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People Talk: Omnibus Law| Jakarta

Omnibus Law has become a topic of conversation among people in Indonesia since Joko Widodo talked about it in his speech last year. Now, during COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the Omnibus Law is increasingly being pushed by an agenda for discussions between the executive and legislative governments to accelerate and simplify the Omnibus design. Most Indonesian youth are familiar with this policy that became an issue in Indonesia. the participants got new insight regarding Omnibus Law from different perspectives. Also, it creates expectation and anticipation from the youth so that people would escort and criticises the decision from the government.

Just Girls| Rabat

The #Act4RuleofLaw campaign is a global initiative to raise public awareness and encourage actions for equal justice and the rule of law worldwide.
For this year’s #DayOfTheGirl, Rabat Hub campaign team is organized an online event #JustGirls inspired by RBG to bring a discussion by girls, for girls, on shaping equal justice for all.

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The Role of Resistance Committees in Sustaining Peace and Social Cohesion | Khartoum

Khartoum Hub organized a discussion on ‘The Role of Resistance Committees in Sustaining Peace and Social Cohesion’, hosting Ali Muntasir, Head of Experimentation at UNDP Sudan, Khalid Eltahir, M&E Analyst PAVE / UNDP, Wael Salama, Director of the Blue Youth Project & Eman Mohamed, Nutrition Officer at Community Development Association.

The discussion tackled various topics including the work done by the UNDP to prevent and counter violent extremism (PCVE) and how they are engaging youth in PCVE. In addition to the importance of resistance committees in implementing and designing peace operation, and the role of youth in Peace building.

Sudan Prospects of “Juba” Peace Agreement 21 Sept 4

Prospects of “Juba” Peace Agreement | Khartoum

Khartoum Hub hosted a session to discuss the aspects of the recent Peace Agreement signed in Juba on August 31 2020. It session hosted 4 speakers who talked about Peace Building and its history in Sudan, youth and women status and their participation in the negotiation process, Social Peace, and the political aspects of youth issues.

The session speakers:

Mr. Abdallah Hilla, Life & Peace Institute Country Director.

Ms. Samia Monago, Women for Peace and Security

Mr. Jamal Kuko: Programs Manager – Life & Peace Institute

Mr. Ahmed Abuhorira, Independent Researcher

Potluck Party | Kuala Lumpur

Being cooped up during the lockdown due to COVID19 the KL Hub community has had several opportunities to interact with each other virtually but they never had a chance to meet each other face to face. As conditions were improving, ASY Malaysia Hub organized a Potluck Party in the park to give the community a chance to meet each other and share the tastes of their cultures. The potluck gathered 30 participants and a variety of food from different cultures all over the world. The event was a chance to bond for the community members to bond with each other and share their culture and thoughts.

Amman Hub Inauguration Event | Amman

Education for Her | Rabat

The first session from the “Education For Her” initiative by Rabat Hub. The initiative aims to encourage girls and women to pursue their studies, in addition to combating illiteracy and raise awareness about the importance of education in their lives.

The session hosted
– Marwa Ameziane: Youth Mobilizer and Empowerer, President of World Merit Rabat
– Nadia Badnini: Philosophy Professor
– Zahra El Mourabit: Nursing Student in the US
– Fatima Ezzahra Ouachcham: Anesthesiology and resuscitation nurse

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Chai Talk: Job Hunting and Business | Nagoya

Nagoya Hub hosted the second CHAI TALK entitled “Job Hunting and Business” which garnered nearly 30 participants and a heated and sometimes emotional discussion. Japan is a very peculiar context when it comes to career choice. Are we to simply to follow the path everyone else in society follows, or do we have an alternative? What does success mean, and what does being a professional and earn a living as Muslims in Japan entail? Can we pursue our passion when society tells us to be ‘more realistic’? With valuable advices from older participants as well as refreshing insights from the younger, it is hoped that all were able to take home foods for thought for the betterment of their present and future career choices.

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South Africa Lounge: South Africa’s Post Pandemic Future | South Africa

First session of ASY South Africa Hub lounge where expert Lebohang Mulaisi, Rekgotsofetse Chikane, Farai Muronda panelists focused their presentation on this statement “While the magnitude of the damages of COVID-19 outbreak remain uncertain, it is already clear that we will see a sharp decline in incomes, rising unemployment, and widespread business closures. This is expected to directly translate into perpetual economic downturn and political upheavals.”

“Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Development Goals” Lego Serious Play | Istanbul

General Orientation of Bosnia Hub, introducing it in its new round of 2020-21 with a special talk by Fatou Wurie who is a storyteller and motivational speaker works for UNICEF about the role of youth in changing their communities and the world.