EDITORIALYou are holding the second issue of Deerlicious in your hands. Probably, the session has already come to an end, and you are already coming home. But there is something that the Media Team tried to make endless for you – your memories.

We sincerely hope that these 4 days have changed your outlook, and it is just the beginning of your long and bright EYP career. To remind you about what has happened, we`ve brought you 2 issues of Deerlicious, 2 great videos, thousands of pictures on Facebook, and a Tumblr blog. Moreover, these days have been filled with fun, randomness, and hard work.

Our media team wants to say thank you, delegates, for this opportunity to be here.

And I, the Editor, want to thank my journalists and Video Editor, who had sleepless nights of work and fun.

Remember, that EYP gives you the opportunity to feel everything that again with the sessions all around Europe. Try yourself as an organiser, chair or journalist. Do not be afraid to try, and to challenge yourselves.

With these words the session comes to an end.But we don`t say «Goodbye», we say «See you soon».

Oleksii Prylipka

2

CONTENTSThey don`t sleep

United in diversity

Ukraine`s unmentioned neighbour

Meanwhile somewhere in the forest

Session numbers

Activate your body and your mind will follow

Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Deer Affairs

Who are they?

Wanted: YOU

4

6

7

8

10

11

12

14

15

3

4

THEY DON`T SLEEPThey are the ones whose faces you will se the most and the least at the same time, as they are constantly in a rush running around. That was exactly the situation when I first asked the Head Organisers of the session, Olga Shvets and Ira Garbuz, to have an interview with us.

How did you come across the idea of head organizing?

OLYA: More then a year ago, when I first tried myself as an organizer, I was responsible for the officials team, it was really well organized and everything went so smoothly, so I have decided that I want to challenge myself and I want to organize something better.

IRA: That was March 2013 and Olga Shvets randomly approached me and asked if I would like to organize a National Selection Conference with her. Firstly, I was a bit skeptical about this suggestion, but after minutes I realized that I learned so much from EYP in recent years, so I wanted to give something in return. So, we approached Ania Suprunenko (Previous president of EYP Ukraine ) and presented our magnificent plan to her. So, after her approval and one year of hard preparations we are finally here.

Did the two of you start this project together (Question to Olia)?

IRA and OLYA: We are both actively involved

in the life of EYP Ukraine, but this very session was Olia’s initiative. Yet, as far as we knew each other quite well, we decided that our HO couple will be a good match for this event, plus having more than one person to head organize is mentally easier because we can support and help each other.

What are your expectations? What will make this session a unique event?

IRA: First of all I expect that no one will regret coming here. I think it is already unique, as far as it went through a lot of challenges and

5

THEY DON`T SLEEPby Michael Pytlyk

postponing, but after all of this we have finally managed to reach the opening ceremony of the 8th NSC in Cherkasy. Plus, this event will be unique especially for our fellow delegates, because in the light of recent geopolitical events in Ukraine, it’s quite important for youth to speak and to be heard.

OLYA: Last two days before the session were really stressful and it was hard to say if we’ll manage to keep everything on its track. But sum ups of the first day showed that we are quite good, so me and other organizers will try our best to make this session an unforgettable

event. I guess NSC is the best place to choose the future of the EYP, my goal is to show EYP from its best side, event if it’s hard to stick to the values that we charge and the values that EYP represents, especially in the light of recent crisis in our country.

What is the hardest thing in the role of organizers?

OLYA: The hardest part is to fall asleep and wake up in the morning, to make everything fit the schedule. We are trying our best not to postpone anything and stick with the programme, which I think is the hardest part.

IRA: The hardest thing to find the time to enjoy the session. Even if you are partying and having fun, you still have a lot of small organizational issues in your head, like if it’s enough plastic glasses, if there is enough food, to check if everyone is having fun responsibly etc., so it sort of relaxing but working at the same time.

Special request to delegates or official?

IRA: Please save plastic glasses, don’t be late and do not pay much attention to small troubles, because we are all humans. If you are not too picky you will enjoy this great event even more.

