1999 Seoul International Conference of NGOs
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1999 Seoul International Conference of NGOs
I thought members on the list may appreciate knowing about this
forthcoming conference in Seoul.
Maja Nazaruk, Toronto.
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1999 Seoul International Conference of NGOs
- Inspire, Empower, Act! -
Dear friends,
We would like to draw your attention to the 1999 Seoul International
Conference of NGOs entitled, "The Role of NGOs in the 21st Century:
Inspire, Empower, and Act!", which will provide an impetus to
strengthening global network and solidarity among NGOs in meeting the
challenges of a new era.
The goals of the Conference are to assess commitments made by
governments at recent UN world conferences, to advocate fulfillment of
these commitments, to engage in policy dialogue with the United
Nations and Government agencies, and to enhance communication and
collaboration among national, regional and international NGOs, to
build networks for more effective implementation of NGO activities in
support of the world conference recommendations, to provide an
opportunity for NGOs to exchange experiences and seeks common and
concrete measures for self-empowerment and alliance-building.
So far, more than 500 organizations have expressed their willingness
to participate. As of July, the United Nations, UN agencies and
international Organizations including ILO, UNCTAD, UNEP, UNESCO,
UNIFEM have endorsed the Seoul Conference. A Nobel Laureate and
President of Green Cross International Mikhail Gorbachev, Former
President of Ireland Mary Robinson, and several high-ranking officers
of the United Nations will join the Conference.
In addition, featured speakers for Plenaries including Deputy
Executive Director of UNICEF Stephen Lewis, Representative of the
International Criminal Court, Clarence Dias, Professor of Yale
University, Wendell Bell, the President of the International
Association of Educators for World Peace Charles Mercieca, Chairman of
the World View International Foundation, Dr. Steiner Opstad, and the
Secretary-General of CIVICUS Kumi Naidoo have already confirmed their
participation.
There will be 120 to 150 group sessions for 11 thematic areas. The
opportunities are open to all organizations which are willing to
organize a group session or serve as a speaker/panelist. We are
encouraging organizations to participate in varied group sessions,
cultural performance, and exhibition which will be the main events of
the Conference. Please refer to the Website of the Seoul Conference at
http://www.ngo99korea.org for more detailed information.
Enclosed are additional informations and a registration form which
include all the relevant information on scheduling, accommodations,
incentive packages and traveling.
(* You can register by on-line. http://www.ngo99korea.org
We look forward to your participation and wish your organization
prosperity and many blessings in your noble endeavors.
Sincerely yours,
Secretariat
The Korea Organizing Committee
The 1999 Seoul International Conference of NGOs
Overall Theme : The Role of NGOs in the 21st Century
- Inspire, Empower, Act! -
Date : October 10-15, 1999
Venue : Olympic Park, Seoul, Korea
Co-Hosts:
- The Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative
Relationship with the United Nations (CONGO)
- The Executive Committee of the NGOs Associated with the Department
of Public Information of the United Nations (NGO/DPI Executive
Committee)
- Global Cooperation Society (GCS) International /Kyung Hee
University, Seoul, Korea
Conveners:
Dr. Young Seek Choue
- Founder and Chancellor of Kyung Hee University
- President of the GCS International
Dr. Elaine Valdov (Chair of the NGO/DPI Executive Committee)
Dr. Afaf Mahfouz (President of the CONGO)
Estimated Number of Participants : 3000 - 5000 persons
Conference Goals:
Vision:
It is said that the 21st Century will be an NGO era, marked by
widespread civic involvement in all phases of work on behalf of the
human family and the United Nations endeavors - human rights,
sustainable development, the well-being of children, gender equality,
peace and security, among them. In particular, NGOs will serve as
vital partners of the United Nations and its member governments in
implementing the pledges made at global world conferences of the
1990s.
It is crucial that the broadest segment of the NGO community be
represented at this historic and important conference at the threshold
of the new century. In addition to the goal of following promises made
over the past decade, the Conference will offer opportunities for NGOs
to reflect together on their successes and challenges and to plan
strategies for future action.
This Conference will also provide a vital forum for reflection over
humanity's common values, ideals and goals at the threshold of the New
Millennium.
