UN-HABITAT partnering with Environmental Youth Alliance to organize a World Youth Forum which will take place two days before the World Urban Forum from 16-18 June 2006. The forum will bring together hundreds of youth and their leaders from around the world to share best practices around youth-led projects and programs. It provides a chance for young people meet, share perspectives, showcase their projects, build networks and prepare for their participation in the World Urban Forum.

The Global Hip-Hop Mainstage

During the Forum, a Global Hip-Hop Mainstage concert will be held at the Youth Forum featuring international, socially conscious Hip-Hop and world music artists, live-art demonstrations and interactive multimedia installations. Many of the artists performing at the Mainstage will also be taking part in other Forum-related events at the World Youth Forum and Earth Festival.

For more information:

Partners and Youth Section
UN-HABITAT
Email: ngounit@unhabitat.org
Website: www.unhabitat.org/wuf
Tel: 254-20-7623710

The World Urban Forum & Youth
Email: worldurbanforum2006@canada.com
Website: www.eya.ca/wuf
Tel: +1 604-801-5841
Fax: +1 604 689 4242