OLYA: Do not forget to say ‘Thank you”, they wake up early in the morning to bring the breakfast to your room, so sometimes smile and hug them help them to survive the rest of the day.

UNITED IN DIVERSITYWhat does it mean to be European?

by Michael Pytlyk

As you probably know, the starting concept of the European Union was born with an economic goal. However, after more than 60 years, relationships between EU member states are based on much more than economics. So, we decided to ask our international officials what it means to be European, and if such thing as a European identity actually exists:

1) Martin: I think it’s enjoying the parks of freedom while having the strong feeling of responsibility towards each other. Being able to understand, that you and all European people have this common history and common identity, and status quo is something that won’t last forever. This obviously makes us think about the future and simultaneously generates a feeling of responsibility towards each other as Europeans.

2) Milan: Hmm. European, for me being European means preserving certain values, like human rights, democracy and rule of law. In the light of this it means responsibility to safeguard these rights and freedoms.

3) Sharon: As an Italian, I consider the concept of being European as a challenge, but in the same time as the most motivating thing I can imagine. Recent wave of Euroskepticism had its negative influence on public opinion in Italy. However, EYP has given me a chance to demonstrate that it’s not true

4) Trin: I feel more European than I feel Estonian. The main reason is that I’m connected to a lot of different nationalities and you can see it especially during the EYP sessions, when I find much in common with other European citizens rather then Estonians.

Summing up all previously mentioned words we can stay, that a lot of important steps were implemented in order to raise this new generation of Europeans who are proud of their diverse, and at the same time united society.

6

UKRAINE’S UNMENTIONED NEIGHBOUR

by Simon ForsgrenDemocracy and youth in Belarus.

Belarus is called Europe’s last dictatorship. Alexandr Lukashenka won the 1994 elections fairly, but since then every presidential election has been reported as democratically flawed by outside observers and Belarusian oppositionals. Last spring I travelled to Belarus together with two other Swedish students for a project called Student’s Activist Responsibility Abroad. The goal of the project was to investigate what it’s like to be young in Belarus, and what the situation is like for non-governmental organizations, activists, and oppositional politicians.

In 2012 the Swedish advertisement agency flew an airplane over Belarus and parachuted teddy bears carrying democratic messages all over Belarus. Lukashenka responded to the incident by closing all diplomatic ties with Sweden, although the agency had nothing to do with the Swedish state, and closed down the Swedish embassy to Belarus. This is an example to the kind of power Lukashenka has. The groups interviewed agreed that Lukashenka is running the country. Although public support in Belarus for Lukashenka sank to around 20% during the 2010 economic recession, there was still no political change in Belarus. Lukashenka solved the situation by retaliating with violence towards protestors, imprisoning oppositionals, increasing loans taken from other countries to keep the Belarusian economy floating, and increasing propaganda. The population of Belarus is constantly told that their economy is doing much better than

neighbouring countries, that Euromaidan is a fascist terrorist movement, and that everybody wants to be like Belarus.

Anybody who travels outside of Belarus would know that this is not the case, but the ability to get visas for Belarusians is limited, and salaries are too low to travel. Belarusians are in a state of apathetic compliance towards the government, or supporting it. Those who oppose the government must do so carefully, through political parties, non-governmental organizations, or activism. It’s hard to organize yourself against the government because in order to be a legal organization you must be for the government. According to the Belarusian human rights lawyer Dmitry Chernyh, only organizations with international support are able to exist. This is a problem for EYP Belarus, which does exist, but only unofficially. Those who work with EYP Belarus run constant risk of getting into trouble at their school or with the state. Because of Lukashenka’s tight grip on the country, very few organizations has it as its primary goal to make a political switch in Belarus, but instead to help people overcome oppression and act as a forum. However, many more young people are travelling outside of Belarus and getting new information, and according to many Belarusian university students, the current young generation are the ones who can make a change. Although some members of organizations said that they do not see things getting better in Belarus, others said that they could sense a dim light at the end of the tunnel. 7

Oh, I’m so lonely!

