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IDEA Youth Forum 2012 topics announced

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

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IDEA Youth Forum 2012 will be held at Universidad Iberoamericana

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]

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

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]

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How to get to Mexico?

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.

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2012 Youth Forum in MEXICO!

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.

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Congratulations to Youth Forum alumni for EUDC 2011 success!

Warmest congrats to past YF and EYS participants for being successful at the 2011 Euros in Galway! Namely, we are thrilled about Steven Rajavinothan (Warwick B) for breaking into quarters of the main break; Radu Cotarcea and Bianca Dragomir (Babes Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca) for breaking into ESL finals; Marko Cirovic (Belgrade A) for breaking… [Continue Reading]

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What is Debate?

Educational debate is a contest of reason in which teams debate on a chosen topic, with one side presenting arguments for the topic and the other side arguing against the topic. The debate is watched by a panel of judges who listen to the arguments presented by both sides and award victory to one of the teams based on quality of argumentation and presentation skills.

KPDC 2011 Final Debate

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