Dear Educator,
In October 2019, high school students from around the world will meet in Winnipeg for the international Youth Nuclear Peace Summit. You and your students are invited to attend this important event.
They will gather for three days at the iconic Canadian Museum for Human Rights to learn about the importance of freeing the world from nuclear weapons. They will also ratify their own Youth Nuclear Peace Treaty, to be presented to the United Nations Non-proliferation Treaty Review Committeewhich meets in 2020.
Participants will have opportunities to learn from global experts involved in peace studies, conflict resolution, nuclear non-proliferation, and education. The Summit will be facilitated by Winnipeg students who have already started training and preparatory research. Student facilitators will help participants find their “global” voices and the confidence needed to become leaders on the impact of nuclear weapons on society. Together, all participants will seek peaceful solutions to conflict resolution, and will be personally empowered as they take part in establishing a network of informed and engaged global citizens, actively working to free the world from nuclear weapons.
A teacher development program will run parallel to the student Summit. International experts in nuclear disarmament, international law, peace literacy and education will share their knowledge and inspiration.
The total registration fee for each school team of four students and one teacher is $1000.00. This fee includes all events, meals, and ground transportation for the 3-day Summit. Please note that individual schools are responsible for their teacher substitute fees, accommodations, and transportation to and from Winnipeg.
If you need additional financial support, we encourage you to fund-raise, and suggest you contact your local Rotary Club to help you offset your costs. Your local Rotary has been informed about the Youth Summit and are aware you might contact them for support.
If you are interested in finding out more information, or if you have questions or wish to discuss this further, please contact either of the co-chairs of the Summit:
If you wish to sign up please fill out the form below and submit.
