UNED celebrates SECOND YOUTH FAIR

UNED celebrates SECOND YOUTH FAIR

The YOUTH AGENDA is a program addressed to all the youth of the country. It offers space for youth expression, develops and supports investigations of youth subjects, and also makes academic activities about democratic practices, among others. Its goal is for young people to take advantage of the space that it offers.

The Distance Learning State University (UNED) celebrated in its installations in Sabanilla, the II Youth Fair of the YOUTH AGENDA PROGRAM.

At the assembly hall of the UNED there was a solemn act, to render account to the public of all of the activities that the program performed in 2008. They presented the videos of their investigations “The Youth Polis: Youth Imaginary About Democray and State” and “Youth Proclaim: The Expectations of the Youth After the Referendum.” Likewise, it was pointed out that in 2009 an Expertise in Electoral Processes will be implemented. It will be addressed to the whole community, especially to people that integrate organized groups and to the ones in which there are decision taking processes. The results of their three national Video Conferences about youth rights, war and peace, and an analisis of the first youth national survey, were presented.

The first year on air of the program ONDA-UNED, was also celebrated. This program is transmitted Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. on 101.5 FM National Radio. A concert took place, with the participation of Esteban Monge, La Piedad, Aruko Wakia, Los Pardos, Soniclaje, Indicio, Olman Briceño and Santos (from Santos and Zurdo.

Courtesy of Uned,

Collaborator: Limon Roots Magazine

Unicef Against Sexual Abuse In World Congress

Regional Director for UNICEF in Latin America and the Caribbean, Nils Kastberg, during the III World Congress against Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents, with one of the 300 children and adolescents who participated in the event.

Nils Kastberg, Regional Director of UNICEF for Latin America and the Caribbean describes the situation of child abuse in the area:

Every hour of every day 228 children especially girls are sexually assaulted in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Families constitute the first defense surroundings against child abuse, so it is necessary to provide them with tools to protect their children.

Representatives of more than 150 countries met in Brazil, to analyze critical issues and define global answers to put an end against child sexual exploitation.

On prevention, Rio Action plan insists on the need to establish a wide strategy that includes a series of laws, policies, regulations and services coming from all the social sectors - especially those related to social welfare, education, health, security and justice to support prevention and to respond effectively to the risks involved in this topic.

Unlike previous World Congresses, where the recommendations of young participants were prepared separately, in Rio the young people participated fully in the drafting of the Rio Action Plan.

“Children and adolescents are not just victims of sexual exploitation but are also part of the solution”, said Mr. Lennart Reinius, President of the NGO Group for the Convention for the Rights of the Child. “We had a unique opportunity to have young people as equal partners in this Congress. Now it is up to all of us to ensure that we live up to the commitments we have made in order to achieve a positive, tangible impact on their lives around the world.”

Courtesy of Unicef.

Collaborator: Limon Roots

International Technological Congress

International Technological Congress Recently, Distant Educational University hosted the 14th Technological and Distant Education congress with the motto: From educational practice to sociocultural inclusion. With outstanding professionals from Europe and America, there was a vast opportunity for reflection, knowledge exchange, and experiences discussed over the latest methods and teaching technology available for distant education. Dean Rodrigo Arias expressed: "Only by incorporating what can be called instruments and adequate distant education practices, our societies can hope to widen their outreach to modern society ant thus, satisfy peoples needs to master skills so as to be successful in their daily tasks" One of the bright assistants to this congress Dr. Greville Rumble, from England, with an impressive and long career in this field, delivered a conference titled: Access and Equity in Distant Education.

Courtesy of: Uned.
Limon Roots: The Greater Caribbean Magazine

Land Ahoy

This country´s port industry honors the name of "Costa Rica", which in English means "rich coast". Each cruise ship that comes to its coast will find optimum conditions for disembarkation: Specialized operators, excellent flotilla, surveillance and security from the Ministry of Public Safety, traffic police, and ambulances, professional guides will be waiting to take tourist along the many available tours that will attract everyone.

Costa Ricans value highly the great natural treasures they have inherited. At the present time, approximately 25 per cent of the territory has several protected areas, National Parks, Biological Reserves, National Wildlife Refuges. This exoltic display of flora and fauna, is waiting for tourist from all over the world in a unique place, different from any other destination.

All this natural beauty comes with advantages that will make your trip more enjoyable: Tour operators with broad experience in serving cruises, multi- cultural cuisine, a safe atmosphere, and many recreational activities. The beautiful coast of the Caribbean and Pacific Region cal also be easily accessed.

In addition to the above mentioned facts, visiting Costa Rica will be an unforgetable experience, not only for its natural beauty and a world-known democracy, but also for its people. "Ticos" are warm, friendly, and many foreighners who visit the country, find there conservative manner, quite appealing. With all this, tourists can feel free to explore and venture, traveling short distances - less than one day , between each location.

Coutesy of Limón Roots
The Greater Caribbean Magazine