DUSHANBE, October 25, 2010, Asia-Plus — The Youth Forum will take place in Dushanbe from December 3-5.
Rustam Tohirov, the head of the public association, Youth of New Century, says the event, organized by Tajikistan’ Red Crescent Society (RCS), UNFPA CO in Tajikistan, the UN Volunteers (UNV) Program in Tajikistan in partnership with the Committee for Youth, Sports and Tourism Affairs, FLEX Program ad the public associations Youth of New Century and Nasli Navras, is dedicated to International Volunteer Day, which is marked on December 5.
“The forum participants will discuss joint work and long-term cooperation between youth organizations,” said Tohirov, “They are also expected to work out a draft volunteer law for Tajikistan.”
International Volunteer Day (IVD) – (December 5) is an international observance designated by the United Nations since 1985.
The declared aim of this activity is to thank the volunteers for their efforts and increase public awareness on their contribution to society. The day is celebrated in majority countries of the world.
The International Volunteer Day is marked by many non-governmental organizations, including Red Cross, scouts and others. It is also marked and supported by United Nations Volunteers.
