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The IYLC is aimed at university and college students, who seek to strengthen their generic leadership skills and gain meaningful international experiences. The Conference welcomes individuals between 18 and 24, who demonstrate commitment to academic excellence, personal development and community involvement in a spirit of responsible and sustainable leadership.

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Research Materials

To meet the academic credit conditions, the IYLC participants are required to complete 20 hours of pre-conference individual research. The following materials will acquaint the IYLC participants with the topics of the simulations and will ensure that the participants are equally knowledgable about the questions in point.

Pre-Conference Reading List

Sample reading list. Subject to change.

UN Security Council: Non-Proliferation & Disarmament
1. BBC: UNSC Profile - Link
2. NPT Tutorial - Link
3. NTI. Country Overviews: Iran - Link

International Criminal Court: Democractic Republic of Congo, Germain Katanga
1. Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court - Link
2. Trial Watch - Profile of Germain Katanga - Link

European Parliament: Renewable Energy
1. European Parliament: An Overview (incl. Organisation; Powers; Political Role) - Link
2. Co-Decision Guide - Link
3. Proposal for a Directive on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources - Link

Reference Materials

Application Essays
1. United Nations Global Compact - Link
2. United Nations Security Council Resolutions - Link
3. WFUNA Global Millenium Campaign - Link

Extra Pre-Conference Research
1. United Nations Security Council - Link
2. International Criminal Court - Link
3. European Parliament - Link