WHEN:	July 5-12, 2004
WHERE:	Sydney, Australia
WHO:	300 young leaders and activists from across the world, known as Oxfam IYP Action Partners
WHAT:	The world's second Oxfam International Youth Parliament 2004 (OIYP2004). Over an eight-day program, participants focussing on nine action areas will develop their skills, projects and networks for bringing about positive and sustainable change
AIM:	Young people working together to create sustainable futures
OBJECTIVES:	Build strategic networks of young social change leaders, development practitioners, and key decision-makers. Increase participants' skills to be effective social change leaders. Develop frameworks for action to be implemented at local, national and global levels between 2004 and 2006. Motivate, encourage and inspire young leaders to continue working towards building a peaceful, equitable and sustainable world. Document key successes, major challenges, and recommendations for the future. Facilitate engagement between global youth leaders and the wider community in Australia and internationally.
CROSS CUTTING THEMES:	Sustainable livelihoods; Security and safety; Equity and representation; Diversity and the right to an identity; Access to basic social services; Global trading systems
ACTION AREAS:	HIV/AIDS Labour and employment Indigenous rights Sustainable development and agriculture Peace building Human rights Health Youth Culture & Empowerment Education
WHAT NEXT:	OIYP2004 kick-starts a two year program of social action and leadership development for these young leaders during which they will implement their plans for action and continue to develop the skills and networks required to achieve their goals