Signature of a new Memorandum of Understanding between Cyprus Youth DiplomaCY and International Law Association - Cypriot Branch

On October 8th 2017, a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Non-Governmental Organisations Cyprus Youth DiplomaCY and International Law Association Cypriot Branch. The MOU was signed by the Presidents of the Organisations, Mr. Panos Christoforou and Ms. Alexia Solomou respectively.

The International Law Association (ILA) was founded in Brussels in 1873, having as objectives “the study, clarification and development of international law, both public and private, and the furtherance of international understanding and respect for international law”. Today, the ILA has consultative status, as an international non-governmental organisation, with a number of United Nations (UN) specialised agencies. ILA CY was established on 14 November 2015, following a decision of the Executive Council of the ILA and in May 2016, it was recognised as an Association under the laws of the Republic of Cyprus.

Cyprus Youth DiplomaCY operates since October 2014 and became a Non-Governmental Organisation registered at the Republic of Cyprus in April 2015. The Organisation was established by a group of young Cypriots having a great interest in diplomacy and international relations. Cyprus Youth DiplomaCY aims to encourage young Cypriots to follow the fields of diplomacy, politics and international relations; their voice and opinion to be heard in these fields; to become active citizens and to mind the public issues. Cyprus Youth DiplomaCY gives the opportunity to its members to participate in events, conferences, study visits, simulations of international organisations as well as promotes relevant work opportunities, with special focus in the respective fields.

The Memorandum of Understanding envisages the collaboration of the two Organisations in the fields of International Law, Diplomacy and International Relations; the promotion of the work of each organisation and the co-organization of events related to the fields of their common work. The Memorandum of Understanding will be in force until the 31st of December 2018, with the possibility of its renewal after a common agreement of both organisations.