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"No East, No West" -Intercultural Dialogue Conference (26-30 April, Malaysia)

Data: 08/02/2010

"No East, No West" is an international conference on Intercultural Dialogue and aims to foster understanding and build bridges across cultures among young people of Asia and Europe. The International Conference is tentatively scheduled to be held from 26th to 30th April 2010 in Malacca, Malaysia.


During this 5-day event, young people, religious leaders, politicians and business communities will come together and exchange views and experiences based on their respective religion, spiritual and cultural traditions. The International Conference will also reflect on how religions can assist in facing critical issues that concern our societies, and will try to discover and create new pathways to peace through intercultural/inter-religious cooperation.

Leadership training sessions will also be conducted during the Dialogue. Among the topics that will be presented are the different leadership styles, how to lead change, how young people can make a difference and what change tools and approaches work. A young successful leader will be invited to share with the participants on why characteristics like integrity are important to make an effective leader.


Application Criteria

· Young people from Asia and Europe between the ages of 18 - 30

· Youth representatives from various national youth organisations, institutions of higher learning, civil society organisations, young representative of religious/faith groups, including those working in institutions promoting cultural and interfaith dialogue, think tanks or those in accomplishments like education, arts and media from Asia and Europe.

· An official of the Ministry of Youth or a related government agency

· Have a good understanding of the theme and the relevant policies in their respective countries


Registration:

· Early Registration Fee (on or before 15th February 2010) Local Participant = RM 150 / International Participant = USD 150

· Late Registration Fee (after 15th February 2010) Local Participant = RM 200 / International Participant = USD 200


All information on the conference including the Application Form, is available on the World Youth Foundation's website at www.wyf.org.my

Contact WYF directly [email protected] for more information.

Sito web: www.wyf.org.my

Email: [email protected]


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