tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87030125226203235432024-03-13T17:41:18.948-07:00International Youth Federation | IYFInternational Youth Federation (IYF), The official website of the global youth movement, works toward empowering #Youth worldwide. The IYF oversee international youth participation, empowering youth and encouraging their engagement among all member countries. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8703012522620323543.post-78434521743372284952023-08-11T07:53:00.009-07:002023-08-11T07:57:06.136-07:00IYF celebrates success and innovation on International Youth Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnrGz7SeeJl2RCCpgO61QGNY9Yc4k7oGx2hSxexIbrbda1TbWmJGm7PunWbSdphmCnixcyRR8vlg_NitZOJ3kMGgsGzOkJ86PeMuqZ7RFq95mL2oxej8h9jZNB-f-POZxBX6c4PTZV7YxmFJb4Yt0EDb9jme2zwA3cpzzCGkXdS0BsLjfWHoK-7yXG-Zdj/s16000/Backdrop-mini.jpg" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Every year on International #YouthDay, the International Youth Federation (IYF highlights its/our various programmes aimed at empowering, educating, and inspiring young individuals around the globe. The day marks not only a celebration of youth, but a commitment to further fostering their growth and innovation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>"On International #YouthDay, we stand in solidarity with all young minds that represent our future. Let us invest in education, mentorship, and opportunities that enable them to innovate, inspire, and lead the world to new horizons."</i> said Dr. Julia BLOCHER, IYF President.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Empowering youth through education</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The IYF has successfully implemented educational initiatives that have reached thousands of young people in various parts of the world. These programmes have provided essential skills, mentorship, and opportunities to youth, setting them on a path toward successful futures.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>"The energy, creativity, and passion of youth are not only our greatest assets but also the keys to solving our most pressing challenges. This #YouthDay, we recommit ourselves to fostering an environment where they can thrive, create, and make a meaningful difference."</i> Said His Excellency Amb. Saeed ZAKI, IYF Secretary-General.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Inspiring innovation and entrepreneurship</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">With a strong focus on utilising innovative solutions and technologies, the IYF has played a crucial role in nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit in young individuals. Our initiatives aim to elevate to various youth-led startups and projects that are making an impact in their communities.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>"Innovation, resilience, and courage are but a few qualities that characterise our youth. This #YouthDay, let's honour them by ensuring they have the tools they need to shape a sustainable and inclusive world, for they are not just a part of our future; they are our future."</i> Dr. Rana Al Azzazy, Regional Director in Middle East & North Africa.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Building a community of Global Leaders</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The IYF's leadership development programmes have cultivated a new generation of global leaders. By connecting young leaders across different cultures, these programmes have laid the foundation for international collaboration and positive change.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>"Young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow, they are the leaders of today. As we celebrate International #YouthDay, let us remember to listen to their voices, understand their concerns, and engage them in shaping the policies that will guide our collective future."</i> Kat Stevens, IYF Assistant Secretary-General.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Sport for development - uniting youth through physical activity</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Sport has long been recognised as a powerful medium for personal development, community engagement, and promoting healthy lifestyles. The IYF's sport for development programmes will harness the unifying power of sport to foster teamwork, leadership, and resilience among young individuals.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>"Sport is more than a game; it's a universal language that transcends barriers and unites us all. On this International #YouthDay, we recognize the vital role that sport plays in youth development. Through teamwork, perseverance, and fair competition, sport teaches values and discipline that are essential for success in life. It empowers our youth to strive for excellence, fosters a sense of community, and inspires them to be leaders both on and off the field."</i> Mashaer Alyami, Team Leader, Sport for Development.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">She adds: <i>“Let's continue to invest in sport as a vehicle for positive change, shaping a future where every young individual has the opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed.”</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The success of these sport-related initiatives exemplifies how physical activity transcends boundaries and brings people together. It serves as a testament to the potential of sport as a tool for positive change and growth in the lives of young individuals.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking forward to a bright future</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">As International Youth Day comes into focus, the IYF renews its commitment to championing youth. With plans to expand its reach and introduce new initiatives, the IYF has a bright future ahead. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>"The youth are the torchbearers of our global society, carrying forward our values, dreams, and aspirations. On this International #YouthDay, le’s commit to empoweringthem, through education and opportunity, to light the way towards peace, prosperity, and a sustainable future for all."</i> Emmanuelle Laloum, Director, Bureau of Programme Support.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For us, this day is a reminder of the potential that lies within our youth and the responsibility to nurture and harness that potential. The IYF stands at the forefront of this endeavour, celebrating the successes of today and looking ahead to the promises of tomorrow.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">"Our youth are the promise of a brighter tomorrow. As we mark International #YouthDay, let us not only celebrate their achievements but also reflect on our responsibility to provide them with the resources, support, and encouragement they need to realise their fullest potential." Dario Cirella, Under-Secretary-General.</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8703012522620323543.post-60478521110684114872023-05-02T18:57:00.009-07:002023-05-02T18:59:15.134-07:00International Youth Federation appoints Dario CIRELLA of Italy as Under-Secretary-General<p><a style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Dario CIRELLA, IYF Under-Secretary-General" border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyxrfquPYk1GbJn_yU378X7a1fziy5JKKJc08eB8IlyjYFBMlX1ZWmGH7ciCSXGnv0wNHYTnTTLIqcqg478dl4owHBHbIpZGTlDJNH1OYR6XXy4zJTXdOq4DSeTWIwL9TbbrndV4fowAXJPiJFIgh1Y4ob5K_J2Y4IGO_Mq4-I9IOzAXR1HWkWvj3mFQ/s16000/Dario.jpg" title="Dario CIRELLA, IYF Under-Secretary-General" /></a></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span></b>Date: 3 May 2023<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span>Contact: Media Relations, info@iydg.org </div><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Press Release: International Youth Federation appoints Dario CIRELLA of Italy as Under-Secretary-General</span></b></p><p>London, United Kingdom: The Executive Office of the International Youth Federation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dario Cirella of the Italian Republic as the new Under-Secretary-General for the IYF.