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Codziennie opisujemy i komentujemy zjawiska zachodzące w społeczeństwie, kulturze, polityce zarówno w kraju jak i na świecie. Dyskutujemy o tym co nas oburza i dziwi, staramy się dotrzeć do źródła zagadnienia aby zrozumieć mechanizmy jakimi rządzi się współczesny świat. W Akcji Fotografii Informacyjnej głos/obraz chcemy oddać naszym słuchaczom. Czekamy na zdjęcia, które pokażą nam Państwa perspektywę na omawiane w radiu tematy.

Najbardziej intrygujące zdjęcia opublikujemy w reklamach TOK FM w prasie ogólnopolskiej i w galerii na portalu informacyjnym Tokfm.pl

Dodaj swoje zdjęcia poprzez poniższy formularz lub wrzuć je korzystając z konta na Fotoforum (pamiętaj o tagu "fotografia informacyjna").

więcej informacji tutaj]]> no-reply@mixxt.net (Agata Połeć) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:33:09 +0100 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.153905 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.153905
Weź udział w szkoleniu o Żywej Bibliotece - innowacyjnej metodzie edukacji o Prawach Człowieka!

Dom Spotkań im. Angelusa Silesiusa zaprasza na szkolenie:

„Jak przygotować i zorganizować Żywą Bibliotekę?”

Co to jest Żywa Biblioteka?

Żywa Biblioteka jest metodą edukacji o Prawach Człowieka wykorzystywaną w 45 krajach świata do przeciwdziałania dyskryminacji i wykluczeniu społecznemu. Skuteczność tej metody polega na bezpośrednim spotkaniu z przedstawicielami dyskryminowanych grup podczas rozmowy. Projekt ma charakter otwartego wydarzenia zorganizowanego w formie biblioteki. Więcej informacji o zasadach funkcjonowania Żywej Biblioteki na stronie www.zywabiblioteka.pl


Do udziału w szkoleniu zapraszamy:

edukatorów
pracowników organizacji pozarządowych
pracowników socjalnych
bibliotekarzy
liderów młodzieżowych
nauczycieli

Program szkolenia:

Żywa Biblioteka jako metoda edukacji o prawach człowieka.
Historia i cele Żywej Biblioteki.
Różne odsłony Żywej Biblioteki (na festiwalu, w bibliotece, w szkole, on-line, w autobusie).
Wyzwania Żywej Biblioteki – prawa człowieka i problem dyskryminacji.
Żywa Biblioteka – jak to działa krok po kroku.
Dylematy Żywej Biblioteki – kontrowersje związane z projektem.
Doświadczenia Żywych Bibliotek w Polsce i w Europie.
Planowanie Żywej Biblioteki w społeczności lokalnej.
Szkolenie odbędzie się w dniach 11-15 kwietnia 2010 w Domu Spotkań im. Angelusa Silesiusa we Wrocławiu.

Szkolenie poprowadzą:

Magdalena Konopka

Dorota Mołodyńska–Küntzel (www.incontro-training.org )

Kamila Rudnicka (www.silesius.org.pl )


Zgłoszenia i Regulamin:
Wypełnione formularze zgłoszeniowe prosimy nadsyłać do dnia 1 kwietnia 2010 na adres mailowy kamila.rudnicka@silesius.org.pl lub dorota@incontro-training.org

Projekt jest współfinansowany przez Europejską Fundację Młodzieży przy Radzie Europy.
Formularz zgłoszeniowy gotowy do pobrania ze strony www.silesius.org.pl ]]> no-reply@mixxt.net (Agata Połeć) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:30:23 +0100 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.153904 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.153904
The workshop for young journalists (or the "small EYMD", how we call it internally) will follow the model of the European Youth Media Days and will include 2 and 1/2 days of panel discussions with MEPs, international journalists and hands-on media production using the premises of the European Parliament in Brussels.

