Young People’s
29 October, 2004
We, the young people in Mindanao, representing more than 50 organizations of Indigenous Peoples, Moro, Settlers, after going through a series of consultations and consensus building in Southern Mindanao, Western Mindanao, Northern Mindanao and Central Mindanao Regions that lead to the Young People’s Summit, do hereby state the following:
Thus, we do hereby commit ourselves to work together to enhance and widen the solidarity among the Indigenous Peoples, Moro and Settlers towards attaining sustainable peace and development in
In particular, we bind ourselves to work for the following agenda:
For the Young People
For the Government of the Republic of the
· Integrate the history of the Peoples in
· Promote Culture of Peace
· Reposition of military troops away from civilian communities consistent with their commitments with the ceasefire agreement on security aspect;
· Rehabilitation programs and design should be culturally appropriate and child responsive, and in consultation with affected communities;
· Review the textbooks and other learning materials to correct the information indicated therein pertaining to
· Ensure the mandatory recognition and representation of the indigenous people in the local councils as mandated in RA 8371;
· Urge GRP to conduct proper consultation among the stakeholders regarding their plan to integrate NCIP to the Department of Land Reform;
· Hold information campaign and consider the position of the affected communities, including the young people, on the impact of the Dam projects (Polangui Dam 5 in Bukidnon and 6 in Cotabato);
· Intensify action against illegal logging and for environmental protection;
· Improve policies and programs that address the needs of Out of School Youth;
· Conduct consultations with the youth to create or develop specific and culturally responsive curriculum;
· Urge the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), and the Commission on Human Rights-Child’s
For both the GRP and MILF
Signed by:
AKMK- Alyansa ng Kabataang Mindanao para sa Kapayapaan
AYM-
BALAY Rehabilitation Center Inc.
CCF- Christian Children’s Fund- Basilan
Chrislam- Christian Muslim Youth Organization (Pikit, Cotabato)
ChrisMusHigh
CYM- Catholic Youth Ministry
DYL- Democratic Youth League
GYO- Ginatilan Youth Organization
Katilingban sa Kalabuan
KYO- Kalakacan Youth Organization
LKM- Liga ng Kabataang Moro
LIHUK-Youth- Lig-ong Hiniusang Kusog sa Kabus-Dakbayan
LMK- Liga ng Makabagong Kabataan
MALUPA- Manobo Lumadnong Panaghiousa sa
MSPC- Mindanao-Sulu Pastoral Conference- Youth Secretariat
MaguIL- Maguindanao Ilocano Youth Movement
MIYM- Minsupala Islamic Youth Movement
MIMA- Mindanao Integrity Muslim Association
MPC- Mindanao People’s Caucus
Nagdilaab Foundation
PAZ- Peace Advocates Zamboanga Foundation
PAKABANA- Pakighiusa Kabatan-onan alang sa Bag-ong Naawan
PMCYO- Panicupan Muslim Christian Youth Organization
PYA- Putuan Youth Association
PYAP- Pag-asa Youth Association of the
SABITAN
SKM- Sandigan ng Kabataang Moro
SubTriYO-NaTaBukFed- Southern Bukidnon Tribal Youth Organization
Suntuan Youth Association –Jolo
Task Force Kalilintad
TaYO- Takepan Youth Organization
TBYO- Tagabakid- Balay Youth Organization
TLYSA- Teduray-Lambangian Youth and Student Association
TUMAHIK- Tumpukan Makanak Hikahap- Basilan
UnYPAD- United Youth for Peace and Development
UnyPhil- United Youth of the
YPC- Yuhai Peer Club
ZYPO- Zamboanga Youth for Peace Organization
Pahayag ng Pinag-isang Pagtitipon ng mga Kabataan
(Young People’S Summit Declaration)
Ika-29 ng Oktubre, 2004
KAMI, ANG MGA Kabataan ng Mindanao, na kumakatawan sa mahigit 50 samahan ng mga katutbo, Moro at Settlers; matapos maisagawa ang ilang serye ng demokratikong konsultasyon at pagpanday ng nagkakaisang pagtingin sa mga rehiyon ng Katimugang Mindanao, Kanlurang Mindanao, Hilagang Miondana, at Gitnang Mindanao na ngayon ay nagdaraos ng Pagtitipon ng mga Kabataan, ay nagpapahayag ng mga sumusunod:
Kung kaya, itinatalaga naming ang aming mga sarili na sama-samang kumilos para pag-ibayuhin at palawakin ang pagkakaisa sa pagitan ng mga katutubo, moro at sewttlers para sa pagsusulong ng pangmatagalang kapayapaan at kaunlaran sa
Sa particular pinagbubuklod naming ang aming mga sarili para sa mga sumusunod na adyenda:
Para sa mga Kabataan
Para sa Gobyerno ng Republika ng Pilipinas
Pinagtibay nagyong ika-29 ng Oktubre, 2004, Eden Nature ark and Resort, Toril,
AKMK- Alyansa ng Kabataang Mindanao para sa Kapayapaan
AYM-
BALAY Rehabilitation Center Inc.
CCF- Christian Children’s Fund- Basilan
Chrislam- Christian Muslim Youth Organization (Pikit, Cotabato)
ChrisMusHigh
CYM- Catholic Youth Ministry
DYL- Democratic Youth League
GYO- Ginatilan Youth Organization
Katilingban sa Kalabuan
KYO- Kalakacan Youth Organization
LKM- Liga ng Kabataang Moro
LIHUK-Youth- Lig-ong Hiniusang Kusog sa Kabus-Dakbayan
LMK- Liga ng Makabagong Kabataan
MALUPA- Manobo Lumadnong Panaghiousa sa
MSPC- Mindanao-Sulu Pastoral Conference- Youth Secretariat
MaguIL- Maguindanao Ilocano Youth Movement
MIYM- Minsupala Islamic Youth Movement
MIMA- Mindanao Integrity Muslim Association
MPC- Mindanao People’s Caucus
Nagdilaab Foundation
PAZ- Peace Advocates Zamboanga Foundation
PAKABANA- Pakighiusa Kabatan-onan alang sa Bag-ong Naawan
PMCYO- Panicupan Muslim Christian Youth Organization
PYA- Putuan Youth Association
PYAP- Pag-asa Youth Association of the
SABITAN
SKM- Sandigan ng Kabataang Moro
SubTriYO-NaTaBukFed- Southern Bukidnon Tribal Youth Organization
Suntuan Youth Association –Jolo
Task Force Kalilintad
TaYO- Takepan Youth Organization
TBYO- Tagabakid- Balay Youth Organization
TLYSA- Teduray-Lambangian Youth and Student Association
TUMAHIK- Tumpukan Makanak Hikahap- Basilan
UnYPAD- United Youth for Peace and Development
UnyPhil- United Youth of the
YPC- Yuhai Peer Club
ZYPO- Zamboanga Youth for Peace Organization