The 4th October 2007 was IYPF´s sixth birthday. We launched our new
direction - a strategy for action till the end of 2009; a new look
and website; an online membership system that allows self-management
and greater interactivity and connections; and our strategy on
climate change. More recently we have seen young professionals around
the globe Stand Up Against Poverty and in the 4 weeks since our
birthday our membership has grown by 15%. Next year, our plans are to
convene our third international
Summit in Manchester (UK), triple our membership, expand our
information services, advance our Funds for member projects and
activities, and release a new member magazine.

It is an exciting time for IYPF and we need the brightest young
professionals to join our Board to lead the organisation as we grow
and transform over the next 2 years.

This is your opportunity to nominate.

At our Annual General Meeting in December, IYPF members will vote to
the Board three new directors for a two-year term. Chuma, Kate and
myself will be continuing in to the second year of our terms, so we
need at least thee new nominees. You can read more about our current
Board here http://www.iypf.org/about_board.htm.

The IYPF Board of Directors governs the organisation, determines
strategy and direction, and oversees its operations. The Board also
operates three working groups that involve IYPF staff, members and
external stakeholders on Strategy, Fundraising and Compliance. It is
expected that board members take oversight or provide a significant
contribution to one of IYPF´s operational areas.

Being a director will require 5 hours per week, regular e-mail
communication, and regular meetings via Internet. It is a significant
and rewarding commitment and those considering nomination should
consider their existing commitments. You can read more on the
position here: http://www.iypf.org/about_board.htm.

An appointment as a Director will be from the IYPF's AGM in December
2007 until the AGM in 2009. At that point, the person may choose to
nominate to be elected to the Board for a second term. .

If you are a self driven, passionate young professional and leading
the development of the IYPF over the next two years appeals to your
sense of purpose and adventure, please go here
http://www.iypf.org/about_board.htm. to download a nomination form
and submit your nomination via e-mail to IYPF CEO, Cameron Neil, on
cameronneil@iypf.org.

Nominations are due no later than Friday 16 November 2007.

If you are not already a member - a prerequisite for being a Director
- you can become a member online today via our website:
http://www.iypf.org/membership.htm.

For more information on the IYPF, see: http://www.iypf.org.

Yours sincerely

Gregory Nelson,
Director, IYPF

Dear GYAN member,

In February, the Commission for Social Development will meet for its
46th session on "Promoting full employment and decent work for all".
The Commission will discuss shifting trends in employment, as well as
policy suggestions for how to promote employment and decent work
around the world. This consultation provides an exciting opportunity
for GYAN members to contribute to this highly important debate as a
report on the results will be delivered to delegates at the dialogue.

Globalization and rapid technological development have given rise to
increased labor mobility, bringing new employment opportunities and
new uncertainties. These changes particularly effect youth. Today’s
young people are the most educated generation ever, with ever
increasing access to markets and communication. At the same time,
young people represent about half of the total unemployed global
workforce, but only one fifth of the world’s population. As youth are
facing this reality, their voice must be part of this debate. So
please take a moment to answer these questions for your chance to get
your voice heard!

The E-consultation will take place from October 18th until November
8th, 2007. To sign up for the consultation and find out more, please
visit here: http://groups.takingitglobal.org/gyanemployment or send a
blank email to gyanemployment-subscribe@groups.takingitglobal.org.

Best regards,
Membership Team
Global Youth Action Network
www.youthlink.org

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Estimado miembro del RGAJ,

En Febrero, la Comision para el Desarrollo Social se va a juntar para
la apertura de una sesion dedicada a « La Promocion del empleo totaly
del trabajo decente para todos ». La Comision discutira no solo del
cambio de tendencia en el mercado del trabjajo, sino tambien hara
proposiciones para promover el empleo y el trabajo decente en todo el
mundo. Esa consultacion representa una oportunidad atrayante para los
miembros de GYAN de contribuir a este importante debate cuyos
resultados seran entregados a los delegados del dialoguo.

La globalizacion y el rapido desarrollo tecnologico ha fomentado una
mobilidad mas importante de la mano de obra, llevando a la vez mas
oportunidades nuevas pero tambien mas incertidumbres. Estos cambios
afectan a los jovenes particularmente. Hoy en dia, la nueva
generacion de jovenes es mas educada que nunca, con un aceso creciente al
mercadoy a las comunicaciones. Sin embargo, los jovenes representan casi la
mitad de la fuerza de trabajo desempleada, aunque representen solo
los 20% de la poblacion mundial total. Como lo podemos ver, los jovenes
son los primeros a ser afectados por el desempleo, asi que su voz
debeser escuchada en este debate. Si quiere que su voz sea tomada en
cuenta, por favor toma un rato para contestar estas pocas preguntas.

