Government

Conference Objectives:

By the end of the 11th IYD celebration,
- the International Year of the Youth must have been launched;
- the participants must have organized themselves and shared their personal year-long plans in championing peace and human rights for the attainment of sustainable development during the International Year of the Youth; and,
- three international commemorative days -- the International Humanitarian Law Day, the World Indigenous Peoples Day, and the International Youth Day -- must have been celebrated.

During the 11th IYD celebratory conference, the participants must have –
• artistically presented their common understanding on the role of the youth in building a culture of peace and human rights as well as on the link between peace, human rights, the MDGs and sustainable development;
• established their networks and functional partnerships between youth and various institutions (government and non-government organizations, business, media, academe);
• taken an oath on their commitment to attain the UNYAP/Youth Vision Statement as well as their Youth Declaration for Peace, Human Rights and Sustainable Development;
• enjoyed learning from the practices on the ground along peace and human rights through activities such as a fun run and educational visits; and,
• the UNYAP leadership must have honed their skills in organizing meaningful celebratory events for the youth.


Tuesday, 10 August 2010 :

9:00 – 10:30 OPENING

Opening Program Emcees
– Anna Karina Jardin, 11th IYD Lead Convenor
and Secretary-General, UN Youth Association of the Philippines
-- Boy Abunda

Prayer and Greetings
-- Papal Nuncio

Doxology and National Anthem
-- Iloilo Youth Orchestra (Plan B: Lyceum Choral)

Presentation of Participants and Acknowledgment of Guests
– Ma. Kristel Georgia Mendoza, Head of 11th IYD Secretariat

Welcome Address
-- Hon. Alfredo Lim, Mayor of Manila City

Opening Remarks
– Judge Aurora PN Recina, President of the
United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP)
Messages
- Major Sponsor
- Mr. Marlon Jeff P. Pineda
National President, UNYAP
- Ms. Karina Jardin, UNYAP Secretary General
Lead Convenor, 11th International Youth Day Celebration

Role of the Youth in Creating a Universal Culture of Peace and Human Rights
-- Justice Hilario P. Davide, Chairman of the Truth Commission
-- USec Christopher Lawrence S. Arnuco, Chairman and CEO
of the National Youth Commission

Youth Empowerment for Peace
– Hon. Teresita Deles, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process

Youth Empowerment for Human Rights
– Hon. Leila M. De Lima, Secretary of Justice
& former Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights
Keynote Speech
– Dr. Jacqueline Badcock, Resident Coordinator of the United Nations

10:30-10:45 Introduction to the Program
– Ana Elzy E. Ofreneo, UNAP Board Member and IYD Coordinator
Director IV, Commission on Human Rights

10:45-11:15 SNACKS



11:15 - 1:00 PLENARY SESSION 1: HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION OF THE YOUTH

Moderators:
Hon. Cecilia RV Quisumbing, Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights
Board Member, United Nations Association of the Philippines
Atty. Lesley Jeanne Cordero, Commissioner-at-Large, NYC
Panelists:

Hon. Lorenzo R. Tañada III, Chairman, Committee on Human Rights,
House of Representatives
Hon. Patricia Licuanan, Chairman, Commission on Higher Education
Hon. Armin Luistro, Secretary, Department of Education
Ms. Vanessa Tobin, Country Representative, UNICEF
Justice Adolfo S. Azcuna, Chancellor, Philippine Judicial Academy of the Philippines
Dr. Lauro B.Tacbas, President, Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges

1:00- 2:30 LUNCH

2:30- 4:00 PLENARY SESSION 2: CIVIC EDUCATION

Moderators:
Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights
Officer, United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines
Board Member, United Nations Association of the Philippines
Panelists:
Dr. Aniceto Sobrepeña, President, MetroBank Foundation
J. Miguel C. De Jesus, Chief National Commissioner, Boy Scouts of the Philippines
Dr. Salud A. Bagalso, National President, Girl Scouts of the Philippines
ASec. Steve Laurence Arquiza, Commissioner, NYC
Dr. Paul Dumol, Vice-President, CIVITAS Philippines
Vice-President, University of Asia and the Pacific
National Coordinator, NSTP
Secretary, Department of the Interior and Local Government
President, Civic Education Center, US

