International Youth Forum on
Historical Reconciliation in East Asia
20-24 August 2012 / Seoul
Youth Hostel, Seoul, Korea
I. Outline
Background
In recent decades,
while Europe and other parts of the world have been rapidly strengthening regional
cooperation and integration, East Asia confronts barriers in advancing this
goal. Many countries in East Asia have yet to settle territorial and historical
disputes with neighboring regions, as the pernicious issue of contested history
continues to paralyze on-going efforts to build mutual understanding and trust.
The Korean
National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU) has organized a series of expert-level international
forums on historical reconciliation. This year’s Youth Forum is an extension of
such efforts to promote historical dialogues among the youth. The International
Youth Forum will serve as a platform for individuals from various backgrounds
to share their ideas and inspirations on relevant historical issues, so as to
contribute to historical reconciliation and better prepare youths to understand
and (cohabitate/collaborate) with others in the global community.
Objectives
• To explore new visions and ideas for
historical reconciliation in East Asia, with particular regard to the role of youths
• To promote understanding of achievements and
challenges of historical reconciliation efforts in East Asia and other regions
• To raise public awareness on the significance
of youth’s participation for historical reconciliation
Date & Venue
20 – 24 August 2012 / Seoul Youth Hostel, Seoul, Korea
Financial Arrangements
• No participation fee
• Food, accommodation, and local transportation
during the forum will be provided. (Each room will be shared by 6-10 participants
during the forum.)
• Traveling costs will be borne by individuals.
(KNCU is only able to offer a limited number of scholarships to selected
candidates from least developed countries or for speakers upon request.)
Application
All applicants must complete the Application Form and send
it to KNCU by e-mail (youth@unesco.or.kr) NO LATER
THAN 30 July 2012. (KNCU will
notify its decision on selected participants by 3rd August 2012 via E-mail)
Certificate
A certificate of attendance will be awarded by KNCU to
participants who satisfactorily complete the forum. FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS, Please check the attachments.
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