Filipino Youth Volunteer Convention

An event by youth volunteers for youth volunteers! | Oct. 6, 2019 - SMX Mall of Asia

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CALL TO ACTION: We are here for every child!

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“Every day I wake up, I have the opportunity to change the life of a child. We are one in fighting, pushing, and protecting the rights of the child.” — Edgar Locquiao at the Afternoon Plenary

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The afternoon plenary is happening now — Ms. Anne Curtis and Mx. Mar leading the talk on youth volunteerism of Streets to Schools with a focus on education for children in the streets.

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If we want to change their minds, we should connect those in the upper class and lower class. Get to know the people and stop victim blaming. Engage people

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[BREAKOUT SESSION #2: JUSTICE]
HAPPENING NOW: "Bata ilang taon ka na?" - Age of consent and situatory rape

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HAPPENING NOW: Q&A

Question #1: How do you convince someone who is not as engaged or educated to care about lowering the age of criminal responsibility?

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[BREAKOUT SESSION 2: INCLUSIVITY]

HAPPENING NOW: Q&A Session for all three speakers regarding their respective talks.

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"Something we must all do is understand SOGIE. Let us include the Inclusivity lens in all that we do in order for us to be able to defend our rights."

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[BREAKOUT SESSION 1: INCLUSIVITY]

HAPPENING NOW: "Kalalaki/Kababae mong tao" Difficulties of Coming Out as an LGBT Child

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"We must not simply tolerate, but also accept."

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Inclusion starts with you! It is always done in the context of us, believing in the potential of others and their abilities to contribute to our society.

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[BREAKOUT SESSION 1: INCLUSIVITY]

HAPPENING NOW: "Uy, sali ako!" Sir Jim Nimeño taks about Normalizing the Differences through Inclusion.

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Some of the various barriers that PWDs face: physical barriers, attitudinal barriers, communication barriers and institutional barriers.

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How to promote awareness in road safety:

1. Be vigilant.
2. Be an advocate.
3. Lobbying of policies.

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[BREAKOUT SESSION 3: Welfare]

HAPPENING NOW: Shiphrah Belonguel takes the stage to discuss Creating Spaces to Take Action on Violence against Women and Girls

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Road Design and Policy Recommendations for Children's Safety: 600 Filipino children die anually due to road safety issues.

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The Gender Unicorn, which is a means of identifying and understanding our own identities.

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Safety measures for road use are being discussed right now such as the mandatory use of helmets by cyclists and the implementation of road safety education in elementary curriculum.

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Education plays a vital role and comes in through the form of campaigns and advocating for road safety.