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Nepal's Maoists Start Discharging Child Soldiers

Nepal's Maoists Start Discharging Child Soldiers

January 12, 2010
Source: Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) and OneWorld

SINDHULI, Jan 12 (IRIN) - Looking angry and emotional, 20-year-old former Maoist child soldier Suman Karki shook hands with fellow comrades as he bade farewell to life in one of Nepal's Maoist army camps.

"I don't know what I will do now. My future seems uncertain," Karki told IRIN in the main Maoist army cantonment in Sindhuli, nearly 150km southeast o… Continue

Posted by Saji Prelis on February 2, 2010 at 12:38pm

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First Int'l Criminal Trial Focuses on Child Soldiers

First Int'l Criminal Trial Focuses on Child Soldiers
January 29, 2009
Source: OneWorld

WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (OneWorld.net) - The International Criminal Court's first trial -- of Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga Dilyo, charged with using child soldiers in northeastern Congo -- is an important step toward establishing responsibility for the use of children in military operations, s… Continue

Posted by Saji Prelis on February 2, 2010 at 12:32pm

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4th Summit of the Global Alliance for Ministries and Departments of Peace, Costa Rica

Costa Rica has a Ministry of Justice and Peace since 14 September 2009. The Summit immediately followed the signature of the President Oscar Arias, Nobel Peace Prize laureat.

See our report from the event.
http://www.gasummit.org/about/the-summit/the-summit/2009-summit-report/

On Learning Day we gathered youth to discuss peacebuilding and conflict transformation and what is necessary for sustainable peace.

Posted by Corina Simon on November 19, 2009 at 8:49am

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This free resource & networking site is designed to strengthen the dialogue and increase awareness about the role youth play in development and peace in their communities. This site is also created as a space to share learning, from across agencies and disciplines on programming,, managing such programs and evaluating programs for and with youth. Please feel free to explore this site and its many features. If you like what you see, please REGISTER and create your own profile, contribute by sharing your resources in the FORUMS, BLOGS or start your own GROUP to work toward a common goal. You can also connect with colleagues, CHAT on youth related topics, and INVITE OTHERS to join. The wider this is shared, and the more this is used, the greater opportunities we have of learning and growing as a field.

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Online tools for project management

Online tools for project management Source: web2fordev Gateway Click here to visit the site Online project management tools enhance productivity and transparency. Project management can easily beco…

Tagged: wiki, web2fordev, tools, online, management

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Special Needs of In-school HIV Positive Young People in Uganda

Special Needs of In-school HIV Positive Young People in Uganda Source: Zunia. com Authors: Francis Obare, Harriet Birungi, Anne Katahoire, Hannington Nkayivu, and Aggrey David Kibenge Publisher: Pop…

Tagged: and, education, Uganda, AIDS, HIV

Started by Saji Prelis in Research, Survay data and Evaluations from/of youth Programs Feb 4.

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For a Safer Tomorrow: Protecting civilians in a multipolar world

For a Safer Tomorrow: Protecting civilians in a multipolar world Publisher: Oxfam International Year: 2008 Click here to read report "Many people feel that there is little that can be done to prev…

Tagged: policies, never, again, protection, conflict

Started by Saji Prelis in Organizational and Other Resource Websites Feb 4.

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Call for Papers 2010: Adolescent Girls – Cornerstone of Society: Building Evidence and Policies for Inclusive Societies

Call for Papers 2010: Adolescent Girls – Cornerstone of Society: Building Evidence and Policies for Inclusive Societies Cross posted on communications initiative Organisation: UNICEF Deadline: Febru…

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Started by Saji Prelis in Funding opportunities Feb 4.

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Youth in the News January 2010

World Assembly of Youth: Youth Bulletin
January 2010: Bringing youth news around the world
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In this bulletin:
KENYA : Kibaki signs new law to empower youth
GHANA
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Created by Saji Prelis Jan 31, 2010 at 12:25pm. Last updated by Saji Prelis Jan 31.

Youth in the News December 2009

World Assembly of Youth: Youth Bulletin
December 2009: Bringing youth news around the world
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In this bulletin:
UNITED NATIONS : International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding (12 A
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Created by Saji Prelis Jan 31, 2010 at 12:22pm. Last updated by Saji Prelis Jan 31.

In the News November 2009 Part 2

Youth Bulletin, November 2009 Part 2
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IRELAND : Comhairle gives young people a voice
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM : KB hosts Malay-Islamic Youth Dialogue session
SWAZILAND : SNYC donates E15 000 to Hhukwini
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Created by Saji Prelis Dec 1, 2009 at 12:01pm. Last updated by Saji Prelis Dec. 1, 2009.

In the News November 2009

Youth Bulletin; November  2009
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ENGLAND : More regions announced to run Youth4U - Young Inspectors
JAMAICA : National Youth Parliamentary Watch Committee formed
BOTSWANA : BDP's Molao appointed
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Created by Saji Prelis Dec 1, 2009 at 11:58am. Last updated by Saji Prelis Dec. 1, 2009.

In the News October 2009

World Assembly of youth: Youth Bulletin
OCTOBER 2009: In this bulletin:
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IRELAND : Voting age should be lowered to 16
NIGERIA : We will keep the ball rolling, Vice President tells youth
NEPAL : Parties' youth wings demand policy, pledge peaceful ways
CAMEROON : National Youth Council election modalities elaborated
BARBADOS : Youth Policy to be established
GHANA : NYC develops strategic… Continue

Created by Saji Prelis Nov 1, 2009 at 8:22am. Last updated by Saji Prelis Nov. 1, 2009.

 
 

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