12/31/2004 - AFS Brazil Speaks about Youth and Peace
A representative from AFS Intercultura Brazil, Marcus Sodré, along with two other major intercutural exchange organizations where invited to speak on the Youth and Peace panel at the Forum for Peace and Sustainable Development earlier this month in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The day’s discussion was devoted to the importance of intercultural exchange among youth to promote the conditions necessary for peace.
Speaking to the importance of this event, Mr. Kofi Anan, United Nations Secratary General, states: “…by promoting greater awareness of the rich heritage of various civilizations, tourism can contribute to better understanding among peoples, and help foster a culture of peace that is essential to development.”
This event aimed to create the context for dialogue on the responsible and sustainable development of world tourism. It was also an opportunity for AFS to forge partnerships, and discuss with the other NGOs the importance of youth education in the shared goal of working for freedom from fear and poverty, and protecting our planet’s resources.
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