http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/ What's on the minds of young leaders from around the globe? en-us http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/22520 If you want to join with WISE Global plz visit
www.wise-global.org


For Bangladeshi Student:::

WISE Dhaka - Bangladesh offers to all College and University level students to join with WISE-BD. It is your chance to represent your college university with WISE Dhaka - Bangladesh. WISE Dhaka - Bangladesh also encourage you to make one Executive Committee in your campus for serve WISE Dhaka - Bangladesh activities.
Member
if you are a student of any college university level you can join with WISE-BD.

Delegate
As a delegate from any college university:
If your college university is not represented feel free to create a group in you campus!
Just write to wisedhaka@gmail.com and we will send you further information!
Plz visit
www.wise-global.org/dhaka
www.wise-global.org


Best regards,
M M Rahman
President, WISE – Dhaka
www.wise-global.org/dhaka
dhaka@wise-global.org

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WISE is already growing all around the world. It is you students who make it grow an who can spread a good idea. Soon more and more students will benefit from the network and projects the organization offers.


To push all this there is still some way to go and you are welcome to support us with new ideas and knowledge you acquired. It is your chance to take part in WISE Dhaka - Bangladesh and put something of yourself into it, too.

WISE Dhaka - Bangladesh offers to all College and University level students to join with WISE-BD. It is your chance to represent your college university with WISE Dhaka - Bangladesh. WISE Dhaka - Bangladesh also encourage you to make one Executive Committee in your campus for serve WISE Dhaka - Bangladesh activities.



Member
if you are a student of any college university level you can join with WISE-BD.

Delegate
As a delegate from any college university:
If your college university is not represented feel free to create a group in you campus!

Just write to Dhaka"at"wise-global.org and we will send you further information!


Join our global discussion board.

www.groups.yahoo.com/wisesetup (Power of Yahoo)
www.projects.takingitglobal.org/wise (Power of TIG)

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A group of students created WISE Dhaka-Bangladesh (under WISE-Global) in order to promote international understanding between young people worldwide.

As a result of today's increase of mobility and likewise the demand for flexibility people are more and more confronted with others coming from a different background?
This may result in conflicts one may prevent.
With more experience and training concerning the international factors one can learn to be more receptive to new ways of thinking and, consequently, more open minded, as well.

In order to achieve this we will organize various projects as meeting points for students worldwide; the exchange should be on an academic and cultural level.

The outcome of this should be that they will develop a better understanding for other nationalities as well as their ways of life and thinking.

WISE Dhaka - Bangladesh is a non-political and a non-profit organization under WISE-Global (Germany).
]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2005 16:26:00 EST http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/22388 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/21308 During this course, the professor and students will read about and discuss a wide variety of topics that have the potential of making all parties involved uncomfortable—to say the least. When approaching the topic of the sexual content of the women’s liberation press of the early 1970s, for example, we will read not merely about female orgasms but about the difference between vaginal orgasms and clitoral orgasms. Likewise, when exploring contemporary men’s magazine—in this case, Details—we will read about what is today evolving into the “ultimate accessory” for the well-outfitted American man: “the piece on the side.” And when considering media related to the gay community, we will discuss oral sex and anal intercourse—including “tops vs. bottoms.”
These topics are not being introduced because of their potential for titillation but because they are integral to a substantive exploration of the media’s influence vis-à-vis sexual behavior and sexual identity. Students will be expected, when reading the various assignments and then discussing the material in class, to approach all topics with a level of maturity appropriate to the college classroom.
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The secretariat – Eurasian International Development Association – is privileged to inform about steps taken within the project “Islamic Conference Youth Initiative”. After the Preparatory Committee of Islamic Conference Youth Forum had been established on 22 – 23 August, 2003 the following steps have been taken since September 2003:





1) The members Preparatory Committee of Islamic Conference Youth Forum have been increased. At present time, the new members joined the mentioned Preparatory Committee:



Bangladesh Youth Development Forum (Bangladesh)



National Youth Organization (Iran)



All Pakistan Youth Federation (Pakistan)



Pakistan Crescent Youth Organization (Pakistan)



2) Mr. Nedim Kaya, the president of Eurasian International Development Association, who performs the tasks of Secretariat of Preparatory Committee has participated in the “International Conference of the Muslim Young Leaders” held in 14 – 16 September, 2003, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which has been organized by the Prime Minister’s Department, Malaysia and Vision Activators. He has actively participated in the discussions of such themes as Ummah Unity and Religious Tolerance, Globalization – “The future of Ummah – Vision and mission”. Mr. N. Kaya has informed the participants of the Conference about the Project “Islamic Conference Youth Initiative”. He also disseminated the documents, which reflects the steps already taken within this Project.

3) On 29 – 30 December, 2003 Mr. Hj. Elchin Askerov, the representative of Preparatory Committee - National Assembly of Youth Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (NAYORA) - through the mediation of Mr. Elman Arasli, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Azerbaijan Republic to Saudi Arabia has visited the headquarters of Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) and met with Mr. Hamdi Irmak, the head of Policy Department and Mr. Mahmud Salim, the head of Culture Department of the OIC. The mentioned officials have been informed about the steps taken within the Islamic Conference Youth Initiative. In this meeting the matter concerned the status of the Islamic Conference Youth Forum (ICYF) related to its cooperation with the OIC after its establishment.





