The 4th International Law Congress of Youth
Istanbul-Turkey
21-22 April 2016

Global Citizenship: The Meaning of Citizenship from Young Perspective

We are pleased to announce that the International Law Congress of Youth 2016 (ILCY’16) will gather to welcome you for a youth conference to discuss 'Global Citizenship:The Meaning of Citizenship from Young Perspective'. The Congress will be held by Maltepe University Faculty of Law at Marma Congress Centre in Istanbul, Turkey on 21-22 April, 2016.
The world faces global challenges, which have a broad range from public to private law, every day.As we take a glance at the scope of global issues, we realize the need for a concept of global citizenship in particular areas. With the development of technology and international communications, people started seeking some fundamental standards that they can meet regardless which State they are in. At this point, the idea of global citizenship arises to provide the pursuit of mankind about the issues in question.The need for actions from perspective of youth, regarding how we think and act, will be the main step to broaden out visions for global solutions. In order to come up with these convincing global solutions, domestic law, international law, as well as the opinions of youth should be observed.
In light of the aforesaid, the 4th International Law Congress of Youth welcomes all students to attend and share their ideas according to the issues regarding global citizenship.
We welcome submissions for individual papers, media practice contributions (audio / video) and posters that should be addressing, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Rights of Refugees
- International Migration Law
- Nationality (e.g. Citizenship, Nation, Expatriate, Refugees, Statelessness, Active and Passive
Citizens, Transnational Citizenship)
- Globalization and Industrialization
- The Development of Cultural, National and Global Identifications
- Sustainable Development

Why should you participate in this congress?
The 4th International Law Congress of Youth aims to provide a multinational platform on discussing the issues on global citizenship with an opportunity to meet the historical and gorgeous city of Istanbul.

Cost for Participants
Participants will be able to attend the congress without any participation fee, including congress kit (certification, abstract booklet etc.), accommodation for 3 nights at 5-star Marma Hotel, 3 meals per day, coffee breaks, city sightseeing tour. In addition, our Welcoming Committee will be responsible for transferring of participants from the airport to the hotel.
Please keep that in mind that travel expenses and personal expenses (such as souvenirs, additional meal etc.) are expected to be covered by the participants themselves.

Important Dates
Deadline for submission of full papers: 1st April, 2016 at 6.00 PM (GMT +2.00)
Announcement of accepted papers: 8th April 2016
For more information, do not hesitate to contact with ilcy@maltepe.edu.tr and please visit:
http://ilcy.maltepe.edu.tr/
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We are looking forward to meeting you in Istanbul!