INFORMATION BOOKLET BRAGA 2016 | EURO-IBERO-AMERICAN YOUTH FORUM
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF JOÃO VALE DE ALMEIDA
HEAD OF THE EUROPEAN UNION DELEGATION TO THE UNITED NATIONS
JOSÉ MANUEL FERNANDES
MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
MAX TREJO CERVANTES
SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ORGANISM FOR IBERO-AMERICA
RICARDO RIO MAYOR OF BRAGA
TABLE OF CONTENTS The Forum 2 Organising Team 5 Chairing Team 8 Media Team 11 Final Programme 15 Dress Codes 18 Venues 19 Checklist 23 Rules and Legal Notes 24 Contacts 25
BRAGA 2016 | EURO-IBERO-AMERICAN YOUTH FORUM
THE FORUM BRAGA 2016 | EURO-IBERO-AMERICAN YOUTH FORUM
BRAGA 2016 | EURO-IBERO-AMERICAN YOUTH FORUM OVERVIEW With the support of the Municipality of Braga, Ibero-American Youth Capital in 2016, the EYP PT/APPEJ organises this event and, for the first time, opens its doors to participants from the Member States of the International Youth Organism for Ibero-America (OIJ). Aimed at university students between the ages of 18 and 24, the Forum presents a unique opportunity to empower the generation that will be most heavily affected by the consequences of the decisions made in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
THEME In September 2015, all 193 Member States present at the 70th General Assembly of the United Nations agreed on a plan of action to follow the Millennium Development Goals: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Comprised of 17 SDGs and 169 targets designed to work together and balance the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, environmental and social –, this agenda will be reviewed between the 11th and the 20th of July, at the first High-level Political Forum since its agreement. Exactly one month later, 170 young people from all over Europe and the 21 countries of the OIJ will
gather in Braga to discuss ten of the most pressing topics related to the adoption and implementation of the SDGs. Why? Because we believe that sustainable development can only be achieved when we study every option available to us. In particular, we are keen to look at the many synergies that can be explored between European and Ibero-American countries. We invite you to join us in furthering our own goal – ‘Sustainable Development: Intercontinental Partnerships for People, Planet and Prosperity.’
THE 25TH IBERO-AMERICAN SUMMIT In the context of our partnership with the OIJ, the Resolutions we approve at our General Assembly will be included in a larger set of measures to be presented at the 25th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government. Under the theme ‘Youth, Entrepreneurship and Education’, the Summit will take place in Cartagena de Indias (Colombia) on the 28th and 29th of October. It will gather the Presidents and Prime Ministers of all Ibero-American States to discuss a series of policy proposals and next steps in: i) furthering youth participation in international policymaking, ii) promoting an entrepeneurial mindset within and amongst all OIJ countries and iii) improving the coordination of national school curricula with a view to implementing the former.
“The Forum presents a unique opportunity to empower the generation that will be most heavily affected by the consequences of the decisions made in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals.” 3
THE PEOPLE BRAGA 2016 | EURO-IBERO-AMERICAN YOUTH FORUM
ORGANISING TEAM The Organisers are a central piece to any EYP event, and Braga 2016 is no different. During the several months of preparation leading up to the Forum, they have been – and will keep on – working tirelessly to ensure everything, from programme to venues, is ready to welcome all the Participants.
MEET THE HEAD-ORGANISERS AND THE CORE TEAM LEADERS Tasked by the Board of the EYP Portugal to take charge of the event as a whole, the two Headorganisers kick-started the work for the full team of Officials. Back in January, they invited the Leaders of the three Core Teams, each responsible for their own specific area: Fundraising & Venues, with two Team Leaders; Food & Inventory and Participant Support & Transport, with one.
