4th Session of the Islamic Conference of Youth and Sports Ministers, 17-19 April 2018, Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan
BAKU DECLARATION
“We, the delegates of the OIC Member States that have attended the 4th Session of the Islamic Conference of Youth and Sports Ministers (ICYSM) held in Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan, on 01-03 Sha’ban 1439 A.H., corresponding to 17-19 April 2018 …
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Boycott all youth and sports related events being organized and held in the occupied territories of the OIC Member States by the occupation powers and forces.
Express our gratitude to the 4th ICYSM’s Organizing Committee composed of the OIC General Secretariat, the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF), and Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), as well as the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan as the host for their efforts to hold the 4th session of the Islamic Conference of Youth and Sports Ministers in a successful manner.
Wish the 4th Session of the Islamic Conference of Youth and Sports Ministers to lead to fruitful outcomes for the youth and sports of the Islamic Ummah and hope to see concrete progress in the implementation of resolutions and recommendations made during the Conference and look forward to the 5th Session of the Islamic Conference of Youth and Sports Ministers in Saudi Arabia in May 2020.
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May Allah bless us in the efforts we exert for the benefit of the Islamic Ummah.”
Please, follow the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) link below to read the full text of the Declaration covering the important issues related with youth and sports development in the Member States.
https://www.oic-oci.org/topic/?t_id=18601&t_ref=10314&lan=en
In the 3rd day of the First Ever Model OIC Arabic for High Schools, youth delegates comprising 170 students from more than 40 OIC Member States, were actively engaged in the simulation of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, where they intensely discussed and lobbied for relevant resolutions on Al-Quds, including on political, economic, human rights and youth policy. In the spirit of Islamic Solidarity towards the just cause of Al-Quds, those resolutions and the Istanbul Declaration were unanimously adopted by all participants within the rules of procedures implemented in the meetings of OIC.
It should be noted that, the youth delegates have placed high dedication, sincerity and efforts towards ensuring that all aforementioned documents would mirror the concerns the Muslim World has in regards to Palestine.
The First Ever Model OIC for High Schools, organized by ICYF in Cooperation with Beyoglu Education&Cultural Foundation, furthers with diplomatic simulations following to intense diplomatic trainings (Resolution writing, Diplomatic negotiation skills, lobbying). Delegates of the programme, 170 students from more than 40 OIC Member States has been attending following committees, acting as ministers of esteemed OIC Member States in diplomatic simulations.
The Diplomatic Simulation Topics of the First Model OIC for High Schools as follows;
• Al-Quds Committee – Towards OIC Common Position in Adressing the Challenges of Jerusalem’s Recognition as the Capital of the Occupying Power
• The Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the OIC – Towards OIC Common Market and Promotion of Economic Integration; The Right Path for Unity and developed Muslim world.
• Youth Policy – Assessing Youth Networks and Roles in Facing Pressing Issues within the OIC Geography; The Need for Improved Activism and Empathy in the Just Cause of Al-Quds and Palestine
• Human Rights Committee – Addressing Human Rights Violations in the OIC Geography; The Need for Coordinated Efforts at the International Arena for Protection of Palestinian Basic Rights in Al-Quds
First Model OIC Arabic for High School Kicks off in Istanbul!
The first ever Model OIC Arabic for High School, organized by ICYF in cooperation with Beyoglu Education and Cultural Foundation under the theme of “Preserving International Status and Islamic Character of Al-Quds Ash-Sharif”, kicked off in Istanbul as part of celebration of Al-Quds as the 2018 OIC Youth Capital. For the next three (03) days, the Delegates, comprising around 200 students from more than 40 countries, will attend academic panels on Al-Quds that will be presented by leading academicians, experts and diplomats; as well as Diplomatic Simulation of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in which Youth Delegates act as Foreign Ministers of a given Member State of the OIC to practice and develop diplomatic skills.
Mr Ahmet Halit Hatip, Director of International Projects at ICYF, presented the “OIC Start-up Platform”, an ICYF initiated international Project for Youth Entrepreneurship and Development at an International Training Program, entitled “Technology Entrepreneurship Advocacy and Management of Business Incubation & Technology Parks” organized by Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (ICCIA) in collaboration with Union Chamber and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey from 23-25 April in Istanbul. At the end of the Training Program, Ms Attiya Nawazish Ali, Assistant Secretary General of ICCIA presented a gift to Ahmet Halit Hatip for ICYF’s excellent contribution to the programme.
The 4th Islamic Conference of Youth and Sports Ministers (ICYSM) is just around the corner, set to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from April 17-19 2018! This conference will be a landmark event for youth policy and development throughout the Muslim world as the 1st Draft OIC Youth Strategy, first approved in principle two years ago at the 3rd ICYSM, will be tabled for ratification by OIC member states. We’d like to hear your voice and thoughts.