Goals:
The primary goals of the conference are :
1) To assess commitments made by governments at recent UN world
conferences;
The 1990 World Summit for Children (New York)
The 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development (Rio de Janeiro)
The 1993 World Conference on Human Rights (Vienna)
The 1994 International Conference on Population and Development
(Cairo)
The 1995 Summit on Social Development (Copenhagen)
The 1995 World Conference on Women (Beijing)
The 1996 Conference on Human Settlements (Istanbul)
The 1996 World Food Summit(Rome)
2) To advocate fulfillment of these commitments ;
3) To engage in policy dialogue with the United Nations and government
agencies, with an opportunity for enhanced communications and
collaborations among a diverse grouping of NGOs;
4) To build networks for more effective implementation of NGO
activities in support of the world conference recommendations, to
provide.
Remarks:
"I hope that this conference can reflect on the overall state of
modern civilization and further explore a new paradigm that could
enable the global human community to prosper in peace and harmony."
(Dr. Young Seek Choue, Founder-Chancellor of Kyung Hee University
System)
"We need to explore in Seoul how member states can be more accountable
in keeping promises made at these important world conferences."
(Dr. Afaf Mahfouz, President of Conference of NGOs in Consultative
Relationship with the Economic and Social Council of the United
Nations)
"This conference can be the birthplace of global partnerships, an
opportunity for peoples and governments to come together and work to
make life better for all."
(Dr. Elaine Valdov, Chair, Executive Committee of NGOs Associated with
the Department of Public Information of the United Nations)
PROGRAM
* Plenary I : The Century that Was
The State of the World - An NGO Perspective
NGOs : The Success Stories
NGOs : The Challenges
* Plenary II : The 21st Century : A Preview
Emerging Critical Issues
Empowering NGOs - UN/NGO Partnerships
Building Partnerships and Alliances
*Plenary III : A Look at Human Progress
Ethics and Human Values
A Case Study : UNESCO and Culture of Peace
Humanity and Technology
* Thematic Areas
Peace and Security
Environment and Human Settlement
Education for All
Ethics and Values
Human Rights
Economic and Social Justice and Development
Gender Equality
Youth and Children
Public Health, Reproductive Health and Mental Health
Productive Aging
Empowering NGOs
* Other Sessions (51 to 75 slots)
* Plenary IV : Charting the Course: Issues and Action Plans
Recommendations and Final Document (NGO Blueprint)
Time Schedule
Registration (9:30 - 18:00)
Welcoming Reception (5:30 - 21:00)
Opening (10:00-12:00)
Plenary I (14:00-15:30)
Plenary II (16:00-17:30)
Plenary III (09:30-11:00)
Opening Thematic Plenary I (11:30-13:00)
Opening Thematic Plenary II (14:00-15:30)
Group Session 1 (16:00-17:30)
Group Session 2 (09:30-11:00)
Group Session 3 (11:30-13:00)
Group Session 4 (14:00-15:30)
Group Session 5 (16:00-17:30)
October 14 (Thursday)
Group Session 6 (09:30-11:00)
Closing Thematic Plenary I (11:30-13:00)
Closing Thematic Plenary II (14:00-15:30)
Wrap-Up Plenary on Empowering NGOs (16:00-17:30)
October 15 (Friday)
Rapporteurs (9:30-11:00)
Plenary IV (11:00-13:00)
Closing Session (15:00-16:30)
Peace Parade
Farewell Party
October 16 (Saturday)
Departure & Optional Tour
(Cultural Events including opera, Korean folk dance and folk music,
Regional Caucuses, and other activities will be held through the
Conference period)
(Speakers for Plenaries)
Plenary I : The Century That Was (October 11, Monday 14:00-15:30)
Moderator : Olara Otunnu, USG
(1) The State of the World : An NGO Perspective
Speaker : Stephen Lewis (Deputy Executive Director, UNICEF)
(2) NGOs : The Success Stories
Speaker : Clarence Diaz (International Criminal Court)
Rev. Kyung-Suk Soh, Executive Director of Korea Council of Citizens'
Movement
(3) NGOs: The Challenges (NGO Representative from China or Japan)
Plenary II : The 21st Century: A Preview (October 11, Monday,
16:00-17:30)
Moderator : Mary Racelis
(1) Emerging Critical Issues
Speaker : Wendell Bell, (Professor at Yale, Futurist)
(2) Empowering NGOs-UN/NGO Partnerships
Speaker : Martin Khor, Director, Third World Network (to be invited)
(3) Building Partnerships and Alliances
Speaker : Kumi Naidoo (Secretary-General, CIVICUS)
Plenary III : A Look at Human Progress (October 12, Tuesday,
09:30-11:00)
Moderator : Sara Langwe (President of FEMNET)
(1) Ethics and Human Values
Speaker : Dr. Dong-Gil KIM or Yu Soo Kim (Korean NGO Representative)
(2) Culture of Peace
Speaker : Charles Mercieca (President, International Association of
Educator for World Peace)
(3) Humanity and Technology
Speaker : Dr. Steinar Opstad (Chairman, the World View Intentional
Foundation)
Plenary IV : Charting the Course (October 15, Friday, 11:00-13:00)
Moderator : an NGO Representative
Platform for Action Plans Recommendations and Final Document
Speaker : Chief Rapporteur, Chairman of Drafting Committee
Wrap-up speaker : Dr. Fred Sai
The Conveners
- The Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative
Relationship with the United Nations -
CONGO
777 UN Plaza (8th floor)
New York, NY 10017
Tel. (212) 986-8557 Fax. 986-0821
Internet: www.conferenceofngos.org
The Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United
Nations (CONGO) was established in 1948 "to ensure that NGOs in
consultative status enjoy the fullest opportunities and all
appropriate facilities for performing their consultative functions" as
defined in the Charter of the United Nations. CONGO assists the family
of non-governmental organizations to improve their relationships with
the United Nations and to provide a forum for NGOs with common
interests in coming together to study, plan, support, and act.