ANA NUNES
RITA FERREIRA
CAROLINA MACEDO DOS SANTOS
MAFALDA RODRIGUES
ANA CERQUEIRA
JOÃO BERNARDO GONÇALVES
HEAD-ORGANISER
FUNDRAISING & VENUES
PARTICIPANT SUPPORT & TRANSPORT
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HEAD-ORGANISER
FUNDRAISING & VENUES
FOOD & INVENTORY
MEET THE ORGANISERS
CATARINA FERREIRA
ORGANISER
GABRIELA SILVA
ORGANISER
INÊS DE OLIVEIRA
ORGANISER
PEDRO OLIVEIRA
ORGANISER
CRISTIANO MATOS
ORGANISER
GÉRSON JESUS
ORGANISER
MICHAEL MACHADO
ORGANISER
RUI SILVA
ORGANISER
EVGENY SUKHOV
ORGANISER
INÊS NEVES
ORGANISER
Each of these twelve Organisers has been assigned to one Core Team and, together, they have been working to complete all pre-Forum tasks. During the Forum, they will be the ones in charge of logistics, transport, food and all the many other ‘invisible’ things that must be done for the event to run smoothly for all the Participants. While you may not get to see much of them, when you do, be sure to spare a “Thank you!” – it will mean the world to them and we all know that happy people work better. For now, you can start by putting together each of their faces and names.
MIGUEL SILVA
ORGANISER
TIAGO RIBEIRO
ORGANISER
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CHAIRING TEAM The Chairpersons play a crucial role at any EYP event. At Braga 2016, there will be nine of them, one per Committee; the Board Members will not be chairing any Committees, leaving them more time to better address the needs of all the Participants.
MEET THE BOARD
ANDREA STAGNI | IT VICE-PRESIDENT
PAULINE CHETAIL | FR VICE-PRESIDENT
The Board of the Forum is composed of three people: the President and two Vice-presidents. These are older Alumni that have gathered considerable experience within the organisation and, thus, are able to lead and coordinate the work of the Chairpersons, as well as the interactions between the various teams, both amongst themselves and with the other Participants. On top of that, it will also be their task to run the General Assembly, insuring adherence to all parliamentary procedures. Prior to the Forum, they are responsible for all academic work, including not only defining the Committee Topics, but also supervising the creation of the high-quality Academic Preparation Kit you have been sent. Right before the Delegates arrive, they will also facilitate two days of training for the Chairpersons to ensure they are absolutely ready to guide their Committees throughout the whole Forum.
TIAGO CORREIA MACHADO | PT PRESIDENT
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MEET THE CHAIRPERSONS Like all Officials, the Chairpersons are older Alumni that have gathered relevant experience within the organisation and, thus, are able to lead and coordinate the work of the Delegates, from the activities of the Team Building to the debates of the Committee Work and, of course, their performance at the General Assembly. Prior to the Forum, each of the nine Chairpersons put together an Overview for their Committee Topics, all of which were sent to the Delegates compiled in an Academic Preparation Kit. To better prepare to facilitate the work of the Delegates, thewse nine individuals will also be doing considerable research and, right before the Forum begins, will be attending two full days of intensive training.
ANASTASIIA IANOVYTSKA | UA
ELISA MARTINELLI | IT
JOSÉ EDUARDO FEIO | PT
CHAIRPERSON | IGGE
CHAIRPERSON | EMFO
CHAIRPERSON | SAPU
LÉA LE COQ | FR
LEWIN SCHMITT | DE
MARIAM CHADUNELI | GE
CHAIRPERSON | COIN
CHAIRPERSON | DEUR
CHAIRPERSON | LICI
Needless to say, you will be seeing them around pretty much all the time, but, until then, have a look at their faces, learn their names and the Committees they will be chairing.
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ONUR CAN UÇARER | TR
RAPHAEL BEK | AT
CHAIRPERSON | FIAD
CHAIRPERSON | ENTE
SIEBE GEERTS | BE CHAIRPERSON | CROR
MEDIA TEAM EYP events can be very intense and, even in the case of a six-day Forum, we are sure we will reach that last day and wonder: “Where did it all go?” That is exactly why the Media Team will be there – to capture and help preserve the many extraordinary memories of the different moments and elements of the Forum.
MEET THE EDITORIAL TEAM For Braga 2016, the Editors have been on board since January. On top of leading and coordinating the work of the Media Team, as members of the Image Department of the EYP Portugal, they have also been hard at work developing the Forum’s image. After they were announced, the two Editors launched a call for twelve individuals to join their team. Of those, the Editorial Assistant (in charge of Photography) and the Video-editor will help them train and lead the full team.
