Al Jazeera Centre for Studies is organizing the Al Jazeera 8th Forum during 26-28 May 2014 in Doha under the title "Change in the Arab World: Where To?"
The Forum invites youth from the Arab World and beyond to participate by submitting their proposals for the organization of 3 special activities related to political, media or other issues relevant to young people as part of the overall program of the Forum.
The Youth Platform, introduced by Al Jazeera Centre for Studies, gives opportunity to young people of all backgrounds to contribute to deepening the debate among themselves about issues of importance to them in the context of the current transformations in the Arab world.
Terms of Participation
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Applications are to be submitted in Arabic or English by filling the registration form (Please click here to download) on the Centre's website (studies.aljazeera.net), with a copy of the applicant's passport.
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The theme of the proposal should be consistent with the main title of this year's forum.
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The proposal should take into account the time allocated for each activity (not to exceed two hours for each session).
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Participants should be no more than 35 years of age.
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The proposal can combine participants from more than one country, either individually or through members of no more than 4 per group.
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The deadline for submitting proposals is Thursday, 27 March 2014.
Means of Participation
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The proposal should be sent in a Word document to youthplatform@aljazeera.net
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A referee committee will evaluate the submitted proposals and announce the results on Thursday, 10th April 2014.
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The Youth Platform team will contact the owners of the approved contributions to coordinate implementation.
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The Forum has the right to merge proposals whether in form or implementation.
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Al Jazeera Centre for Studies has the right to publish and re-publish the papers presented at the Platform.
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The forum will cover travel (economy class tickets) and accommodation (4-nights hotel rooms in Doha) for those whose contributions are approved.
For further information, please contact the Youth Platform team at: youthplatform@aljazeera.net