Man Up Young Leaders Summit
WhereSouth Africa
OrganizerManUp - Stop Violence Against Women
On the occasion of one of the largest gatherings in the world, World Cup 2010 in South Africa, Man Up will host a three-day global youth summit with the goals of supporting organizations tackling VAW, building a network of young advocates and defenders, and linking the efforts of community based and mainstream organizations, and the corporate, entertainment and sports communities.
The Man Up Young Leaders Summit will bring together a diverse group of 200 young men and women aged approximately eighteen to thirty years representing 32 World Cup competing nations and 19 at-risk countries, who are committed to eradicating VAW within their communities. Summit participants will be given the tools they need-and want-to plan and execute proposed initiatives, including seed grants with the support of a worldwide network of NGO partners. A multi-functional website will facilitate communication, on-going training and global advocacy.
The Summit is action-oriented. The purpose is to help participants make their ideas into real projects. Workshops are focused on skill building and provide the participants with the tools necessary to execute their projects and be advocates against VAW. The Summit will introduce various training and teaching techniques, particularly those that address and utilize relevant cultural influences and forces, namely hip-hop, music, art and sports.
Human rights leaders and practitioners from around the world will join the Summit to mentor and train young leaders on how to build a movement to end violence against women in each delegate's home country.
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