ICYF VISITS PALESTINE TO KICK OF PREPARATIONS OF AL-QUDS OIC YOUTH CAPITAL 2018
Upon the kind invitation of the Higher Council of Youth and Sports of the State of Palestine (HCYS), a delegation from the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), headed by Mr. Abdula Manafi Mutualo, Director General of Youth Policy, Education & Training, visited the State of Palestine to start preparations towards implementing the historic decision of selecting Al-Quds as the OIC Youth Capital for 2018.
The ICYF delegation was received by concerned Palestinian high dignitaries, including His Excellency Gen. Jibril Rajoub جبريل الرجوب, HCYS Chairperson, His Eminence Sheikh Muhammad Ahmad Husein, Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine, Mr. Issam Qaddoumi, HCYS Secretary General, other Members of the Palestinian Cabinet, and the leadership of the Palestinian Scout Association.
The visit also included a brainstorming session with several Palestinian youth associations towards one of the main activities of “Al-Quds – OIC Youth Capital 2018”, which is the establishment of the Palestinian National Youth Council.
The visit was concluded with signing of “Al-Quds – OIC Youth Capital 2018 Chart of Activities”, where a number of initiatives are described as part of the year-long celebration of the international program under reference.
Landmark Training Workshop for OIC Junior Diplomats held in Istanbul
On the 3rd day of the ‘TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR JUNIOR DIPLOMATS FROM OIC MEMBER STATES’ organized by SESRIC, ICYF presented the Model OIC International programme, an essential part of the 14 point Joint Youth Action Plan approved by the 3rd Ministerial Islamic Conference Youth and Sports Ministers Conference; holding a Model OIC Diplomatic Training and Simulation Session for young diplomats from OIC Member States.
Mr. Abdula Manafi Mutualo, ICYF Director General of Youth Policy, Education & Training, welcomed the young diplomats in the opening session of the Model OIC Training Programme and implemented resolution writing training for the young diplomats.
Mr. Ahmet Halit Hatip, ICYF Director of Youth Policy, Education & Training, presented the International Model OIC programme which is implemented by ICYF, with the participation of over 2000 members of 50 Model OIC Clubs from reputable universities of OIC Member States.
In the Model OIC Diplomatic Simulation Session, Selahattin Karadaş, Head of the Model OIC Training Team instructed hte junior diplomats on Model OIC rules and procedures, after which the young diplomats simulated the OIC Council of Ministers with the agenda: ‘’The Response of OIC Member States to Human Rights Violations: The case of Rohingya’’
Grand Ceremony for Fez OIC Youth Capital 2017 Programme held
On 24 November 2017, the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) and Moroccan Ministry of Youth held the closing festivities and ceremony for the Fez OIC Youth Capital 2017 Program, crowning a series of youth events in partnership with the Moroccan Ministry of Youth and Sports, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
Throughout the program, youth from around the world engaged in activities emphasizing the role of youth in countering extremism, and in developing new narratives for change, growth and active citizenship. In attendance was H.E. Palestinian Minister of Youth and Sport, who was entrusted with the Key of Fez, a symbol of the city as a youth capital. He promised to uphold the example of civilization and diversity set by the historic city of Fez, in the upcoming al-Quds al-Sharif OIC Youth Capital 2018 programme.
The program ended with engaging performances from the Street Art Festival, recommendations from the Youth Forum for the Prevention of Extremism and Violence; and commitments from youth to enhance Islamic solidarity in all that they do.
Youth Forum for the Prevention of Extremism and Violence Opened in Fez OIC Youth Capital 2017 Programme
On 21-24 November 2017, the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) organized an international forum on the ‘Prevention of Extremism and Violence’ in partnership with the Moroccan Ministry of Youth and Sports, and under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco as part of the ‘Fez OIC Youth Capital 2017’ Programme.
The international forum presented a number of dynamic panels on best practices, relevant policy frameworks and implementation mechanisms in countering radicalism, emphasizing the role of civil society in countering violence and radicalism, and the unique role of youth in developing new narratives for constructive change, civic engagement and political participation. The event was held in the historic Fez City Hall, with attendance of a number of high-level dignitaries and scholars including. Also in attendance were a number of representatives of international organizations, NGO’s and youth delegates.
The Forum emphasized the strategic value of youth, and emphasized the need to create inclusive future-oriented narratives that appeal to the inherent civic duty in youth, while calling on youth to identify pathways and mechanisms for constructive changes, develop their capacities in decision-making and policy-building and take on the role of positive agents for change in their respective societies.