SECRETARIAT OF PREPARATORY COMMITTEE OF ISLAMIC CONFERENCE YOUTH FORUM

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Non-Governmental project on initiating First Meeting (Forum) of youth organizations, Representing Member countries of the Organization of Islamic Conference



1. The Main Goal of the Project: Organization of the first-ever meeting of the representatives of non-governmental youth organizations from the Member countries of the OIC with the aim to establish coordinating body - Youth platform for the OIC, functioning on the permanent bases.

2. Project Organizers – National Assembly of Youth Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (NAYORA), Eurasian International Development Association and other Organizations to be identified in the process of creation of the Preparatory Committee for the meeting and further implementation of the project.



3. Key partner – Organization of Islamic Conference



4. Content of Project



The definition of “Civil Society” in present world becomes increasingly crucial both on national and international levels in shaping the frame for such a fundamental issues as preservation of moral and cultural values in globalizing world, human rights and environment, creation of more just social and economic order and establishment of dialogue among cultures and civilizations. Although above-mentioned terms as well as civil society per se sometimes being related to the western philosophical world vision, civil societies of the Muslim countries more widely Members of the OIC are also on the way of raising strong voice toward both domestic and international issues. Their active part has become the part of the worldwide movement of peoples of good will, united by desire to address mutual concerns, humanity facing with, the movement frequently being identified as “the second superpower”. However on the other hand, civil societies of the Muslim world lack the wee-established contacts and networking within the region, necessary for strengthening their aggregate capacities vis-à-vis scope of mutual problems and concerns. This could be fairly applied to the contemporary stage of the youth movement and contacts between organized youth of the countries in the question.

Youth movement in the many of Muslim and developed countries, it is worth to be mentioned, played a historically positive role in such a remarkable process as struggle against foreign imperial domination, gaining national independence, modernizing their societies and preserving their national decent and identity. The roots of this activism are originated from the times when prophet Muhammad (SAS) as youth was a member of “Hitful fidul” youth organization struggling against injustice in his country and examples of young Ali bin Abu Talib, Musab bin Zubeyd, Bilal bin Habashi and others youth of first Muslims who played prominent role in dissemination of Holy Islam. However despite the fact of similarity of many concerns, which our youth faces today an as future leaders of their nations will be dealing with in coming decades, obvious lack of effective coordination of activities of organized youth groups as well as of sustainable dialogue among them is in existence.

Now when the Muslim world enters a new era of challenges but also opportunities, when there is more need for voices of our peoples to be heard all around the world it is time for the first ever try to bring together prominent youth leaders from all over the vast region, which shares common values and faces similar challenges and to establish permanent frame for dialogue among them. No doubts, there are plenty of issues on the table, which need to be themes for such a discussion and among those themes are:

- How to find better ways for our youth to be active participators of the main track of the globalizing world and at the same time to keep essential values of our ethic tradition alive.

- Elaborate better strategies of addressing common threats, including just resolution of the regional conflicts, burdening our peoples.

- How to contribute to the strengthening and development of each of our nations and at the same time help to harmonize national agendas with that of the broader region of the OIC.

- How to explain to the rest of the world the true nature of our great civilization, clean the perception of Islam of misunderstanding, misconceptions or evil-minded deliberate falsifications and search better ways to contribute to the sincere dialogue among civilization.

The latter issue constitutes a special importance in current momentum, when each of our peoples suffers from such kind of anti-Islamic propaganda. Islam religion is not need to be defended. In order to make certain of it, it is enough to read the Holy Koran. The religion, adherents of which number about one billion people cannot be source of conflict. It should be said with regret that, some religious figures’ behaviour bewilders the people who are not familiar with this religion. This message should be delivered not only to the Governments, but also to the people of the outside world, especially to the young generation, including through the means of the interregional youth dialogue. And if not now then when?

The framework of the Organization of Islamic Conference seems to be the best option for launching such an initiative for several substantial reasons. First and foremost since its establishment in September 25, 1969, it carries the very important function of dual nature. On the one hand, it represents a global manifestation of Islamic identity (similar to the role of European integration to maintain European identity). The organization is aimed “to strengthen Islamic solidarity among Member States, cooperation in the political, economic, social, cultural and scientific fields, the struggle of all Muslim people to safeguard their dignity, independence and national rights”. On the other hand, OIC is not merely of organization of peoples united by the common religious values but represent wider geographic region (some of its 57 member - states confirms the Islam identity only to some extent) and express the wider desires and opinions of the developing world as well as countries in transition, concentrating on the “ work to eliminate racial discrimination and all forms of colonialism, to create a favorable atmosphere for the promotion of cooperation and understanding between Member States and other countries”, as it is noted in the charter adopted by Third Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers held in Jeddah from 29 February – 4 March 1972.

