“We must be taken seriously, and we have a common thought,” the aspirations of Arab youth in a international forum
Dr. Sameh Kamel, International President of the United Nations Group of Children and Youth.
A group of these young people was waiting in front of the door of one of the halls to inform the United Nations news of their ideas, aspirations and dreams that they came to share with everyone in “The largest youth forum in the United Nations in terms of the number of participants, sessions and side events” We also informed us d. Sameh Kamel, International President of the United Nations Group for Children and Youth.
The main group is a mechanism accredited by the United Nations General Assembly, “and it is self -organized to enable young people to participate in a purposeful manner in the United Nations.” The group says it is a “bridge between youth and the United Nations system” to ensure their right to participate in various activities.
Kamel explained that the importance of the forum lies in that “The recommendations that are concluded are submitted to the high -level political forum for sustainable development, which is the most important global gathering of decision -making with regard to sustainable development.”. He added that this is done through a report by the Speaker of the Council, and another titled “Voices of Youth”.
The highest goal
The forum includes sessions on sustainable development goals under review at the high -level political forum for 2025, including good health and well -being (target 3), gender equality (target 5), decent work and economics growth (target 8), underwater life (target 14), and holding partnerships to achieve goals (target 17).
Yassin Fattali, a young Tunisian activist in civil society.
Kamel said he “Young people must have a role in any matter related to development.”He added that although young people are not makers of decision, they are partners in the application Sustainable development plan for 2030.
Young people worked to achieve the sustainable development goals is an affirmation of all those present, including Yassin Fahdli, a civil society activist who came from Tunisia and focuses on his work on “Empowering young people locally” In the field of facing issues related to peace, security and violent extremism.
Fahdali said that such a gathering for youth is of great importance in order to unify efforts to work on the application Future Charter And achieving the sustainable development goals.
He added: “Young people have enormous energies, but they must take advantage of these energies to achieve the supreme goal, which is to achieve global peace and build a better world.”.
“Political Education”
Lebanese young woman, Terry Saad, Kumins Games Foundation.
In order to employ youth energies and raise their voices, “We must be taken seriously.” The Lebanese young woman, who is currently residing in France, told us, Terry Saad, the Komins Games Foundation.
She stressed the importance of what she described as “Political Education” Who transcends the mere political participation such as representation in the councils of deputies, adding that it is “The participation of youth must be of value”.
This positive participation starts from such forums, as explained by the international president of the United Nations Group of Children and Youth.
Kamel said: “Your voice is important and makes a difference. There is always space to express opinion.”Whether local, national or international.
An opportunity to friction and exchange ideas
Muhannad bin Rashid, representative of the delegation of the Sultanate of Oman to the Youth Forum of the Economic and Social Council.
Believing the importance of participating in an international forum as the Youth Forum of the Economic and Social Council, many young delegations represented by member states, including the Sultanate of Oman, participated, where Muhannad bin Rashid, representative of the Sultanate of Oman delegation in the forum, described one of the main sessions concerned with the Arab countries, as it. “It was a fruitful meeting”And an opportunity to contact a group of Arab youth and come up with new proposals and ideas.
He said that by participating in the forum to enter into discussions and negotiations with the aim of referring to their country with positive ideas “It is devoted to the efforts of young people in the future to build a value of value”.
Bin Rashid gave an example of one of the programs that support young people and their participation in international forums, which is the “Youth Ambassadors Program”, in which Arab youth participate, and aims to achieve youth participation related to sustainable development issues, training young people and preparing them to participate in international forums and forums, and the participation of their opinions in order to preserve not only on this generation, but future generations.
Joint thought
Looking to a more sustainable future for all, is something that the international president of the United Nations Group for Children and Youth said that this future belongs to everyone, whether this generation or future generations.
As for the Lebanese young woman, Tarsi Saad, she invited all young people to work tirelessly to find a place for them without waiting, adding “We must get that position and have a voice.”.
The Tunisian young man, Yassin Fattali, called “Remove all the things that can hinder development. We have a common thought and open up to the world and accept ourselves as we are. We must complete each other.”.
He stressed the need for a common vision to achieve development, especially in countries that suffer from crises and wars, and that Arab youth feel everywhere that they are actors.
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