Speaking at UNIPRO Summit June 2

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Pilipino American Unity for Progress The Renaissance Countdown Begins: 8 Days Left! by UniPro Staff Don't count on Pilipino time to register because there's limited seating available. The venue is getting filled - and fast! This year, we focus on the Pilipino Renaissance. As young Pilipinos, we choose to believe that the future is not something you wait for, it's something you create. The boundaries don't matter. Let's choose to represent, to collaborate, to create - choose to be more. Let's choose to reawaken - because we are all Renaissance. When: June 2, 2012 On-Site Registration & Sign-in: NYU Translational Research Building 227 East 30th St starting 7:30am Opening Ceremony: Arnold & Marie Schwartz Lecture Hall 401 East 30th St promptly beginning at 9:00am Be the Renaissance.You can make a positive impact on our community. Spread the word about Summit and forward this email to your friends! "UniPro Summit 2012: Pilipino Renaissance" Three Distinguished Summit Speakers Ninotchka Rosca Philippine-born writer and journalist Ninotchka Rosca is the author of two novels, two collections of short stories, two non-fiction books and roughly 500 by-lined articles.  In between writing, she is an organizer for AF3IRM NY, an organization of transnational women, and is engaged in creating a political theory and analysis relevant to women who are of diverse nationalities, histories and cultures. She has been much... Read More Esperanza Garcia Esperanza Garcia is invited to speak at international conferences, including the UN, on the importance of young people's engagement in global affairs and environmental sustainability. The topic she presents on "Youth Mobilization and Global Climate Politics" tells the story of how our young generation is mobilizing young leaders all over the world to find solutions of the greatest challenges our time. In this talk, she will highlight... Read More Emerito F. Salud He was born in Manila on Feb. 12, 1949. His roots are from San Juan, Batangas and Dumalag, Capiz. A product of San Juan Elementary School and Don Bosco Technical School of Mandaluyong, he graduated from the Ateneo De Manila University in 1969 with a degree in BS Political Science and went on to finish his LLB at the Ateneo Law School, Class of 1973. He joined the Legal Office of the President of the Philippines in 1975 and went onto private practice after three years. He was later recruited... Read More Forward this to a Friend Friend us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL RIO+20 ACCREDITATION. DEADLINE MAY 25 12 AM EST.

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL RIO+20 ACCREDITATION. DEADLINE MAY 25 12 AM EST. APPLY HERE. 

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If you are planning to attend the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in Rio de Janeiro in June, but still need to be officially accredited, Interional Youth Council (IYC) can issue you a letter of accreditation for the UN Conference for Sustainable Development (June 20-22) and related 3rd PrepCom (June 13-15).

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS is this Friday, May 25 at 12:00 AM EST. You will be notified of the status of your application by the end of May 26. If your application is accepted, we will be sending you your letter of accreditation which can be considered as official proof of your participation in the UN summit. This letter also enables you to get a free Brazilian visa.

IYC is *not* responsible for any other arrangements related to your participation in Rio+20 and related events – including, but not limited to travel to/from Rio, transportation in Rio, food, accommodation, insurance and incidentals.

Accredited delegates will be required to attend IYC meetings in Rio and carry out reporting, promotion, and/or other tasks when requested. Accredited delegates will also be required to give credit to IYC in their reporting, communications, and outreach efforts, whenever possible (e.g. linking to IYC if you're writing a blog post, and mentioning that your presence has been supported by our organization). Further details about the nature of such commitments will be specified after accreditations have been issued.

More information on this opportunity and the code of conduct can be found within the application form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEpVLXZDeXc2QWE5TGdNX0hiS3FVQlE6MQ