Another reason is that the goals of the Initiative are corresponding with those of the OIC in the sphere of youth policy. As it was recently declared in the resolution17/9 - C on the “Education and Muslim youth rehabilitation” adopted at ninth session of Islamic Summit Conference in Doha (November 2000):

“Urges again Member States to pursue their efforts to institutionalize Islamic values and the cultural activities stemming there from among all Muslim youths…

Welcomes enhancement of cooperation among Member States to achieve better exchange of ideas and experience between Muslim youth and youth organizations in different societies, and underlines the need to provide youth with sound entertainment and sport with the aim of developing the academic and cultural capacity of youth.”

It is also worth to mention that such kind of non-governmental youth platforms representing common cultural and political areas have been existing for a long time in different regions. The notable example is one of our international partners, namely European Youth Forum, an international umbrella NGO, which serves as a joint youth platform for The Council of Europe and the European Union. Trough the working frame of the Forum, distinct representatives of European youth frequently meet each other, exchange ideas regarding the future of European Union and pan European community as well as advocate the values of the uniting Europe on the international level.

Azerbaijan as Muslim country is the place, where the traditions and habits of west and east meet. The present tricolour of Azerbaijan, whose history dates backs to Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (1918 – 1920), reflects the symbols of Turkic origin of Azerbaijanis (blue), democracy (red) and belonging to Islam religion (green). After the Soviet Union collapsed, when atheism was an official ideology, and Azerbaijan gained its independence the Azerbaijanis have rapidly begun to return to their religion. For the time being, in Azerbaijan society where the democratic principles dominate, the Islam keeps its honourable place.

Taking into consideration the aforesaid thoughts Eurasian International Development Association and National Assembly of Youth Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan consider that, the implementation of the Project of holding forum of OIC non – governmental youth organizations (NGYO) in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan can answer the purpose.



3. Goals of Project

The main goals of “ Islamic Conference Youth Initiative ” is to held the first ever meeting of the non-governmental youth organizations from all member-countries of the Organization of Islamic Conference with the aim to discuss issues of common interest and explore the ways for future cooperation, coordination and networking. We believe that such initiative will be able:

1. To mobilize the efforts to institutionalize Islamic values and the cultural activities stemming from among all Muslim youths as it is noted in the resolution adopted in IX session of OIC summit (2000, November, Doha);

2. To demonstrate solidarity of youth of the region on just resolutions of conflict, which our peoples suffer from, on the base of the UN and OIC principles with the respect to the human dignity and basic human rights, commitment to peace and freedom, opposition of all forms of racism, colonialism and foreign occupation.

3. To enhance the cooperation among organized youth of Member States to achieve better exchange of ideas and experiences in the field of promotion of youth agenda on local national and international levels.

4. To identify the priorities and strategies at the Non - Governmental level in order to promote correct perception of Islamic values and to overcome the negative attitude against Islamic civilization as well as develop common work program in that direction.

5. To work out mutual roadmap for promoting the socio-political and cultural agenda of the OIC on the international level, specifically within the participation in the work of non-governmental segment of the UN system.

6. To create informational network and bases for sustainable relationship and communication among participants; trough the network to promote inter alia exchange of richness of cultures of different peoples of the region.

7. To discuss the problems, associated with development and modernization of our, countries affecting young generation and discuss better strategies to overcome them;

8. To explore new tracks of cooperation with youth of different regions and trough it contributes to establishment of cultural tolerance and dialogue between civilizations.

9. To discuss the role of youth in the field of helping to the suffering Moslem countries.

Eventual goal at the meeting could be working out and establishment of the Islamic Conference Youth Forum (the preliminary working name for the youth platform of OIC, which is the subject for future discussion).



4. Steps of Implementation

The following working plan can be considered in order to pursue step-by-step implementation of the project:

1. To establish the relations with the youth NGOs from OIC countries trough the channel of embassies of these countries in Azerbaijan and in international organizations and to inform those NGOs about the purposes of Forum;

2. To hold the initial meeting with the participation of at least 10 representatives of youth NGOs from OIC countries in August, 2003 in Baku city;

2.1 To set up working group (preparatory body in charge of organizing of the Forum to be consist of the representatives of above mentioned representatives of different OIC countries) with the aim to define the report themes of Forum, to solve the organizational, technical and other issues at the meeting;

2.2 To create WEB site expressing the purposes and principles of Forum, to discuss the technical issues and to define the working principles.

3. To communicate on the project with the OIC headquarters as well as other

Organizations on the regional level.

4. To start fund-raising campaign, communicate with sponsoring organizations and accumulate necessary resources for organizational expenses. Taking into consideration secured resources to finalize the organizational and technical details.

5. To communicate with the youth NGOs of member states, send and applications, collect the responses for participation as well as their advises on the substantial and organizational issues of the conference.

6. To hold second meeting of the working group with the aim to evaluate the work done and finalize the agenda of the Forum, its program and other matters.

7. To hold two - day forum in September or October 2004.



5. Expected results of Project

This first-ever Forum of young leaders throughout OIC region will serve the strengthening of the relations between youth from different countries, contribute an establishment of new relations basis for future friendships.

Successful creation of the coordinating body or the OIC Youth Platform will contribute the crystallization and enhancement of the voice of Muslim Youth throughout the world, provide a solid foundation for coordinated actions on regional and international levels, in particular vis-à-vis matters of highest concern for the OIC region.