HENRIQUE VIEIRA MENDES | PT
JOANA GORDINHO | PT
IMAN R SLAKA | SE
KRISTĪNE FAINVEICA | LV
EDITOR
VIDEO-EDITOR
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EDITOR
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
MEET THE JOURNALISTS In addition to the Editorial Team, the Media Team will count on ten Journalists. Already before the Forum, these ten individuals have been brainstorming ways to enhance the Participants’ experience at Braga 2016. BEATRIZ FANECA | PT
JOURNALIST
FRANCISCO SOUSA CARDOSO | PT
JOURNALIST
MAGNUS BERG SLETFJERDING | NO
JOURNALIST
DAAN BROUWER | NL/UA
JOURNALIST
JULIANA TEIXEIRA | PT
JOURNALIST
MARÍA GRANERO DE LA ASUNCIÓN | ES
JOURNALIST
EVELYN USMANOVA | RU
JOURNALIST
KIMBERLY VAN DER LAAN | NL
JOURNALIST
All throughout the Forum, they will share their insights over a series of media, ranging from traditional (a printed magazine that will be distributed to all the Participants) to photography, podcasts, videos and social media. You can expect them to approach you for an interview, a photograph or asking you to take part in all sorts of creative projects. Do so, and you will find they can ‘paint a better picture’ of our days together in August.
MATTHEW GIBBONS | IE
JOURNALIST
PEDRO OLIVEIRA | PT
JOURNALIST
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THE LOGISTICS BRAGA 2016 | EURO-IBERO-AMERICAN YOUTH FORUM
FINAL PROGRAMME OFFICIALS’ DAY 1 SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 , 2016 TH
Until 08:30 Gathering at Trindade Metro station 08:30–09:45 Transfer to the Hotel (HRCCA) 09:45–10:30 Check-in 10:30–11:00 Transfer to the Park 11:00–11:30 Kick-off 11:30–13:00 Team Building (all Officials) 13:00–14:00 Lunch-break 14:00–16:00 Team Building (in separate teams) 16:00–16:30 Transfer to the School (EPB) 16:30–16:45 Coffee-break 16:45–20:15 Training (in separate teams) 20:15–20:40 Transfer to HRCCA 20:40–21:10 Dress change 21:10–21:30 Transfer to the Restaurant 21:30–00:20 Officials’ Welcome Dinner 00:20–00:45 Transfer to HRCCA
OFFICIALS’ DAY 2 SUNDAY, AUGUST 21ST, 2016 07:45 Wake-up call! 08:00–09:00 Breakfast 09:00–09:30 Transfer to EPB 09:30–11:30 Training (in separate teams) 11:30–11:45 Coffee-break 11:45–13:30 Training (in separate teams) 13:30–14:30 Lunch-break
14:30–17:00 17:00–17:15 17:15–19:45 19:45–23:20 23:20–23:30
Training (in separate teams) Coffee-break Training (in separate teams) Surprise activity Transfer to HRCCA
DAY 1 MONDAY, AUGUST 22ND, 2016 07:30 08:00–08:30 08:30–08:40 08:40–09:00 09:00–09:20 09:20–10:30
Officials’ wake-up call! Officials’ breakfast Officials’ check-out Officials’ transfer to the Residence Officials’ check-in Officials’ planning time
The following is the final version of the programme. All Participants are expected to adhere to it in full. Should any last-minute changes occur during the Forum, the Participants will be informed by the Organising Team and will be expected to comply with their instructions.
