Programs

WorldLink Newspaper and Media Coverage

A staff of guest student writers from several different schools in San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico contribute to the production of a unique, bilingual annual newspaper. The 16-page spread details the annual Youth Town Meeting briefing sessions, plenaries and delegate responses.

Newspapers

Youth Town Meeting 2013
Changing Worlds: Media's Power and Influence

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Youth Town Meeting 2012
The Right to be Human

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Youth Town Meeting 2011
Crimes Without Borders: Threats to Human Security

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Youth Town Meeting 2010
Development: Fighting Global Poverty

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Youth Town Meeting 2009
On the Brink: Responding to Underlying Causes of Conflict

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Youth Town Meeting 2008
Untying Global Knots: Global Warming, Corruption, Povery and Health, and Media Bias

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Youth Town Meeting 2007
Counter-Terrorism: Addressing Global Security Threats and the Use of Torture

"We Must Remember What We Are Fighting For." Matthias Nikaj. Read.
"Taylor Fights 'Femicide' in Guatemala." Charlotte Ostrow and Hannah Ostrow. Read.
"Intellects Inspire Youth to Speak out about Global Security." Natalie Hein. Read.
"World Poverty Breeds Terrorism." Erin Rattelle. Read.

Youth Town Meeting 2006
Protecting the Rights of the Child

"La Protección de los Derechos del Niño" By Erin Ratelle
"Child Trafficking into prostitiution" By Christopher Lange

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Youth Town Meeting 2005
Human Concerns in a Global Environment

Opening Speech by Ms. Harin Song of La Jolla High School
"Oídos Abiertos y Ojos Abiertos se Unen en la Octava Anual Junta Regional Juvenil" By Lauren Cadish

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2004 Newspaper

Youth Town Meeting 2004
Preventing Deadly Conflict: The Inclusion Factor

"Pakistani & Indian Women Working to Prevent Deadly Conflict" By Anisa Wieder
"Trabajando en una Zona de Guerra" By Lauren Cadish

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2003 Newspaper

Youth Town Meeting 2003
Creating a More Just and Secure World: Terrorism and International Humanitarian Law

"Why the USA Needs the International Criminal Court" By Tova Katz
"Peace Making in a Time of Fear: Can there be Justice and Security?" By Chelsea Leonard
"Youth Making Sense of Lives Touched by Fear and Terror" By Rachel Tolano

2002 Newspaper

Youth Town Meeting 2002
Who Will Open the Cages? Human Slavery, Trafficking, and Child Labor

"Trafficking and Slavery:Tough themes challenge high school students." Alexandra Moffitt.
"Conferencia WorldLink: un Vistazo al Mundo Real." Marcela Loaiza & Eva Chavez.

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2001 Newspaper

Youth Town Meeting 2001
Solutions or Illusions for a Small Planet: Water for All, The International Criminal Court and Peace with Justice

"Justificando la Injusticia" By Akilah Carter-Davis
"A Voice for the International Tribunal" By Kimball Whiting

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Newspaper Articles

WorldLink also receives media coverage during its events.

"Apathy is the Biggest Problem." Home Sweet Home by Backpacks for the Homeless. May 10, 2010.

"Jovenes de San Diego y Tijuana Discuten Evenos Mundiales." La Cruz Del Sur. February 8, 2001.
"San Diego and Tijuana Youth Enjoy a Day of World Affairs." The Southern Cross. January 25, 2001.
"Kosovo Refugee Shares Her Story at USD Forum." San Diego Union Tribune. January 14, 2000.
"Students Hear Refugees' Grim Tales." San Diego Union Tribune. January 15, 1999.
"Students Gain World Awareness in Youth Town Meeting at USD." San Diego Union Tribune. January 15, 1998.

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