</p><p>As Under-Secretary-General, Mr. Cirella will work closely with IYF leadership and partners to develop and implement strategies that advance the organization's vision and mission in order to scale up solutions and empower young people with the skills, opportunities, and resources to succeed in a challenging world. </p><p>“I am passionate about youth empowerment and the goals of the International Youth Federation because I believe that young people are the key to building a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. We, as young people, need to be empowered with the skills, training, and creative opportunities to reach our full potential.” said Mr. Cirella.</p><p>He added: "The work that the organization does is incredibly important and relevant in today’s global agenda, and I am excited to contribute to its mission of empowering youth for a better world."</p><p>Mr. Cirella holds a bachelor’s degree Political Sciences and International Relations from Università degli Studi Guglielmo Marconi.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>###</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>The International Youth Federation is an international non-profit youth organizations network governed by the present Statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is neutral politically, and non-denominational, aim to empower youth worldwide through improving the status of youth and promote cooperation between youth organizations in different countries.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>###</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>For more information, please contact the Media Relations – Department of Public Information (DPI)<br /></i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>via e-mail: info@iydg.org, or visit our website at www.iyfweb.org</i></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8703012522620323543.post-72532260213285126942023-04-07T21:36:00.005-07:002023-04-07T21:37:51.236-07:00International Youth Federation appoints Viktorija DIESTELKAMP of Lithuania as Chief Digital Officer<p><a style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Viktorija DIESTELKAMP, IYF Chief Digital Officer" border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir3Iyy8KufLQlv-Ll1dJV4ceG13lljT6Y4SCZRhYA8sEwYrtA06QH0UfSy9bopWpuCtT35BbBS9GNKLVBeOJN-irVp4b4zUhZLm5jImgXpbFp7h_c8jh0ssWOh43Zt6D3JHKORx1NqurwhTyaRkppBDT8rdR2E5vJATA2bt6gpLbP-wevku-ktkShv_Q/s16000/Vik.jpg" title="Viktorija DIESTELKAMP, IYF Chief Digital Officer" /></a></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span></b>Date: 8 April 2023<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span>Contact: Media Relations, info@iydg.org </div><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Press Release: International Youth Federation appoints Viktorija DIESTELKAMP of Lithuania as Chief Digital Officer</span></b></p><p>London, United Kingdom: The Executive Office of the International Youth Federation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Viktorija DIESTELKAMP of the Republic of Lithuania as its new Chief Digital Officer.</p><p>She will succeed Cora CONSTANTIN of Romania, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for her leadership and dedicated service during her tenure. In this role, Ms. Viktorija will lead the development and execution of IYF's digital strategy, ensuring that the organization's digital channels and tools align with its mission of empowering youth for a better future.</p><p>Ms. Viktorija is a senior leader with vast experience in Aviation and Data Management and a track record of leading organisations in successfully adopting a digital first mindset, driving strategic value through data and technology. </p><p>Ms. Viktorija holds a master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from University of Hertfordshire.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">###</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The International Youth Federation is an international non-profit youth organizations network governed by the present Statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is neutral politically, and non-denominational, aim to empower youth worldwide through improving the status of youth and promote cooperation between youth organizations in different countries.</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">###</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">For more information, please contact the Media Relations – Department of Public Information (DPI)</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">via e-mail: info@iydg.org, or visit our website at www.iyfweb.org</span></i></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8703012522620323543.post-68656393591340273702023-04-07T21:12:00.011-07:002023-04-12T14:22:22.074-07:00International Youth Federation appoints Kat Stevens of the United States Assistant Secretary-General & Director for the Executive Office <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kat Stevens, IYF Assistant Secretary-General & Director of the Executive Office" border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpu7jiYdxd5V8NrauDdY6Uw1EO_UzGc718Q5-cnBxQBCTnJRQnyDg6KRFI8_tVwh3bSG4gUE_AVdck29A5V18jqIw-0Eh4pFzGfpRgFpvz2TVx1CUC4RHvm2odgLszPQuiRF5bg-lp_wVNkCsN-cXFv7txjEtuhfgCluXdHateQdw_SuMDMxZjkcnsgg/s16000/Kat.jpg" title="Kat Stevens, IYF Assistant Secretary-General & Director of the Executive Office" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span></b>Date: 12 April 2023<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span>Contact: Media Relations, info@iydg.org </div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Press Release: International Youth Federation appoints Kat Stevens of the United States Assistant Secretary-General & Director for the Executive Office </b></span></p><p>London, United Kingdom: The International Youth Federation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Katherine (Kat) Stevens of the United States of America as its new Assistant Secretary-General & Director for the Executive Office. In this role, Ms. Stevens will lead the management and coordination of executive operations at IYF's headquarters, supporting the organization's global youth development priorities.</p><p>She will succeed Greta ANTONINI of the United Kingdom, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for her leadership and dedicated service during her tenure.</p><p>Ms. Kat is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership and management. She has held various executive roles in the United States and internationally in the fields of health, digital transformation, branding, marketing, and administrative support.</p><p>She holds a degree in Economics and International Policy from Lafayette College. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">###</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The International Youth Federation is an international non-profit youth organizations network governed by the present Statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is neutral politically, and non-denominational, aim to empower youth worldwide through improving the status of youth and promote cooperation between youth organizations in different countries.