08:30–09:30 Delegates’ arrivals 09:30–10:30 Check-in (with small coffee-break) 10:30–11:00 Transfer to the Park 11:00–11:45 Kick-off 11:45–13:30 Team Building 13:30–14:30 Lunch-break 14:30–17:30 Team Building 17:30–18:00 Coffee-break 18:00–18:30 Transfer to the Residence 18:30–19:30 Dress change and free time 19:30–20:00 Transfer to the University 20:00–22:00 Euro-Ibero-American Village 22:00–23:45 Evening activity 23:45–00:20 Transfer to the Residence
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BRAGA 2016 | EURO-IBERO-AMERICAN YOUTH FORUM DAY 2 TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 , 2016 RD
07:30 Wake–up call! 07:45–08:30 Breakfast 08:30–09:00 Transfer to the University 09:00–11:00 Team Building 11:00–11:15 Coffee–break 11:15–13:30 Team Building 13:30–14:30 Lunch-break 14:30–16:00 Team Building 16:00–16:30 Transfer to the Residence 16:30–17:30 Dress change 17:30–17:50 Coffee-break 17:50–18:20 Transfer to Colunata de Eventos 18:20–20:30 Opening Ceremony 20:30–22:00 Reception Dinner 22:00–23:00 Evening socialising 23:00–00:30 Transfer to the Residence
DAY 3 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 2016 07:30 Wake-up call! 07:45–08:30 Breakfast 08:30–09:00 Transfer to the University 09:00–11:10 Committee Work 11:10–11:30 Coffee-break 11:30–13:30 Committee Work 13:30–14:30 Lunch-break
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14:30–17:00 17:00–17:15 17:15–20:00 20:00–20:30 20:30–22:30 22:30–23:30 23:30–00:00
Committee Work Coffee-break Committee Work Transfers to the Restaurants Committee Dinners Evening socialising Transfer to the Residence
DAY 4 THURSDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 2016 07:30 Wake-up call! 07:45–08:30 Breakfast 08:30–09:00 Transfer to the University 09:00–11:10 Committee Work 11:10–11:30 Coffee-break 11:30–13:30 Committee Work 13:30–14:30 Lunch-break 14:30–16:30 Committee Work 16:30–16:45 Coffee-break 16:45–18:30 Committee Work 18:30–19:00 Chairs’ transfer to EPB 19:00–19:45 Chairs’ dinner 19:45–03:00 Resolution-typing 18:30–18:45 Break 18:45–20:15 Expert Talks 20:15–21:30 Dinner 21:30–22:00 Transfer to Espaço TOCA 22:00–00:00 Media Team Night 00:00–00:30 Transfer to the Residence
BRAGA 2016 | EURO-IBERO-AMERICAN YOUTH FORUM DAY 5 FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 , 2016 TH
08:00 Wake-up call! 08:15–09:00 Breakfast 09:00–09:30 Transfer to the University 09:30–10:15 General Assembly Procedure 10:15–13:15 General Assembly Preparation 13:15–14:15 Lunch-break 14:15–14:30 Settling in 14:30–14:45 Opening of the General Assembly 14:45–15:50 Motion for a Resolution I 15:50–16:55 Motion for a Resolution II 16:55–17:20 Coffee-break 17:20–17:25 Settling in 17:25–18:30 Motion for a Resolution III 18:30–19:30 Motion for a Resolution IV 19:30–20:00 Committee photos 20:00–20:45 Dinner 20:45–21:00 Settling in 21:00–23:30 Bracara Dixit! 23:30–00:00 Transfer to the Residence
DAY 6 SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH, 2016 07:30 Wake-up call! 07:45–08:30 Breakfast 08:30–09:00 Transfer to the University 09:00–10:20 General Assembly Preparation
10:20–10:40 Coffee-break 10:40–10:50 Settling in 10:50–11:00 Reopening of the General Assembly 11:00–12:05 Motion for a Resolution V 12:05–13:10 Motion for a Resolution VI 13:10–14:10 Lunch-break 14:10–14:20 Settling in 14:20–15:25 Motion for a Resolution VII 15:25–16:30 Motion for a Resolution VIII 16:30–17:35 Motion for a Resolution IX 17:35–17:50 Coffee–break 17:50–18:00 Settling in 18:00–19:00 Closing Ceremony 19:00–19:30 Closure time in Committees 19:30–20:00 Transfer to the Residence 20:00–20:45 Dress change and free time 20:45–21:15 Transfer to Quinta do Xisto 21:15–03:00 Farewell Dinner and Party 01:00–01:25 First transfer to the Residence 03:00–03:25 Second transfer to the Residence
DAY 7 SUNDAY, AUGUST 28TH, 2016 09:30 Wake-up call! 08:30–10:00 Breakfast All day Departures…
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DRESS CODES SMART Different moments require different sets of clothes. In this This is what you must wear for the Committee Work. While ‘smart’ attire may be difficult to pin section, you can find a short down, it definitely excludes tennis shoes, sports explanation of what each dress trousers or jeans and t-shirts. In other words, we code means. Please remember would recommend: for the gentlemen, a pair of that, while their descriptions are dressier shoes and trousers, a button-down shirt with a jumper and/or a jacket; for the ladies, eiindicative, these dress codes are, ther that or a dressier skirt, with a shirt and a jumper and/or a jacket. for the most part, mandatory. Be sure to check the weather BUSINESS FORMAL forecast and dress accordingly. COMFORTABLE This is how you should dress for the Team Building. While we all know that first impressions count, please bear in mind that you will be engaging in a series of outdoor activities, some of which more-or-less physically demanding. For that reason, make sure you wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable and can get dirty. Also, please remember to bring sunscreen.
