World Youth Forum 2017

World Youth Forum 2017

Question: At which of the following places World Youth Forum is being organized from 4th-10th November?
(a)France
(b)Egypt
(c) Malaysia
(d) Peru
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • World Youth Forum is being organized in Sharam El Shiekh, Egypt from 4th-10th November.
  • The five-day forum will be inaugurated by the President of Egypt Mr. Abdelfateh El Sisi.
  • The forum focuses on “talk all for Creativity, Development, and Peace” as its theme.
  • The Minister of State (Independent Charge) Youth Affairs and Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore has reached Egypt to attend World Youth Forum, at Sharam El Shiekh, Egypt.
  • The World Youth Forum program is divided into various pillars, tackling themes and topics of interest to international youth.
  • These pillars are Youth Global Issues, Sustainable Development, Technology and Entrepreneurship, Civilizations and Culture, Creating Future Leaders, Model United Nations.
  • The Summit segment is expected to be attended by the Heads of State/Government, Ministers of youth from 14 countries and Representatives of UN, Arab League and African, Union.
  • The Forum aims to provide a platform to the youth from all over the globe to engage with the key global policymakers.
  • The forum will cover the role of youth in business and innovation, challenges and making of future leaders, gender equity and women empowerment among other things.
  • A three-day international conference WYF- Model United Nations will also be organized during the forum.
  • By participating in WYF- Model United Nations, delegates will be able to gain an experience of simulating representative of a nation at the United Nations Security Council.

Reference:
https://egyouth.com/en/
https://egyouth.com/en/wyfmun/