OIC Youth Street Art Festival takes off under Fez OIC Youth Capital 2017 Programme
As part of the celebrations of Fez as OIC Youth Capital 2017, the “OIC Youth Street Art Festival” was launched on November 22, successfully organized by ICYF and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Morocco under the high patronage of the Kingdom of Morocco, with the participation of more than 50 local and international young poets, performers and artists.
Throughout the program, Youth showcased their talents, developed their skills and engaged with the expressive festival atmosphere to learn from leading artisans and performers while attending multiple workshops.
Speaking on behalf of ICYF, Ms. Tugba Ceren Cerci (Programme Coordinator of ICYF) delivered a welcoming speech to the participants of “OIC Youth Street Art Festival” during the workshops, encouraging youth to create constructive identities for themselves through creative expression, Islamic solidarity and civic engagement. At the end of the workshops young artists will perform a special show at the closing ceremony of Fez-OIC Youth Capital 2017, as an outcome of the three day festival.
Youth Entrepreneurship Pitching Session “ Islamic Countries Youth Entrepreneurship Network (ICYEN) : Innovation Means Employment” organized in Putrajaya
As part of the celebrations of Putrajaya as OIC Youth Capital 2017, the “Islamic Countries Youth Entrepreneurship Network (ICYEN): Innovation Means Employment” was successfully organized by ICYF and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Malaysia through the local National Youth Council (MBM) with the participation of 65 local and international youth entrepreneurs and leading investors.
Throughout the program, the majority of youth entrepreneurs focused on technology start-ups? while attending 3 start-up acceleration trainings and presenting their projects in pitching sessions. The successful start-ups of the pitching session were given the opportunity to be invited to the OIC Start-up Platfrom Online Training Program, starting in July 2018.
During the Opening Ceremony, Mr. Ahmet Halit Hatip, Director of International Programs, made a presentation about the OIC Start-up Platform, one of the 14 Joint Youth Action Plan activities approved by the 3rd Islamic Conference Youth and Sports Ministers, and further invited youth entrepreneurs to apply online to benefit from the opportunity of online trainings, mentorship, and investment.
Youth Entrepreneurship Pitching Session “ Islamic Countries Youth Entrepreneurship Network (ICYEN): Innovation Means Employment” successfully held in Putrajaya
As part of the celebrations of Putrajaya as OIC Youth Capital 2017, the “Islamic Countries Youth Entrepreneurship Network (ICYEN): Innovation Means Employment” was successfully convened by ICYF-DC and Ministry Youth and Sports of Malaysia through the local National Youth Council (MBM) with the participation 65 local and international youth entrepreneurs and leading investors.
At the Closing Ceremony, the winners of the ICYEN Pitching Session Start-ups received cash prizes handed by respectively H.E. Dato’ Lokman Hakim Bin Ali, Secretary General of Ministry of Youth and Sports of Malaysia, Mr. Abdula Manafi Mutualo, Director General of Youth Policy, Education & Training of ICYF-DC, Ahmet Halit Hatip, Director of International Programs.
1) Mr Rashid Jamiran, Go Coach
2) Ms Fadia Rasha Mohammed, Dare Book Club
3) Mr Muhammed Naim Al-Amin, Floating, Run of River Pico Turbine
Uluslararası Kur’an-ı Kerim Okuma Yarışması – İran’da düzenlenen Uluslararası Kur’an-ı Kerim Okuma Yarışması’nda hafızlık ve kıraat kategorilerinde Türkiye’den Faruk Şahin ile Enes Abdullah Görgülü birinci seçildi İSTANBUL (AA) – İslam Konferansı Diyalog ve İşbirliği Gençlik Forumu (İKGF-Dİ) ve İran Gençlik Spor Bakanlığı iş birliği ile İran’ın Şiraz şehrinde Uluslararası Kur’an-ı Kerim Okuma Yarışması düzenlendi.
İKGF-Dİ’den yapılan açıklamaya göre, Şiraz İslam Dünyası Gençlik Başkenti programı kapsamında 30 Ekim-1 Kasım tarihleri arasında düzenlenen yarışmaya Türkiye’nin de aralarında bulunduğu 17 İslam ülkesinden 56 genç katıldı. Yarışma, hafızlık ve kıraat kategorilerinde yapıldı.
– Birinciler Türkiye’den
Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı Kıraat Kurulu Başkanı Hafız Osman Şahin’in jüri üyesi olarak katıldığı yarışmada hafızlık kategorisinde birinci Türkiye’den Faruk Şahin, ikinci İran’dan Navid Razmjoul, üçüncü Somali’den Said Jeilani Hasan oldu.
