BP Track now open to all university students!

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We are delighted to announce that the IDEA Youth Forum 2012 British Parliamentary track is now open to university students from all over the world, with all registration fees waived! Come to Leon this summer for an excellent two-week training program led by Berlin’s World Universities Debating Championships 2013 CA Sharmila Parmanand. In order to… [Continue Reading]

Is Leon safe?

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We have received a couple of questions from participants regarding the security situation in Mexico. We are delighted to inform you that Leon, Mexico, the host of the 2012 IDEA Youth Forum, is not just a beautiful destination, but also a safe city for locals and visitors alike. As a vibrant cultural centre, it welcomes… [Continue Reading]

BP track now open to Latin American university students

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See our IDEA Youth Forum BP Track Promo flyer for more information. View more documents from International Debate Education Association. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

IDEA makes funding available for participants

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IDEA wants to enable the participation of students and coaches at this year’s IDEA Youth Forum in Leon through a generous scholarships fund. Teams can apply for partial or full registration fee waivers, as well as travel subsidies to cover part of the team’s airfares to Mexico. Funding will be given out to meet the… [Continue Reading]

Registration is now open!

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Registration for the 2012 IDEA Youth Forum is now open. Student debaters, coaches and observers can now register for the Karl Popper Debate Championship and the Educational Tracks (Mixed Teams, British Parliamentary, Coaches & Judges and International New Debaters). Click here and book your spot in Mexico! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook… [Continue Reading]

IDEA Youth Forum 2012 topics announced

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The IDEA Youth Forum 2012 topics are the following: Karl Popper Debate Championship: “State-sanctioned torture is justifiable in exceptional circumstances.” “Guantanamo Bay prison should be closed down immediately.”  Mixed Teams Tournament: “Ethnic profiling to fight crime is justified” Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about… [Continue Reading]

IDEA Youth Forum 2012 will be held at Universidad Iberoamericana

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With 21 Barchelor programs and 20 postgraduate programs, the Ibero Leon offers a wide range of educational options with a high academic level. The Ibero Leon’s profressors are recognized experts who offer an integrated learning experience that goes far beyond the mere acquisition of information or knowledge, while promoting the personal growth of its students.… [Continue Reading]

Do I need visa to come at IDEA Youth Forum in Mexico?

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Attention: The following information was compiled in November 2011 through various online sources, however in all cases please double check with your nearest Mexican Embassy or Consulate in order to verify whether you qualify for a visa exemption based on your nationality. A list of all Mexican Embassies is located here, while Consulates can be… [Continue Reading]

How to get to Mexico?

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The closest international airport to Leon is the Guanajuato International Airport (BJX) with direct flights to the following international locations: Aeromexico Connect (Skyteam): Chicago, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Monterrey, American Eagle (Oneworld): Dallas, Continental Airlines (Star Alliance): Houston, Los Angeles. Buses from Mexico City take 5 hours and cost around 380 Mexican Pesos.

2012 Youth Forum in MEXICO!

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The 2012 IDEA Youth Forum will take place at the Universidad Iberoamericana in the city of Leon – and IDEA is delighted to announce that the event will take place with the support of former President Vicente Fox.