4:00- 4:30 SNACKS

4:30- 6:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS I

Topic 1: Use of Technology in Building a Culture of Human Rights
Facilitator:
Discussants: Karrie Ilagan, Regional Director, Microsoft Philippines
Erica De la Cruz, Marketing Manager, Sony Philippines
Odette Velarde, Marketing Manager, Samsung Philippines
Atty. Geronimo Sy, Assistant Secretary, Department of Justice
The Executive Director, Amnesty International

Topic 2: Culture and Human Rights
Facilitator:
Discussants: Ms. Malou Jacob, Executive Director, National Commission for Culture and Arts
Ustadz Al-Hadjj Saifullah IBN Taha, American Muslim Association of Colorado, USA
Respondents to the Call for Paper

Topic 3: Extractive Industries and the Rights of Isolated Indigenous Youth
Facilitator:
Discussants: The Chairman, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
Prof. Felice Yeban, Vice President for Social Development, TVI Mining Corporation
Other respondents to the Call for Paper



Topic 4: Embracing Diversity, Ending Discrimination
Facilitator:
Discussants: Ms. Jeannette Tuazon, Deputy Executive Director
UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines
Prof. Rene Romero, UNAP Board Member
& Vice President, UNESCO Asia Pacific Network on Values Ed. and International Ed.
Ms. Baibon Sangid, Regional Coordinator, National Youth Commission
& President, Young Moro Professionals
Other Respondents to the Call for Paper

Topic 5: Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights
Facilitator:
Discussants: Ms. Suneeta Mukherjee, Country Representative, UNFPA
Dr. Jaime Z. Galvez Tan, President Health Futures Foundation, Inc
Chairman, National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women
Dr. Mira Alexis P. Ofreneo, Secretary-General, Psychological Association of the Philippines
& Professor, Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University

Topic 6: Personality development
Facilitator:
Discussant: Ms. Marivic Padilla, International Director, John Robert Powers

6:30- 8:00 DINNER

8:00-10:00 CREATIVE GROUPINGS
Facilitators/Resource Persons:
Visual Expression – Mr.Orville TIAMSON
Writing -- Ms. Rhea PENAFLOR
Mr. REZA KAVOSH


Wednesday, 11 August 2010

8:45 – 9:00 PROGRAM ENGAGEMENT

Prayer/Doxology
Recap

9:00- 11:00 PLENARY SESSION 3: PEACE EDUCATION OF THE YOUTH

Moderators:
Board Member, United Nations Association of the Philippines
Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights
Commissioner, National Youth Commission

Panelists:

Chairman, Committee on Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, Philippine Senate
Hon. Patricia Licuanan, Chairman, Commission on Higher Education
Hon. Armin Luistro, Secretary, Department of Education
Pastor Z. Guiao, Director-General, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Mr. Renaud Meyer, Country Director, United Nations Development Programme
Head, Monitoring Committee on the Peace Agreements
Dr. Loreta Castro, Executive Director – Miriam Peace Education Center


11:00-11:30 SNACKS

11:30 - 1:00 PLENARY SESSION 4: Linking Peace, Human Rights,
MDGs and Sustainable Development

Moderators:
National Officer, UN Youth Association of the Philippines
Board Member, United Nations Association of the Philippines
USec Christopher Lawrence S. Arnuco, Chairman and CEO, National Youth Commission
Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights

Panelists:

Paquito Ochoa, Jr., Executive Secretary, Office of the President
Cayetano W. Paderanga Jr., Director-General, National Economic and Development Authority
Mr. Renaud Meyer, Country Director, United Nations Development Programme
Mr. Jules Maaten, Resident Representative, Friedrich Naumann Stiftung

1:00-2:30 LUNCH

2:30-4:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS II

Topic 1: Role and Protection of the Youth in times of Armed Conflict
Facilitator:
Discussants: Mr. Jean Daniel-Tauxe, Head of Delegation, International Committee of the Red Cross
Lt. Gen. Ricardo David, Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Dir. Gen. Jesus A. Verzosa, Chief, Philippine National Police
Philippine National Red Cross
Other Respondents to the Call for Paper

