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Online Training for YouthForce Spokespeople

Online Training for YouthForce Spokespeople. Overview of Session. Introductions Keeping in Touch History of YouthForce Who are the YouthForce? Key Activities of the YouthForce at AIDS 2008 Key Advocacy Messages for AIDS 2008 Relevant Background Resources. Hello!

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Online Training for YouthForce Spokespeople

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  1. Online Training for YouthForce Spokespeople

  2. Overview of Session • Introductions • Keeping in Touch • History of YouthForce • Who are the YouthForce? • Key Activities of the YouthForce at AIDS 2008 • Key Advocacy Messages for AIDS 2008 • Relevant Background Resources

  3. Hello! Who are we and who are you?

  4. Keeping in Touch • Team will be keeping in touch with one another via TakingITGlobal’s Project Page; • The Project Page will allow you to: • Ask any questions • Keep in touch with other members of the team • Look at the resources that have been added • Share your thoughts Let’s Check it Out together! http://projects.takingitglobal.org/myf

  5. History of YouthForce 2000 @ the IAC 2000 (Durban) only 50 young people participated in the conference. In response, various organization formed the first YouthForce. Goal: to increase youth participation for AIDS 2002

  6. History of YouthForce 2002- “Where are the Youth?” At AIDS 2002 in Barcelona, the YouthForce coordinated young people from all regions of the world. Mark of Success: At the closing ceremony, Bill Clinton highlighted this campaign as the type of advocacy that could bring real change.

  7. History of YouthForce 2004- YouthForce worked with local Thai youth and conference organizers to ensure youth programming was integrated into the main conference. Conference Highlight: First Youth Pre-Conference held!

  8. History of YouthForce 2006- At AIDS 2006, the YouthForce strengthened its role at the IAC.

  9. Who is the YouthForce? Core Mexico YouthForce Coalition Partners Some Mexico YouthForce Supporters

  10. Key Mexico YouthForce Events Many different youth-focused events throughout and prior to the conference! To find out more on these please visit the related documents section of the Project Page we just showed you!

  11. Key Messages for AIDS 2008

  12. Rights: We have a right to comprehensive, accurate information and services to protect our sexual health.

  13. Respect: Of our realities, our experiences, and our contributions.

  14. Responsibility We must ensure that all young people have power over the decisions that affect their health and lives.

  15. Resources We need training, mentorship, funding, and opportunities.

  16. Commonquestions you may get asked during the IAC: you may get asked: • What is the MexicoYouthForce (MYF) and what does it do? • Why are the YouthForce/youth issues important? • Who supports the MYF? • Why are youth-adult partnerships and youth participation important? • Why should youth be involved in decision-making in HIV/AIDS programming? • So, what do young people need? What are we advocating for in terms of • HIV/AIDS programmes and policies?

  17. IMPORTANT DATES **Monday, August 4: 4 pm - 4.45 pm: 1st MYF Press Conference Venue: Room 3 (Olmecas), Media Centre, Hall A, Level 1, Centro Banamex **Thursday, August 7: 4 pm - 4.45 pm: 2nd MYF Press Conference Venue: Room 2 (Mayas), Media Centre, Hall A, Level 1, Centro Banamex

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