</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">###</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">For more information, please contact the Media Relations – Department of Public Information (DPI)</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">via e-mail: info@iydg.org, or visit our website at www.iyfweb.org</span></i></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8703012522620323543.post-12991919212432645162023-03-24T14:04:00.007-07:002023-03-24T14:05:45.807-07:00International Youth Federation appoints Giliola IGNAT of Italy as Senior Director for Representational Affairs<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Giliola IGNAT, IYF Senior Director, Representational Affairs" border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl8I66hbbIjccC5_BLRusRwEcmDZucS0LSsM3TZHzH0I13yjBFpl9SHkh6NKdCLrY_DowbTy5i1BOD22FuJkI7cdAhaafYDub-3iDtYD91QTlwGnHGChO-NwtgH5_dKbw4lx2avl7ZuSOoW7c2-d1i8Ja3s1KzI2s5adQeba-8igrP7JbCYltNZF4mGQ/s16000/Gil.jpg" title="Giliola IGNAT, IYF Senior Director, Representational Affairs" /></a></div><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span></b>Date: 24 March 2023<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span>Contact: Media Relations, info@iydg.org </div><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Press Release: International Youth Federation appoints Giliola IGNAT of Italy as Senior Director for Representational Affairs</span></b></p><div style="text-align: left;">London, United Kingdom: The Executive Office of the International Youth Federation announced today the appointment of Ms. Giliola IGNAT of the Republic of Italy as Senior Director for Representational Affairs.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Ms. Giliola is a highly skilled and accomplished professional who is driven by results and innovation. With extensive experience in customer management, operations governance, digital transformation programs, and management consulting, she has a proven track record of managerial experience, leading complex programmes, and building robust value propositions across various domains.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />With years of experience in the field, Ms. Giliola has developed a deep understanding of youth's challenges today. She is committed to providing programs and initiatives that empower youth to thrive. With her expertise and passion for the field, she is a strong advocate for youth development and works tirelessly to promote the well-being and success of future leaders.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />She holds an EMBA in Business Administration from the University of Vienna, a Master's in Communications from the National School of Political and Administrative Studies in Bucharest, and a Master's in Marketing and Sales from the University of Lille.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">###</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The International Youth Federation is an international non-profit youth organization network governed by the present Statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is neutral politically and non-denominational and aims to empower youth worldwide through improving the status of youth and promoting cooperation between youth organizations in different countries.</span></i></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">###</span></i></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">For more information, please contact the Media Relations – Department of Public Information (DPI)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">via e-mail: info@iydg.org, or visit our website at www.iyfweb.org</span></i></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8703012522620323543.post-27692134197639550502023-03-18T20:59:00.013-07:002023-03-18T21:04:47.608-07:00International Youth Federation appoints Rana Al-Azzazy of Egypt as Regional Director for Middle East & North Africa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dr. Rana Al-Azzazy, IYF Regional Director for Middle East & North Africa" border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnALgeZ7HIjgTVpCTh1b6_JMszRkCKm0uajO3jntaJFTc3I3iBZA9vUoqaUytwuFDVjegt-XfAB8YqZIIeozrXCtzQD-eIYCUMrEOPaso3LlymCf4mviEsz3NTG1OnGvX9hrjPuXCL1IVOJtY7IyZ7N6Kug6bMYeRTcbNR1WB56A9Ww4ysXPE7W964Q/s16000/Rana.jpg" title="Dr. Rana Al-Azzazy, IYF Regional Director for Middle East & North Africa" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span></b>Date: 19 March 2023<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span>Contact: Media Relations, info@iydg.org </div><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Press Release: International Youth Federation appoints Rana Al-Azzazy of Egypt as Regional Director for Middle East & North Africa </span></b></p><div style="text-align: justify;">London, United Kingdom: The Executive Office of the International Youth Federation announced today the appointment of Dr. Rana Al-Azzazy of the Arab Republic of Egypt as Regional Director for Middle East & North Africa.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She will succeed Wafa Mohamed of the Kingdom of Bahrain, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for her leadership and dedicated service during her tenure.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Rana is a highly experienced professional in the field of healthcare with a passion for helping young people reach their full potential. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of healthcare, sales and marketing, she is dedicated to creating programmes and initiatives that empower and support youth to become successful, confident, and resilient adults.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Through her efforts, she aims to inspire and empower the next generation of changemakers. With a great passion for sports and wellbeing, she is a certified Pound pro instructor and wildlife advocate.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She holds a degree in Pharmacy from Helwan University.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">###</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i><i>The International Youth Federation is an international non-profit youth organizations network governed by the present Statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is neutral politically, and non-denominational, aim to empower youth worldwide through improving the status of youth and promote cooperation between youth organizations in different countries.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i><i>###</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i><i>For more information, please contact the Media Relations – Department of </i><i>Public Information (DPI)</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">via e-mail: info@iydg.org, or visit our website at www.iyfweb.org</span></i></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8703012522620323543.post-11972488167970818572022-10-31T03:00:00.001-07:002022-10-31T03:01:01.933-07:00International Youth Federation welcomes UNGA decision to establish a UN Office on Youth Affairs<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1117" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZb19kvqgMwmLdPcluLcgJhVvko7TONzUgn-HGr2-WvlLz7PlmrqjBtnmtyrR12WTQRyiDWP_LJc7rJJcRAGIMQWa1GGlQN_zrP40Kqrauez6-I6airQ9pNq0i_TSa7v43v9Be5ldlv7H5Bfc8g6WgMCpujCWe3Wxrq-nE9IaDNV8kNy2fBj7CEgj_0g/s16000/Julia%20Blocher-cropped%20web.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span></b>Date: 31 October 2022<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span>Contact: Media Relations, press@iyfweb.org </div><p>London, United Kingdom: The President of the International Youth Federation welcomes today the announcement of the United Nations General Assembly on the establishment of UN Office on Youth Affairs, made by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, as part of this year's common agenda.</p><p>The future will certainly depend on the status of the youth today. It’s the fuel that keeps our society functioning and growing, which is why it’s time to focus on supporting young people in what they can do to make the world around them a better place.</p><p>Youth engagement will be the key to success in achieving a promising future. When more opportunities for participation are offered to young people, it will only further shape them into better leaders who want to make a difference in this world.