Kıraat kategorisinde ise birinci Türkiye’den Enes Abdullah Görgülü, ikinci Azerbaycan’dan İlkin Aliyev, üçüncü Malezya’dan Mohommad Bin Ahmad Zahid oldu.
Programa onur konuğu olarak katılan İstanbul Müftüsü Prof. Dr. Hasan Kamil Yılmaz programı düzenleyen İKGF-Dİ’ye teşekkür ederek şunları kaydetti:
“İslam alemi olarak Kur’an’ın bizlere öğrettiği hikmet, adalet ve rahmeti kaybettiğimiz an toplumsal kaosa kapı aralayacağımızı unutmamamız gerekir. Yüce Allah’ın eşsiz mucizesi aramızda ve bizden ilgi beklemektedir. Kulluğumuzu bu eşsiz mucizeye göre şekillendirmemiz gerekir.”
İslam İşbirliği Teşkilatı 3. Gençlik ve Spor Bakanları Konferansı kararları çerçevesince, İKGF-Dİ tarafından düzenlenen İslam Dünyası Gençlik Başkenti uluslararası programında, ilk başkent 2016 yılında İstanbul seçilmişti. 2017 yılında İran’ın Şiraz, Fas’ın Fes ve Malezya’nın Putrajaya şehirleri seçilirken 2018 yılı İslam Dünyası Gençlik Başkenti, Kudüs olarak belirlendi.
Kaynak:http://www.star.com.tr/yerel-haberler/uluslararasi-kuran-i-kerim-okuma-yarismasi-162106
“The Quran Recitation Contest” a sub-event of the Shiraz – OIC Youth Capital 2017 International Programme was launched with participation of 50 young Qāri’s and Hafizs from the OIC Member States and Muslim minorities. The contest will continue in Shiraz (IRI) with Recitation of Tajweed, Memorization and Award Ceremonies over the next 2 days.
CALL FOR APPLICATION
YOUTH FORUM FOR THE PREVENTION OF EXTREMISM AND VIOLENCE
Fez – OIC Youth Capital 2017
Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), an international organization affiliated to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), announces the call for application for the Fez –OIC Youth Capital 2017, Youth Forum for the Prevention of Extremism and Violence issued by the hosts of the “Fes– OIC Youth Capital 2017” international programme. The Festival aiming to bring together young artists from the OIC geography and beyond will be held in the city of Fez, Kingdom of Morocco, on 22-23 November, 2017.
Main Objectives:
The Forum is an opportunity to meet and interact with leading youth from various OIC countries to work on the concepts related to volunteering and the various approaches that are effective in preventing extremism and violence, through workshops and seminars with specialists.
- To support the development of young people sensitive to global and social issues, capable of contributing society and humanity and to empower young people with leadership qualities.
- To enable young people to think about “Youth Forum for the Prevention of Extremism and Violence” and exchange ideas on these matters and find solutions for them and to make a contribution to establishing a fundamentally more equitable and peaceful world.
- To enable young people to gain new experiences by improving their sense of solidarity and cooperation.
- To establish youth networks and platforms.
The Format and Programme Details
The 2 days forum programme is expected to bring young people together to contribute to the success of the event and discuss about youth volunteerism & preventing extremism and violence. The programme will be a combination of;
- First plenary session and workshops
- Workshops and group work
- Second plenary session and workshops
- Cultural City Tour
Application and Selection Process
The final selection will be made by the organizing team according to the criteria described below;
- To be a citizen of the OIC Member States or representative of Muslim community in non-OIC Member States;
- Able to speak English;
- Aged 18-30;
- Involved in/coordinated any innovative youth social project,
- Active in community services,
- Motivated to attend the full duration;
**** Application form should be sent in the format of DOC file to this email address: fescapitale@mjs.gov.ma .Please also take note that all the participants should fill the participation application form up and attach it to their email.
Costs
Travel: Participants are themselves will cover round trip travel expenses from his/her own country to Fez city including the visa, medical and travel insurance and personal expenses.
Accommodation and other costs: Host organization will cover domestic transportation, accommodation, food and other costs related to the festival.
Contact
*** For further questions, please contact at Email: fescapitale@mjs.gov.ma and Phone: +212 537 68 00 28
The Festival’s Timeline:
Deadline: 1 November 2017 at 18:00 according to Rabat Time.