Movah! Moves Beyond Asia

From 7th to 8th September, an Asia-Europe Young Decision Makers Conference was held in Finland, in conjunction with the Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM6) in order to provide young European and Asian decision-makers a platform to discuss Asia-Europe relationships from a youth perspective and to strengthen their leadership and knowledge on ASRH and rights as a development issue.

The conference was attended by a representative of Movah! Sokunny Muth, Khmer Youth Association, Cambodia after Movah! was suggested as a particpant by APA to the conference organizers, recognizing the success of Movah! under JOICFP sponsorship.

Sokunny presented best practices and obstacles to youth participation in Cambodia, and discussed national youth policy, trafficking and rape as well as experiences of youth network through Movah! in Asia.

Many young people were interested in Movah! and asked to join its e-group.

The conference finished with the issuing of the Helsinki Declaration. (click here for a copy)