Thoughts and ideas resounded in the forum will lead to the exchange of views around the notion of Islamic identity and trough it mutual work on directed to solution of the problem, facing youth in contemporary world.


5. About the initiators
National Assembly of Youth Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan, member of European Youth Forum and an NGO in special consultative status with the ECOSOC of the United Nations.

Eurasian International Development Association, has held scientific conferences related to religious and cultural problems, also organized and financed Advanced English Language courses.
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The Global Youth Action Network is inviting youth organizations of all kinds to join this growing alliance. We believe that, collectively, young people can change the world for the better, and have set out to prove so. Our efforts are focused on helping thousands of organizations work together to give youth a voice in decision-making, supporting and recognizing positive youth action around the globe. And we are doing some amazing large-scale projects to accomplish this that we want you to be involved in, so join today!
]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2004 07:59:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/19965 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/17005 We have learned are the following

#8226; We are not the majority of youth, but just a small segment of the youth population, and we need to respect other young people#8217;s options.
#8226; As young people, we come from different experiences and backgrounds. Each
one of us can contribute to building society.
#8226; We need to establish friendships beyond our work because only values stemming from love and friendship can save us in the midst of so much social and political conflict.
#8226; The diversity among youth adds richness to all processes, even if it makes it
harder to achieve consensus.
#8226; Clearly define and communicate with your various audiences
#8226; Reach youth where they are
#8226; Cultivate your media partner network
#8226; Remember what youth are looking for
#8226; Use technology as a tool to scale up
#8226; Create strong networks through clear responsibilities and benefits
#8226; Engage key corporate allies by complementing each other#8217;s needs and assets
#8226; Remember that all youth should have the opportunity to participate in their community
#8226; Reflection as a key to long-term change
]]> Sat, 29 May 2004 16:40:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/17005 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16931
That news was delivered by Efthimios Mitropoulos, head of the United Nations' International Maritime Organization, while he was in Singapore to observe a simulated terrorist attack on a cargo vessel. Singapore and other major ports in Asia, Western Europe and North America either meet the standards of the stringent International Ship and Port Security Code or will do so by July 1, when the code becomes international law. But many others have not yet conformed, including crucial oil terminals in the Middle East and Africa and ports in such major shipping countries as China and Brazil.

The code was adopted by the UN maritime watchdog after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. It requires ports and vessels to draw up detailed security plans and contingency procedures, including specialized training, screening of all staff and visitors, restrictions on access and regular anti-terrorist drills, among other measures.

Mr. Mitropoulos said only 301 of about 5,500 ports have qualified so far, and fewer than 2,000 security plans have been approved of the nearly 12,300 submitted by operators of commercial ships. Any vessels without a security certificate showing their compliance with the new rules could be denied access to ports. Those that do carry certificates may also be barred if they have made an earlier stop at an uncertified port. The result could be a serious disruption of world shipping

In The Outlaw Sea: A World of Freedom, Chaos, and Crime, U.S. author William Langewiesche notes that Osama bin Laden "is said to own or control up to 20 aging freighters," all similar to thousands of others plying the open seas and flying flags of convenience. Any of them could easily be loaded with deadly cargo that would stand a good chance of getting through inspections, even in ports that met the tougher new global security rules. It was an al-Qaeda vessel that delivered the bomb materials used in the 1998 attacks on two U.S. embassies in East Africa.

Mr. Mitropoulos cited the recently foiled assault on the Basra oil terminal in southern Iraq as an indication of the terrorists' determination to strike at vulnerable and economically important targets. It's a sobering reminder that the risks of further terrorist attacks remain and that those ships and ports that have not yet installed full-scale security measures put us all in greater peril.]]> Wed, 26 May 2004 19:26:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16931 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16928
That news was delivered by Efthimios Mitropoulos, head of the United Nations' International Maritime Organization, while he was in Singapore to observe a simulated terrorist attack on a cargo vessel. Singapore and other major ports in Asia, Western Europe and North America either meet the standards of the stringent International Ship and Port Security Code or will do so by July 1, when the code becomes international law. But many others have not yet conformed, including crucial oil terminals in the Middle East and Africa and ports in such major shipping countries as China and Brazil.

The code was adopted by the UN maritime watchdog after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. It requires ports and vessels to draw up detailed security plans and contingency procedures, including specialized training, screening of all staff and visitors, restrictions on access and regular anti-terrorist drills, among other measures.

Mr. Mitropoulos said only 301 of about 5,500 ports have qualified so far, and fewer than 2,000 security plans have been approved of the nearly 12,300 submitted by operators of commercial ships. Any vessels without a security certificate showing their compliance with the new rules could be denied access to ports. Those that do carry certificates may also be barred if they have made an earlier stop at an uncertified port. The result could be a serious disruption of world shipping

In The Outlaw Sea: A World of Freedom, Chaos, and Crime, U.S. author William Langewiesche notes that Osama bin Laden "is said to own or control up to 20 aging freighters," all similar to thousands of others plying the open seas and flying flags of convenience. Any of them could easily be loaded with deadly cargo that would stand a good chance of getting through inspections, even in ports that met the tougher new global security rules. It was an al-Qaeda vessel that delivered the bomb materials used in the 1998 attacks on two U.S. embassies in East Africa.

