The 2nd Annual International Solidarity Forum was held in New York from November 15 to 20, 2004.  The OTF Group, a non-profit global development organization, led workshops on globalization and development.  Draft negotiations were held on the Declaration on Woman.  A major cultural event, the WYA Film Festival, was held at United Nations Headquarters during the ISF.


Women and Development Speakers:

Ambassador Guterres, Permanent Mission of Timor L’este to the UN
Particular Needs of a New Nation

Andreas Widmer, President & CEO, OTF Group
Globalization and Development

Oscar de Rojas, UN Official
Financing Millenium Development Goals in Light of Women


World Youth Alliance Film Festival:
Held on Friday, November 19, the WYA Film Festival screened films created by young people from around the world.

Films Screened:

Awards:
1. Dag Hammarskjold Award: for the film that best captures human possibility
2. Artistic Merit Award: for the most beautiful film
3. World Youth Alliance Award: for the best rendering of human dignity

Declaration on Woman:

The Declaration on Woman was...

Cultural Events:
In addition to the WYA Film Festival, an African Party and Mexican Fiesta allowed participants to experience these diverse cultures.