The OIC Youth Strategy will address a number of critical issues relevant to youth; including developing vision and setting mechanisms to address:
A) Education
B) Employment
C) Social Inclusion
D) Extremism
E) Entrepreneurship
F) Public Health
G) Marriage and Early Marriage
H) Youth Engagement & Civil Society
I) Cultural Challenges and Globalization
J) Migration and Integration
If you were acting on behalf of OIC States, what specific issues under the OIC Strategy do you believe are challenges for youth, and how can they be solved? We look forward to hearing your thoughts, policy proposals and solutions!
1st Model OIC Arabic for High Schools
This year, ICYF and it’s partners will invite 75 outstanding students from top-tier High Schools of the OIC Member States with scholars, diplomats and state officials to participate in the 1st HSMOIC on 26-30 April. The group of outstanding high school students will receive high-end trainings over 4 days of the Global Summit simulations, learning critical tools of understanding and further promoting a knowledge based approach to contemporary international relations where they will have a chance to practice their skills in a two day simulation game. The 1st Model OIC Arabic for High Schools will take place in the Haliç Congress Center, Istanbul, Turkey with the theme of “Preserving international status and Islamic character of Al-Quds Al-Sharif”, where the Program Agenda will consist of 5 main topics, namely; Human Rights, Youth Policy, Economic Issues, Al-Quds.
The simulation will run for 4 days, during which participants will assume roles as diplomats and representatives of real countries, research these countries and practice their policies. The official language of the simulation is Arabic.
In advance, delegates will prepare position papers and resolutions, present and debate them and adopt resolutions in the bodies. Participants represent a country as a team of three. Participants will need to act authentically and represent their country to the best of their knowledge and ability, making the simulation as realistic as possible. MOICs can focus on the work of the following OIC bodies: General Assembly or council of Ministries.
Accommodation and flight ticket costs of selected participants will be covered by HSMOIC Secretariat.
Application Criterias:
– Being a High School Student (Age of between 14-18)
– Having experience in diplomatic simulations
– Fluency of Arabic Language
– Letter from High School
Application Form:
https://goo.gl/4xz2tP
#AlQudsOICYouthCapital2018 – Full story of the Launch of the Al-Quds Al-Sharif – Islamic World Youth Capital 2018 Program in Palestine
Launch of the National Youth Council of Palestine, which expressed its dedication to uniting and engaging all Palestinian youth, advocating youth interests and representing the cause of Palestine throughout the world.
ICYF Holds Successful National Model OIC
Dhaka, Bangladesh, 03 February 2018
On 03 February 2018, Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) co-hosted with Lighthouse Foundation the 1st National Model OIC Bangladesh in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Conference was held as an official youth event of the 10th Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers from OIC Member States. The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Bangladesh Government was also in collaboration with this conference. The agenda and theme of the conference was similar to that of the 10th ICTM, with an emphasis on youth issues.
The first pre-meeting youth event as part of an OIC sectorial meeting was attended by 110 students from 12 different nationalities who discussed the roadmap and strategies on promoting intra-OIC tourism. The Conference ended with an 11-point proposed action plan which formed part of the presentation of ICYF to the 10th ICTM.
The Opening Ceremony was attended by Mr. Md Anwar Hossain, Director General, Department of Youth Development Bangladesh as chief guest, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Bangladesh Secretariat, Mr. Md. Mofazzal Hossain, Director General International Organization Wing Ministry of Foreign Affairs Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Mr. AFM Gousal Azam Sarker and ICYF Representative Mr. Abdula Manafi Mutualo Director General, General Directorate of Youth Policy, Education & Training who read the statement of the ICYF President while delivering opening remarks. Mr. S.I.M Shadman Sheikh, the Secretary General of the conference declared the official opening of the ceremony.
The closing ceremony of the conference was addressed by the guest of honor H.E. Mr. Munir M Merali, Resident Diplomatic Representative, Aga Khan Development Network (AKDM) in Bangladesh, followed by the Key Note Speech of the Closing Panel delivered by Prof. Dr. Omar Jah, Pro Vice Chancellor, Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh. Chief Guest Mr. Kamrul Ahsan, Secretary, Bilateral & Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh who appreciated the engagement of young leaders as a platform to developing future leadership.
The national host organization, Lighthouse Imperium Foundation along with the entire team thanked the co-organizer ICYF for the cooperation and support to make this platform a reality. The Ministry representatives from of Youth and Sports and Foreign Affairs also expressed their positive notes on this program by wishing the expression of interest to host such youth programs in the coming days to further mobilize and engage youth potential.
#AlQudsOICYouthCapital2018 – Full story of the Launch of the Al-Quds Al-Sharif – Islamic World Youth Capital 2018 Program in Palestine
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expresses high appreciation for the Islamic Conference Youth Forum for Dialogue and Cooperation’s efforts and work towards supporting of the Palestinian Youth and Cause, as well as preserving the Islamic Character of Al-Quds Al-Sharif.