CASUAL This is what you can wear outside the official moments of the Forum. Basically, whatever you feel comfortable in is an option, as long as it is decent. 18
This is what you must wear for the Opening Ceremony, the General Assembly and the Closing Ceremony. Formal attire that is appropriate for a work/business environment will be accepted. This means: for the gentlemen, a business suit, dress shirt, dress shoes and a sober tie; for the ladies, either a suit, a tailleur, a dress or a combination of a sober, knee-length skirt, a dress shirt and an appropriate jumper will do.
TRADITIONAL COSTUMES Although not mandatory, traditional costumes always add a special touch to moments of cultural exchange. If possible, at Braga 2016, we would be happy to see you wearing your countries’ national or regional garments during the Euro-Ibero-American Village.
VENUES HOTEL RESIDENCIAL CENTRO The Forum will take place in COMERCIAL DA AVENIDA several locations around the city This friendly hotel is located in the heart of Bra- of Braga. To better acquaint you ga, right on the main street, surrounded by some with where you will be doing of the city’s most emblematic monuments. For the first two days of the Forum, this is where the what, we present you the Officials will be accommodated. In addition to venues of Braga 2016. boarding and breakfast, the hotel will also provide us with rooms for meetings.
RESIDÊNCIA UNIVERSITÁRIA LLOYD BRAGA Named after Professor Lloyd Braga, the main residence of the University of Minho is located by the Gualtar Campus. From August 22nd to 28th, all Participants of the Forum will be accommodated in double rooms with an en-suite bathroom, a telephone, a TV, a small fridge and closets to store their belongings. With 24-hour security and full WiFi coverage, each floor of the residence features a small cafeteria (where breakfast will be served) and a study room. On the top floor, there is a living room, a self-service laundry room and a large terrace (the only area where smoking is allowed).
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VENUES OFFICIALS’ WELCOME DINNER RESTAURANT On their first evening in Braga, following a day of Team Building and Training (August 20th), the various teams of Officials will get back together for dinner at one of the city’s many typical restaurants.
PARQUE DE SÃO JOÃO DA PONTE For both the Team Building for Officials (August 20th) and Delegates (August 22nd), we will be just a short bus trip away from the accommodation. With its many centenary trees, the main park of Braga will provide the Participants with the ideal conditions for outdoors activities. Just please bear in mind that you will not be allowed to enter the lake.
ESCOLA PROFISSIONAL DE BRAGA With a pledge to support extracurricular activities and empower students by offering them a variety of opportunities, the Professional School of Braga will, for the second year in a row, welcome the EYP with open arms. Built in 1989, the school will host the Officials during the first two days of the event, both for Team Building and Training. 20
VENUES CENTRO REGIONAL DE BRAGA DA UNIVERSIDADE CATĂ“LICA PORTUGUESA The Braga Regional Centre of the Catholic University of Portugal is one of the key partners of Braga 2016. From August 22nd to 27th, the buildings of the Faculty of Philosophy and the Faculty of Social Sciences will provide the spaces for the core moments of the Forum: the Team Building (second day, August 23rd), the Committee Work (August 24th and 25th) and the General Assembly (August 26th and 27th). The campus will also host some of the cultural moments of the forum, namely the Euro-Ibero-American Village (August 22nd), the Expert Talks (August 25th) and Bracara Dixit! (August 26th.).