Mr. Mitropoulos cited the recently foiled assault on the Basra oil terminal in southern Iraq as an indication of the terrorists' determination to strike at vulnerable and economically important targets. It's a sobering reminder that the risks of further terrorist attacks remain and that those ships and ports that have not yet installed full-scale security measures put us all in greater peril.]]> Wed, 26 May 2004 19:24:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16928 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16927 WASHINGTON - America's top law enforcement officials urged the public Wednesday to help the FBI (news - web sites) track down seven suspected al-Qaida operatives and avert an attack on U.S. soil that a stream of credible intelligence indicates could occur in the summer.

ttorney General John Ashcroft (news - web sites) said the "disturbing" intelligence, collected for months, augments al-Qaida's own declaration that its plans for a devastating follow-up to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks are 90 percent complete. Ashcroft said that could mean terrorists already are in the United States to execute the plan, though he acknowledged there is no new information indicating when, where or how an attack might happen.

"Credible intelligence from multiple sources indicates that al-Qaida plans to attempt an attack on the United States in the next few months," Ashcroft said at a news conference with FBI Director Robert Mueller.

Ashcroft and Mueller announced an intensified level of counterterrorism activity for the summer. This includes interviews with individuals who could provide intelligence about terrorism, creation of a new FBI task force to focus on the threat and an appeal to all Americans to be extra vigilant about their surroundings, their neighbors and any suspicious activity.

There was no immediate plan to raise the nation's terror threat level. Asa Hutchinson, Homeland Security Department undersecretary for border and transportation security, said, "We don't have the specific information that would justify raising it or would cause us to do it."

Some Democrats charged that the administration was needlessly scaring people, perhaps to divert attention from the continuing problems in Iraq (news - web sites).

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry (news - web sites) stopped short of charging the announcement was politically motivated. But he questioned the Bush administration's commitment to providing the resources necessary to protect the country, citing gaps in chemical and nuclear plant safety and inadequate protection for U.S. ports.

Ashcroft rejected talk of a political motive, saying greater public vigilance could help head off an attack.

"My job isn't to worry about whether someone will be second-guessing," he said.

White House press secretary Scott McClellan also denied there was a political aspect to the threat report.

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, notable by his absence from the Ashcroft and Mueller news conference, indicated on NBC's "Today" show that there was some dissent over whether to raise the threat level from yellow, midpoint on the five-color scale, to orange.

"There's not a consensus within the administration that we need to raise the threat level," he said. However, later in the day, he echoed Ashcroft in saying all key officials are in agreement about the terror threat.

Six of the al-Qaida operatives, including two Canadian citizens, whose photos and backgrounds were highlighted Wednesday have been the subject of FBI pursuit for months. The seventh, 25-year-old Adam Yahiye Gadahn, is a U.S. citizen who grew up on a California goat farm and converted to Islam as a teenager. He was described by Mueller as having attended al-Qaida training camps in Afghanistan (news - web sites) and served as an al-Qaida translator.

Each of the suspects, Ashcroft said, presents "a clear and present danger" to the United States because of their language skills, familiarity with U.S. culture and ability to travel under multiple aliases and use forged documents.

Ashcroft said that al-Qaida has made adjustments to its tactics to escape easy detection, such as having operatives travel with their families to lower their profiles and recruiting people who can pass for having European ethnicity rather than Middle Eastern backgrounds, as all of the 19 Sept. 11 hijackers did.

"Al-Qaida is a resilient and adaptable organization, known for altering tactics in the face of new security measures," Ashcroft said.

Ashcroft acknowledged there is no new intelligence about the suspects indicating they are in the United States or part of a specific al-Qaida plot. He said it was important that the public be given "a reminder" about them.



Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said that for "several months" the panel has been hearing reports about a new al-Qaida danger. While he agreed that the threat was serious, he questioned why the threat level wasn't being changed if new warnings were being made public.

"We'll never know if the administration has new and justifiable information for this new warning," Durbin said in an interview. "I think there's a building skepticism about warnings from the Bush administration."

Ashcroft sand Mueller insisted there was reason for concern, and said the summer could offer a number of inviting targets for al-Qaida.

The political repercussions from the March 11 train bombings in Spain, which contributed to defeat of the ruling party in subsequent elections, could embolden al-Qaida to try to influence U.S. elections through attacks here, Ashcroft said.

There is also concern about a number of high-profile summer events, beginning Saturday with dedication of the new World War II Memorial in Washington and next month's economic summit of the eight industrial powers, being held at Sea Island, Georgia. The Democratic and Republican conventions, in Boston and New York, also are potential targets.

One aspect of the law enforcement plan is to conduct interviews nationwide of people who could provide information about terrorist plans or suspects. Mueller said these would not necessarily be targeted at Arab-Americans or Muslims #8212; although the interviews could include many from those ethnic groups #8212; and would be driven by intelligence needs and information collected elsewhere.