La E-consultacion se llevara a cabo del 18 de Octubre hasta el 8 de
Noviembre de 2007. Para registrarse a la consultacion y conseguir mas
informaciones, por favor visita el sitio siguiente:
http://groups.takingitglobal.org/GYANempleo o manda un e-mail a
GYANempleo-subscribe@groups.takingitglobal.org.

Cordialmente,
El equipo de afiliación
Red Global de Acción Juvenil
www.youthlink.org

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Cher membre du RMAJ,

En février, la Commission pour le Développement Social des Nations
Unies se réunira pour la quarante-sixième session de fond sur "la
promotion du plein-emploi et d’un travail décent pour tous". La
Commission discutera des tendances internationales de l’emploi et de
la main-d’œuvre, et émettra des recommandations pour la promotion du
plein-emploi et d’un travail décent à travers le monde. Cette
consultation représente une excellente occasion pour les membres du
GYAN de contribuer à cette question importante, car un rapport
contenant les résultats sera remis aux délégués.

La globalisation et le développement technologique rapide ont
provoquéune augmentation de la mobilité de la main-d’œuvre, qui créent de
nouvelles offres d'emploi et aussi de nouvelles incertitudes. Ces
changements affectent plus particulièrement la jeunesse. La nouvelle
génération est la mieux éduquée, avec un accès sans précédent aux
marchés globaux et à la communication internationale. En même temps,
les jeunes représentent environ la moitié des chômeurs globaux,
quoique seulement un cinquième de la population du monde. Parce que
lajeunesse doit faire face à cette réalité, sa voix doit prendre part à
cette discussion. Donc s'il vous plaît, répondez à ces questions et
profitez de cette chance d'être entendus!

La consultation en ligne aura lieu du 18 octobre jusqu'au 8 novembre,
2007. Pour s'engager à la consultation et plus d'information,
visitez http://groups.takingitglobal.org/GYANemploi ou envoyez un e-mail à
GYANemploi-subscribe@groups.takingitglobal.org.

Cordialement,
L’équipe d’adhésion
Réseau Mondial Action Jeunesse
www.youthlink.org

Stand Up and Speak Out
- against poverty and inequality and for the Millennium Development
Goals

Wednesday, 17th Oct 2007, Greater London Authority Building, City
Hall,
11am-2pm

High-profile speakers:
- Dr Asha-Rose Migiro (Deputy Secretary General of the United
Nations) - the most senior woman and African in the United Nations
- Ms. Thoraya Obaid, Executive Director of the UN Population Fund
- Kumi Naidoo, Chair of the Global Call to action Against poverty
(GCAP)

The event is free of charge! However, we need participants to pre-
register for security reasons. Email your detail to
u8standup@gmail.com to get a confirmation of your place.

The U8 (Global Student Partnership for Development) is taking a key
position in the organisation of the UK's main Stand Up, Speak Out
event in central London, alongside organisations such as the Global
Call To Action Against Poverty/BOND, Oxfam GB, UNICEF and United
Nations Association of the UK.

1. Job: Campaign Manager: The Climate Group: Apply by 19 October
2. Job posting: Sustainable Investment Analyst (Melbourne)
3. Engineers Without Borders National Conference (Melbourne)
4. Invitation to the Sustainable Cities Round Table, 31 October (Melbourne)
5. The Brisbane Institute Advance Notice: Our future/Your say - Generation Y
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Job: Campaign Manager: The Climate Group: Apply by 19 October

Campaign Manager - Together
Based in Melbourne, Australia
Salary competitive; Start date: as soon as possible

The Climate Group is seeking a highly motivated Campaign Manager to
play a lead role in `Together´, our recently launched consumer
engagement campaign. Reporting directly to the Australia Director the
role presents a challenging opportunity for a dynamic individual to
work in a successful NGO recognized for its international work with
both companies, policy-makers and consumers.

ABOUT US
The Climate Group is an international NGO with offices in the UK, US,
Australia, China and India dedicated to accelerating international
leadership on climate change.

`Together´ (www.together.com), our consumer engagement campaign
launched in the UK this year with the aim of making is easier for
people to reduce their impact on the environment. Together works with
mainstream household brands and members of civil society to develop
products and services which help individuals combat climate change.