COMMITTEE DINNER RESTAURANTS The Committee Dinners will allow the Committees to bond over a meal on Wednesday, August 24th. For that purpose, the Food & Inventory Team have selected a series of typical restaurants, all of which located in and around the city centre.
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VENUES COLUNATA DE EVENTOS Located at the top of Bom Jesus de Braga, this beautiful complex belongs to the Bom Jesus Hotels Group and was designed to host solemn events. In February, it hosted the Opening Ceremony of Braga 2016 – Ibero-American Youth Capital; now, it will host the Opening Ceremony of our Forum (August 23rd). After the ceremony, the Municipality of Braga invites all the Participants to enjoy a Reception Dinner and an evening of socialising.
ESPAÇO T.O.C.A. The former cinema complex of the Avenida Shopping Centre was regenerated into a place for concerts, exhibitions and workshops by SYnergia, a local youth organisation. This artistic space will host the Media Team Night (August 25th), with many surprises still to come!
QUINTA DO XISTO For their last evening in Braga (August 27th), after the Forum has been officially closed, all Participants will say their goodbyes gathered around the table of the Farewell Dinner and dance the night away at the Farewell Party. Both moments will take place in the picturesque restaurant of this rural estate located right outside the city. 22
CHECKLIST To make it easier for you, here is a quick checklist of all the things you will have to keep in mind, take care of and/or bring with you to the Forum. If it helps, you can always print it out and tick the items off the list as you go.
Fill in and submit the forms. Registration: for Delegates; for Officials. Travel: for Delegates; for Officials. If you still have not done this, do so as soon as possible and by no later than Monday, August 15th.
Pack your bags, remembering to include:
Your ID card/passport, student and insurance cards and all other personal documents you may need (e.g., invitation letter and visa).
Sunscreen (the weather might be very hot!). Prepare.
Finalise your travel arrangements. Delegates are expected to arrive at Residência Universitária Lloyd Braga by no later than 09:30 in the morning of Monday, August 22nd and may depart from Braga at any point starting in the morning of Sunday, August 28th.
Carefully read through the Academic Preparation Kit, using it as a stepping stone to your own research. In addition to your own Committee Topic, make sure you dedicate enough time to the others, as that will allow for the best debates.
Bring your research with you. Officials are expected to arrive by Trindade Metro Station in Porto by no later than 08:30 in the morning of Saturday, August 20th and may depart from Braga at any point starting in the morning of Sunday, August 28th. The Organisers are ready to help, but please make sure you book your travel to allow enough time for transfers to be stress-free. Also, remember: you have both a very thorough Travel Guide and a document answering all the Frequently Asked Questions at your disposal.
While Internet will be available at most times, it may be difficult to print (especially large documents). Please print out and/or save offline copies of all your research materials and bring them with you to the Forum.
Bring your laptop and/or smartphone We advise all Participants to bring their devices, as well as all any chargers and adaptors.
Enough sets of clothes (check the programme and the dress codes).
All toiletries and medication you will need.
Any other accessories you will need.
Foods and drinks that are traditional/ typical of your country. If you are flying, please remember that restrictions may apply.
‘Like’, subscribe to and engage with our official Facebook page, and frequently check your e-mail for practical information from the Organisers and potential tasks from your Chairperson.
