GenPeace General Assembly 2012 - Draft Executive Summary

1. 2012
Generation Peace Youth
Network Executive Summary
GenPeace General Assembly
GZO Peace Institute
3/22/2012

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Generation Peace Youth Network
General Assembly
23 – 25 February 2012
Executive Summary
I. Program/ Activities
23 February 2012
Preparatory Meeting of the National Board
Walter Hogan Training Center, Ateneo de Manila University
A. Review of Activities for 2010 – 2011
2010 – 2011 GenPeace Activities
2010 2011
January – Anagnorisis launching
January – GenPeace Planning
February - UNDP Writeshop for Partners January 25 – 26, 2012 – Human Rights
Caravan – PNU
March - Trees for Peace – AWN – Peace April – Peace and Human Rights Training –
Garden at Corregidor Cagval
March – Tree Planting at Corregidor May – Peace and Human Rights Training at
Cabadbaran city
March - Mindanao for Peace Dialogue June 2 – 3 2011 Peace and Human Rights
Training at Cotabato
August – Beat the Drum to ban Cluster July – Peace and Human Rights Training and
Munitions Workshop at Ilo-ilo
August – Consultation Dialogue Education Course – Drafting of Peace Module
(Education program – Akbayan Youth)
September 21, 2010 - International Day of September – Walk for Peace
Peace at Iloilo - Collection of Letrary Pieces on
Peace (Anagnorisis)
September 2009 - Peace Tiles September - Peace Ceremony at Ilo-ilo

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September - Photo Exhibit (PAZ – YSP) (petition, Lantern for Peace, Peace Messages,
Peace wall)
State Dinner for Eid‟l Fit‟r with PNoy September – International Day of Peace
October – Lobbying QC and Manila - MWP - October - NAPC Sectoral Assembly - Youth
institutionalize City ordinances Council – Elected - GenPeace
November - Mindanao Week of Peace November – Participation of GenPeace in
crafting the Youth Rights Barometer
November MWP – Peace Caravan December – Regional Round Table Conference
at Surigao City
December – Peace and Human Rights Forum
December - Waging Peace – Butuan City at Ilo-ilo; Peace Photo Petition; Waging Peace
Peace Education (Peace Day) – Butuan City Peace Education (Peace Day)
Young Leader‟s Peace Seminar ( Peace Day) Young Leader‟s Peace Seminar ( Peace Day)
B. Members’ Assessment of GenPeace Work for the year 2010 – 2011
Members of the National Board had assessed the activities in accordance to their
alignment with GenPeace core thrusts. The members had closely examined the work of
GenPeace and said that the projects had triumphantly inculcated the value of peace
consciousness especially among the youth. They recognized the network‟s efforts to
initiate Peace Education programs among localities particularly in the South. More so,
they have said that through the different activities and projects of the network, the youth
became more deeply involved in the activities concerning peace. They also applauded the
region-wide connections established by the network linking all youths from different
regions to work for the cause of peace. They have also stated that due to the engagement
of GenPeace programs in their localities, the programs of their organizations had been
more peace – focused and the youth were more empowered and their passion for peace
was reawakened.
However there were some programs that were proven not so efficient when it
comes to sustainability. GenPeace has a number of good initiatives but the impacts of
these activities do not last for long. The group suggested that a more effective mechanism
be used so that the youth will be deeply engaged in the network‟s activities.
The group also constructively criticized the scope and limitations of the GenPeace
programs. They have mentioned that these programs were very broad in scope and they
also suggested that GenPeace programs should be well discussed among members so that
the objectives will be clearer and will be more specific for different issue areas.

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More so, the group also recommended that the network must work on expanding
its connections and partnerships over other key sectors in the Philippines. In addition,
they had recommended that Genpeace programs should also cater on initiatives in other
issue areas such as gang wars and the like. The group suggested that the network must
expand the network‟s participation in other conflict zone areas in other regions. The
group also recommended the Training for Trainers to further increase and develop the
trainers‟ skills in promoting and advocating peace initiatives. The group also urged all
other peace members to re-echo the peace training to their respective communities.
The Management Committee had also called for the active involvement of the
members. The committee had also urged them to be more committed with the peace
advocacy. They have also suggested a new approach for GenPeace activities. The
delegates from various regions would have to conceptualize the activities that will best
satisfy the needs of their organization in their respective regions and GenPeace will
support them in the form of resources. The committee also asked for a better mechanism
of member recruitment for the expansion of the network. Moreover, they had called for
increased proposals on how the network could generate more funds to raise the projects.
The committee also wanted to increase the collaborative efforts of different region – wide
organization to better advance the peace advocacy.

