3rd Edition of International Youth Forum #IYFIndia2019
International Youth Forum on Health, Peace, Social Equality and SDGs — Chennai, India (14 to 15 September 2019)
The International Youth Forum organized 3rd edition of International Youth Forum on Health, Peace, Social Equality and Sustainable Development Goals from 14 to 15 September 2019 at Omandurar Government Estate — Chennai, India. The event was Hosted by Chennai International Youth Festival, Co-hosted by Youth for Human Rights International and Health Department, Government of Tamilnadu. Supported by Ministry of Skill and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Ayush, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Ministry of Tourism of Government of India.
The International Youth Forum was a two-day program. It was an effectual program with the most passionate, like-minded people from different corners of the world, driven by success and with a vow to change the world to make it a better place to live in. The crosscutting theme of IYF 2019 was “Moving From Policy to Action –Investing On Youth and Ensuring Leaving No Youth Behind‟. IYF 2019 facilitated a process that strengthens effective youth participation in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of various global issues of human rights and development, referring to the process of defining and meeting the successful realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as discussed about Universal Health Coverage Framework and how young people can involve and support the delivery of basic Peacebuilding & human rights in their society and country. The main aim of the forum was to explore the potential of the youth population to contribute to the achievement of fundamental Human Rights and Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
IYF brought more than 200 young delegates from 30 different countries and 300 National Delegates from different part of India that exchanged views, shared experiences on different issues, detect common preoccupations and to develop realistic action plans to rebuild communities that meet the needs and aspirations of young people.
The interactive panel discussion was introduced during the event and participants and panellist were directly engaged in dialogues to identify and share practical, evidence-based solutions that could support Health, Peace, Social Equality and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event allowed delegates to voice their ideas and concerns and make suggestions directly.
The Youth Forum was inaugurated on August 14th, 2019 by
Honorable Dr. C. Vijayabaskar , Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamilnadu .
It was followed by opening remarks from Dr Datchana Moorthy Ramu— Founder Secretary-General of International Youth Forum (IYF).
- MR. RAHUL KC –Founder President of International Youth Forum (Nepal)
- MR. BRUCE FERGUSON — Founder of Reform Through Education (USA)
- DR. AMAR PRASAD REDDY — Advisor to the Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
- Dr MARY SHUTTLEWORTH-Founder President Youth for Human Rights International (USA)
- DR. C. VIJAYABASKER — The Hon Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Government of Tamilnadu
And Closing remarks by — MR. ASIF ALI — Dewan To Prince of Arcot and Chair of IYFIndia2019
International Awards have been conferred by International Youth Forum to Dr.Amar Prasad Reddy for International Youth Leadership Award and Dr Ganesamoorthy for IYF Humanitarian Award 2019.
After the inauguration session, the first-day activity of the event was continued with the first Presentation on ‘Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World Accelerating Political Momentum for UHC2030 Framework’, with focus on the Heath and UHC Framework.
Presenter:
- DR. CHANDRAKANT LAHARIYA National Professional Officer, World Health Organization(India), United Nations.
Title: Empowering Youth in Sustainable Development, Social Equality and Peace through Decent and Sustainable Jobs as well as Civic and Political Participation.
Panellist :( Second Session)
- DR. Datchana Moorthy Ramu— Founder Secretary-General, International Youth Forum.
- MR. PROF.(DR.) SANJAY SINDHU — Director, University Institute of Legal Studies Himachal Pradesh University
- Dr Nandan Sharma, Head for School of Law, Shooluni University
- MR. BRUCE FERGUSON — Founder of Reform Through Education (USA)
- Dr MARY SHUTTLEWORTH-Founder President Youth for Human Rights International (USA)
International Presentations:
- MISS. MAI THIN YU MON — Steering Committee for UNFAID, Myanmar.
- Miss Juanita M. Healey, CEO Changing Cases (U.K)
- Mr. Azizuddin Sultani, Afghanistan Delegate
- Miss. Nazneen Afreen, Bangladesh Delegate
- Mr. Yuvraj Parajuli, Nepal Delegate
- Mr. Bruce Ferguson, USA
- Dr. Mary Shuttleworth, USA
Title: Role of youth in Achieving 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals
Panellist :( 3rd Session)
Second-day panellist :( First Session)
- MISS. MAI THIN YU MON — Steering Committee for UNFAID, Myanmar.
- MR. DEVARAJAN GOVINDARAJ — Advocate and Volunteer, YHRI- India.
- MR. SUDESH POKHREL — Faculty, South Asian University, Bhutan.
- MRS. AMANDA BUFFALO — Faculty, Yokun University, Canada.
- MS. Olena Karpova — Faculty, Odessa National Economic University, Ukraine.
IYF-Initial Phase: Planning
The delegates were selected based on the essay submitted, we would select delegates based on how enthusiastic they were on joining the event and on the topic of human rights and Sustainable development goals. We approached panellists based on their experience and their quality to able to reply to the delegates with unpredictable questions that they may have to face. The participants were divided into Panelists, delegates and a moderator. The Panelists and delegates were setups as face to face to directly communicate and for the clear vision. Panellists’ information could be seen by the delegates clearly, delegates were provided with their identity card with their name and country of representation. Moderator would sit beside the panellists, he would be moderating if the delegates went out of the topic and control the flow of the message. The moderator would also assist in paraphrasing delegates’ language if any problem were to be noticed. The questions raised by delegates must be answered by the panellists from their experience and understanding of the agendas of the UN and UDHR.
Final Phase: Evaluation
The feedback on the event was somehow satisfactory from all the delegates. They would love to participate again at this conference but if some changes were made. We gathered verbal feedbacks from the organizing partners, schools, institutions, students, teachers and everyone. Evaluating the first day and the second day, I think both days were productive and effective. The main objective had been achieved which was foremost high in priority, entertaining the international delegates were somehow satisfactory and they also enjoyed it. We had a photography session as well, we had honourable guests to let us go forward on this conference and wished us good wishes for the coming days. Observing, the crowd there was unsatisfactory areas where we could have aced but due to lack of manpower and support in finance, we were not able to ace this conference out. The registration fee and sponsorship from a few PR had provided a break-even for the budget we had proposed. However, This event was on loss.
IYFTaipei2020:
Even though the first objective was achieved in IYF 2017,2018,2019, we still had some incomplete objectives. 17 sustainable development goals were to be addressed but only a few of them had been actually addressed with the panellist, this conference was held to support 17 sustainable development goals. The delegates seemed to be clueless about some development goals. Moreover, 30 human rights articles were not even touched. Thus, with an aim to touch all 30 articles of UDHR and 17 sustainable development goals we are bringing back IYFTaipei2020. This time we will try to engage youths in the agendas for 2030, goals to be achieved by 2030. Expected Dates will be May 28–30,2020 with the support of YHRI-Taiwan and Taiwanese Industrialist MR. Lee.