AAAAHHHH!!! Such deer!

Hhmmm...

I’m coming back!

STOP!

MEANWHILE SOMEWHERE IN THE FOREST...

Alele! THX!

AAHHH!

U 2 are meant to be together!

MEANWHILE SOMEWHERE IN THE FOREST...by Annemari Sepp & LIZA SKOROBRESHCHUK

5E5510N NUM8ER5How many rooms were booked?5614h30min

-The longest travel to Cherkasy

How many deer were present at The Session? 154

Pairs of shoes owned by one of the vice-presidents37

Mosquito bites per person in one evening28

Water was drank on the first day

400l150Stair steps to the 6th floor

8kgWas eaten by the officials during the BBQ

by CAR0L1NE W1DMER

10

Activate your body and your mind will follow

How connecting with your body will make you calmer, smarter, and happier.

Life is in a sense a constant journey that begins when you receive your body, and ends when you leave it. From that perspective, your body is not just a tool for your mind to use, but an extension of your mind. When you are in love it’s not just a conviction you hold in your mind, but a rise in your entire being and turbulence in your chest. When you walk barefoot it’s as if you tap into a sixth sense, and experience the world around you in new ways. These are not new ideas for anyone, but let’s explore what all of this means in relation to the modern lifestyle and my own experiences. In our modern sedentary lifestyle we have in many ways lost contact with our bodies, some

more than others. We do not need to live our lives as we used to, because we have invented substitutes for things we have done in the past. Cars and trains have replaced walking and running, endorphins released from chocolate has replaced endorphins released by running, and virtual reality has replaced natural exploration and adventure.

I would argue that your relationship to your body influences all aspects of your life, and that living a natural life is beneficial for your mind. Training does not only cure boredom and sadness, but connects you to your primal self, puts you in extraordinary situations, strains your physical abilities, and makes you see things in a different light. Sitting down, sharing a laugh with a friend next to a fighting ring after having shared a moment of intense physical and mental contact is a feeling I can only compare with sitting down next to somebody you love. If you assume control over your body, and feel confident in your physical abilities, all other challenges will be easier to overcome. Negative emotions that you think can only be solved through some change in human relations could be solved by simply making your body feel better. Of course, many times it’s not so easy as to just exercise to overcome negative emotions, but it can help you put them into perspective, especially if they are somewhat trivial, such as insecurities or stress.

by Simon Forsgren

-The longest travel to Cherkasy

154

400l

11

12

Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Deer Affairs

Regarding the Bambi story which shows how the deer can be vulnerable and unprotected from hunters, how can the European Union ensure safe movements

for deer through forest areas?

The European Youth Parliament is,

A) Alarmed by the increasing amount of victims among deer population through the last 5 years;

B) Noting the potential rise in popularity of deer meat among people;

C) Deeply concerned about Bambi’s loss of her mother at an early age;

D) Taking into account the fact that the most vulnerable groups of deer are such as children and elderly deer, which constitute 34% and 26% of deer population respectively;

E) Observing the cases of corruption among foresters allowing hunters illegally hunt deer in natural protection areas;

1) Strongly recommends everyone to watch the movie Bambi;

2) Urges all EU governments to increase the level of deer protection, especially groups of children deer and elderly deer;

3) Calls upon implementation and enforcement of the laws already in place.

It is time to criticise!

1) In introductory clause B the proposing committee did not specify which group of deer is threatened by the supposed developments (make a point!)

2) Point, I, C, E don’t give any precise facts, so a person who is seeing the resolution for the first time can’t really estimate the problem (ask about that!)

3) In Operative Clause 2 the proposing committee didn’t resolve which governmental institution has to deal with a given problem (another point to attack!)

13

4) Points, O, C and 3 – the obvious question is going to be – which implementation should be introduced? You need to know the specific decision!

The most valuable advice of ours would be SUGGEST! Suggestion is the most valuable thing you can do during the GA. No one needs unconstructive criticism, we are here to find new solutions, so if you have something to say – it is time to say that tomorrow!

