Quebec Association for Global Development
WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE LECTURES & SEMINARS
It takes but a glance to understand the simple truth: Child Labor is simply wrong. Child Labor is wrong because it robs children of their potential, swapping the meagre wages of menial labour for any hope they might experience a brighter future. Child labour is wrong in the eyes of the world, because we know that children should be in school rather than at work. Child labour is wrong because it undermines the very core hope of securing lasting social and economic progress in the developing world.
It’s our responsibility -- national governments, non-governmental organizations, and donors alike to act to the right these wrongs.As the head of a development agency, We believe deeply that development is a critical issue for the future of the world's citizens, rich and poor alike. Understanding that fact, it is imperative we speak to the threat to this future posed by child labour.
Over the long run, a nation's greatest asset is human capital. Human capital does not simply materialize, nor can it be conveniently purchased. It must be cultivated over the long term. Human capital is not a commodity, but rather a distillation of our deepest values, our hopes, our dreams. A healthy, educated, well-trained citizenry is development.How is human capital generated? Through education and the intellectual growth of our children. We all recognize, and this conference's Agenda for Action makes explicit, that child labour and basic education are deeply related. They are opposite sides of the same coin. Children who are at work cannot be at school. Children whose parents see the value of education, and who are afforded the possibility of learning in a safe and appropriate school, will not forced to make the devil's bargain of sending their children to work before their time. But in too many places this remains an empty hope; far too many parents see no option but to try and generate enough income to keep the wolf away from the door for another day.
This year, towards the goal of combating child labour, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) formally adopted basic education as one of our five fundamental goals in support of sustainable development. We have now made explicit what has been implicit in United States policy for many years: our fundamental principle that no person should reach adulthood without the basic skills that come from a decent education.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR CONFERENCE FACILITIES
The Lectures and Seminars Organisers has already made arrangements for all meeting facilities and rooms. Participants will enjoy free accommodation in Canada and Italy, General security, communications, hospitality, protocol, delegate services, and all other administrative support will be enjoyed both in the Canada and Italy. Breakfast, lunch and Dinner will also be provided free of charge.
*All participants are advised not to go to the embassy when they have not been contacted with their official invitation and visa authorization.Participants MUST only visit the Embassy/High Commision when they have receive their official invitation and visa authorization*
QUALIFICATION
An applicant should be able to at least speak, read and write in any of the following official languages: English, French,Arabic and Spanish.
1) The official charge for the application processing fee is $255 USD per applicant and it is refundable.
2) No application will be processed without the payment confirmation of the application-processing fee of $255USD. Therefore applicants are advised to return their forms along with the payment confirmation receipt.
3) Members without traveling passport will pay an extra fee of $110 USD for the processing of the United Nations Emergency traveling certificate(ETC). All participants forms and payment confirmation receipt should be forwarded to the zonal office the same time.Our organisation has made all necessary arrangements for the issuance visas through our immigration advocate at the Immigration Bureau and the Italian embassy here in Canada.
CANADA VISA ASSISTANCE: The organising committee will render visa assistance to all participants requiring entry visas to Canada/Italy pending if the visiting applicants submitt their confirmation of their Payment registration fee of $255 USD as evidence to prove that participants will proceed to Italy after the event in the Canada. In this case, All participants are advised to Pay for their Registration fees for the conference on Child Exploitation taking place in Italy .We will process your visas from the Bureau of Immigrant Affairs by the special influence of top officials and some Immigration Lawyers who have all fought to see the reality of this events if we receive your confirmation of your registration fees paid to the Coordinator in Italy, proving that you have been registered for the conference. We shall fax to you the confirmation of your authorised visas and a copy to the consular section at the Embassy in your country or the nearest US Embassy to your country. You will only appear at the embassy for the issuance of the visa seals in your passports. You must appear at the Embassy with the correct information forwarded to us during the processing of your documents.
AIRPORT SHUTTLE: Delegates will be met on arrival in Italy and Canada and escorted to their assigned hotels. Buses will be available for transport to conference venues. Please be informed that delegates will thoroughly be searched at their arrival, and at the conference entry points. All delegates are advised in advance not to be in possession of dangerous weapons, sharp objects and metals as they will be considered as terrorists both in the Canada and Italy. The U.S special security force will be assigned to the conference venues both in the Canada and Italy.
PARTICIPANTS FLIGHT TICKETS: Our independent donors have also made available sponsorship for participant’s flights tickets routing from participants home country to the Canada, from Canada to Italy and from Italy to Participants home country. All participants will receive the all round tickets at the airline sales office in their country or at the sales office closer to their country after the processing of their documents.Many delegates arriving in Canada and Italy from abroad will be required to complete customs and immigration formalities at the initial point of entry. Delegate transportation back to International Airport at the end of the conference will be provided by our Secretariat.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: At the end of the Poverty Eradication Lectures and Seminars, there will be tours and Picnics in the Canada, all participants, Participants will be taken to the airport to continue their trips to Italy.
TELEPHONE AND FAX SERVICES
International direct dialling is available in all hotel guest rooms, with charges added to the guest's account. Calling cards for international telephone calls are available for sale at a number of convenience and other shops and drug stores. During the events, telephone and fax services will also be available at the Delegates' Business Centre.
DELEGATES' BUSINESS CENTRE
A number of services will be available to delegates at the Delegates' Business Centre, located at the various meeting locations. These services will include: photocopying, faxing, e-mail, Internet access, message drop-off and pick-up, and changes to travel arrangements.
MEDICAL CARE AND HEALTH SERVICES
A nursing station will be available to delegates during meeting hours. Delegates may wish to check with their local health offices for specific recommendations. Delegates are responsible for paying their own emergency medical, surgical, dental and hospital expenses while in Italy and in the Canada to medical staff at time of treatment.