This e-mail is a call for people that want to be part of the small team who will draft the concept for the EP workshop for young journalists. We need to present a first draft to the European Parliament by mid April and we would like to involve you in drafting this concept. How would you like this event to look like? What would you like the topic of this event to be? What interesting discussion can you foresee? Do you have any brilliant idea about the topic and format of one of the 5 workshops that will take place (TV, radio, print, online and photo)?

If you can answer yes to at least one of the questions above, please e-mail us ( c.paun@youthpress.org ) by Tuesday, 23rd of March and let me know that you want to be involved in creating the concept of the 2010 workshop for young European journalists in Brussels. Previous involvement in the EYMDs and other EYP events is an advantage. I must inform you that this will be a voluntarily task and we can't pay anybody. Is it not guaranteed that all the people applying will be selected to be part of the team.
]]> no-reply@mixxt.net (Agata Połeć) Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:40:38 +0100 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.153553 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.153553 'Europe All Inclusive? Minorities on the Edge of Society'
11-16 May 2010, in Budapest (H)

Description and aims
Central and Eastern Europe face constant transformation after the collapse of the 'Iron Curtain' in 1989/90.
The steady shift of economy, society, policy, and social cohesion in the context of globalisation and the try to match with 'Western' standards more and more divides society and marginalises minority groups. With the common fear of an international economic crisis minority groups, such as Roma, are more likely to become scapegoats of the majority and are threatened by open violence and discrimination (also by state authorities).
When people start to perceive their daily lives as a competition there is no understanding or space given to diversity and intercultural dialogue anymore. The public discourse gradually becomes absorbed by the argumentation of xenophobic and extremist groups who consider equal rights for everybody as danger for the nation and its natives.

The international UNITED conference 'Europe All Inclusive? Minorities on the Edge of Society' intends to develop counter strategies and practical responses to situations of discrimination and intolerance, providing an exchange platform of knowledge and good practice to develop the practical working methods of local NGOs and strategies for the inclusion of minority groups... we have to realise that only by acting UNITED and sharing our knowledge we can work towards an 'All Inclusive Europe'.

Political climate in Hungary
The EU elections brought a breakthrough for 'Jobbik', the national right wing party in Hungary. They ran a virulently racist campaign against the so-called 'gypsy criminality' and send three representatives to the EU parliament. As a first outcome of their establishment on a European level, they formed, in October 2009, an alliance with the far-right political parties in the EU Parliament, the so-called Alliance of European National Movements. It is feared that 'Jobbik' will gain ground also at the national elections in 2010, so Hungary will face them within its government.

Roma: a minority at the edge of society
In Hungary 6% of the population has Roma origins, most of them are living in a very insecure situation and are threatened by open violence and discrimination. Without proper education, health care, job opportunities the Roma community survives of government aid or illegal jobs, it is not a surprise that crime level is high among them.
Attacks against Roma population are increasing in the last two years. While the former serial killer group is behind the bars (nine attacks, six victims), in November 2009 a village was besieged by the militant right-wing group 'Hungarian Guard' (formed against the so-called 'gypsy criminality').

Migrant population in Hungary
Hungary is a very homogenic country, with only 3% citizens with a migrant background, and most of them are Hungarians by origin, who lived as minority in neighbouring countries. A last years' survey shows 25-32 percent of Hungarians would hermetically seal the country's borders to all foreigners and only 10 percent would accept everyone with open arms.

Europe all inclusive
There are great challenges in front of all of us. The role of the antidiscrimination movement, and its independent actions is very important, and maybe it is the last chance to stop these very negative tendencies. This conference will look at specific issues, such as how to tackle Romaphobia, minority rights, methods and good practices of counteract right-wing extremism, the experience of migrants in Europe. Furthermore we will make use of a variety of working methods: thematic working groups, plenary sessions and workshops.
The six thematic working groups will continue throughout the whole event. Your contribution will be valuable....

* In-Side-Out: Migrants and Society in Europe
This working group will analyse how migrants can regain control over their lives, their identity as an emigrant-immigrant and their role in the society.

* Message in a Bottle: Campaign Against Racism
Developing antiracism campaign as a key to build up new actions.

* Minorities on the Move: Stand Up for Your Rights
The role of prejudices and stereotypes about minority groups in social segregation and discriminative political discourse.