</p><p><i>“At the IYF, we encourage all key global actors to increase support for youth development programmes, as it is one of the vital vehicles to accelerate sustainable development on community level.”</i> Said Julia BLOCHER, IYF President. </p><p>She added: <i>“It is crucial to invest in young people because now more than ever, it is imperative to build a future that fosters the qualities of a productive, creative, and sustainable society. Youth development through various capacity-building programmes promotes the social-emotional wellbeing of its members while also providing career opportunities."</i></p><p>The international community needs to recognize the importance of creating a sound standard for youth development in order to achieve more inclusive communities that produce leaders who will better us all.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">###</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The IYF is a global youth network, an organization advocating for youth empowerment and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help young people build a better future. The IYF works to empower youth in line with 2030 Global Goals Agenda, to create a sustainable world for all young people through education, advocacy, and the promotion of respect and compassion.</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">We inform, engage, and mobilize new audiences to take action and raise funds that support sustainable development programs for youth around the world.</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">###</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">For more information, please contact the IYF® Media Relations via e-mail: press@iyfweb.org, or visit our website at www.iyfweb.org.</span></i></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8703012522620323543.post-17882595229031921932022-02-06T05:45:00.006-08:002022-02-06T05:45:49.659-08:00International Youth Federation Appoints Greta Antonini of Italy as Assistant Secretary-General<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHvClSqcDtRpABQveBOR3XuPeFpKtdqgepIsGhEU6kxu4e1FzyS8My_vGyOuQwNMZL7lLhsEHR594ZIsWIOGfawjprr04yRMmIzluOMovkmm0YT78_w1usGFKJX_pQuhS-VMHLPeIw92F3pGg-ac0CGNl-7-gJX20XxfXu54ebJFNxpnzk5k4m2lV3pA=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span></b>Date: 6 February 2022<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span>Contact: Media Relations, press@iyfweb.org </div><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Press Release: IYF Appoints Greta Antonini of Italy as Assistant Secretary-General</span></b></p><p>London, United Kingdom: The Executive Office of the International Youth Federation announced today the appointment of Greta Antonini of Italy as Assistant Secretary-General, and Director of the Executive Office.</p><p>Ms. Greta is a project management professional with a background in the social sciences and extensive experience managing multi-disciplinary and cross-institutional projects.</p><p>From working with vulnerable children, advocating for sustainable fashion, to her current role in managing environmental engineering projects, she brings to this position a wide range of experience in strategy, communications, operations, and team management. Her passion is to empower people to become the leaders of the world they want to live in.</p><p>Ms. Greta holds a Master of Science in Social and Cultural Psychology from the London School of Economics (LSE) and a Project Management Qualification with the Association for Project Management (APM). </p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>###</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>The IYF is a global youth network, an organization advocating for youth empowerment and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help young people build a better future. The IYF works to empower youth in line with 2030 Global Goals Agenda, to create a sustainable world for all young people through education, advocacy, and the promotion of respect and compassion.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>We inform, engage, and mobilize new audiences to take action and raise funds that support sustainable development programs for youth around the world.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>###</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>For more information, please contact the IYF® Media Relations via e-mail: press@iyfweb.org, or visit our website at www.iyfweb.org.</i></p><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8703012522620323543.post-67236896255932256112022-01-05T03:58:00.016-08:002022-01-10T02:49:07.762-08:002022 Global Call for Nominations <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1161" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTja1496Co4VgAKacD7kKMF4IdF_bxcQgNG9-LIMEKf7k3DVcpfRG-FP4WzRBvQSMvuR17ImIEX7VeqsVPBMnqo77UPmKNgOJmQWrAKfo268_U_aVkCfX9GfG2Gaf4QEdUxsKqDpZX8tiQA1SV7374zTT2wy-Yck6Z4-KxoM94Z2agY16nJOPR0VxntA=s16000" /></a></div><p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></b></p><div>Date: 5 January 2022<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span>Contact: Media Relations, press@iyfweb.org <br /><span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Press Release: 2022 Global Call for Nominations </span></b></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">London, United Kingdom: The President of the International Youth Federation, Julia BLOCHER has launched the second edition of the global call for nominations and applications of IYF senior positions in headquarters and regional administrations. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Global Call aims to expand the pool of candidates for the positions of Vice President, Assistant Secretaries-General, Regional Directors, and other senior roles with a view to advancing gender parity and geographical diversity at the most senior leadership level in the field.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The process for this call will consider official nominations from both member and non-member states, organizational endorsements, personal recommendations, as well as individual applications. Nominating entities can nominate up to four individuals, including at least two female candidates.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b>Requirements</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Eligible applicants need to have reasonable hands-on relevant experience related to youth development desirably at representational or technical level.</li><li>Profiles that meet the minimum requirements will, following an internal review process, be included in the IYF pool, a database of potential candidates, which serves as a primary tool to source talent, and which complements the Secretary-General’s own search and consultation.</li></ul></div><div>Please note that the Global Call pool is not a roster of pre-cleared candidates and only individuals whose profile is found suitable for specific posts may be invited to participate in a competitive selection process.</div><div><br /><b>Current senior opportunities</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Vice President, International Youth Federation</li><li>Assistant Secretary-General, Director Executive Office<span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span></li><li>Assistant Secretary-General, Director of Public Information<span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span></li><li>Senior Director Representational Affairs<span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span></li><li>Regional Director, Americas & Caribbean</li><li>Regional Director, Europe<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li></ul><br /><b>Opportunities at the Executive Office </b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Special Assistant to Secretary-General<span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span></li><li>Executive Associate to Secretary-General</li><li>Chief, Media & Advocacy<span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span></li><li>Senior Executive Assistant<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li></ul><br /></div><div><b>Deadline - </b>The deadline to receive all nominations is <span style="color: #cc0000;">30 January 2022</span>. </div><div><br />Further information about current opportunities can be accessed via our <b><u><a href="https://www.iyfweb.org/p/vacancies.html">vacancies page</a></u></b>.