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Posted: Aug. 25 2006,05:59 by frannyparren from INTERNATIONAL - UNOY - Franny Parren
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1. a) If funds were available, what youth activities related to a CoP would you to do as an individual?
Supporting
activities aimed at the emancipation of homosexual youth (homo,
lesbian, bisexual) within society. In addition to this, try to come to
a more tolerant society for homo youth.
b) What non-financial support do you need to do these activities?
Support
of the (local) governments to press institutions (for example schools)
to work on the subject of homosexuality. Support to increase the
knowledge and professionalism of volunteers.
c) If funds were available, what youth activities related to a CoP would your organization like to do?
Support
to homosexual youth who still struggle with their feelings, to increase
their self value and self acceptance and to make them more capable and
powerful to find their way into society.
Give information to schools/institutions to create more openness towards homosexuality.
d) What non-financial support does your organization need for CoP activities?
Support of (local) governments to press institutions (for example
schools) to work on the subject of homosexuality. Support to increase
the knowledge and professionalism of volunteers.
2. a) What changes in youth policies do you think the government/leadership in your country should make to promote a CoP?
Stimulate
integration between different groups of people, for example
black/white, homo/hetero. Last years the seperation between “us” and
“them” in the Netherlands increased. In addition to this, the
governments should press schools to educate pupils on an objective way,
on all topics, including homosexuality. The religious identity of a
school may not impede conversation and discussion on certain topics.
b) What CoP youth activities/initiatives do you think the UN should do?
Organize international discussions on topics which are taboo in many countries, like homosexuality.
OPTIONAL QUESTIONS
3.
Do you have any suggestions or recommendations for improving youth
participation in CoP activities on any levels (UN, government, civil
society)?
No.
4. What could be done to improve/ensure transparency and flow of information in promoting the CoP?
Attention of media and commercials. (on global level)
5. To ensure the best possible return of a voluntary fund for youth and CoP, how should it be managed/administered?
Through an independent institution.
6. How can youth not yet involved in CoP activities be reached and motivated?
Take
care that they are appreciated for their contribution, show them the
importance of their activities and the importance of their
contribution.
7. a) Which other organizations do you know of, that work for a CoP?
CABO, COC, DWH (www.homodelft.nl)
b) Would you be willing to contact them or may we contact them with the questionnaire? Please specify.
8. My response to this questionnaire is my personal opinion organisation’s opinion
Name of organization: Apollo societeit voor homoseksuele meiden en jongens,
Address: Postbus 1490, 3000BL, Rotterdam
Contact Person: Coen Martinus
Email: c.martinus@apollo-rotterdam.nl
Telephone and fax: (+31) 6-42876898
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