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GYC's Second Annual Youth for Human Rights Gala

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Start Date and Time: 11/10/2012 07:30 PM

End Date and Time: 11/10/2012 10:00 PM

Location: Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance, 558 Fulton Street, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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Global Youth Connect

Global Youth Connect (GYC) brings together youth from around the world to share experiences and exchange ideas in order to develop creative solutions that advance human rights. Over the course of an intensive 3-week program, these exceptional young people learn how to act on human rights issues in collaboration with local organizations and leaders.

In 2012, conferences were held in Rwanda, Bosnia and the United States (NYC). GYC's partners in New York City include: Human Rights Watch, New York City Coalition Against Hunger, Queen's Pride House, Children's Defense Fund, The Floating Hospital, Urban Justice Center, Detention Watch Network, WBAI, Kids Creative, viBe theater eXperience, The YES Center, NYC Commission on Human Rights,WITNESS, and the United Nations.

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GYC's Second Annual Youth for Human Rights Gala

Join us for an evening of music, dancing, food and drinks as we celebrate the winner of GYC's 2nd Annual Youth for Human Rights Award (Katy Rubin, Founding Director of Theatre of the Oppressed NYC). Learn to dance salsa, hear the sounds of the fabulous Trio of OZ, and mingle with other NYC-based human rights leaders and changemakers.

Thank you for your support! Your attendance benefits GYC's programs and young human rights leaders around the world.

Date: Saturday, November 10, 2012
Time: 7:30-10pm
Dress: Cocktail Attire Suggested. Please no stiletto heels.
Location: Cumbe | http://www.cumbedance.com
558 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11217

Tickets
- $75 General Admission ($65 early bird special until Nov 7)
- $35 Non-profit, Students, GYC Alumni ($25 early bird until Nov 7)
- At the door: $80 Gen Admission / $40 Non profit/ GYC Alumni / Students

Early bird prices extended until Nov 6. Hope everyone in the Hurricane Sandy-affected areas stays safe!

Silent Auction and Raffle items include:
*a 2 night stay in Vermont (www.goodcommons.com)
*Rwandan crafts (www.handmadepeace.org)
*Brunch for 2 at FOUR/Yotel (http://www.yotelnewyork.com/)
and MORE!

Photos from GYC's NYC Delegation - Summer 2012 (Click to enlarge photo)

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