The UNOY Peacebuilders is pleased to inform you that the call for new members is now available!

Youth-led organisations or youth-led groups that are interested joining UNOY Peacebuilders' network should send in their membership application forms before the 15th of August 2010.

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This year, UNOY Peacebuilders celebrates our 20th Anniversary. To mark the occasion, a publication has been developed which documents the momentus first two decades of our organisation.

In 1989, a Russian UN diplomat had a dream about a general assembly hall filled with young people discussing the major challenges facing humanity. The dream was so strong, that he decided to pursue it. Travels led him to meet people that advised and supported him in his effort to give meaning to this dream. A few months later, UNOY was created. In the 20 years since, the organisation has gone through many changes and developments, assisted by many dedicated peacebuilders. These two decades have been documented in 20 Years of UNOY, released in honour of the 20th Anniversary of UNOY Peacebuilders and available for download on our website. As well as the story of UNOY Peacebuilders thus far, 20 Years of UNOY also contains many anecdotes, quotes and testimonials from people associated with the organisation over the past 20 years. This includes current and former staff, board members, members, affiliates and participants from our many trainings and conferences. Readers will gain a colourful and multi-dimensional insight into the day-to-day workings of this non-profit organisation.

The member of the month July is the European Mediterranean Youth Bridge (emyb), Germany. More information about the projects of the current member of the month can be found by clicking on 'member of the month' on the right-hand side of the page.

The call for new member organisations 2009 is now available.

We are looking for youth led organisations (or youth led group within another type of organisation) which are:


- Active in the field of peacebuilding and conflict transformation
- Committed to work for a Culture of Peace and various forms of violence
- Inspired to take action in their own communities sharing a global spirit of solidarity
- Willing to learn from others and ready to contribute and share

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The member of the month February is the Amahora Youth Club, Burundi. More information about the projects of the current member of the month can be found by clicking on 'member of the month' on the right-hand side of the page.

This week a new call was send out to all member organizations to request new members for the ISG. As the strategic advisory body in the UNOY Peacebuilders network, the ISG is looking for new candidates for 2009.

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The member of the month January is The Argentine Youth Organization for the United Nations (OAJNU), Argentina. More information about the projects of the current member of the month can be found by clicking on 'member of the month' on the right-hand side of the page.

The member of the month November is The Helsinki Citizens' Assembly-Vanadzor (HCA Vanadzor), Armenia. More information about the projects of the current member of the month can be found by clicking on 'member of the month' on the right-hand side of the page.

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UNOY Peacebuilders' International Steering Group (ISG) consists of representatives from the member organisations, the board and the International Secretariat. The importance of the ISG is at best explained by the participation of six representatives from member organisations, one for each strategic geographical region, which permits the members, along with their needs, concerns and proposals, to be first in line at the UNOY decision-making level.





The group had its inaugural meeting in November 2007 and met again this November, from the 13th to the 18th, in The Hague.

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