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UN PhotoMyanmar Gen Z in Crisis: Voices, Responsibilities and Ways Forward
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This event builds on extensive youth consultations facilitated by Co-Chair partners of the Global Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security and Chiang Mai University (CMU), which engaged more than 100 youth leaders and youth-led organizations from across Myanmar, as well as displaced youth in Cox's Bazar and Chiang Mai. These consultations identified priorities around education, safety and protection, livelihoods, and social inclusion.
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The event aims at amplifying youth perspectives from Myanmar, particularly Rohingya and minority voices, and providing youth-informed priorities on education, safety, livelihoods, and pathways toward solutions.
Speakers:
- H.E. Mr. Anders Adlercreutz, Minister of Education of Finland
- Ms. Naw Moo Moo Paw, Youth leader from Karen State
- Mr. Pekka Shemeikka, Head of Mission, Embassy of Finland in Yangon
- Ms. Eva Bozar on behalf of Mr. Maung Sawyeddollah, Executive Director of Rohingya Student's Network
- Ms. Kunthida Rungruengkiat, Director of the Progressive Movement Foundation
- Mr. Stefan Schroeer, Human Rights Counsellor, European Union Delegation to the United Nations
Moderator: Mr. Ishaan Shah, UN Foundation's Lead Next Generation Fellow