Membership is open to all NGOs in consultative status with the United
Nations Economic and Social Council.
- The Executive Committee of the Non-Governmental Organizations
Associated with the Department of Public Information of the United
Nations -
NGO/DPI
UN NGO Resource Center
UN Secretariat
L IB-31 New York, NY 10017
Tel. (212) 963-7233 Fax. 963-2819
E-mail: [email protected]
The Executive Committee of NGOs associated with the Department of
Public Information of the United Nations (NGO/DPI) is an advisory and
liaison board representing the interests of NGOs working with the
informational outreach arm of the world body. It provides a forum for
NGOs to network, build alliances and create action plans, in keeping
with the goals of UNDPI to forge and maintain links to peoples around
the world.
- The Global Cooperation Society International -
GCS International
Kyung Hee University
Seoul 130-701, Korea
Tel. 82-2-961-0216 Fax. 961-0225
Internet : www.gcs-ngo.org
The Global Cooperation Society (GCS) International was established in
1978 with the purpose of helping to create a better human society
"through the harmonization of material prosperity with spiritual
maturity and the integration of individual interests and communal
ethics."
The GCS International is the institutional embodiment of a movement
founded by 67 scholars and international leaders, including the
chancellor of Kyung Hee University System, Dr. Young Seek Choue.
Headquartered in Seoul, the movement has chapters in 35 countries.
THE HOST
Kyung Hee University (in Seoul, Korea)
Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
130-701, Korea
Tel. 82-2-961-0030 Fax. 962-4343
Internet : www.kyunghee.ac.kr
Kyung Hee University was established in 1949 under the guidance of Dr.
Young Seek Choue, who continues to serve as its Chancellor. The
University was founded on the principle of developing citizens to
foster a world of peace and harmony. Marking its first half-century in
1999, Kyung Hee University has 17 colleges, an extensive library and
museum system, a number of affiliated research institutes, and an
advanced medical center. It has a 245-acre campus in Seoul, a 510-acre
campus in Suwon and a third campus in Kwangnung housing the Graduate
Institute of Peace Studies, which was the recipient of the 1993 UNESCO
Prize for Peace Education.
(Supporting Organizations )
The following UN agencies and international organizations have
endorsed and, in most part, are expected to participate in the 1999
Seoul International Conference of NGOs (as of July 7, 1999).
United Nations (UN)
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
International Labour Organization (ILO)
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Organization Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS(UNAIDS)
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO)
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
(UNHCHR)
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF)
Secretariat of the United Nations International Decade for Natural
Disaster Reduction (UNIDNDR)
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
United Nations University (UNU)
United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
World Bank
The conference organizers are seeking co-sponsors from within the
broad United Nations family and other international organizations.
For further information, please contact the Secretariat of the
Conference.
Korea Organizing Committee
Wonseo Building Room 305
Wonseo Dong, Jongno Gu,
Seoul, 110-280, Korea
Tel. 82-2-762-2323 Fax. 762-9833
E-mail : [email protected]
Internet : www.ngo99korea.org
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REGISTRATION FORM
*You can register by on-line. (http://www.ngo99korea.org)
One per participant. Forms may be photocopied.
The Seoul International Conference of NGOs will be held in Seoul from
October 10 to 16, 1999.
Please return this form with payment in US dollars to the Korea
Organizing Committee by fax, mail, or e-mail.
