Ref: YPBA 600-1 ( 70 ) Date :

25 October 2012

Dear Sir/Madam, INVITATION - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON YOUTH VOLUNTEERS AS ENABLERS FOR CONFLICT PREVENTION, 2 5 DECEMBER 2012, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA I am pleased to informed you that the International Youth Centre (IYC), Kuala Lumpur, the Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia andUniversity Putra Malaysia (UPM) will be organizing the International Conference on Youth Volunteers As Enablers for Conflict Prevention from 2 5 December 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Conference is organized in conjunction with the United Nations International Volunteer Day 5 December. . 2. The main aim of this Conference is to examine the role of youth volunteers in conflict situations and also in its prevention at global, regional and national level. Apart from an overview of the current situation of conflict situation, the Conference will also outline new strategies for youth volunteers engagement and mobilization of young volunteers. 3. On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to officially extend an invitation to participate in the Conference. A participation fee of USD 100 for foreign participants and local RM 100 is to be paid upon arrival and the organizer will be sponsoring all local expenses from 2 to 5 December 2012, including accommodation commencing from dinner on 2 December till breakfast 5 December 2012. All participants will be provided free local airport transfers to and from the International Youth Centre, educational visit, conference materials, certificate of participation and souvenirs. Places are limited to a total of 60 international and 40 local participants. 4. We earnestly request participants for your earliest reply to confirm attending the Conference latest by 27 November 2012 (Tuesday).Confirmed participants will be contacted personally through telephone and e-mail by the Secretariat. Attached are the background papers, registration form, information for participants and the

programme schedule. All participants are expected to arrive on 2 December 2012 (Sunday) and depart on or after5 December 2012 (Wednesday).Early or late departures shall be at own cost for accommodation, meals or personal travel arrangements and the Secretariat will assist accordingly. 5. We sincerely appreciate your earliest reply to facilitate the management of the Conference and please use the following for further contacts or enquiries: IYC Tel. No./Fax: Contact Person: E-mail : Homepage: 603- 9171 9204 / 603-91726682 SalehudinGhazali sglehud@yahoo.com.sg www.iyckul.org.my

6. We are greatly honoured to have your presence here and please accept our gratitude for your organizationscontinued cooperation to further the enhancement ofhuman resources development and volunteerism in this region. Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

(SALEHUDIN GHAZALI) Senior Executive - Programme For Director International Youth Centre Kuala Lumpur

BACKGROUND PAPER INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON YOUTH VOLUNTEERS AS ENABLERS FOR CONFLICT PREVENTION 2- 5 DECEMBER 2012, INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CENTRE, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA Introduction: Conflicts are occurring in many parts of the world today. There are untold sufferring and lives are being lost. Whatever the situation, every time there is conflict, volunteers have been providing aid and support to the suffering victims. In most cases, medical aid is norm. However, these conflict situations have no end. Before a conflict is resolved, new ones started. There is so much that youth volunteers can do other than helping the victims to rebuild their lives and to ease their suffering. Resolutions of such conflicts are the responsibilities of policy and decision makers at the national and global levels. The experience of youth volunteers in such situation though can enable them to advocate the prevention of futute conflicts. This would be more meaningful and constructive role that volunters can play. Instead of being perpetrators of future conflicts, volunteers could be leaders and activists to champion the avoidance of new future conflicts. Since they have experienced and realize the futility of such conflicts nd great suffering of the victims, they would be in a better position to advocate the prevention of future conflicts and ensure that the future of mankind will be one of peace and harmony. This Conference is proposed with the purpose of examining the roles that youth volunteers can play in preventing conflicts and learning from the experiences of those who had been there. It is also to promote the noble role of volunteers in conflicts in conjunction with International Volunteer Day on December 5. Objectives 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Getting an overview of global conflict situations Examine the roles of youth volunteers in conflict Share experiences on being in conflict situations. Determine the challenges in conflict prevention. Outline a new strategy of yout volunteer engagement in conflict prevention.

Theme United Nations theme for International Volunteer Day 2012 Volunteering for the Millennium Development Goals

Presentations and Presenters 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The Scope of Conflicts United Nations Experiences of Volunteers in Conflicts Red Crescent Approaches to prevention in conflicts UPM Challenges in conflict prevention World Assembly of Youth Strategies for Advocacy on conflict prevention ISIS

Organizers: 1. 2. 3. 4. International Youth Centre Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia Malaysia Institute for Research in Youth Development University Putra Malaysia

Date and Venue: 2-5 December, 2012, International Youth Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Participation: 1. Youth leaders from ASEAN and Asian countries 2. Malaysian youth volunteers (Total: 100 participants) Conclusion At the end of the conference, the particpants should be able to understand the challenges in conflict prevention and the important role that youth volunteers have to play in such initiatives. It will also pay tribute to those who have dedicated and sacrificed their lives for the suffering of conflict victims. With this conference, the participants should appreciate and be inspired to become a volunteer to advocate for the prevention of conflict. They could also understand that they need to play a future role in preventing conflicts and play their part in contributing to world of peace devoid of conflicts.

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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON YOUTH VOLUNTEERS AS ENABLERS FOR CONFLICT PREVENTION, 2 5 DECEMBER 2012, KUALA LUMPUR

Registration Form for Participants

To: Programme Division, International Youth Centre E-mail: sglehud@yahoo.com.sg Fax: 603-91726682 Name of Participant (Dr/Mr/Mdm/Ms/Others)). (Please underline the above and your surname). Nationality: Country: Designation/ Position In Organisation: Passport No: Expiry Date: Date of Birth: Age:

Please attach brief bio-data of your Academic/Professional Qualifications background and experience in relation to this Conference Write briefly about your area/s of specialization in conflicts situation and volunteer activities:

Contact Address: Telephone: Fax: Flight Information: Arrival: Date...................................../Time..................../Flight No............................. Mobile phone no.: Email:

Departure: Date...................................../Time..................../Flight No.............................. Endorsement By Nominating Organization: ........................................................................ Name: Position: ........................................................................ ( Name of Organization )

Note: Please ensure all visa requirements should be made prior to departure from your home country (The organizer will facilitate your application but will not be held responsible for your visa arrangements)

Signature of Participant: .......................... Date: ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Thank you for completing and returning this form by 27 November 2012 (Tuesday)

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF CONFERENCE

2 DECEMBER 2012 ( SUNDAY) 1800 Dinner and Briefing 3 DECEMBER 2012 (MONDAY) 0700 Breakfast 0900 - Paper Presentions 1300 - Lunch 1400 - Continuation of session 1800 - Dinner 4 DCEMBER 2012 (TUESDAY) 0700 Breakfast 0900 - Paper Presentations / Break-up session - Forum 1300 - Lunch 1400 - Continuation of session 1800 - Dinner 5 DECEMBER 2012 (WEDNESDAY) 0700 Breakfast 0900 - Departures

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