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24 February 2012
Successor Generation: Re – imagine the Work for Peace”
Walter Hogan Training Center, Ateneo de Manila University
A. A Talk on the Involvement of the National Youth Commission on the Peace Advocacy:
Mr. Gio Tingson, Commissioner of the National Youth Commission
The National Youth Commission shares the vision of GenPeace in empowering,
connecting and transforming the youth towards the advancement of peace. With this, NYC
recognizes the significance of peace building efforts especially among the youth. Mr.
Tingson encouraged the youth to mobilize their thinking and re - imagine innovative and
creative mechanisms on how to best promote peace. He called that the youth may rekindle
the spirit of peace consciousness and initiate efforts to build peace in the country. He also
mentioned the upcoming 9th National Youth Parliament and motivated the participants to join
and help formulate policies particularly for the youth. He asserted that this event could be an
effective way of lobbying important peace initiatives and peace actions that would engage
the Filipino youth in various peace processes. He also encouraged the youth not to be mere
conformists and dare to change the status quo and make a difference. The youth is a very
vital sector that could promote change especially in the peace building efforts of the country.
Moreover, GenPeace had also renewed its partnership with the National Youth
Commission. The two organizations will collaborate together to push forward more policies
conducive for promoting peace in the country. The NYC will serve as a support mechanism
that would endorse the policy recommendations of GenPeace in the country‟s legislative
body.
Mr. Tingson also expressed his support on the “Give Peace a Shot campaign of
GenPeace Network”. He further promised a more integrated partnership of GenPeace and the
National Youth Commission for a successful campaign on peace.
In the open forum, the delegates had asked the involvement of the National Youth
Commission in Youth Development projects in ARMM. The NYC commissioner had
clarified that the commission only has an advisory role in the ARMM Youth Commission.
The NYC could not directly interfere with the projects of the ARMM group. Also, the
delegates form Mindanao raised the issue of the lack of educational facilities in the region.
Books and other learning modules are not well – provided in the area. More so, the schools
were very distant and the schedule of classes was not on a regular basis. There were also an
insufficient number of teachers who are willing to teach in those isolated places. The
delegates also raised the issue on the stringent process on the delivery of educational services
in the region. The delegates also called for the NYC to act on educational reforms that would
alleviate the deplorable educational conditions in the Mindanao area. In response, NYC
commissioner had stated that the NYC will redouble its efforts to lobby policy programs in
order to address the needs of the children of Mindanao.

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B. Updates on the Mindanao Peace Process : Abdul Malik Cleofe, Mindanao Peoples
Caucus
Mr. Cleofe focused his discussion on the issues and challenges in the current GPH-
MILF Peace Talks. He pinpointed that the current peace negotiations is part of a historical
continuity dealing with the Moro question. The Moro Question is a Sovereignty Based
Conflict brought about by the arbitrary integration into the Philippine Republic of the
Bangsamoro peoples ancestral domains. The Moro struggle is the assertion of the
Bangsamoro peoples of their right to self-determination.
He added that before the coming of the Spanish colonizers the Bangsamoro peoples
in Mindanao have all the elements of a nation-state. Nevertheless, the Philippine government
failed to recognize the statehood of the Bangsamoro group. They formulated various land
laws which had spawned a number of effects specially to the Bangsamoro‟s and to the
indigenous people. The land laws institutionalized the dispossession of lands of the Moros
and the indigenous people. The migration of people from Luzon and Visayas shifted the
population. Hence the indigenous peoples and the Moros became the minority. Furthermore,
the entry of big businesses which displaced the Moros and IPs further resulted in violent
struggles. These land laws had marginalized a number of Moros and IPs.
The Speaker also revealed that the Bangsamoro had indeed fought and defended their
homeland against the Spaniards, Americans and Japanese, did not give up nor surrendered
and neither has been conquered. Moreover, The inclusion of the Bangsamoro
territory/ancestral domain to the Philippines was without their plebiscitary consent, a
violation of their rights as guaranteed by various United Nations instruments guaranteeing
peoples‟ right to self-determination. Several resistance and protests were made by the
Moros led by the Sultans in Maguindanao, Lanao, and Sulu against the inclusion of their
territory into the Philippines and the plea for the right of self – determination intensified.
Note: (See On the GPH-MILF Peace Process.ppt)
C. On the NDF Peace Process: Addressing the Past, Focusing on the Future: Prof. Ed
Garcia, International Alert
Note: (See ED GARCIA_ADDRESSING THE PAST, FOCUSING ON THE
FUTURE.pptx)
D. State of the GenPeace Address: A Report on GenPeace Accomplished Activities for 2010
– 2011: Ms. Debbie Cabanag, National Coordinator, Generation Peace Youth Network
Note: (See GA_Natl_edited.ppt)

