#GOALS: Human Rights Camp for Sustainable Development

The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Youth – Philippines
welcomes you to the Northern and Central Luzon Youth Camp dubbed as #GOALS: Human
Rights Camp for Sustainable Development.

About SDSN Youth

In 2012, the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched SDSN to mobilize global scientific
and technological expertise to promote practical problem solving for sustainable development at
local, national, and global scales.

In 2015, SDSN launched SDSN Youth as its official youth initiative. SDSN Youth educates
young people about the challenges of sustainable development and creates opportunities for
them to use their creativity and knowledge to pioneer innovative solutions for the SDGs.

About the SDGs

Also known as the Global Goals, SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the
planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

About the #GOALS: Human Rights Camp for Sustainable Development

#Goals: Human Rights Camp for Sustainable Development is a project of UN SDSN Youth –
Philippines together with the European Union, Spanish Cooperation, Commission on Human
Rights, Center for Youth Advocacy and Networking, Dakila, Active Vista, Global Call to Action
Against Poverty, Youth Advocates for Economic Progress, Arya Progresibo Youth, Federated
Student Councils of Ilocos Sur, Province of Ilocos Sur, City of Vigan, National Movement of
Young Legislators Region 1, Junior Chamber International Candon Gold Leaf, and the Office of
Board Member Mika Mendoza.

Following the ASOS Framework (Awareness Development, Self Development, Organizational

Development, Solutions Development) – SDSN Youth’s framework for young people’s
development, #GOALS: Human Rights Camp for Sustainable Development aims at
capacitating young leaders:

(a) to become more aware of the current situations not only in their respective localities but
in the whole country as well;
 (b) to be well-equipped and empowered to take action on these social conditions, to be well-
skilled and knowledgeable in managing their organizations’ operations and advocacies;
(c) and to become innovative and proactive catalysts of solution-making to the issues and
problems being faced both in the local and national level, particularly those that are
relevant to their generation.

About the Program

There will be interactive workshops, team-building activities, and lectures on topics relative to
human rights as an important component of sustainable development.
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General Information

Date and Venue

The Youth Camp will be held at MelSol Hotel, Metro Vigan, Ilocos Sur on February 22-25, 2019.
Arrival and registration of participants start at 6:00 AM on February 22, Friday.

Attire
Delegates shall wear smart casual and school or org shirt during lectures, workshops and team
building activities. Strictly no daily uniform, casual shirt, sando/tank top, and flip flops/slippers
during sessions. Filipiniana attire will be worn during the Welcome Night.

Meals
Complimentary refreshments will be served in the morning and afternoon sessions. Lunch and
dinner will also be served.

Accommodation
Delegates will be billeted 4-6 persons per room. Room assignments will be pre-determined by
the organizer.

ID
Delegates will receive an ID upon registration. This must be worn at all times during the camp.
Kit and Certificates
Each delegate will receive a kit. The kit contains information pertinent to the various sessions
and other materials to promote the SDGs and Human Rights.

Certificates will only be given to participants who have completed at least three days of the
camp and upon submission of a post-camp survey.

Decorum
Delegates are expected to be at the designated venue 5 minutes before the start of each
activity.

Courtesy and proper decorum must be observed during lectures, workshops, and other
activities inside and outside the campsite.

Cleanliness and orderliness must be observed at all times.

Mobile phones should be on silent mode or switched off so as not to disrupt the sessions.

No delegate is allowed to leave the venue during the sessions except in emergency cases.

Smoking Policy
SDSN Youth and MelSol Hotel observe the national smoking ban policy.

Safety and Security

Delegates must not leave their valuables unattended. SDSN Youth will not be held liable for any
loss.

Security personnel and an emergency response group will be on standby for any untoward
incidents.

Social Media Traffic

Kindly use #GoalsforHR #SDSNYouth #SDSNYouthPH - the event’s official hashtags. Do not
forget to tag @SDSNYouthPH on all your posts.

WIFI
Free Wi-Fi connection is available at the hotel.