* The Future of the Past: History as Cause of Conflict
This working group will try to see why, what and how we remember, and what implications it has for historical-political education. Learning the lessons from the past and taking responsibility for the future we want.

* Roma in Europe: Working Tools to Reverse Exclusion
The Roma community suffers massive discrimination everywhere in Europe, this working group aims to find common strategies for an inclusive Europe.

* Right Wing Extremism: Spot It - Stop It!
How to deal with the increasing influence of the political right-wing extremism in Europe.

UNITED is the largest pan-European anti-racist network of more than 560 organisations. With its conferences antiracist and human rights activists from all parts of Europe meet and discuss effective ways of combating racism and discrimination. At a recent UNITED conference held in October 2009 in Kiev (UA) more than 78 delegates representing organisations from 31 European countries analysed the current political situation in the Ukraine, how to empower minority organisations, emerging issues in the anti-discrimination work (such as relationship between security and migration, islamophobia, misuse of anti-extremist legislation) and how to develop new strategies to improve cooperation and promote tolerance.
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PROGRAM (draft)

TUESDAY 11 MAY
Arrival of participants - Until ca 17.30
16.00 - GET DOCUMENTED! - Registration of participants
20.00 - 'Breaking the Blocks', Opening, Personal Introduction of participants

WEDNESDAY 12 MAY
09.30-11.00
* Welcome
* What is the UNITED Network
* Presentation of the national host organisations:
Foundation of Subjective Values (H)
Kurt Lewin Foundation (H)

11.15-12.30 THE DANGER OF WORDS
Definitions and concepts most used in anti-racist / anti-discrimination work
- Discussion groups -

14.30-16.00 REALITY IN HUNGARY
* The Roma Perspective
* Nacionalizmus (Nationalism)
- Lectures and questions -

16.15-18.30 THEMATIC WORKING GROUPS
A. In-Side-Out. Migrants and Society in Europe
B. Message in a Bottle: Campaign Against Racism
C. Minorities on the Move: Stand Up for Your Rights
D. The Future of the Past: History as Cause of Conflict
E. Roma in Europe: Working Tools to Reverse Exclusion
F. Right Wing Extremism: Spot It - Stop It!
- Introduction of key issues -

20.30 INFO MARKET
Present your organisation, with the participation of regional NGOs

THURSDAY 13 MAY
09.30-11.00 COOK BOOK: RECIPES FOR ACTION Part 1
* Football Without Racism
* 'Guerrilla Marketing' unconventional system to promote your work!
- Project presentations and questions -

11.15-12.30 Continuation of the THEMATIC WORKING GROUPS
- Sharing practices -

14.30-16.30 COOK BOOK: RECIPES FOR ACTION Part 2
* Roma Media
* Theatre Against Discrimination
* Roma Inclusion through Education
*Involved=Included
- Project presentations and questions -

17.15-19.00 Continuation of the THEMATIC WORKING GROUPS
- Sharing practices -

21.00 POLITICAL CAFE

FRIDAY 14 MAY
09.30-11.00 Continuation of the THEMATIC WORKING GROUPS
- Developing strategies -

11.15-12.30 Results of the THEMATIC WORKING GROUPS
- Presentation in plenary -

14.30 FREE AFTERNOON
* Visit to Local Organisations
* Guided tour in Budapest

20.00-22.00 DINNER IN BUDAPEST

SATURDAY 15 MAY
09.30-12:30 GET ACTIVE, BE UNITED
1. International Day Against Fascism and Antisemitism
2. Monitoring Hatred Attacks - Basic tools
3. Sport Against Racism
4. Strategic Litigation
5. Local Youth Work
6. Alternative Media
- Introduction and workshops -

14:30-16:30 SPEAK OUT!
* Xenophobia
* Fortress Europe
- Panel discussion -

16:45-17:15 OPEN FORUM

17:15-18:15 EVALUATION OF THE CONFERENCE

20.30 INTERCULTURAL EVENING & FAREWELL PARTY

SUNDAY 16 MAY
Departure of participants
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TECHNICAL INFO:

Working methods
... plenary sessions, working groups, lectures, workshops, political cafés, presentations, debates, intercultural 'games', information market, cultural activities, excursions, open forum.

