CambodiaCambodia

Presentation for Youth and Presentation for Youth and Inclusive Citizenship Inclusive Citizenship

WorkshopWorkshopSept 2014Sept 2014

Cambodia profileCambodia profile

Current population = 15 millionCambodia has a young population:

approx 30% of population aged 0-14 and 20% of population aged 15-24

Average age = 24.1 years80% live in rural areas, 20% in urban

areasPhnom Penh capital = 1.55 million

people

Key issue faced by youth Key issue faced by youth related to inclusive citizenshiprelated to inclusive citizenship

PolicyPolicy

Constitutional LawEducational Law and Teacher ethicCambodian Qualification FrameworkMoLVT competency standards, ASEANLaw on the protection and the

promotions of the right of person with disabilities.

Policy on Non-Formal Education Equivalency Programmes.

PolicyPolicy

Peaceful Demonstration LawInternational Covenant on Civil

and Political RightsAnti-corruption lawElection LawNational Policy on Cambodia Youth

Development

Mith SamlanhMith Samlanh

Youth for Youth for Peace Peace

I-Young Leader for Peace project ( one year training and practice )

II-Youth for Justice and reconciliation project ( genocide study , peace building , healing and memorization )

III-Youth Empowerment project ( slum area, poor youth were forced eviction from the capital )

( Youth are the agent of social change )

Vision: YRDP envisions a just, peaceful and democratic society where youth are constructively playing a role as leaders in the development that is equitable and sustainable

Mission: to strengthen Cambodia youth by developing their social conscience and enabling them to take responsibility

Goals: Youth are committed and active citizen who take concrete initiative that sensitize other people for promoting peaceful, justice and democratic community development.

Vision: YRDP envisions a just, peaceful and democratic society where youth are constructively playing a role as leaders in the development that is equitable and sustainable

Mission: to strengthen Cambodia youth by developing their social conscience and enabling them to take responsibility

Goals: Youth are committed and active citizen who take concrete initiative that sensitize other people for promoting peaceful, justice and democratic community development.

• Youth Capacity Development

• Volunteer Student Service and Volunteer Youth Club for Community Development

• Youth Voice for Constructive Engagement

• Youth Engagement in History for Peace and Justice

• Youth Initiative and Movement for Extractive Industry Transparency and Climate Change Response

• Youth Foundation for Ownership

• Network and Cooperation

• Publication

• Youth Learning Centre

• YRDP Alumni for Solidarity and Consultation

• Youth Capacity Development

• Volunteer Student Service and Volunteer Youth Club for Community Development

• Youth Voice for Constructive Engagement

• Youth Engagement in History for Peace and Justice

• Youth Initiative and Movement for Extractive Industry Transparency and Climate Change Response

• Youth Foundation for Ownership

• Network and Cooperation

• Publication

• Youth Learning Centre

• YRDP Alumni for Solidarity and Consultation

Youth Resource Youth Resource Development ProgramDevelopment Program

Opportunities needed for Opportunities needed for youthyouth

Youth Capacity Development (interpersonal skills, vocational training, literacy and equivalency)

Volunteer and Internship Opportunity in all sectors

Youth Empowerment(Intergenerational Dialogues, parliamentarian dialogues exchange visit )

Role of youthRole of youth

Development of their community and their country

To be young peace messenger and Builders

To critically discuss and share about social information

To be social Change maker through voluntary activities

Meaningful monitor and response on what government doing

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