The Melaka International Youth Dialogue (MIYD) is an annual programme of the World Assembly of Youth (WAY) which brings together young people and youth leaders from around the world to discuss pertinent youth issues. Since 2001, the MIYD has been convened on a wide range of topical issues. More than 1,500 young people have attended the MIYD since its inception. The MIYD produces a declaration which serves as a guideline for youth to address the selected issues.

MIYD 2008 THEME

The theme selected for MIYD 2006 is Towards a Drug-Free Generation. This theme has been selected in realization of the need to educate, increase awareness, to prevent or reduce the rates of drug abuse amongst youth.  All countries are affected by the devastating consequences of drug abuse and even all sectors of the society. However, with this selected theme all young people, youth leaders, government and organization officers will gather to call for action in areas such as: Assessing the problem; Tackling the problem; Forging partnership; Focusing on special needs; Sending the right message; and Building experience. 

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of MIYD 2008 are:

• To prevent the drug abuse amongst youth
• To reduce the drugs abuse rate amongst youth;
• To achieve a behaviour modification amongst youth;
• To increase youth awareness of their responsibilities regarding the drug abuse;
• To improve the national and international policies that deal with the drug abuse and its effects on society;
• To recommend improvements to the current systems of education for youth worldwide on drug abuse;
• To heighten international resolve to tackle the drugs abuse challenges;
• To improve cooperation between governments, civil society and private sector to address the drug ;
• To have a stronger, more effective national youth councils with leading roles in the fight against drugs abuse.

ORGANISERS

The MIYD is organized by the World Assembly of Youth in collaboration with the Malaysian Youth Council, Melaka State Government and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia), the Asian Youth Council and the Committee for ASEAN Youth Cooperation.

PARTICIPANTS

WAY invites participants from National Youth Councils. National delegations are encouraged to register gender-balanced groups. There is no specific age limit but delegations are encouraged to include young people below the age of 30. The total number of participants in this programme shall be 200 from at least 50 different countries.

REGISTRATION

All delegates should register with the WAY secretariat by the 16th May 2008. Registrations shall be considered on a first-come-first-served basis. Once all places are full registration will be closed. All details of flight information should be received by WAY by 6th June 2008.

PARTICIPATION FEE

A participation fee of U$150 (one hundred and fifty US dollars), inclusive of registration fee, twin-sharing accommodation and food shall be levied on all participants.  This fee is payable in advance or on arrival.

For further information and registration, please contact:

World Assembly of Youth
World Youth Complex, Lebuh Ayer Keroh, Ayer Keroh, 75450 Melaka, Malaysia.
Telephone: +606-2321871, 2322711,     Fax: +606-2327271
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