Information being sought, he said, could include "persons that may have moved into a community recently, persons who seem to be in a community without any roots, persons that could be either facilitators or those who are willing to undertake an attack."]]> Wed, 26 May 2004 19:18:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16927 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16926 Invitation to Youth Organizations


The Global Youth Action Network is inviting youth organizations of all kinds to join this growing alliance. We believe that, collectively, young people can change the world for the better, and have set out to prove so. Our efforts are focused on helping thousands of organizations work together to give youth a voice in decision-making, supporting and recognizing positive youth action around the globe. And we are doing some amazing large-scale projects to accomplish this that we want you to be involved in]]> Wed, 26 May 2004 19:13:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16926 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16925 I have lots of reason to join with TIG. But great of this is a great opportunity to share my experience with all others TIG members easily possible to make relation other#8217;s culture people. And It#8217;s also helpful to update myself about current Global function thinking.
I really love the idea of meeting people from all around the world virtually, exchanging experiences,cultures and creative ideas. This huge exchange of cultures and ideas between youth like me all around the world. Oneaday, I read an article on the site and I became passionate ever since! I hope through my involvement to meet different young people from all around the world, share ideas with them and rub minds without actually having to travel physically to meet them! I want to familiarize Bangladesh with the use of computer, multimedia and the Internet to the village people and particularly to younger generation and disadvantage groups. My eternal desire is to use the digital opportunity for poverty alleviation and promotion of democracy, good governance, true love, responsible leadership and global family values.
TIG is one of my sources of inspiration because there is lot of people working behind TIG to provide us the opportunity to be here. TIG is an inspiration because this is a proof that we can do what ever we want. I'm working with lots of projects here and I'm very happy. I discovered that TIG is not just a website it is a youth world. Here I have been developing projects that I never imagined. Because I can begin some initiatives in the net and I can now use the net to grow and to be better

Nowadays in Bangladesh, paucity and the English languages are the main fact in Bangladesh vital problem is lack of ICT strategy both in Government and the NGO level, which come from the lacking of technical knowledge and expertise of senior citizens who are policy makers and top of the society. In this case, new and responsible young leadership is much needed. The young people in my country have to face numerous unanswered questions when they enter the professional life. Despite having one of the best agricultural systems in the world, and plenty of other natural resources, they are still lagging far behind in the race for development. No doubt that they have immense talent and skills but they lack proper guidance and apt leadership. And, foremost, the quality education which suits their aptitude and talent. There is a big void which TIG can help filling by giving the youth an exposure to the outside world. They also lack opportunities and if working with TIG and other developed nations they are able to get access to quality professional education and guidance then they will surely be able to contribute a lot to the world, especially in the field of Science and Technology.