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RULES & LEGAL NOTES DIETARY REQUIREMENTS The Organisers will, if duly and timely informed, ensure the Participants’ dietary requirements (vegetarians, vegans, etc.) are met. For this, we ask that you inform us with enough time in advance and ensure the confirmation of your requests, being responsible to get the right food and beverage types once at the Forum. The Participants who make no special requests will be served the standard options. MEDICINE AND SUBSTANCE ALLERGY POLICY To prevent any problematic situations, no Official may, at any time or under any circumstances, provide the Participants with any form of prescribed medication. As such, we remind all Participants to bring any type of medicine they may need, especially those of regular, prescribed intake. Regarding substance intolerance (e.g., coeliac disease, lactose intolerance, etc.), we ask you to be aware and inform us accordingly whether the substance(s) in question be present in medicines or in any types of food or beverage. Regarding food and beverage allergies, the Organisers will, if duly and timely informed (please clearly indicate and list all foods and beverages you can/cannot consume), ensure that viable alternatives are made available. In cases of a normal food-service-queue, these foods and beverages will be served at the Participants’ request. In cases of self-service moments, they will be set separately. In all cases, they will be available in quantities consistent with the number of timely requests. As
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such, we ask that all Participants make any requests on time, ensuring their confirmation, and that, once at the Forum, they be responsible for getting the right food and beverage types. ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY In Portugal, people below the age of 18 are not allowed to purchase or consume alcoholic products of any kind. At Braga 2016, while all Participants over the age of 18 will be allowed to consume alcohol, consumption levels must remain adequate and cannot interfere with the Participants’ ability to behave appropriately at all times – particularly in the performance of the duties inherent in their designated roles. Breaking these rules will result in the Participants’ (Delegates or otherwise) dismissal from the Forum’s programme at their own risk and expense. As far as the consumption of drugs (‘soft’ or otherwise) goes, the EYP and, thereby, the EYP Portugal operate a zero-tolerance policy. Any Participants caught in possession, acquiring, selling or attempting to, soliciting, offering and/or consuming drugs of any kind will be immediately dismissed from the Forum. Furthermore, in Portugal, as per Law No. 30/2000 of November 29th: 1) the possession and/or consumption of any kind of drugs remains illegal; 2) incidents involving the possession (but not the consumption) of small quantities of ‘soft’ drugs will not elicit a criminal procedure, but will still result in administrative punishments, including the confiscation of the drugs and the possible (very likely) application of considerable fines; 3) incidents involving the possession of larger quanti-
ties of ‘soft’ drugs, the consumption of any quantities of ‘soft’ drugs or the possession and/or consumption of any quantities of ‘hard’ drugs will result in a temporary arrest, be criminally prosecuted and possibly result in a prison sentence of one to twelve years. The EYP Portugal reserves the right to, depending on the gravity of the offence, report the offenders to the police. RULES OF CONDUCT All Participants (or, in case of Participants who are under the age of 18, their parents/legal guardians) will be asked to sign the event’s Code of Conduct, including rules regarding general expected conduct, as well as all further disclaimers and the rules already covered in this booklet. We ask that you take that code of conduct with seriousness and that you observe those rules from the moment of your arrival, all throughout your stay at the Forum and until your departure. LEAVING THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME Managing an event with over 130 people is not an easy task. As such, to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible, the Organisers will need to know where to find all Participants at all times. This means that you cannot leave the Forum for any amount of time without express permission from the Head-organisers and, for Participants other than the Organisers, or the President, your immediate superior(s) – if you are a Delegate, your immediate superior will be your Chairperson; if you are a Chairperson or a Vice-president, that will be the President; if you are a Media Tem Member, those will be the Editors.
CONTACTS All general queries should be addressed to the Head-organisers of the Forum. Any other, more specific queries may be taken up with the EYP Portugal. Matters of an academic nature will be dealt with by the Chairpersons, who will contact their Delegates directly.
APPEJ/EYP PT
E-MAIL ADDRESS: geral@pejportugal.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/EYPPortugal
BRAGA 2016
EURO-IBERO-AMERICAN YOUTH FORUM FACEBOOK: facebook.com/Braga2016
HEAD-ORGANISERS Ana Nunes & Rita Ferreira E-MAIL ADDRESS (REACHES BOTH):
braga2016@pejportugal.com MOBILE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Ana Nunes +351 919 135 310 Rita Ferreira +351 916 916 436
PRESIDENT Tiago Correia Machado E-MAIL ADDRESS:
president.braga2016@pejportugal.com
Images by: Joana Gordinho, Oleksii Prylipka, Olena Yermakova, O Minho, Ficis, Quinta do Xisto , Colunata de Eventos, SASUM, Meliã Braga, Asmara Leysner Published by: Associação Portuguesa do Parlamento Europeu dos Jovens/European Youth Parliament Portugal Rua Dona Antónia Augusta de Sousa, 63, 4460-665 Custóias, Matosinhos, Portugal 25
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