On 20-24 May 2024, the ICYF delegation visited the city of Marrakech for technical evaluation of the preparations of hosting “Marrakech OIC Youth Capital – 2025” International Programme at the invitation by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication of the Kingdom of Morocco.
During the visit, several meetings were held to apprehend the facilities on the field such as youth centers, conferences halls, universities? museums, historical zones and health infrastructure.
The OIC Youth Capital International Programme serves as a dynamic platform for Muslim youth to strengthen solidarity, promote the spirit of unity and foster inter-cultural diversity.
During the visit to Marrakech, the ICYF delegation was received by H.E. Farid Chourak, Wali (Governor) of the Marrakech-Safi region. The Governor assured the readiness of Marrakech City to host the OIC Youth Capital International Programme in 2025.
The Shusha OIC Youth Capital 2024 official launch and handover ceremony was held in the pearl of Karabakh, the historic city of Shusha from the 4th to the 6th of June 2024.
ICYF President H.E. Taha Ayhan was among the key speakers and attendees at the grand opening together with Azerbaijan’s Minister of Youth and Sports H.E. Farid Gayibov, Boubakari Maiga from the OIC, MP Shahin Ismayilov, and SESRIC Chief of Cabinet Atilla Karaman.
Addressing the gathering, Mr.Ayhan recalled the words of the President of Azerbaijan H.E. Ilham Aliyev, the victorious Commander In Chief who liberated Karabakh stated, “We deeply grieve for the families who lost their loved ones and for the innocent children killed in Palestine.” “The current difficulties require us to show realistic solutions and sincere solidarity with our brothers,” he added. During the course of the year, more than 150 young participants from 36 countries will engage in year-long events on science, culture, sports, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and education, under the theme ‘Empowering Youth, Uniting Cultures.’
Shusha is not just a geographical location on the map of Azerbaijan; it is a page of history, a symbol of strength in resistance and resilience over decades. With the program starting here today, we will highlight Shusha’s history and culture and share it with the global community through the lens of youth” he added.
During his speech, Youth and Sports Minister H.E. Mr. Gayibov announced plans for over 12 large-scale offline and online events, covering various fields such as science, culture, sports, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and education for the youth of the Islamic world in collaboration with ICYF.
Over 150 young participants from 36 countries will engage in year-long events on science, culture, sports, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and education, under the theme ‘Empowering Youth, Uniting Cultures.’
The three-day launch also featured the International Leadership and Diplomacy Conference, the ‘Islamic Youth Talks for Peace and Harmony’ panel, and the NexGen Social Innovation Forum and a city tour of Shusha.
On 20-24 May 2024, the ICYF delegation visited the city of Marrakech for technical evaluation of the preparations of hosting “Marrakech OIC Youth Capital – 2025” International Programme at the invitation by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication of the Kingdom of Morocco.
During the visit, several meetings were held to apprehend the facilities on the field such as youth centers, conferences halls, universities? museums, historical zones and health infrastructure.
The OIC Youth Capital International Programme serves as a dynamic platform for Muslim youth to strengthen solidarity, promote the spirit of unity and foster inter-cultural diversity.
During the visit to Marrakech, ICYF delegation was received by H.E. Farid Chourak, Wali (Governor) of the Marrakech-Safi region. The Governor assured the readiness of Marrakech City to host the OIC Youth Capital International Programme in 2025.
“The Protocol of Commitment on holding Shusha OIC Youth Capital 2024 International Programme” has been signed by H.E. Taha Ayhan, the ICYF President and H.E. Farid Gayibov, the Minister of Youth and Sport of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 28 March 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Following the Signing Ceremony, a press conference was held to highlight upcoming yearlong activities for youth development.
The city of Shusha of Azerbaijan will host young people through diverse events to celebrate the year of OIC Youth during 2024.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan H.E. Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree in accordance with paragraph 32 of Article 109 of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, ratifying the decision made at the 11th meeting of the ICYF Executive Board, held on November 10, 2023, in Istanbul, selecting Shusha as the host of the “OIC Youth Capital 2024” International Program. The decree mandates the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan to prepare and execute an action plan concerning Shusha’s designation as the youth capital of the OIC for 2024 and to address any other pertinent issues stemming from this decision.
We are thrilled to announce the city of Shusha, Azerbaijan, as the OIC Youth Capital 2024, the new epicenter for youth development, international projects and intercultural diversity in the OIC region.
Shusha, the 10th host of OIC Youth Capital, will leverage this unique opportunity to foster cooperation among OIC member states in youth policy and enhance Muslim youth solidarity. It aims to promote intercultural diversity and the spirit of “unity” among the youth of the OIC geography and beyond through various activities.
The year-long OIC Youth Capital International Program encompasses a series of activities and events, spanning culture, academic life, youth leadership, entertainment, sports, and youth capacity building. The program aims to empower and engage Muslim youth by providing them with an international stage to shine and prosper.
Stay tuned for exciting news, opportunities, and youth activities from “Shusha-OIC Youth Capital 2024.”
We are thrilled to announce the city of Shusha of Azerbaijan, as the OIC Youth Capital 2024, the new epicenter for youth development, international projects and intercultural diversity in the OIC region.