The main fact of us we always think locally going to do globally. But after introducing with TIG I clear with the conception of positive people. Think globally act locally is enough to motivate or encourage others.
]]> Wed, 26 May 2004 19:10:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16925 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16869 The overall approach to the plan is to focus strongly on the outcome of reducing reoffending by
children and young people. A number of essential building blocks to tackling reoffending have
been identifi ed. These building blocks relate to the major issues identifi ed by Child, Youth and
Family analysis and the Ministerial Taskforce on Youth Offending.
The plan is based on the following seven priority areas:
#8226; Improving FGC processes.
#8226; Addressing the over-representation of Maori young people within the youth justice system.
#8226; Increased targeting of interventions, particularly for high-risk recidivist young offenders.
#8226; Developing a strategy for earlier and more effective interventions for child offenders aged 10#8211;13
years.
#8226; Working relationship with Police at all levels and in all locations.
#8226; Participation of victims and family/whanau, and
#8226; Enhanced internal capability (including a stronger outcome focus).
Within each of these areas the overall approach is outlined, along with the reason why it has
been given priority and how change is expected to contribute to achieving the overall outcome.
Both short-term and medium-term initiatives are outlined for each issue area, as well as a
number of interim performance indicators.]]> Tue, 25 May 2004 18:10:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16869 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16868 Child, Youth and Family will be acknowledged as a professional and competent youth justice
agency because of its leading-edge practice and effi cient systems and processes. Youth justice
will be considered an attractive and important area of work. The Child, Youth and Family
youth justice workforce will receive ongoing training and support to enable them to have up-todate
and specifi c knowledge and skills relevant to youth justice. All statutory time frames and
other statutory requirements will be fully met. All interventions will be tailored according to
the characteristics of the offence and the young offender. Our performance will be measured
against outcomes and we will operate using a strengths-based approach. Youth justice will have
a high profi le within the organisation and will be appropriately resourced.
A range of community-based service providers equipped with the skills and knowledge to
deliver effective programmes and services to children, young people and their families/whanau,
will work in collaboration with Child, Youth and Family and other agencies to address child
and youth offending.]]> Tue, 25 May 2004 18:08:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16868 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16867 A wide range of locally based, high quality, adequately funded youth justice services will
be available. In particular there will be an adequate range of effective services for high-risk,
recidivist young offenders, including those aged 10#8211;13. Culturally appropriate and outcomefocused
services will be available for Maori children and young people. A collaborative
local planning process for youth justice will operate between Child, Youth and Family, the
community and key agencies and service providers. The Police and Child, Youth and Family
CHILD, YOUTH AND FAMILY #8226; THE YOUTH JUSTICE PLAN 11
will have increased confi dence in each other and will work effectively together at national and
local levels to ensure the whole youth justice system works effectively. The judiciary will have
increased confi dence in Child, Youth and Family and will be able to make decisions based
solely on the needs and characteristics of the offender and offence (rather than the delivery
capability of Child, Youth and Family).]]> Tue, 25 May 2004 18:06:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16867 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16866 Target all interventions to address the characteristics of the offence and
the offender
All interventions, including the family group conference, should be aimed at not just the
characteristics of the young offender, but also the nature of the offence, ie, focus on deeds and
needs. Research shows that interventions are most likely to be effective in reducing reoffending
where both these factors are taken into account.
Provide appropriate interventions as early as possible
Early intervention in offending behaviour has the potential to be much more effective over
the long term. In youth justice terms this means both a focus on the youngest offenders and
the earliest/fi rst interactions with the youth justice system. It also implies some assessment
and targeting to ensure that the appropriate level and type of intervention is available #8216;the
fi rst time round#8217;.
Build partnerships with communities and iwi and actively collaborate
with other agencies
The youth justice sector is complex and Child, Youth and Family has only partial direct control
over outcomes. Youth justice outcomes will be achieved when Child, Youth and Family works
collaboratively with iwi and communities as well as other key agencies, and where all groups
are working towards the same outcomes.
Ensure all statutory requirements are met
The basic parameters of the youth justice system are described in statute, including statutory
timing and process requirements. As a minimum, Child, Youth and Family must fully meet
these requirements, which are indicators of a sound system and processes.]]> Tue, 25 May 2004 18:04:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16866 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16865 principles are derived from a number of sources including the Act, the New Directions
programme and results of effectiveness research in youth justice. The principles can be divided
into two main categories, those relating to what should be done and those relating to how
things should be done.
What should be done?
Operate a restorative justice process
The Act clearly sets out the restorative justice focus of the youth justice process, including
the right and desirability of active participation by victims. Unlike other processes operated by
Child, Youth and Family, the primary focus of youth justice is on a justice process, rather than
a welfare focus. Youth justice must be concerned with the rights and needs of a wide group of
stakeholders, including, but not restricted to, children and young people. There are provisions
within the current system for enabling child and youth offenders to take accountability for
their actions.
Limit the involvement of children and young people in the formal justice
system
Wherever possible it is desirable to limit the involvement of children and young people with
the formal1 justice system, since early and/or inappropriate involvement can have long-lasting
negative impacts on communities and children and young people through continued offending
behaviour.
Focus on Maori and other over-represented groups
Young Maori are signifi cantly over-represented within the youth justice system. Focusing on
and trying to reduce the involvement of groups such as young Maori in youth offending is
a major way to reduce overall reoffending. This principle implies a willingness to focus on
developing and measuring specifi c outcomes for Maori children and young people and working
effectively with whanau and Maori/iwi service providers.
Select approaches based on contribution to outcomes
Youth justice systems and programmes should be evaluated and developed with a focus on their
impact on outcomes, rather than just the effi ciency and/or cost-effectiveness of the processes
involved. Performance should ultimately be assessed against outcomes.]]> Tue, 25 May 2004 18:03:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16865 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16864 framework of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989.
Child, Youth and Family is only one of the many agencies and stakeholders involved in youth
justice. The specifi c and unique role of Child, Youth and Family is set out in the Act. The
role of the Department is to manage the youth justice process once young people have been
referred to a youth justice family group conference. This role includes holding the conferences,
preparing and monitoring plans and orders, and providing residential services and programmes
aimed at reducing reoffending. Effectively carrying out this role encompasses work not just with
young offenders but also strong collaboration with their whanau and families, service providers,
other agencies such as the Police, victims and the wider community, as well as the Courts.
While there have been occasional reviews of practice and performance in youth justice since
the Act was implemented, there has been no fundamental review of overall performance.
While it has some parallels with the care and protection family group conference (FGC)