</div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>###</i></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>The IYF is a global youth network, an organization advocating for youth empowerment and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help young people build a better future. The IYF works to empower youth in line with 2030 Global Goals Agenda, to create a sustainable world for all young people through education, advocacy, and the promotion of respect and compassion.</i></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>We inform, engage, and mobilize new audiences to take action and raise funds that support sustainable development programs for youth around the world.</i></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>###</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>For more information, please contact the IYF® Media Relations via e-mail: press@iyfweb.org, or visit our website at www.iyfweb.org.</i></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8703012522620323543.post-26184398502684405932021-11-16T02:14:00.017-08:002021-11-16T05:14:53.383-08:00Young Leaders raise voices and call for collective climate action in COP26 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="President Julia BLOCHER addressed a 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26)" border="0" data-original-height="999" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6SJCsqkPnc0FoA4ZZOznOl4Pa3juOrclreGaImZjzBm8P9Fskyq42KkVxtkdPscWZl1F1lyeJ-_Ixyrsp1Lnfypr5iMCwscDgcMM5Za4e_gCGF7tPp6IAgKivsAbn20g0U2jBOZzThnTO/s16000/OIO.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">President Julia BLOCHER addressed a 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, UK. Photo Credit: Platform on Disaster Displacement</span></i></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b style="text-align: justify;">(IYF – London):</b><span style="text-align: justify;"> Affirming the critical need for meaningful youth participation in climate change policies, the President of the International Youth Federation Julia BLOCHER addressed a 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) side event this week in Glasgow entitled ‘<a href="https://cop26eusideevents.app.swapcard.com/event/eu-side-events-cop26/planning/UGxhbm5pbmdfNzI1NTIz" target="_blank">From Science to Policy to Action: Human Mobility in Times of Climate Change</a>’.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The event was hosted by the European Union and co-organized by the IYF, the <a href="https://disasterdisplacement.org/" target="_blank">Platform on Disaster Displacement</a>, the <a href="https://www.pik-potsdam.de/en/home" target="_blank">Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.youth4nature.org/" target="_blank">Youth4Nature</a>. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>“My main message today is that climate change and migration are two development issues that cannot be addressed without including youth in all of three points: science, policy, and action”</i>. Said Julia BLOCHER, IYF President.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">She added, “Coming to the specific policy solutions that I would offer to the panel, I do think it's very important that we have genuine and meaningful participation of youth in the research that we're conducting as well as in the policy discussions, and frankly, they're already involved in the action and implementation parts. So even if we have achieved some progress on these points, youth are still edged out of the most important discussions on these topics.”</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The event highlighted the latest research on human mobility and climate change, and how integrated policy frameworks are being developed - based on the best available science - to address the challenges and opportunities, especially for the most vulnerable and marginalized. During the event, an IYF-produced video of youth voices from around the world was played to spotlight youth experiences of climate change.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">For nearly three decades the UN has been bringing together almost every country on earth for global climate summits – called COPs – which stands for ‘Conference of the Parties’ to the <a href="https://unfccc.int/" target="_blank">United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)</a>. In that time, climate change has gone from being a fringe issue to a global priority.</p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="444" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wojoIjRRnR4" title="YouTube video player" width="790"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8703012522620323543.post-58578985245468430072021-07-03T16:38:00.011-07:002021-07-03T17:11:53.815-07:00IYF Executive Board announces New Global Strategy for 2021-2025<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1158" data-original-width="2000" height="1175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyC0xO4EuHlStGVXF7BKws-DoulmApeGpMzXHBs9plsN-diZ_yPZRKRdBCAoPGxZvyTUkbSlRhkdtFEyPNSv_P0grgka60tTVm7qsf34dyPgocISUF5oD_EgcMmq1xRRxnRGS3JDDx4TCd/w2030-h1175/Photo.jpg" width="2030" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span></b>Date: 4 July 2021<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span>Contact: Media Relations, press@iyfweb.org </div><p><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">IYF Executive Board announces New Global Strategy for 2021-2025</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">London, United Kingdom: The IYF released today its 2021-2025 Global Strategy aimed at improving and accelerating IYF’s transformation reinforcing the roadmap towards 2025, helping us build a stronger agency and a more resilient Global Youth Movement.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>“The new Global Strategy will focus on encouraging youth participation in IYF programs, events and activities, as well as contribute to the decision-making processes and advocate for better youth-related policies within IYF Member States. These aims will help ensure inclusiveness and empower youth, particularly in developing countries.” </i>said Ms. Julia BLOCHER, IYF President. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The IYF works in line with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and believes that for Agenda 2030 to be successfully realised, young people must be at the heart of implementing, monitoring and evaluating the Global Goals. Without the full participation of young people, we will not achieve sustainable development.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">IYF’s second Global Strategy 2021-2025 engages young people as a positive force for transformational change. You can read more about the new Global Strategy via this <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qOttUGEOuSzzKgN7shmX3vFRO1BfIjW8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">link</a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> ###</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>The IYF is a global youth network, an organization advocating for youth empowerment and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help young people build a better future. The IYF works to empower youth in line with 2030 Global Goals Agenda, to create a sustainable world for all young people through education, advocacy, and the promotion of respect and compassion.