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Posted: Aug. 08 2006,07:31 by fonbruno from INTERNATIONAL - UNOY - Bruno Fon
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1. a) If funds were available, what youth activities related to a CoP would you to do as an individual?
-On the educational level, most of the youths need money to continue their education
-Offers 2 years' internship for youths
-Promote postive outlook to youths
-Promote the non-participation of youths in pebble-gun games
-Promote peaceful games for youths
b) What non-financial support do you need to do these activities?
-communication skills
-volunteer activities on cross-cultural exchanges
-Capacity issue is important to address
-Need skilled personnel
c) If funds were available, what youth activities related to a CoP would your organization like to do?
-Obtain toolkits for adults and educate young people on gun use
-Organise a youth programme to educate young people, gun use is a disaster for their lives
-Organise youth camps to focus on peacebuilding issues
-Organise an 'Alternative to Violence' programme as part of the peacebuilding programme
d) What non-financial support does your organization need for CoP activities?
-Computer equipment
-Laptops
-photocopier
-Full-time support staff
-website
2. a) What changes in youth policies do you think the government/leadership in your country should make to promote a CoP?
-Peace education should be compulsory
-Teachers should be taught more on conflict resolution
-Stricter rules for gun use for youths, although this is being carried out already
-Support workshops for persecuted women
b) What CoP youth activities/initiatives do you think the UN should do?
-Introduce multiple intervention strategies and utilise the services of UNICEF
3.
Do you have any suggestions or recommendations for improving youth
participation in CoP activities on any levels (UN, government, civil
society)?
-Utilise social models to reach youths
4. What could be done to improve/ensure transparency and flow of information in promoting the CoP?
-Informatio sharing needed
-Use the tools most suitable for youths, such as music,TV, reading competitions, etc.
5.To ensure the best possible return of a voluntary fund for youth and CoP, how should it be managed/administered?
-Youths must have a say in the decisions that affect them. At least 50% of decision-making roles should be provided to youths
-Good assessment must be done
-Good financial management skills should be introduced to youths
6. How can youth not yet involved in CoP activities be reached and motivated?
-Through schools, sports and the media
7.a) Which other organizations do you know of, that work for a CoP?
-Joint projects with the 'Coalition of Peace in Africa'
-Exchange partnerships
-Financial commitment
-Human resource commitment
-Donation of operational support
8.My response to this questionnaire is my personal and organisation’s opinion
Name of organization: Gun Free South Africa
Address: PO Box 31532, Braamfontein
Johannesburg, 2017,
South Africa
Contact Person: Mrs Bassingphwaighpe Judy, President
Email:judy@gfsa.org.za,gunfree@wn.apc.org
Telephone: Tel: +27-11-403-4590
Fax: +27-11-403-4596
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