The campaign is being rolled out globally with US and Australia
launches planned for early 2008 and we are looking for a Campaign
Manager to help launch and run Together in Australia.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The campaign manager´s role will be to manage the day-to-day running
of the campaign, and be expected to carry out the following tasks:
* Manage relationships with all Together partners (from blue chip
companies to Civil Society), to develop and launch campaign
solutions.
* Assist Australia Director on recruitment of new partners to
expand the campaign
* Management of marketing budgets and overall responsibility for
executing marketing and PR campaigns
* Responsible for managing together.com and other online content
* Lead contact for other NGO and government campaign engagement
* On-going responsibility for all other day-to-day Together
activities, including auditing of campaign and managing tactical
opportunities.

ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have the following skills and
experience:
* At least three years experience in project management (preferably
in a `client facing´ role either in marketing or advertising)
* Excellent organizational and project management skills
* Strong oral and written communication skills and a great
attention to detail
* A very pro-active person who seeks out opportunities and can work
on their own initiative
* A strong educational background
* Understanding of climate change would be an advantage
* A valid Australian visa (if applicable)

NEXT STEPS
Interested candidates should in the first instance email a CV and
covering letter outlining details of current remuneration to Rupert
Posner via rposner@theclimategroup.org.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS Friday 19th October 2007
www.theclimategroup.org


Job posting: Sustainable Investment Analyst (Melbourne)

Sustainable Investment Analyst

As a leading provider of sustainable investment research to local and
international investors SIRIS is seeking to hire a permanent team
member to contribute research and analytical skills to SIRIS' core
activities in corporate sustainability assessment. Tasks undertaken
in this role will be varied, but will focus on sustainability
research of ASX and MCSI listed entities, and the preparation of
client-specific investment reports based on this information.

Tasks will include:

* Collection and analysis of information and data from annual
reports, financial reports, company websites and other publicly
available documents

* Engaging and corresponding with companies at executive
level

* Writing company profile reports on a wide range of
sustainability themes

* Assist in the compilation of monthly corporate social
responsibility/ sustainability reports for delivery to clients.

* Completion of research reports as commissioned by clients
(ranging from global stocks coverage to sector studies)

* Monitoring and reporting of research progress

The position would suit a graduate or post-graduate with a strong
interest (or experience) in corporate social responsibility and
research experience.

SIRIS supports and actively promotes work / life balance.
Remuneration will be negotiated based on individual candidate skills
and experience. The position is based in the Melbourne CBD.

For further information please call (03) 8621 2000 or email
applications to research@siris.com.au.

Sustainable Investment Research Institute Pty Ltd (SIRIS)
Level 9, 99 William Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
Phone: 61 3 8621 2000
Fax: 61 3 8621 2001
Website: http://www.siris.com.au



Engineers Without Borders National Conference (Melbourne)
Nov 29th - Dec 1st 2007
Melbourne University

The 2007 EWB National Conference will focus on three themes:

Day 1: Engaging with Community

As development practitioners our challenge is to achieve the best
possible outcomes for communities. Although this is a simple mission
statement, achieving it requires constant reflection and
deliberation. To help us lay the foundations for productive
engagement with communities, day one of the conference will focus on
participatory approaches, valuing local knowledge and aspirations,
the role of appropriate technologies and how we evaluate impact.

Day 2: Working in the World

Development work does not happen in isolation. The world around us is
undergoing dramatic change and those least equipped to deal with
instability often feel its harshest consequences. Presenters will
encourage delegates to reflect on the interaction of the natural
environment, geo-political interests and conflict situations with
people in developing communities. We will explore how appropriate
development can build resilience and lay the foundations for a
sustainable and secure future.

Day 3: Response-Ability

How are we, as concerned Australians, able to respond? Fundamental to
our vision is our conviction that each individual has the ability and
the responsibility to make a positive impact in the world. On the
final day, presenters will explore strategies for making this vision
a reality. Delegates will learn from people and organizations who
are leading the way in responding to complex problems and be inspired
to take their own next step.

Speakers Include
· ABDULLAH SALEH MBAMBA Director, United Nations Information Centre
· Australia, New Zealand, Asia Pacific
· JANET HUNT Fellow, Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research.
Former Executive Director of the Australian Council for Overseas Aid
and the International Women's Development Agency
· DR MARK MORAN, Group Manager, Centre for Appropriate Technology,
Core
· Project Leader, Desert Knowledge Cooperative Research Centre,
Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Queensland
· DON HENRY Executive Director, Australian Conservation Foundation
· JASON GLANVILLE Programs and Strategy Director, Reconciliation
Australia
· PROFESSOR BUCKERIDGE Head of School, Civil, Environmental &
Chemical
· Engineering, RMIT Chair Bioethics Committee of the International
Union of Biological Sciences

To Register Visit: www.ewb.org.au/conference2007



Invitation to the Sustainable Cities Round Table, 31 October
(Melbourne)

The Victorian Eco-Innovation Lab (VEIL) would like to invite you to:

The Sustainable Cities Round Table
5 - 7pm Wednesday 31 October
Yasuko Hiraoka Room
Sidney Myer Asia Centre
University of Melbourne

Proudly supported by the City of Melbourne.