Participants
The conference is planned for 70-75 participants (living in Europe) who represent (inter)national anti-racist, anti-fascist, refugee, human rights and minority rights organisations. Active grass-roots groups from all over Europe are also invited. Participation is rotated from one conference to another. Priority will be given to nominations from young delegates (under 30 years old) with a minority background. Preference is given to those organisations that actively take part in UNITED campaigns. Participants should act as multipliers, spreading the information to as many people as possible. We will try to reach an equal balance of female/male participants and a good geographical distribution.
Each organisation can nominate only ONE delegate.

Language
The conference language is English. All participants are expected to have at least basic knowledge of English. But don't worry, English is almost nobody's mother tongue. If you have difficulties in expressing yourself, surely we can help each other.

Financial conditions
Participation fee - travel costs
The participation fee of the conference depends on the country where the nominated organisation is based:

120 Euro for participants from group 1:
A, B, CH, CY, D, DK, E, F, FL, FIN, GB, GR, I, IS, IRL, L, M, N, NL, P, S

70 Euro for participants from group 2:
BG, BH, CZ, EE, HR, LV, LT, MK, MNE, PL, RO, RS, SI, SK, TR, XZ

40 Euro for participants from group 3:
AL, ARM, AZ, BY, GE, H, KZ, KY, MD, RUS, UA, UZB

Full board & lodging and the complete program is included.

Organisations that paid their 2010 supporter fee to the UNITED Network will receive a 50% reduction of the participation fee. (how to become a supporter)

Contribution to international travel costs
Participants travelling from group 1
(A, B, CH, CY, D, DK, E, F, FIN, GB, GR, I, IS, IRL, L, M, N, NL, P, S):
UNITED can contribute maximum 75% to the costs of your travel, not more than 200 Euro.

Participants travelling from group 2
(BG, BH, CZ, EE, HR, LV, LT, MK, MNE, PL, RO, RS, SI, SK, TR, XZ):
UNITED can contribute maximum 90% to the costs of your travel, not more than 250 Euro.

Participants travelling from group 3 (except H)
(AL, ARM, AZ, BY, GE, KZ, KY, MD, RUS, UA, UZB):
UNITED can contribute maximum 90% to the costs of your travel, not more than 300 Euro.

Participants travelling from H :
UNITED can contribute maximum 90% to your travel costs (train, bus), not more than 40 Euro.

Please look for the cheapest and most environmentally friendly possibility to travel. We strongly encourage you to travel by night-train, bus or other cheaper means of transport to Budapest. In order to be eligible for a contribution to your travel costs you will be expected to attend the whole meeting and to prove your travel expenses providing an original invoice and the original tickets to UNITED.

The cost of your visa can be reimbursed by UNITED on the base of an original invoice from the Embassy.
UNITED conferences can only take place when participants make an effort to contribute financially to their travel costs. We ask you to find out if there are alternative possibilities of funding your participation. Sometimes it is possible to find small local grants (e.g. a travel grant from a foundation, a university, an embassy or another sponsor). We would very much appreciate your help.
Since we have limited sponsored places, delegates that can cover (part of) their own travel costs have a higher chance to be selected.

Date and place
The conference will take place near Budapest and will start on Tuesday afternoon 11 May 2010. Departure is foreseen for Sunday 16 May 2010. If you wish to arrive earlier or stay longer (on your own costs), we can help you to arrange your stay.

Further information
Please, note that sending the expression of interest form does not guarantee your participation in the conference.

Only those candidates selected for participation will receive further information e.g. visa invitation, explanation 'how to get there', a final program, list of participants, etc.

All candidates will be will be informed about the result of their selection via e-mail around beginning of April.