Topic 2: Mediation and negotiation
Facilitator:
Discussants: Mr. Romulo Halabaso, Executive Director,
Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
Ms. Maritess Guingona Africa, Founder & Executive Director,
The Peacemaker’s Circle Foundation
Respondents to the Call for Paper

Topic 3: Public speaking / Model UN (MUN)
Facilitator /
Discussant: Prof. Little Jones Espeleta
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa

Topic 4: Technology and Economics
Facilitator /
Discussant: Prof. Nieves Confesor

Topic 5: World Peace
Facilitator /
Discussant: US Ambassador Thomas

Topic 6: Challenges
Facilitator/
Discussant: Chito Gascon

4:00-4:30 SNACKS

4:30-8:00 UNYAP NATIONAL YOUTH SUMMIT
Action Planning and Commitment-Setting

Facilitators: UNYAP Officers
UNAP Board

1. Report of Outgoing President of UNYAP :
2009-2010 programs and projects, membership and finances

2. Terminal Reports of Regional/Field Coordinators
on regional MDG Summits and SUTA in 2009

3. Election of New Set of Officers 2010-2011 (National and Regional)

4. Review of UNYAP Constitution and By-Laws

5. Action Planning and Commitment-Setting
Presentors: Chairmen, Drafting Committees

8:00-10:00 Ribbon-cutting of Cultural/Art Exhibits (Kris Aquino, Dr. Jacqui Badcock, UNAP, UNYAP)
DINNER
Cum Cultural/Art Presentations by Creative Groups
>> + Quilt of Peace and Human Rights
>> Delegates in their country’s traditional wear


Thursday, 12 August 2010 : INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW DAY
LAUNCH of INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF YOUTH (12Aug2010-2011)

5:00- 8:00 A.M. YOUTH RUN FOR PEACE & HUMAN RIGHTS (PaHR)
-- Venue: Quirino Grandstand

8:00- 8:30 WREATH LAYING @ RIZAL MONUMENT
--Venue: Luneta Park

9:30- 10:00 Travel to Malacanang
[with packed snacks]

10:00-10:30 Protocol in Malacanang

11:00-12:30 CLOSING
--Venue: Malacanang

Closing Program Emcees
- Anna Karina L. Jardin, IYD Lead Convenor
& Secretary-General, UNYAP
Ana Elzy E. Ofreneo, IYD Coordinator
& Board Member, UNAP
& Director IV, CHR
Prayer/Doxology
- Charice Pempengco , Choir groups of PNU and/or PLMun or UST-UNESCO
National Anthem
- Charise Pempengco
Acknowledgment of Participants and Guests
-
Welcome Remarks
- Judge Aurora PN Recina, UNAP President
Messages from the 11th IYD Convenors
The UNAP Awards to Outstanding Youth Leaders
- Chairman, UNAP Search Committee
Oath-taking of the new set of Officers and Members
of the UN Youth Association of the Philippines
- to be officiated by the President of the Philippines
Banging of the Gongs to Symbolize the official start in the Philippines of the
International Year of Youth
- by H.E. President Benigno S.C. Aquino III
Assisted by Heads of UN in the Philippines, and heads of DFA, CHED, OPAPP, DepEd, NYC, CHR, the UNAP Board, and the UNYAP Officers
Messages (with intermission number)
- Chairman, CHED
- Secretary, DepEd
- PAPP
- Chairman, NYC
- Chairman, CHR
- Secretary, DFA
- Resident Coordinator, UN in the Philippines
Pledging of Commitment for Peace and Human Rights Towards Sustainable Development
- led by newly-elected UNYAP President
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
- IYD Convenor
KEYNOTE MESSAGE
His Excellency,
Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” C. Aquino III
15th President of the Republic of the Philippines

12:00- 1:30 LUNCH

1:30- 9:00 Educational Visits to—
-Philippine National Police Academy
-Tagaytay City
-Batangas Provincial Government