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ICYE Newsletter No. 5 - June 2004

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the fifth issue of "Worlds of Experience", dedicated to "Human Rights, Refugees and Youth".

As stated by the United Nation High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR) on 20th of June, the International Refugees Day, last year 17 millions people, many of whom children and youth, live as refugees and displaced persons, often in life- threatening and very precarious conditions.

In order to help young people understand the root causes of the refugees' phenomenon, as well as to engage them in lindering the consequences of their situations, ICYE offers placements to young volunteers through its regular programme and EVS (European Voluntary Service) thematic multilateral exchanges (see pages 2 thru 7).

Testimonies of volunteers demonstrate how motivated young people, mainly through their presence, understanding and support, can make a difference in the lives of refugees and people whose human rights have been violated. In return, as one volunteer says: "they taught me many things, they let me share their lives and especially offered me a true friendship!"

News from "Around The World" feature, among others: publications and tools to measure the impact, and enhance the promotion of civil service and volunteering across the board; how NGOs actively contribute to achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals; and new youth policies and programmes of intergovernmental organisations and NGOs.

ICYE programme news refers to recent international seminars on the different manifestations and implications of international youth volunteering, i.e. for young women and representatives of minorities in Euro Mediterranean projects, for volunteers working in HIV-AIDS prevention projects, and for co-workers of ICYE National Committees. "The Dreams concludes...", is a moving and encouraging contribution by a British volunteer who just ended her ICYE experience in Uganda.

Hoping that you will find this issue of interest and use, please note that the next Issue of "Worlds of Experience", to be published on 31 October 2004, will focus on "Youth and the Environment". If you would like to contribute, please send articles, pictures, links or other information resources related to volunteering and environmental protection to icye@icye.org before 30 September 2004.

With best regards

ICYE International Office


"Worlds of Experience" can be viewed and downloaded as a PDF file.


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