Shusha, the 10th host of OIC Youth Capital, will leverage this unique opportunity to foster cooperation among OIC member states in youth policy and enhance Muslim youth solidarity. It aims to promote intercultural diversity and the spirit of “unity” among the youth of the OIC geography and beyond through various activities.
The year-long OIC Youth Capital International Program encompasses a series of activities and events, spanning culture, academic life, youth leadership, entertainment, sports, and youth capacity building. The program aims to empower and engage Muslim youth by providing them with an international stage to shine and prosper.
Stay tuned for exciting news, opportunities, and youth activities from “Shusha-OIC Youth Capital 2024.”
Bangladesh was announced as the “OIC Youth Capital 2020-21” marking a significant recognition for the leadership of Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her spirited Government in the youth sector. The Istanbul based Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), an entity affiliated to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), made this declaration on 25 December 2019. The selection of Dhaka as the “OIC Youth Capital 2020-21” will play a significant role to reflect a positive brand image of Bangladesh globally specially among the youth. The convergence of the yearlong events with the grand celebration of the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has amplified its significance to a great extent.
Comprising to the youth of Bangladesh and the world, this event will showcase the spirit of Islam and youth and work to build peaceful collaboration among the youth generation. The year-long programs will contain different modes of youth and practices of living together and building the nest world together.
To celebrate the Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020, ten other elaborate mega events (Bangabandhu Global Youth Award, Bangabandhu Global Youth Award, OIC Knowledge Master, Bangabandhu Youth Art Competition, Bangabandhu-Dhaka International Debate Fest for the OIC Youth, Entrepreneurship, Skill & Employment Camp, Dhaka OIC Youth Capital Film Festival 2020-21, Scout Conference for Sustainable Development, Sheikh Hasina Youth Volunteer Award, The Holy Qur’an Recitation competition, Closing Ceremony) have been designed which will be implemented by various Ministries and government bodies throughout the year. It is our great pleasure to formally inform that the ‘Dhaka-OIC youth capital 202-21-Bangabandhu- Youth Art Competition’ is scheduled from 15-30 April 2021 virtually. With an objective to disseminate the related information of the exhibition through public media, the press conference has been scheduled to take place on 1 March, 2021. Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh is going to organize the Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020-21 Bangabandhu- Youth Art Competition in association with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
Interested young artists aged between 18-35 years from the OIC member states and muslim community of other country are eligible to apply to the competition. The entire participating countries are devided into six regions. The regions are Bangladesh, Middle East, Rest of Asia, Africa, North and South America, Europe and Australia.
Two juries from each region will be responsible for the selection of artists, artworks and awards from their regional countries. Three juries from Bangladesh will select Bangladeshi artworks and awards. The jury board will select top 100 artworks – from Bangladesh 20 artists, Middle East 20 artists, Rest of Asia 20 artists, Africa 15 artists, North and South America 10 artists, and from Europe and Australia 15 artists.
Under the theme of the competition ‘Parity & Prosperity’ there will be a virtual exhibition of contemporary art, calligraphy art, photography and graphic design from 15 – 30 April, 2021.
In order to represent their selective thought and imagination to participate in the competition artistsmay follow the subjects like 1) Bangabandhu and Bangladesh; 2) COVID Pandemic; 3) Humanity in Refugee Crisis; 4) Youth Spirit in Technology; 5) Islamic History; 6) Climate Change etc.
Interested participating artists are requested to fill up the registration form (available at http://dhaka.oicyouthcapital.com/program/bangabandhu-youth-art-competition).
Only selected artists will be notified for participation in the virtual exhibition. The selection result will be posted on the website. Applicants are required to attach necessary documents along with the registration form. Each participant may apply with information of their artworks for selection process in maximum three categories and only one artwork for each category. Images of the artworks should be submitted by email in JPEG format in 300 DPI resolution and RGB color mode. Each file size of the attached Image should not be more than 5 MB. All interested participating artistsare requested to submit a scanned copy of their passportornational ID, educational, professional certificate in not be more than 5 MB.
The deadline for the registration and submission of the participation documents is scheduled from 1-31 March 2021. Artworks and regional award selection will be from 1-7 April 2021 from six regions and the selected artists will be notified about their selection through email. The jury session for grand award selection will be held from 11 – 13 April, 2021. A jury panel comprising from Bangladesh and ICYF will be responsible for judging the seclected artworks. Four awards will be given in each categories.
All selected artists will be recive certificate for their participation.
All communication regarding the ecompetition must be directed to the address of the Department of Fine Arts, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, 14/3 Segunbagicha, Ramna, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh. Phone: +88029550602; Mobile: +8801713047571; +8801711183544, +8801711174918;
E-mail: shilpakala.dhaka@oicyouthcapital.com
In its capacity as the Selection Committee of the OIC Youth Capital International Programme, the ICYF Executive Board has selected Niamey of Niger as the OIC Youth Capital – 2023 among other candidate cities of Isfahan of Iran and Dakhla of Morocco on its 10th meeting held in Istanbul, on the 27th January 2023.