European Youth Delegation for a nuclear-weapon-free world

European Youth Delegation for a nuclear-weapon-free world

News: The application deadline has been extended until 29th February 2012! Apply now!

27 April – 6 May 2012 NPT PrepCom at the United Nations in Vienna, Austria.

• Participate in an international conference on nuclear weapons at the United Nations in Vienna
• Learn about nuclear weapons
• Talk with diplomats, meet NGO activists from around the world
• Take action for the abolition of nuclear weapons

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Attending the Conference
Observe negotiations at the first Preparatory Commission of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT PrepCom), the most important international treaty for
nuclear non-proliferation, and see how the disarmament machinery works at theUnited Nations!

Dialogue with decision makers
You will be able to meet diplomats, who are negotiating at the NPT PrepCom, gainmore insight into each state's positions on nuclear disarmament and nuclear nonproliferation, and remind them of their responsibility toward our future. You will also have the opportunity to draft a “youth speech,” which will be presented at the plenary of the conference!

Workshops
During the workshops, you will learn more about nuclear weapons, the current political situation, and international campaign strategies for nuclear abolition with international disarmament experts! There will also be a special workshop with a Hibakusha, an atomic bomb survivor.

Actions
Make your voice heard, and show the negotiating States that the world’s eyes are on them! We will hold vigils in front of the conference building and inform the population of Vienna about the NPT Prep Com by organizing street actions.

Spreading your knowledge
You will have the opportunity to pass on the knowledge you acquire in schools throughout Vienna. With our media work, we will also inform a wider European public.

Practical information

Preparation → Trip to Vienna → Dissemination
The 40 selected participants will start preparing for the project online, in thematic international working groups. The preparatory meetings will take place in Austria, Germany, Italy, Romania, and Switzerland.
After the trip, we will inform our communities about our experience, do media work, and stay in touch for future international projects.

Eligibility
• Be between 18 – 30 years old
• Live in a European country (non-EU members too).
• Have a basic knowledge of English
• And be motivated and interested in the topic!

The participation fee is 150 Euro. This includes:
• your travel expenses to Vienna and return trip
• accommodation at the Brigittenau youth hostel
• breakfast, dinner and a daily allowance for lunch
• local transportation
• activity costs

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