This event promises a fascinating finish to the Sustainable Cities
Round Table series this year with the theme: visioning a sustainable
urban future. The speakers will present their own design visions and
also talk of the important role of visioning in business and
government sectors.

Speakers include:
· Melanie Dodd, Lecturer, Architecture & Design, RMIT University
· Graham Crist, Program Director, Architecture & Design, RMIT
University
· Eva Migdal, Sustainability Strategist, Hatch Generation
· Prof Catherin Bull, Associate Dean, Architecture, Building &
Planning, University of Melbourne
· Steve Mushin, Designer & Artist
· Jon Ward, General Manager, Business, Innovation & Technology,
Sustainability Victoria
· Catherine Stutterheim, RMIT University & Stutterheim/ Anderson
Landscape Architecture
· Rob Adams, Director, City Design & Urban Environment, City of
Melbourne

There will also be a presentation by Francois Jegou, Director of the
Brussels-based design research company, Solutioning.

"François Jégou also teaches as visiting professor at the Faculty of
Design of the Politecnico in Milan and La Cambre School of Visual Art
in Brussels and was the co-producer with Ezio Manzini of the
exhibition Sustainable Everyday. The picture that emerged from this
project, says Jegou, was that of a `multi-local city...a city in the
shape of a network of places endowed with totally new
characteristics". Jegou currently works with Manzini on the Emude
project looking at the role and actions of creative communities in
defining new models for sustainable living".

As the Sustainable Cities Round Table is a networking event we ask
you:
To invite one other person to attend with you
To nominate one person you would like to meet to further your urban
sustainability project/ interest. We will then send them an
invitation to the event.

RSVPs ARE ESSENTIAL. Please RSVP your attendance, your colleagues´
email address and as many details possible of the person you would
like to meet to fedwards@unimelb.edu.au by 19 October.

Visit www.SustainableMelbourne.com for more information and to see
films of previous events!

We hope you can join us,

Ferne Edwards

Sustainable Cities Research Officer
Victorian Eco-Innovation Laboratory (VEIL)
Australian Centre for Science, Innovation and Society (ACSIS)

Old Arts Building
University of Melbourne 3010
E: fedwards@unimelb.edu.au
T: (03) 8344 3004
F: (03) 9013 2674
W: http://www.acsis.unimelb.edu.au
http://www.sustainablemelbourne.com
http://www.sustainablecitiesnet.com


The Brisbane Institute Advance Notice: Our future/Your say -
Generation Y

The Brisbane Institute in conjunction with The Courier Mail, Channel
9 and Griffith University's Urban Research Program Presents the next
in its series of public seminars

Our future, Your say

Is the future safe in their hands?

Brisbane Powerhouse, October 22 at 6.30pm

When the time comes for the baby boomers and Generation Xs to move
on, will Generation Ys be ready to take over?

The fifth forum in a six-part series entitled Our Future, Your Say
will focus on Generation Y _ at work, play and life.

A panel of high-profile Generation Ys will discuss what Brisbane will
look like in 2020, how they think the city could work better, and
whether our current leaders are stuffing Brisbane up for future
generations.

Speakers include Australian Idol finalist Bobby Flynn, businessman
Labour Solutions' Andrew Northcott, Queensland Prisoner's Legal
Service director Matilda Alexander and Brisbane Triple J reporter
Vivian Hogg.

We also have Kim Nelson from Young Planners Queensland, Rave editor
and writer Alasdair Duncan, Bridgeman Downs Baptist Church youth
pastor Tim Sweetman, and The Courier-Mail feature writer Trent
Dalton.

Our MCs for the night are Nine's Joseph May and Sarah Harris - both
Generation Y and both making a name for themselves in their chosen
careers.

Cost: Admission is free!!
RSVP: Tel. The Brisbane Institute on 3220 2198 or online
at: rsvp@brisinst.org.au

"Under African Skies: The Imagination Of Poetry and Storytelling in
the HIV/AIDS Pandemic "
Nairobi, Kenya. November 29th-1st December 2007

Meeting in Nairobi, we will explore topics through our work: fact
and fantasy, tradition and urban myth, the poet community and
storyteller, voice and media, new skills and old, the individual and
the environment, ourselves and the story itself. "Under African
Skies" seeks new works and experimental ideas. The festival invites
the attendance and involvement of people from many cultural
backgrounds, with professional and personal interest in performance,
corporate training, writing history (oral and written), health and
education, family teenage and early childhood issues.