The Korea Organizing Committee
#305 Wonseo Bldg., 171, Wonseo-dong, Chongno-gu,
Seoul 110-280, Korea
Tel : +(82-2)762-2323 Fax: +(82-2)762-9833
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ngo99korea.org
I. REGISTRATION
1. Participant : Mr.___ Mrs.____ Ms.____ Other_____
First Name _______________________Family Name ______________________
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy) ___________________________________________
Nationality _______________________________
Passport No. ______________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Country __________________________________
Postal/Zip Code ______________________________
Tel _______________________________________
Fax ________________________________________
E-mail _____________________________________________________________
Which theme(s) are you interested in?
* Peace and Security _____ * Environment and Human Settlement ______
* Ethics and Values _____ * Youth and Children _________
* Education for All ______ * Economic and Social Development _______
* Human Rights _____ * Gender Equality _________
* Productive Aging _______ * Empowering NGOs ________
* Public Health, Reproductive Health and Mental Health ______
2. Organization Summary
Are you a member of an NGO? ( ) No ( ) Yes
Name of Institutional Affiliation___________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Position/Title in Organization _____________________________________
Address of Organization ____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Country___________________________ Postal/Zip Code _________________
Tel _____________________________ Fax ______________________________
E-mail _____________________________________________________________
Mail should be sent to : ( )Home ( )Organization
3. Registration Fee (Non-refundable)
* The registration fee covers all meetings, opening and closing
sessions, welcoming and farewell receptions, a ticket of musical
concert, and a conference kit which includes a program book, a
souvenir, a toto beg, and tickets for Korean folk music.
* Discounts for group registrations will be offered: more than 10
persons 10% off; more than 20 persons 15% off; more than 30 persons
20% off.
Adult Participant
( ) By 30 August 1999 : US$ 80 ( ) After 30 August 1999 : US$ 100
( ) Student or youth under age of 24 discount registration fee*
( ) By 30 August 1999 : US$ 10 ( ) After 30 August 1999 : US$ 30
* Please enclose proof of enrollment or a document showing date of
birth.
* My registration fee is US$ _______________
4. Working Languages
Simultaneous interpretation will be offered in English, French, and
Korean for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and Plenaries.
5. Activities Sign-up
1) Cultural Activities
l Type and Description of the Proposed Activities
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Expected Duration of Activity __________ Hours __________ Minutes
Number of Performers __________ Persons
Preferred Date for Activity (dd/mm/yy) ____________________________
2) Exhibition Space Rental
US$ 50 per booth per day includes:
1 Booth (Total Space : 3m x 3m x 2.4m)
1 Table (1. 8m x 0.8) 2 Chairs
220 Voltage Facility
Additional equipment can be rented upon request.
Total Number of Booths __________
Total Number of Days __________ (From ____________ To ______________)
TOTAL AMOUNT US$ ________________________
Cancellation request should be notified to the Korea Organizing
Committee in writing. The date of receipt of your cancellation notice
is your cancellation date.
* Cancellation before 30 August : full refund
* Cancellation after 30 August : 50% refund
* Cancellation after 30 September : No refund
6. Hotel Reservation
(Please skip this section if you are making your own accommodation
arrangements.)
The following hotel accommodations have been arranged by the Korea
Organizing Committee. If you would like to make a reservation, please
complete the form below and return it with the registration form and
the required deposit amount in US dollars.
* The rates are fixed in Korean currency, Won. As the exchange rate
slightly fluctuates, the charges may vary accordingly. For your
guidance, the exchange rate as of 7 July 1999 is US$1 = 1,170won.
Using this rate, the hotel prices range from US $15 to US$240 per
person including breakfast, taxes and service charge.
Land Package Rate per night per person:
(Please check in the appropriate box) Deposit in US$ per room per
person Number of room(s) to reserve
Group 1 (Youth Hostel class): Deposit - $80
Single Rm : 35,000~50,000Won) (Double/Twin Rm : 25,000~33,500Won)
(Four-Bed Rm : 18,000~23,000Won)
Group 2 (Tourist class) : Deposit - $120
(Single Rm : 73,000~110,000Won) (Double/Twin Rm : 45,000~62,000Won)
(Four-Bed Rm : 40,750 Won)
Group 3(First class) : Deposit - $150
(Single Rm : 151,000~160,000Won) (Double/Twin Rm : 82,000~86,500Won)
Group 4 (Deluxe class) - Deposit $250
(Single Rm : 211,000~279,000Won) (Double/Twin RM : 115,000~162,000
Won)
Note: Housing for Group I is located outside of Seoul and 40 minutes
to one hour away from the conference venue. There will be limited
places for shopping and other activities around the area. Shuttle
buses will be available to and from the venue and the lodgings with
minimum charges.