Work together – even if it is not your turn to reply to any points, keep track of the discussion, write down the answers, points or helpful statistics to the deer answering for your committee.

Speak up! – Don’t ruin your otherwise convincing and interesting contribution by making it inaudible. Remember that the forest is large and every deer wants to hear you.

Speak as freely as possible – English mistakes or a simply worded point, when spoken freely, are a thousand times better than a perfect point read from a piece of paper.

Keep it brief – There are strict time limits for the speeches, but this counts during open debate, too. The more concise you are, the more points we have time for.

Abstain from abstentions – Given that you participate in the debates, it should be possible to form an opinion. Therefore, you should only abstain from voting if you have valid reason to do so.

Dress up – During GA you present to your delegates your solution for which you were working 3 days. Dress adequately to show your respect for their work and furthermore it is one of the few possibilities where.

Deer up – and don’t forget you are at the session you will remember for a long time!

by Caroline Widmer & Liza Skorobreshchuk

WHO ARE THEY?Slight Sneak-peak to the hiStory of head-officialS

2003

ForumBerlinDelegate

2004

Nationaldresdenorganiser

2005

Nationaltrondheimchair

2006

ForumMÜnsterjournalist

2007

nationalmunichvice-president

nationaloslo

jury member

forumlilleeditor

2008

nationalkiev

president

...

Martin Hoffmann

2008

nationaltartuDelegate

2009

internationalhelsinkidelegate

2010

nationalstallinnorganiser

2011

nationaltallinn/tartuchair

regionalkuopio

journalist

2013 ...

Kati Pärn

2012

forumberlinpresident

regionalleipzigjury member

2012

nationalVinnytsyaDelegate

forumodesajournalist

regionalinter-railorganiser

regionalbauskachair

2013

forumborovapresident

2014 ...

Ira Garbuz

regionaltbilisieditor

Olha Shvets

2009

regionalinter-railDelegate

2012

regionalinter-railchair

...2013

forumCherkasyhead-organiser

nationalIvano-Frankivskorganiser

...

by Annemari Sepp

forumCherkasyhead-organiser

15

WANTED:YOU

The European Youth Parliament wants you as an active member of its organisation. In order to become one, follow the coming steps, and thereby ensure that this session will not be your last!

1) Becoming a member of EYP Ukraine: Being represented by the Board and its President Yegor Vlasenko. Currently EYP-Ukraine has approximately 250 official members, and after attending this national session you can become one of them by: -Filling in the form available to you on EYP Ukraine’s website, or approaching Board Member on HR Kateryna Yegorova (the best option). -Paying the membership fee (100 UAH).-Getting your official membership card. Next January EYP-Ukraine will ask you if you want to extend your membership. After joining them you will have fulfilled the first step, and then you will be able to take part in EYP on a whole new level by following the next steps:

2) Attending events: Trough the year EYP-Ukraine organizes different kinds of events you may join. For example: EYP-Weekends through regions or the Anniversary on 14th of June. At these events you get in contact with other EYP’ers, and take part interesting discussions and conversations, and over all you will definitely have a lot of fun.

3) Applying for sessions: As a member of EYP-Ukraine you will receive its monthly newsletter, opportunity newsletter, and International Activities newsletter. In these it’s published what the board is currently working on, as well as various calls for delegates for other sessions. Sessions are constantly being organized through the year throughout Europe. You will begin your EYP journey as a delegate, but eventually you may reach even further.

4) Trainings: Both EYP Ukraine and other National Boards are organizing trainings for future chairs and journalists. Try to participate in as many trainings as you can, as they will give you a good basis of skills needed.

5) Contribute to a session as an official: After attending several sessions as a delegates EYP’ers are often curious to get to know the roles of journalists, chairs and later as Vice President, Editor or President. Calls for these positions are published on http://alumni.eypej.org/ , Facebook or in the Newsletter.

Ready? On your marks. Go!

After reading these 5 points you know what you have to do. The Media Team hopes to see you soon at another session.

by Caroline Widmer