Application procedure
Organisations interested in nominating a delegate should send their nomination (Expression of Interest form below) by email before the deadline:
19 March 2010 - 24:00 to budapest@unitedagainstracism.org

more information and application form you can find here]]> no-reply@mixxt.net (Agata Połeć) Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:24:57 +0100 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.153546 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.153546 Tematy zaproponowane uczestnikom Letniej Szkoły Wyszehradzkiej 2010 będą się koncentrować wokół problemów związanych z funkcjonowaniem światowych instytucji, Partnerstwem Wschodnim, ochroną środowiska, migracjami, a także współpracą regionalną i euroatlantycką. Zaplanowane zostały również kulturoznawcze i artystyczne zajęcia warsztatowe.



Zajęcia będą się odbywać głównie w Willi Decjusza, renesansowym kompleksie pałacowo-parkowym na Woli Justowskiej w Krakowie, ale także zostaną zorganizowane wizyty studyjne w innych miejscach w Krakowie i sesja wyjazdowa małopolskim Szlakiem Renesansu i Szlakiem Architektury Drewnianej.
Urozmaicony program Letniej Szkoły Wyszehradzkiej wraz z ofertą dodatkowych zajęć integracyjnych ułatwia przełamywanie stereotypów, budowanie akceptacji, przyjacielskich więzi i klimatu współpracy pomiędzy uczestnikami - młodymi ludźmi, którzy wkrótce stanowić będą o politycznej, ekonomicznej i kulturalnej przyszłości swoich krajów i kontynentu.
Letnia Szkoła Wyszehradzka, której inicjatorem i realizatorem jest Stowarzyszenie Willa Decjusza, organizowana jest we współpracy z Międzynarodowym Funduszem Wyszehradzkim, Stowarzyszeniem Spraw Międzynarodowych z Pragi, Centrum Badawczym Etniczności i Kultury z Bratysławy, Fundacją Cracovia Express z Budapesztu oraz Fundacją EuroRegio Ukraine z Kijowa.
Organizatorzy pokrywają wszystkie koszty uczestnictwa w programie Szkoły, koszty materiałów edukacyjnych, dodatkowych atrakcji, sesji wyjazdowych, noclegu i wyżywienia. Uczestnicy opłacają jedynie podróż do i z Krakowa, koszty komunikacji w obrębie Krakowa, własne ubezpieczenie oraz opłatę rekrutacyjną w wysokości 75 Euro.

Ostateczny termin składania aplikacji upływa 31 marca 2010.

Wszystkie materiały i dodatkowe informacje dostępne są na stronie internetowej Stowarzyszenia Willa Decjusza: www.villa.org.pl

Organizator:

Stowarzyszenie Willa Decjusza

30-233 Kraków, ul. 28 Lipca 17 A

www.villa.org.pl ]]> no-reply@mixxt.net (Agata Połeć) Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:22:56 +0100 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.153182 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.153182 Belgium, Poland and Sweden, the Multicultural Centre Prague (MKC
Prague) realizes in 2010 and 2011 a unique project that focuses on the
global economic crisis´s impact on migrant communities. At the centre
of the project will be the exhibition “Flexi-In-Security”. We are
currently looking for five teams, comprising one photographer and one
researcher, who want to contribute to the project.

Deadline: 20th of March 2010

More information:

http://www.evropskemesto.cz/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=782&Itemid=20〈=english]]> no-reply@mixxt.net (Agata Połeć) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:43:15 +0100 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150939 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150939 http://www.mlodziez.org.pl/index.php/ida/16/?zid=628&p=1]]> no-reply@mixxt.net (Agata Połeć) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:41:44 +0100 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150938 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150938 http://www.salto-youth.net/svua/ oraz http://www.mlodziez.org.pl/index.php/ida/16/?zid=627&p=1 . Termin zgłoszeń upływa 14 marca 2010.]]> no-reply@mixxt.net (Agata Połeć) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:41:22 +0100 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150937 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150937 Wpadłeś ze znajomymi na ciekawy pomysł i chcesz w jego realizację zaangażować mieszkańców Twojej miejscowości? Jeśli na większość tych pytań odpowiadasz TAK, to zapraszamy Cię do udziału w szkoleniu FABRYKA POMYSŁÓW, które odbędzie się w Warszawie w dniach 8-11 kwietnia 2010. Nie czekaj – zgłoś się i działaj lokalnie! W szkoleniu mogą uczestniczyć osoby, które: są w wieku 15-30 lat, nie mają doświadczenia w realizacji projektów w ramach Akcji 1.2. Inicjatywy Młodzieżowe, są zainteresowane złożeniem wniosku o dofinansowanie własnego projektu w ramach Akcji 1.2. programu „Młodzież w działaniu”. Wypełnione formularze zgłoszeniowe przyjmujemy do 15 marca 2010. Szczegóły dotyczące szkolenia są dostępne na stronie http://www.mlodziez.org.pl/index.php/ida/16/?zid=622&p=1]]> no-reply@mixxt.net (Agata Połeć) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:40:58 +0100 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150936 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150936 http://www.mlodziez.org.pl/index.php/ida/16/?zid=629&p=1]]> no-reply@mixxt.net (Agata Połeć) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:40:34 +0100 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150934 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150934 Thirty fellowships will be awarded to qualified print, radio/broadcast, and online journalists. Applications are encouraged from reporters with experience covering the social, economic and larger societal impact of HIV/AIDS, as well as the science and medicine.

All applicants must have strong English speaking and reading skills. Applicants will be asked to rate proficiency on the online application.

The fellowships include air travel to and from Vienna, lodging, a per diem, most meals during the training, and lodging and per diem during the conference.

To submit a complete application, you must:

Fill out the online application form. Unfortunately, we cannot accept paper applications, or applications sent by email to staff members.
ATTENTION: A cover letter, narrative biography, and letter of support should be saved as a text or PDF document BEFORE beginning the online application. No JPGs. All application materials must be submitted in English. You may not save and return to the application later. If these items are not uploaded to the online application, it will be considered ineligible for review.

- Attach a cover letter of 250 words or fewer. Explain why you should attend, with special attention to your background covering AIDS or other health issues, your need for specialized training, AIDS issues particular to your geographic location and other factors you believe we should consider.
- Attach a narrative biography of 200 words or fewer (no CVs will be accepted). Please note this bio will be used in program material if you are selected. Click here for examples.
- Attach a letter of support from a supervisor (limit one page). If you are an independent journalist, you may include a letter from a previous supervisor or recent editor, who should make clear how he or she knows your work.
- Attach work samples.
--Print/online journalists: please include TWO (2) links to your stories, or attach them to the online application as text or PDF files.
--Television journalists: please include only ONE (1) link to your best video story. If you do not have a website to link to, please upload your video to a video sharing site (i.e. YouTube, Vimeo, etc.), and attach the link to the online application.
--Radio journalists: please include only ONE (1) link to your best radio story. If you do not have a website to link to, please submit your application and then upload ONE (1) clip as either an MP3 or WAV format to our YouSendIt drop box. Please write your name in subject line, and include a brief description of your clip in message section.

Applications must be received by Tuesday, April 6, 2010. All application materials must be submitted in English. Applications or application material sent via air mail or email will not be considered for review.

All applicants will be notified when the fellowships are awarded. Each accepted fellow will receive a letter of invitation to attend but will be responsible for making the necessary visa arrangements.

This training opportunity is organized by the Journalist to Journalist Project of the National Press Foundation, a U.S.-based, non-profit independent journalism education organization, in collaboration with the IAC 2010. Funding is provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and others. For more information, contact Ms. Maha Masud at programs@nationalpress.org.