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E. Presentation of GenPeace Program of Action for 2012-2013: Wilson Requez, Sulong
CAHRIHL
GENPEACE National Assembly Planning and Recommendations (2012 – 2014)
Key Result Area Specific Actions / Activities Indicators
Institutional Development
A. Regional Communicate through social networking GenPeace Regional pages in
Organizational sites, cellphone etc: Facebook per formation.
Set-up Setup Regional Websites: not mandatory, Functional Regional
A.1. link websites to genpeace site, everyone Websites
Communication feeds info to network for
A.2. Structure newsreporting/updates
No. of members oriented
Constant Activities:
Orientation Seminar to local Agreed meeting schedule
organizations: mandatory for ‘peace
covenant’ signatories
Regularized Regional Meeting: discretion Identified project tie-ups
of regions (connected to expansion)
Regular Education Discussions:
secretariat, develop key flashpoints.
Inter-organization project tie-ups for
linkaging: rundown on programs of each
org, look at possible tie-ups (regional or
area-focused)
Organizational Development and
Institutional Stregthening for Island-wide
Training CARAGA – led:
Establish Islandwide Structure for
GENPeace? Regional Structure?
Proposed Structure:
Elect a Regional Coordinator Or
Islandwide Coordinator?
Role to be taken by the Coordinator/ Co-
Coordinator? Or Secretariat?
(Communication and coordination with
the Regional Coordinators)
B. Finance Explore funding possibility with PCHR Written Proposal for PCHR
Mobilization for a national assembly on Human Rights National Assembly held
C.1. National and Peace: Expand to other government

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Effort agencies i.e. OPAPP, NYC refers? etc.
C.2. Local Effort Developed proposal for
Proposal Writing for FA and funding submission
opportunities: thematic concerns i.e.
peace ed.
IGP concepts and internal
Internal fund sourcing: Fund raising fund. (principle:
(resource, influence, engagement in counterparting from local
community) through IGP and sponsorship organization)
of activities. Explore PPP – c/o
CARAGA
Well funded organizations
Agreement on the membership fee with
percentage allocation: Develop Peace
tokens concept (activities on peace/hr
counted as counterpart)
Program and Project Development
Sectoral Linkaging (Connect)
A. Consolidation Orientation Seminar for local Tap 20 organizations
Effort organizations/members: “Basic Orye
Seminar” needs to be developed
Engage fraternal organizations of current
GENPEACE partners. Example: Youth
Peace Ambassadors, etc.
Local Assembly: Per school? Local Coordinators. Update
Community? Sectoral? Etc? on the peace process and
initiatives.
B. Expansion Effort Engage other youth groups with thematic New projects with expansion
concerns: fraternity, SK, target organizations.
Consultation with youth organizations Series of meetings with
and partnership building target representatives.
Local Orientations with target
organizations. Social and „branching‟ as No. of tapped organizations
expansion strategy
C. Young People in SK Training Workshops as expansion Number of SK Trained.
Governance strategy
Engage SK (localized engagements) SK projects for peace
awareness?
Peace Forum with SK organizations
Re-echo of peace forum and
How to sustain engagement with the SK activities spearheaded by the
groups? SKs.

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Local ordinances.
D. Policy Makers
E. Youth
Institutions
Capacity Building and Training (Empower):
A. Peace and Island-wide Training with prospect of Eco-training produce?
Human Rights Re-echo: BOOOM!
Training
Caravan Seminar and Training in
different campuses / communities: School
Tours
B. Peace Leadership Island-wide Training with prospect of Eco-through action plan?
Training Re-echo
Summer Camp: Team Building and
Workshop (National ToT and Regional
ToT)
C. Skills Island-wide Training with prospect of
Development Re-echo
Training Education and Speakers Training
Advocacy and Campaign Lobbying in
Engaging policy makers – c/o CARAGA
(back to back trainings)
Peace Advocacy (Transform)
A. Peace Talks Campaigning Online: Documentary Number of views and like
Campaign on Videos (Multi-media Campaign?)
GPH - NDFP
Localized and Regional Forum on the
Peace Process: in partnership with Sulong
CARHRIHL (especially Kaye‟s fund)
B. Peace Talks Campaigning Online: Documentary Number of views and like
Campaign on Videos (Multi-media Campaign?)
GPH – MILF
Localized and Regional Forum on the
Peace Process
National Seminar: Constitutional
Amendment to support GPH – MILF
Peace Process
Alternative: E-copy? Or Regional Set-up signature booth and
Education Discussion? Localized? gather 5,000 sigantures per
(Secretariat and other GenPeace network.
members can refer Speakers/Resource