</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>We inform, engage, and mobilize new audiences to take action and raise funds that support sustainable development programs for youth around the world.</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>###</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>For more information, please contact the IYF® Media Relations via e-mail: press@iyfweb.org, or visit our website at www.iyfweb.org</i></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8703012522620323543.post-36357045231404674312020-10-30T16:01:00.003-07:002020-10-31T06:22:29.760-07:00Press Release: International Youth Federation Appoints Fernanda Farina as Director for Bureau of Governance & Policy Support <p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC1cxl2txz8lS3CCbwPG1ukK7K67Ajzav1B07a7g8IZpokgdH3Vy_kVkK-pJT3LpFJnFYIbzRxxEFZsLE7Syt4kWMcIQojmTFzhCUePLx2owhKA7C-fmhwwzN6tWsu780sSdphvq-b5_69/s16000/Fernanda.jpg" title="Fernanda Farina, Director IYF Bureau of Governance & Policy Support" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></b></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Date: 31 October 2020<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span>Contact: Media Relations, press@iyfweb.org </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Press Release: International Youth Federation Appoints Fernanda Farina as Director for Bureau of Governance & Policy Support </span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;">London, United Kingdom: The Executive Office of the International Youth Federation announced today the appointment of Ms. Fernanda Farina of the Federative Republic of Brazil, as Director for the IYF Bureau of Governance & Policy Support.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ms. Fernanda is a Brazilian lawyer and socio-legal researcher based in London. Her experience focuses on creative, evidence-based SDG projects which place people in the centre of decision-making. She has over ten years of experience in practice and research in law and public policy. This includes extensive knowledge of in-depth qualitative research and translating academic knowledge in the field of public policy.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">She holds a master’s in Law from the University of São Paulo.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">###</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The IYF is a global youth network, an organization advocating for youth empowerment and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help young people build a better future. The IYF works to empower youth in line with 2030 Global Goals Agenda, to create a sustainable world for all young people through education, advocacy, and the promotion of respect and compassion.</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">We inform, engage, and mobilize new audiences to take action and raise funds that support sustainable development programs for youth around the world.</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">###</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">For more information, please contact the IYF® Media Relations via e-mail: press@iyfweb.org, or visit our website at www.iyfweb.org.</span></i></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8703012522620323543.post-51572617503000537892020-10-23T16:12:00.005-07:002022-02-06T05:16:17.149-08:00International Youth Federation Appoints Gorret Nabukenya as Regional Director for Africa <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FI8T-xpdVMndkgfw8GP3chbsHPvQOQkjgfCIAgm9CTMkTx4jTmDm-sEDoIhFFiDPicdagheQnsOc97v0-jRnrFiQPK4bKJ0ZRX-5FG3-dIk3xZv6sa1mP6uLb12DmBKxK6rF0nYel4ac/s16000/Gorret.jpg" title="Gorret Nabukenya, IYF Regional Director for Africa" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span></b>Date: 23 October 2020<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <span style="white-space: pre;"> <br /></span>Contact: Media Relations, press@iyfweb.org </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Press Release: International Youth Federation Appoints Gorret Nabukenya as Regional Director for Africa </span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">London, United Kingdom: The Executive Office of the International Youth Federation announced today the appointment of Ms. Gorret Nabukenya of the Republic of Uganda, as Regional Director in the African region. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ms. Gorret is a result-driven programme manager, with a proven ability to develop and strengthen teams to maximise organizational performance and efficiency. She is experienced in leading and growing organizational capabilities, and line it with a dynamic and progressive organization setting.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Early in her career, she worked extensively on programme and operations management for over a decade in functions related to refugees, education, youth, HIV and sustainable development. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">She has a master’s degree in Development Studies from Uganda Martyrs University.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">###</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The IYF is a global youth network, an organization advocating for youth empowerment and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help young people build a better future. The IYF works to empower youth in line with 2030 Global Goals Agenda, to create a sustainable world for all young people through education, advocacy, and the promotion of respect and compassion.</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">We inform, engage, and mobilize new audiences to take action and raise funds that support sustainable development programs for youth around the world.</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">###</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">For more information, please contact the IYF® Media Relations via e-mail: press@iyfweb.org, or visit our website at www.iyfweb.org.</span></i></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8703012522620323543.post-81934589882151189982020-09-12T16:08:00.011-07:002022-02-06T05:16:25.912-08:00IYF announces Global Call for applications for exceptional young leaders to shape a better future by 2030<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="825" data-original-width="1500" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28tFfOQmGMfQpy1h2LJRb655Yu8lcGWb_zLVOSMsKBsG1pZBc-pMU5HEoMx28E9v0FZoyTqRwvaBoFGigpBMj8CF7BcouKLcVl3N4rBR_BBzqoDzYIpXjJfOI9JoIZKbZ-AmowF-qez7O/w781-h430/New+Call.jpg" width="781" /></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Date: 13 September 2020,<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Contact: Media Relations, press@iyfweb.org </p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Press Release: IYF announces Global Call for applications for exceptional young leaders to shape a better future by 2030</span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">London, United Kingdom: The IYF, as the leader of the Global Youth Movement and youth empowerment sector at large, is committed to improving young people’s status around the world and amplifying their voices across the globe. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Led by the IYF President Julia BLOCHER, the <a href="https://www.iyfweb.org/p/about-iyf.html" target="_blank">International Youth Federation</a> is looking forward to recognizing over 200 Representatives of the world nations who will lead bold efforts to empower youth and contribute effectively to the achievement of the <a href="https://www.iyfweb.org/p/un-global-goals.html" target="_blank">Sustainable Development Goals</a> by 2030. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>“We are looking forward to celebrating the achievements and the progress that young leaders are already doing to shape our future.”</i> said Ms. Melodi KAYA, Assistant Secretary-General on Representational Affairs.