The festival attracts artists from all media, poets, performers,
writers, drama specialists, musicians, dancers, visual artists and
those working with story in community and business environments.
There will be poetry and storytelling within the cultural contexts of
groups within communities. We come together to take part in
workshops, performance and debate in two days of sharing.

Workshop Topics include Theater and improvisation, community-based
storytelling, poetry with a cause, story through biography, unlocking
memories, storytelling in museums and galleries, storytelling and
poetry in the corporate world, storytelling to children and living to
tell the tale, oral history storytelling, poetry and comedy.

COST: Full Registration: $ 300

CONTACT: Send your abstract to: Charles Muthiora, Cell phone No. +254
734 327908, Email: charliecvm@yahoo.com; P.O. BOX 447- 00518
Nairobi, Kenya.

The festival is hosted by Community Focus Group (CFG ), Kenya
http://communityfocusgroup.org/


Participatory Democracy From The Local To The Global Level: For What
Sort Of Development?
Lyon, France, December 10-12, 2007

The Rhône-Alpes Regional Council is organizing a world meeting on the
theme of participatory democracy. This initiative sets out to
highlight the infinite variety of experiences in participatory
democracy throughout the world and discuss development issues. Using
the great diversity of experiences the world over, the idea is to
start mapping out areas of convergence, a common meaning to all these
experiences that are developing and taking root. For more
information, please click www.democratie2007.rhonealpes.fr/-A-World-
Meeting-.html.

Call For Application: Certificate Course In Human Rights Leadership
Development
www.justicegroup.org/training

Please be inform that the Global Human Rights Leadership Training
Institute (GHRLTI) is now accepting applications for this year
Certificate Course in Human Rights Leadership Development and
Training, 1 November 2007 to 10 December 2007.

The Human Rights Leadership Development and Training course aims to
develop a comprehensive experience of human rights learning by
equipping potential human rights educators, advocates, activists,
students, volunteers, and law enforcement officers with knowledge and
skills to:
q Integrate knowledge in the fields of politics, economics, cultural
diversity, gender issues and socio-psychology in the context of human
rights.
q Strategize training and methodology required for promoting human
rights education in various countries across all sectors of the
society.
q To explore the specificities and points of commonality of the non-
formal and the formal education contexts in relation to human rights
learning.
q To establish a global network of trainers on human rights
education.

The maximum number of course participants is 30. Students who
successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of
Participation.

The deadline for application is 27th October 2007. Further
information about the course can be sent to: Margaret Abiagam,
Project Manager: applications@justicegroup.org OR Prince Devison,
Director: training@justicegroup.org.

International Research Fellowship on Third Sector Research
Applications close 15 November 2007.

The International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR) and the
Rockefeller Archive Center (RAC) are pleased to announce the first
International Research Fellowship. This fellowship will be awarded to
a scholar from outside the U.S. and Canada, for research using the
Rockefeller Archive Center and attendance at the 8th International
Conference of ISTR. Applicants must demonstrate that they have a
scholarly research project that will benefit from attending the ISTR
conference and requires research at the Rockefeller Archive Center.
Information about the RAC and its collections can be found at
http://archive.rockefeller.edu. Applicants must have a record of
prior scholarship, which may be a thesis or dissertation. Applicants
much contact the RAC at least one month prior to applying for the
Fellowship so that they can clearly identify the substantial archival
materials that are related to their research project.

The fellowship award is US $5,000 intended to cover the cost of
travel to and attendance at the ISTR conference in Barcelona, Spain
(July 9-12, 2008), and to the RAC in Sleepy Hollow, New York, for
research at the Archives. Applicants must attend the entire ISTR
Conference. In addition, they must plan on spending at least three
days at the RAC for the purpose of conducting their research. The
award is expected to cover the full costs of travel, lodging, meals
and incidentals. Applicants are responsible for obtaining all
necessary travel visas.

Applications must include the following:
q proposal of no more than four pages (2,000 to 2,500 words)
describing the research project aims, purpose, methodology, and
outcomes;
q letter (500 to 1,000 words) explaining how participation at the
Conference and use of the Archives will help enhance this project;
q records of prior scholarly accomplishments; and
q short sample of scholarly writing (up to 3,000 to 5,000 words,
e.g., average journal size) demonstrating research abilities.

The fellowship award will be announced by January 31, 2008. Entries
will be read by a three member committee. Applications and supporting
materials should be sent to: ISTR International Research Fellowship,
559 Wyman Park Building, 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
21218-2688 USA

For inquiries or questions: istr@jhu.edu.