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Pools)
Support Signature Campaign to amend
the 1987 Constitution in support to the
GPH – MILF Peace Talks: E-copy of the
resolution to the GenPeace Network
(Tirmizy)
C. Peace One Day Sustain engagement with GenPeace
(September 21) National initiatives.
Sustain parallel initiatives in regional
level: local celebrations
Launch satellite programs in schools
(build-up?)
D. Give Peace A Set-up booth for every projects
Shot
E. EO 570 Engage LGU through lobbying for
Campaign implementation of peace education in
local communities
Courtesy call with the division offices
and school heads
F. National Peace To be spearheaded by the GENPeace
Policy National
Workshop with students and teachers for
awreness raising? Facilitators, training
and workshop?
G. IDP Bill To be spearheaded by GenPeace
National: DESIGN CAMPAIGN PLAN
Local Peace Initiatives (Transform)
A. Area Specific Promotion through social campaigns: GA
Campaigns and Projects with Peace themes
Local Campaign: Peace wall and freedm
wall, Literary and photo contests and
prayer rallies
B. Thematic Dialogue with local partners to identify
Concerns thematic issues: ie CIAC, Women
Week-Long Mindanao Peace: Series of
Activities to support GPH – MILF Peace
Talks (solidarity campaign and/or
resolutions on MWP)

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F. Assembly Consensus on Organizational Paper and Proposed Amendments
The proposed goals for 2012 – 2013, revised GenPeace Vision and Mission along
with the proposed core values were consulted with the delegates and some amendments
were made. The entire body agreed over the said revisions and proposals.
VISION
“Isang lipunan na lahat ng tao ay namumuhay ng pantay-pantay sa ilalim ng hustisya,
kapayapaan at kasaganaan; at lahat ng mamamayan ay nagkakabuklod-buklod para sa kaunlaran
ng lipunan.”
“A society where all people are equal; peace, justice and prosperity reign supreme; where all
people are united for the advancement of the society.”
MISSION:
As Generation Peace, we will work to advance an active non-violent youth-led advocacy towards
just and sustainable peace.
GOAL 1:
Effect change in attitude and behavior of the public especially youth towards a just and
sustainable peace, in view of that we commit to engage the government to implement the EO
570.
GOAL 2:
GenPeace commits to sustain engagement with the government (executive and legislative)
towards a just and lasting peace, through policies and practices.
GOAL 3:
Engagement of GPH-NDF; GPH-MILF and sustain support for the political settlements with
a just and sustainable peace framework.
GOAL 4:
We commit to a broader network of GenPeace with better capabilities to advance peace.

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GENERATION PEACE YOUTH NETWORK
“Bridging Divides: Lessons Drawn from Facilitation and Mediation”
Social Development Complex AVR, Ateneo de Manila University
A. Discussion on Mediation and Facilitation
Panel Topic 1: Lessons Drawn from Third Party Mediation and Facilitation
- Prof. Ed Garcia, International Alert
Panel Topic 2: Good Practices on Community Mediation
- Anwar Upahm
Panel Topic 3: Fraternity/Gang War and Grassroots Mediation Initiatives
- Youth for Social Action: Ruben Macasieb, Jr., Fread de Mesa and Lea Marasigan
B. Election of the Members of the National Board (2012 – 2014)
National Coordinator
Maria Theresa Angelica Bustria - UNYAP
Co-Coordinator
Rex Ybañez – CARAGA Youth Leaders Network
Spokesperson
Mirma Mae Tica - Center for Peace Education – Miriam College
Members-at-Large
Gerald Eustaquio – UST AB-BSE Social Science Society - Generation Peace Appication Form
Eliz Balderas – AKBAYAN Youth
Ma. Kristel Georgia Mendoza – UNESCO
Regional Representatives
VISAYAS
UNESCO Young Professionals
SCAP Iloilo
Sobusteha Youth Association
LUZON
Philippine Normal University-UNESCO
UNESCO Young Professionals
AKBAYAN Youth
MINDANAO
Peace Advocates Zamboanga

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CARAGA Youth Leaders Network
Teduray Lambangian Youth and Students Association
Management Committee
Sulong CARHRIHL – Wilson Requez
Center for Peace Education – Mirma Mae Tica
GZO Peace Institute – Nikki Delfin, Beverly Orozco
Rechie Tugawin
Deborah Cabanag
Secretariat
GZO Peace Institute – Nikki Delfin, Beverly Orozco
*Clusters
Cagayan Valley
Clusters Coordinator
John Albert Baltazar
Representatives
Diego Cabalar
Ryan Luver Lopez
CARAGA
Clusters Coordinator
Rex Ybañez
Representatives
Edito Ebol
Bautista Tantoy
Cebu
Clusters Coordinator
Mickay Lopez
Iloilo
Clusters Coordinator
Reyanne Librado
Representatives
Jayson Tingson
Kyth Palma
Maguindanao
Cluster Coordinator
Anwar Upahm/Anwar Saluwang
Manila
Cluster Coordinator
Maria Angeli Bustria
Representatives

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Kathleen Mae Victoria
Sherah Pabico
Quezon City
Cluster Coordinator
Ian Villanueva
Zambasulta
Cluster Coordinator
Aldrin Abdurahim
*nonelected position
C. Presentation of GenPeace Awards