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In support of this aim, the IYF has launched a global call for applications today for the position of IYF Representative in all countries that are not yet represented at the International Youth Federation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Starting today, future leaders can apply for IYF Representative’s role via the <a href="https://lac.iyfweb.org/p/about-lac.html" target="_blank">IYF Leaders Assessment Center (LAC)</a> website and go for the assessment process. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">You can apply directly via this<b> </b>link <b><a href="https://lac.iyfweb.org/p/become-representative.html">lac.iyfweb.org.</a></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>###</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>The IYF is a global youth network, an organization advocating for youth empowerment and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help young people build a better future. 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London, United Kingdom: The Executive Office of the International Youth Federation announced today the appointment of Louisa Tribe of the United Kingdom as Regional Director for Europe.</div>
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Moreover, she has extensive experience in poverty eradication, inequality reduction, global health, education, climate change, and youth empowerment gained from working with foundations, governments, multi-laterals and grassroots organisations leading change across the globe. Prior to joining the IYF, Ms. Louisa supported disadvantaged children through education in India in her role as a Leap India Foundation Trustee.</div>
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Moreover, she was selected as a Youth Champion for both Summer Davos and the New Concept for Europe Initiative by the World Economic Forum, and prior to that she served as a Youth Delegate by the World Bank and G20 Young Global Changer by the Global Solutions Initiative. </div>
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After the COVID-19 Outbreak in Pakistan, the supply chain has become a major challenge for the public as well as the government. From food items to medicines, everything is becoming difficult to access due to lockdown.</div>
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Meanwhile, Dr. Nadia Bibi Sarwar, IYF Regional Director in Asia & Pacific launched the first coordinated response initiative called #CoronaResponseUnit #ICRU to help facilitating remote access to healthcare services using telehealth technologies in Pakistan, jointly with Sehat Karwan, which is a hub of medical services and InstaCare, a platform that facilitating accessible and affordable healthcare support for everyone via ICT technologies.</div>
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When COVID-19 strikes Pakistan, 12 doctors from Instacare and Sehat Karwan volunteered to support national capacities in facing healthcare challenges by enabling easy-access for healthcare services in these hard times. While the teams were closely monitoring the global as well as local stats so it was obvious that Pakistan will have to embrace lockdown in order to save lives, and the baggiest concerns were the capacity of the healthcare infrastructure against the increasing cases.</div>
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The team has worked extensively on how to better deliver essential healthcare support to the people at their homes. In addition to the online diagnoses, people can even request a lab test booking with free home sampling services through the platform. The response also includes free delivery of medicines across the country. All of this is been provided at zero-cost for everyone.</div>
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“In just ten days after the announcement of #CoronaResponseUnit healthcare support, people started using the services rapidly. The response was massive that we had to call more volunteer doctors and medical representatives. Today ICRU is a hub of 286 staff serving the nation with their best capabilities, following stats explain the progress of our team’s 10 days efforts.” Said InstaCare CEO, Bilal Amjed, one of the key implementing partners of the initiative.</div>
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Ms. Dimiana Farag is a dynamic woman with a passion for connecting people and empowering youth through leadership and education. She brings to this position extensive experience in creative problem-solving, business development and complex project management experience with government, business and non-governmental entities in the Middle East/North Africa’s region and United States. </div>
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London, United Kingdom: The Executive Office of the International Youth Federation announced today the appointment of Alexandra Squires-McCarthy of the United Kingdom, as Director of the IYF Bureau of Governance & Policy Support.</div>
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Ms. Alexandra is the International Policy Adviser for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Africa and the Middle East at the Law Society. Prior to this, Alexandra was based at Chatham House and has previously worked for NGOs, government institutions and the United Nations, moreover she is a qualified Australian Lawyer.</div>
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In addition, she has worked on youth empowerment issues over a number of years, previously as a Girl Guide leader and currently volunteers assisting unaccompanied female asylum seekers in London.</div>
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Ms. Alexandra holds double degrees - a bachelor of Arts in Communication (Social Policy) and Bachelor of Laws from University of Technology, Sydney.</div>
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London, United Kingdom: The Executive Office of the International Youth Federation announced today the appointment of Olivia Gowie of the United Kingdom, as IYF Chair of Learning Commission.</div>
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Ms. Olivia is a young professional with substantive experience in the field of education and a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry, with a proven track record of delivering business revenue and results. </div>
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She brings to this role strong experience in business development as well as in managing global projects with multiple stakeholders, combined with significant expertise in coaching, teaching and leading diverse teams.</div>
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Ms. Olivia also works a Programme Manager at Duke Corporate Education, where she designs and delivers training programmes to C-Suite Executives. Prior to this, she worked as Centre Manager for Accelerate Learning to launch the first tuition centre in London, and before that she worked as Assistant Director Explore Learning, New Cross Gate ensuring the efficient management of London-based learning centres.</div>
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Ms. Olivia holds a bachelor’s degree in German Studies from University of Nottingham. </div>
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London, United Kingdom: The Executive Office of the International Youth Federation announced today the appointment of Shay Boyd of the United Kingdom, as IYF Chief of Media & Advocacy.<br />
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Mr. Shay Boyd is a senior marketing and communication professional with demonstrated experience in working with some of the leading brands in the world. Prior to joining the IYF, Mr. Shay has directed global agencies and corporate communications teams to create impactful youth-based marketing, public relations, and commerce for over 20 years in sports, entertainment, broadcast media, retail, and fashion. </div>
