[YEP-DC] The Role of Youth in Promoting Conflict Resolution: Lessons for Practitioners from Young People

Youth in Development Workgroup Event   The Role of Youth in Promoting Conflict Resolution: Lessons for Practitioners from Young People   Thursday, November 14, 2013,  12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 1275 K Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC   As conflicts across the world become increasingly complex, the international development community continues to look for new and effective approaches to mitigate these conflicts.  The international youth development community agrees that young people are a valuable resource and asset in development work, particularly in challenging contexts that require innovation, dedication, and flexibility.     Please join us on Thursday, November 14 for an all-youth panel featuring youth leaders from the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Washington, DC for an interactive discussion on innovative youth-led techniques for conflict mitigation, challenges in implementing youth-led peace building interventions, and recommendations for the international community on ways to support such efforts.      Speakers:   Nikki Al Ben Delfin, Gaston Z Ortigas Peace Institute   Suchith Abeyewickreme, Youth for Peace Network   Caitlin Dimino, Latin American Youth Center   Rachel Surkin, IREX (Moderator)     Workgroup Co-Chairs:   Kirstin Boehm-McCarthy, Senior Development Officer, IREX   Estera Barbarasa, Economic Development Specialist, IDG, RTI International        Register for this event: Youth in Development Workgroup Event, November 14, 2013   SID-Washington 1101 15th Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC Phone: (202) 331-1317  Email: events@sidw.org