For more information click here]]> no-reply@mixxt.net (Agata Połeć) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:38:51 +0100 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150933 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150933 The Youth Policy Watch will become useful to you, as it will provide an easy access to the latest changes in EU institutions, but also a quick overview of the media coverage of the latest topics concerning young people.
European Youth Forum aims to relate the news to the current work of their organisation, so as to express the view of European youth organisations on the most current topics. The news will therefore be divided according to the five strategic priorities of the Forum, namely Education, Employment and Social Affairs, Human Rights, Youth Work Development, and Participation and Youth Policy Mainstreaming.
To subscribe to the Youth Policy Watch, simply go on the European Youth Forum homepage (on the top left corner you'll find the form to fill in). The bulletin will arrive directly into your inbox every two weeks.
Please find below the links to the first issue:
French Link
English Link
For further information, please don't hesitate to contact the European Youth Forum at: press@youthforum.org

WEBSITE: The European Youth Forum]]> no-reply@mixxt.net (Agata Połeć) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:31:02 +0100 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150931 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150931 There is a 2000 euro prize to be won for the International Competition and a 1000 euro prize for the Baltic Competition.
2ANNAS is open for submission of works to its 2010 competition programs:
International Competition (directors ages 20-35);
Baltic Competition (directors ages 20-35).
This submission deadline for these works is March 26th 2010.
Submission Criteria:
Screening formats: BETACAM, DV or DVCAM (Preview: DVD)
Festival accepts feature short films, animation, experimental shorts, documentaries, graphics etc.
The films should be produced during the last 2 years (2008-2010), with a max. length of 30 min.
To submit your entry to the competition, fill-in the Entry Form online at 2ANNAS website. It will be automatically sent to your e-mail. Print it out and send it along with your work to:
2ANNAS Short Film Festival
Annas Street 2,
Riga, LV-1001
Latvia
For more info on the 2ANNAS Festival, its history and submission requirements, please explore its website further below:

WEBSITE: www.2annas.lv
]]> no-reply@mixxt.net (Agata Połeć) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:29:06 +0100 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150930 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150930 It's not meant to glorify or simply criticize it's just an easily accessible collection of important information that will hopefully educate people in the future about the personal side of these political systems.
Anyone can submit text, photos, and videos to contribute with their personal memories, stories and experiences of living under communism and socialism to the Bloc Life archive. Remaining anonymous is an option.
You can submit for yourself, or contribute on behalf of other people. You can also submit family histories and stories that have been passed down to you.
You can submit contributions in different languages, but they will also be translated into English so that as many people as possible can enjoy them.
Please visit the website and have a look around. If you are interested in contributing, please email: bloc.life.info@gmail.com
bloc life really hopes to get the support of Europe's young journalists, writers and photojournalists.
Remember, it's your voice - you are living history!

WEBSITE: www.bloc-life.com]]> no-reply@mixxt.net (Agata Połeć) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:26:03 +0100 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150929 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150929 PLURAL + 2009 festival proved to be a successful platform for young people to express themselves on key migration and diversity issues and reinforced the UNAOC and IOM’s belief that youth are powerful and creative agents of social change in the world.
Young people – 9 to 25 years of age – across the world are invited to submit short videos of between one to five minutes in length and share their thoughts, experiences, opinions, questions and suggestions about migration, integration, inclusiveness, identity, the human rights of migrant and related issues; highlighting their realities as well as presenting their ideas on how to develop peaceful coexistence in diverse cultural and religious contexts.
The aim of PLURAL + is to ensure youth involvement on migration and diversity issues not just at community level, but also globally by facilitating the voice of youth to be heard around the world through a variety of media platforms and distribution (broadcast, video festivals, conferences, events, Internet, DVD).
A prestigious international jury will select three winners in the three age categories (9-12, 13-17, 18-25), each winner will be flown to New York and honored at an awards ceremony at the Paley Center for Media later in the year. In addition, PLURAL + Partner Organizations will award exciting prizes and professional opportunities such as co-production opportunities, and gaining international exposure by inviting the awardees to present their work at film and video festivals, conferences and events around the world.
PLURAL+ 2009 awarded videos are being presented throughout this year at several events sponsored by partner organizations worldwide.
Videos should be submitted from 1 March through 30 June 2010.
Further information including guidelines, rules and regulations, and entry form can be found at the PLURAL+ website: www.unaoc.org/pluralplus

WEBSITE: ]]> no-reply@mixxt.net (Agata Połeć) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:25:12 +0100 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150928 http://www.sesumda.pl/networks/forum/loadpost.150928