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IYPF August Newsletter â Indigenous Peoples & Issues Focus
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August 2006 - Indigenous Peoples & Issues Focus
[ Download it here http://www.iypf.org/news.htm#latest ]
Welcome friends and colleagues to this latest edition of the IYPF=B4s
newsletter - our monthly publication to inform, inspire and equip
young professionals to make the world a better place. August 9 was
the International Day of the World=B4s Indigenous People. We have
therefore dedicated this month=B4s edition to focus on indigenous
issues and peoples. The rights, struggles, and knowledge of the
world's indigenous peoples are a vital element to a just and
sustainable future. Additionally, a focus on indigenous issues is a
great follow on from the biodiversity theme from last month, since
there is a very strong overlap between biodiversity and indigenous
matters, with megadiverse areas most often having high concentrations
of indigenous peoples, and issues of indigenous knowledge central to
tensions re intellectual property, genetic modification, and the
commons. So we put the call out and as you=B4ll see there are some very
interesting and challenging articles on our focus topic!
In this edition is also the first installment of our special theme
for the rest of the year on democracy, governance and sustainability.
This is an important topic for the future of our world, our nations,
our communities and our projects. There are some exciting pieces in
our first instalment on this topic on good governance, creating a new
world order, the World Youth Movement for Democracy and more - check
it out! Send us your opinions, thoughts, project information, etc.
addressing this theme for us to use next month!
This packed edition also includes the regular news from IYPF, such as
staff movements and the positions we are recruiting for, and some
relevant opportunities and resources for you to follow up. There are
inspiring accounts of projects and activities on HIV & AIDS and the
MDGs, a call for assistance from a great organisation in The
Philippines, and details on the 2007 SEED Awards.
I=B4d like to draw your particular attention to the short piece I wrote
on the "I Will If You Will" report. I believe its an important piece
of work, especially for developed countries, on how to approach the
moral and urgent need to reduce unsustainable consumption. What we do
about these issues will have big impacts both intergenerationally and
across the globe. Have a read and post your comments in our blog.
Next month - October 4 - is our 5th birthday! We are working on
something. So stay tuned! And if you get a call for input, we=B4d love
for you to help us out. It=B4s a big milestone for us. It has only been
possible because of the involvement and support and feedback of all
of you out there working to create a better world for all. Kudos to
you and thanks from us.
Until the next edition ... yours towards a more just, sustainable and
peaceful world.
Cameron Neil
CEO, IYPF
cameronneil (at) iypf.org
In This Edition
IYPF Organisational News
- IYPF Staff Movements & Staff Recruitment
- I Will If You Will
Member Activities & Projects
- SEED Awards 2007, HIV & AIDS In Nigeria, Eurizons & Help Kabalai
Partner Activities & Events
- Make Some Noise
IYPF Communities
- Poverty & Biodiversity, Stand Up For Poverty
Democracy, Governance & Sustainability Special Feature
- Global Symposium, DFID White Paper, & TIG Panaroma
Indigenous Peoples & Issues Feature
- Indigenous Stereotypes, Somalian Traditional Medicine, Indigenous
Issues Caucus, Day Of Indigenous Peoples in The Philippines
Opportunities & Resources
What Is IYPF
How You Can Help
[ Download it here http://www.iypf.org/news.htm#latest ]
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http://www.iypf.org/membership.htm
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International Young Professionals Foundation
Cameron Neil Chief Executive Officer
0402 072 452 cameronneil (at) iypf.org
www.iyps.org www.iypf.org
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http://updates.takingitglobal.org/read/cjneil
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"if you want to build a ship, don't gather your people and
ask them to provide wood, prepare tools, assign tasks...
Just call them together and raise in their minds a longing
for the endless sea." -Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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