SIMRAN VEDVYAS, REPRESENTING U.A.E. OUTSHINES AT INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FORUM 2012- NEW DELHI, INDIA 24th June to 29th June, 2012

 

As stated in the Media Releases-

Young, and every determined to be instrumental in bringing about the change the world needs today for a better future we all want –not only for ourselves but for the future generations to come.  Today, Simran Vedvyas is very well known amongst 550 delegates, speakers and organizers from over 75 countries attending the International Youth Forum 2012, New Delhi- India.  She is a student from The Millennium School Dubai chosen as the youngest delegate due to high level of accomplishments and achievements and with special approvals as her application to the Forum was rated amongst top applications.  Enthusiastic and proud of her contributions to the society Simran approached the Chief guest who was none other than Shri Shashi Tharoor ; an Indian Member of Parliament (MP), until 2007, he was a career official at the UN, rising to United Nations Under-Secretary General for Communications and Public Information. He was the Chief Guest and inaugurated to announce the Forum Open and his speech was so interesting that it mesmerized one and all present.

Simran says- I am participating in the MIG- SESSIONS- Model Indian Governence that will allow me to learn about the proceedings of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, virtually.  At IYF 2012, it is for the second time ever that the model governance session is being organized in India.  Simran is chosen to represent and discuss the Position Paper of MY State - Dubai- UAE at Model Indian Governence as Lok Sabha Member

Simran made a presentation of her work and what led to her being chosen as the Torch Bearer for the London Olympics Games2012.  She is chosen amongst Top 10 Speakers and successfully delivered the speech on Youth and Environment.

 

Apart from the serious discussions, debates, speeches and sessions the participants of the forum have got the opportunity to participate in the Global Village and also in the Fashion Show Extravaganza.

 

Event Dates- 24th June to 29th June, 2012

 

Formal Events include-

 

* Keynote Presentations

* Participant Presentations

* Seminars

* Panel Discussions

* Focus Group Session

* Action Group Meeting

 

Informal Events include-

 

* Global Village

* Cultural Night

* Fashion Show

* Musical Performances

* Dance and Drama Performances

 

Main Forum Themes

 

Day 1 -       Youth Participation in Democracy and Policy Framework

Day 2 -       Youth Empowerment and Social Inclusion - Active Citizenship

Day 3 -       Youth and the Role of Media

 

Focussed Workshops Themes

 

Day 1 -       Youth and Environment

Day 2 -       Youth and Emotional Intelligence

Day 3 -       Youth and Innovation

 

Action Forum Daily: Model Indian Governance (Only for Indian Citizens)

 

More Details- http://www.youthforum.in/

 

Inaugural Ceremony- Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Shri Manohar Parrikar , Chief Minister of Goa was present for the closing ceremony