FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 31, 2018
Contact: Media Relations, press@iyfweb.org
Press Release: Oman gained membership of the International Youth Federation
London, United Kingdom: In a statement issued today, the Executive Board announced that the Sultanate of Oman had gained the permanent membership of the International Youth Federation.
According to Oman Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), youth aged 15 – 29 years constitute 30% of the total Omani population. Our vision at the IYF is to enable Omani’s youth to get their voices heard and to give talented and motivated young people the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge to actively contribute to the development of their societies.
Executive Board announces Mazoon Al Zadjali as International Youth Federation Representative in Oman
Ms. Mazoon is a young professional, youth advocate and activist passionate about youth development, mentoring, learning and reading. Form her previous engagement with youth in her community; she seeks to make a positive impact in this world.
About her recent appointment, she said: “I have always been a source to inspire the young generation in my country, volunteering runs in my blood in different kind of fields whether it’s related to health issues, community issues, and youth issues.”
Ms. Mazoon studies Business Administration at Majan University College.
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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.
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