system, the youth justice process has some unique features:
#8226; It has significant justice components and is not solely or primarily a welfare-focused process.
#8226; The youth justice FGC is considered an intervention in its own right (where the offender meets
the victim and accountability is acknowledged).
#8226; It involves quasi-judicial functions (involving young people#8217;s and victims#8217; rights and therefore
procedural integrity is vital).
#8226; It involves some different participants, for example, victims.
It is therefore timely to refocus and re-launch the key elements of successful youth justice
practice within Child, Youth and Family. It is also timely to develop new approaches and
initiatives that will make a signifi cant contribution to reducing reoffending.
In 2001 the Ministerial Taskforce on Youth Offending reviewed the effectiveness of current
youth justice services across the whole youth justice and welfare sectors. At the same time,
Child, Youth and Family reviewed its own performance and practice in youth justice and
analysed the nature of past and current demand. This project is part of the New Directions
programme that seeks to move the whole Department towards becoming an outcome-focused
and strengths-based organisation.]]> Tue, 25 May 2004 18:01:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16864 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16863 performance in youth justice. It sets out Child, Youth and Family#8217;s role and responsibilities in
the youth justice sector and the ways in which it intends to work with other key agencies. The
aim of the plan is to make a positive difference to outcomes, not just to improving processes.
The strategy is designed to be used primarily by Child, Youth and Family social workers and
coordinators and community services staff who work in youth justice, as well as managers,
planning, policy and research staff. It is also expected to provide useful information for other
agencies working in the sector and current and prospective service providers.
The plan outlines the key issues to be addressed and both short and medium-term responses to
these issues. The plan as a whole has a three-year implementation period.
It is a key element of the New Directions programme, which has an overall goal of advancing
the well-being of families and of children and young people as members of families, whanau,
hapu and family groups. The focus of the Youth Justice plan is on improving outcomes for
victims, the wider community, children and young people and their families/whanau.]]> Tue, 25 May 2004 17:59:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16863 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16862 performance in youth justice. It sets out Child, Youth and Family#8217;s role and responsibilities in
the youth justice sector and the ways in which it intends to work with other key agencies. The
aim of the plan is to make a positive difference to outcomes, not just to improving processes.
The strategy is designed to be used primarily by Child, Youth and Family social workers and
coordinators and community services staff who work in youth justice, as well as managers,
planning, policy and research staff. It is also expected to provide useful information for other
agencies working in the sector and current and prospective service providers.
The plan outlines the key issues to be addressed and both short and medium-term responses to
these issues. The plan as a whole has a three-year implementation period.
It is a key element of the New Directions programme, which has an overall goal of advancing
the well-being of families and of children and young people as members of families, whanau,
hapu and family groups. The focus of the Youth Justice plan is on improving outcomes for
victims, the wider community, children and young people and their families/whanau.]]> Tue, 25 May 2004 17:58:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16862 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16861 offending behaviour by children and young people and the consequences of this offending for
victims, families/whanau and the community as a whole. Child, Youth and Family has a key
role to play in the youth justice sector.
While child abuse and family violence understandably continue to have a high public profi le,
working with young offenders is no less important and also provides potential long-term
benefi ts for Bangladesh. An effective youth justice system can make a positive contribution
to improving social well-being by preventing and reducing reoffending, therefore benefi ting a
range of groups including victims and the community as well as the children and young people
who have offended.
The Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989 provides a robust and principled
basis for the Department#8217;s youth justice activities. The Act will continue to be the cornerstone
of the Department#8217;s work.
The Ministerial Taskforce on Youth Offending has recently reviewed the provision of
youth justice services across the sector and has suggested a number of areas for signifi cant
improvement. I have also been concerned about some aspects of current performance. Child,
Youth and Family#8217;s own review of services and its New Directions programme suggest some
key areas for future development.
The plan sets out the ways in which Child, Youth and Family will improve performance to
fully meet the requirements of the Act and how it will re-shape practice and processes to focus
on achieving the restorative justice and preventive outcomes envisaged in the legislation and
sought in the Youth Offending Strategy. It reaffi rms the vital importance of youth justice in
the overall work of the Department.
This plan outlines both the short and medium-term steps that Child, Youth and Family will
take to address operational issues, improve services and processes and, most importantly, to
focus more on the outcomes we are all trying to achieve. It describes a challenging set of
performance objectives and measures.
I look forward to seeing rapid and signifi cant improvement in performance and outcomes in
youth justice as a result of implementing this plan.]]> Tue, 25 May 2004 17:56:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16861 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16860 The Regional Youth Assembly is a body consisting of young people from across the North East. The group is made up of
young people from local Youth Councils and forums, as well as elected young people from the UK Youth Parliament
initiative. Participation workers from local authority youth services across the region support the Youth Assembly. Without
this active support the Youth Assembly would not be able to function.
The Youth Assembly believes that youth work and youth services are vital to supporting the participation of young people in
local, regional and democratic processes. The young people of the Youth Assembly not only want to be supported, but
also consulted and involved in decision-making processes. The young people would like to see their views, opinions and
ideas informing the development of Youth Service Plans. Participation should be about instigating change. Involving
young people in the evolution of the plans will help to develop youth services that are tailored to meet the needs of young
people and designed to improve service delivery.]]> Tue, 25 May 2004 17:46:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16860 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16859 In the UK, the importance of young people#8217;s participation is emerging in a variety of organisations. The UK Youth
Parliament, British Youth Council, Operation Black Vote, All-Party Youth Affairs Group, the Children and Young People's
Unit and Young People's Advisory Forum are all concerned with the issue. During the summer of 2002, 8 Government
departments published action plans outlining how they will involve young people in their policy making. These departments
include the Department for Education and Skills, the Home Office and the Department of Health.]]> Tue, 25 May 2004 17:45:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16859 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111 http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16858 Earlier this year a Commonwealth Youth Summit held in Sunderland raised issues including poverty, employment,
education and HIV/AIDS. Young people asserted their right to be involved in decision making and stated that they are vital
to the process of development, democracy and participation. They also put forward recommendations about human rights,
youth empowerment and good governance. The #8216;Citizen You#8217; Commonwealth Youth Summit was supported by the
Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council. (The Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council is an educational charity and
youth organisation that aims to encourage the development of young people and their communities, and the promotion of
international understanding across the Commonwealth.)]]> Tue, 25 May 2004 17:45:00 EDT http://bdmahbub.tigblog.org/post/16858 23.7230556 90.408611123.723055690.4086111