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London, United Kingdom: The Executive Office of the International Youth Federation announced today the appointment of Ethar ELTINAY of the Republic of Sudan, as Regional Director for Middle East & North Africa.</div>
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Ms. Ethar is a public policy professional who has worked in public sector reform for over 12 years. She has been mentoring social enterprises and has a passion for social work. She brings to this position more than a wide range of experience in programme management, policy, advocacy, outreach, innovation for development, and multisectoral coordination. </div>
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During her career, she has worked in prominent organizations such as Ernst and Young as well as the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development. Recently she served in the International Youth Federation as a Regional Strategic Advisor at the Regional Administration of Middle East & North Africa. She has been working on building multi-stakeholder partnerships for a number of initiatives, connecting government departments, NGOs, Private sector and SMEs. </div>
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She is currently working on government innovation and heads a startup think tank, working on policies for innovative reform of governments. Her work revolves around building cross-sectoral collaborations and multi-stakeholder initiatives to advance the status of youth and empower women in Middle East and North Africa region.</div>
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London, United Kingdom: The Executive Office of the International Youth Federation announced today the appointment of Irina Maslennikova, as Director for the IYF Leaders Assessment Center (IYFLAC).</div>
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Dr. Irina Maslennikova holds a Ph.D. degree in Environmental Protection from Moscow State University. Before joining IYF she had a successful career both in the non-profit and commercial areas. Upon completion of her Ph.D., she worked as Senior Coordinator of UNEP projects on land degradation and desertification.</div>
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(Khartoum - IYF Sudan): On Sunday, 26 January 2020, the International Youth Federation in Sudan celebrated the graduation of the fourth batch of its Young Leadership Development Programme in Khartoum, Sudan.</div>
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“I am pleased to see young leaders are stepping forward into the next phase of life with high hopes, ready to apply what they’ve learned. The graduation ceremony provides a moment for reflection on what they have achieved and on what they’d like to accomplish in the coming years.” Said H.E. Ambassador Saeed ZAKI, IYF Secretary-General.</div>
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“The importance of the IYF’s work is driven from the need for a better collective understanding of what youth participation involves, and how it can be implemented for all youth ages. The call for the comprehensive inclusion of youth in community activities, governments, policy and decision-making circles, and civil society organizations is one of the most important pillars of sustainable development” said Dr. Rowan Saeed, IYF Representative in Sudan.</div>
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Following the launch of the fifth session of the programme, IYF Representative in Sudan Dr. Rowan Saeed affirmed the continued support of the Federation for youth empowerment programs and initiatives. And she added: “I am happy to announce the continuation of the support for this programme’s fifth batch during 2020-2021”.</div>
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“I would like to thank the International Youth Federation for the continued support to the programme, and I am happy to announce that one of the most tangible results of the programme this year is that more than 70% of the participants have found new job opportunities” said H.E. Major General Prof. Ahmed Awad El-Gamal, Chairman of the Higher Advisory Committee.</div>
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The Young Leadership Development Programme (YLDP) is a dynamic and innovative programme, designed to empower Sudanese youth with the values, skills, and knowledge needed to succeed in future fields of work so that they are ready to use their potential to develop themselves and their communities and contribute to a better future for the country.</div>
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This programme is one of the first and distinctive programs of its kind in Sudan, which integrates the best theories of modern leadership with the strengths of professional experience by integrating participants into activities, presentations, discussions and various challenges to give them the skill and confidence to lead by example.</div>
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<b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></b><br />
Date: 7 December 2019<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Contact: Media Relations, press@iyfweb.org<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Press Release: International Youth Federation Appoints Carlo Angeles as Regional Director for Americas & the Caribbean </b></span><br />
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London, United Kingdom: The Executive Office of the International Youth Federation announced today the appointment of Carlo Angeles of the Republic of Peru, as a Regional Director in the Americas & the Caribbean region. </div>
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In his comment on the appointment, IYF Secretary-General said: “I am glad that we are expanding our operations to the Americas continent and the Caribbean, uniting youth efforts in this region for the benefit of the young generations."</div>
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Mr. Carlo brings to this position more than a wide range of experience in development, policy, advocacy outreach, programme management, and coordinating youth empowerment work. </div>
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Earlier in his career, he worked as National Director for youth organizations at the Ministry of Education, becoming Peruvian youngest senior government official. In this capacity, he designed Peru´s first civil society participation and accountability mechanism for the Sustainable Development Goals.</div>
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Currently, he serves as Executive Director of Lab2030, on the Advisory Board of SISE University, as the founder of Hult Prize Peru, a member of the International Committee of ICPD - UNFPA and as an elected legislator at the Government of Lima.</div>
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He holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from San Martin de Porres University.<br />
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The IYF is a global youth network, an organization advocating for youth empowerment and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help young people build a better future. The IYF works to empower youth in line with 2030 Global Goals Agenda, to create a sustainable world for all young people through education, advocacy, and the promotion of respect and compassion.</div>
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We inform, engage, and mobilize new audiences to take action and raise funds that support sustainable development programs for youth around the world.</div>
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For more information, please contact the IYF® Media Relations via e-mail: press@iyfweb.org, or visit our website at www.iyfweb.org.</div>
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