Never participated in The People Speak Global Debates? Win iPod Shuffles!

Join high school students from around the world this October in The People Speak Global Debates, and your team could win a trip to the 2010 IDEA Youth Forum in the Netherlands! Last year, students from more than 80 countries participated in this international dialogue about climate change.

If your team hasn't participated in previous Global Debates, your team could win six iPod Shuffles. You must participate in order to qualify for this prize, so start planning!

This year’s topic is “When it cannot do both, the United Nations should prioritize poverty reduction over combating climate change.” Find more information on how to register, organize your debate, and plan activities on the website. Stay tuned and look for this fall's toolkit that will be posted early next week!

How to participate:
1. Register your team at www.ThePeopleSpeak.org/register
2. Hold a debate in a public setting during the months of October or November on the topic: "When it cannot do both, the United Nations should prioritize poverty reduction over combating climate change."
3. Earn extra points by creating video PSAs, writing letters to your local representatives, making a difference in your community, and more!
4. Submit your debate
5. Compete again in Spring 2010!

It's easy to get started...Speak up and get involved today!

The People Speak Global Debates is an initiative of the United Nations Foundation and the International Debate Education Association.