*TOTAL DEPOSIT AMOUNT : US$ _____________
(Payment must be made at the time of registration)
* Check-in Date : __________ (October 1999)
Check-out Date : __________ (October 1999)
* Total Number of Night(s) ________
* Cancellation notice must be sent to the Korea Organizing Committee
in writing. The date of receipt of your cancellation notice is your
cancellation date.
Cancellation penalty : One week prior to check-in date: 10% of the
deposit
One day prior to check-in date: 50% of the deposit
On check-in date : 100 % of the deposit
If you would like to share rooms with your colleagues, please indicate
under the following space.
____________________________________________________________________
7. Voluntary Contribution
* Your voluntary contribution would be appreciated to help the
participation of financially constrained NGOs or youths/students.
CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT : US$ ________________
8. Payment
Registration Fee US$ _______________
Hotel Deposit US$ _______________
Exhibition Space Rental US$ _______________
Voluntary Contribution US$ _______________
TOTAL : US$ ________________
9. Method of Payment
* Bank Wire Transfer*
To be transferred to:
Korea Exchange Bank, Kyedong Branch
Swift BIC Code : KOEXKRSE
Account number : 117-JSD-101954
Account holder : Korea Organizing Committee
Remittal (Name of person paying)_________________________________
Name of Bank ____________________________________________________
* Please enclose a copy of the transfer receipt.
*Credit Card ( )VISA ( ) MASTER ( ) AMERICAN EXPRESS
Card Number ____________________ Expiration Date _________________
Name on Card _____________________________________________________
I authorize US$________________ to be charged on my credit card.
Signature ____________________________ Date _______________________
* International Money Order denominated in US$ and made payable to:
Korea Organizing Committee (In US dollars on a check drawn on a US
Bank.)
10. Optional Tours
Tours will be arranged and conducted by the Worldwide Express Co. Ltd.
Please make reservations with the Korean Organizing Committee three
days prior to the tour date. Various daily tours are also available to
downtown Seoul and historical places. Contact the Korean Organizing
Committee for more information and on-site tour desk will be available
during the conference for arrangements.
* Two-day tours after the Conference (Tours will leave with a minimum
of 10 persons)
Code : T15-1 Course Fee (Won) Mark ( )
- Andong Cultural Tour : 270,000 ( )
- Pusoksa Buddist Temple : 270,000 ( )
- Hahoe Folk Village : 270,000 ( )
- Tosansowon Confucian Academy : ( )
Code : T16-1 Course-Fee (Won) Mark( )
- Kyoungju Excursion (Historical City) : 270,000 ( )
Code : T16-2 Course-Fee(Won) Mark ( )
- Mt. Sorak Tour : 250,000 ( )
Includes transportation, hotel accommodation, meals, and an English
speaking guide.
*A Three-day tour after the Conference
Tours will leave with a minimum of 10 persons
Code : T16-3 Course-Fee (Won) Mark( )
- Cheju Island Tour Fee : 605,000 (Won) --- ( )
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Application form for Group Session/Workshop
The 1999 Seoul International Conference of NGOs October 10-16, 1999
Under each theme of the 1999 Seoul International Conference of NGOs,
there will be workshops (or group sessions) of 90 minutes each. You
are welcome to submit an application by August 30 to organize a
workshop in any of the following areas. Official languages of this
workshop will be English and Korean. National and/or language groups
are welcome to bring interpreters or mobile equipment
* Peace and Security _____ * Environment and Human Settlement _____
* Ethics and Values _____ * Youth and Children _________
* Education for All _______ * Social and Economic Development ______
* Human Rights _____ * Gender Equality _________
* Productive Aging _______ * Empowering NGOs ________
* Public Health, Reproductive Health and Mental Health ______
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Name of Organization ________________________________________________
Contact Person _________________________ Title ______________________
Address _____________________________________________________________
Tel _________________Fax _______________ E-mail ____________________
WORKSHOP PROPOSAL
Proposed Title of the Workshop/Panel Discussion
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Purpose _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Organization(s) in Charge ___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Organization(s) Involved ____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Speakers ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Preferred Date(s) and Time __________________________________________
#305 Wonseo Bldg., 171 Wonseo-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul 110-280, Korea
Phone : (82-2) 762-2323 Fax : (82-2)762-9833
Internet : www.ngo99korea.org E-mail : [email protected]
* If you need more space for description, please use additional
papers.
* You can register directly by on-line. (http://www.ngo99korea.org)
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