Since, 1994 the 20th of November is the day we celebrate universal children’s day. It is a day where we celebrate international togetherness and promote and celebrate children’s rights. We all play an important part to make this day relevant for all of us and it is the traditional opening day for the UTS World Virtual Youth Festival.
The 2021 festival again opened with 2 important workshops, advocating toward equality, non-discrimination, inclusion and educating on mental health.
WORKSHOP: THE INCLUSION REVOLUTION AND GLOBAL VALUES
Welcome Message, Harmonie-Rose Allen, Pride of Britain winner
Welcome Message, Ghazi Anas Khan, Special Olympics
- Jon-Paul St. Germain, Senior Director, Sport Development, SOI
- Ben Haack, Board of Directors, SOI Australia
- Craig Spence, Chief Brand & Communications Officer IPC
- Ellie Cole, Australian Paralympic Swimmer, IPC
- Lama Alfozan, Board Member, Saudi Arabian Fencing Federation
Followed by the UTS ambassadors cultivate community, opened by acting FISU president Mr. Leonz EderAnd a special message by UNESCO Fit for Life.
SATURDAY, 20 NOVEMBER
16.00- 17.00 (All times are in KSA local (GMT +3)
WORKSHOP: UTS AMBASSADORS CULTIVATE COMMUNITY
Welcome Message, Leonz EDER, Acting President, FISU
Welcome Message, Fit for Life, UNESCO
- Husnah Kukundakwe, 14, Swimming (IPC), Uganda
- Ezra Frech, 16, Track and Field (IPC), USA
- Avery Dow, 17, Special Olympics, USA
- Leila Malki, 17, Equestrian (FEI), Palestine
- Lexi Scott, 17 Special Olympics, USA
- Joe Gendron, 17, Special Olympics, USA
- Sylar Alcantara, 9, Football (POC), Philippines
- Kyra Seow, 12, Pentathlon (UIPM), Singapore
- Sarah Schumacher, 17, Minigolf (WMF), Germany
Nine outstanding UTS youth ambassadors have come together to give us their voices on issues that matter to their generation. Giving new creative solutions towards a better tomorrow.
A big thank you to everyone to everyone who has contributed to the is inspirational day 1.
Don’t miss out on day 2!
WORKSHOP: IOC YOUNG LEADERS: BUILDING A BETTER WORLD THROUGH SPORT
15.00- 16.00 (All times are in KSA local (GMT +3)
Welcome Message, Professor Muhammad Yunus, Olympic Laurel, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Welcome Message, IOC Young Leaders Impact Panasonic
- Rohith Maradapa, IOC Young Leader 2019-2020
- Jemima Montag, IOC Young Leader 2021-2024
- Jessie Niles, IOC Young Leader 2021-2024
- Mayssa Bsaibes, IOC Young Leader 2021-2024
SUNDAY, 21 NOVEMBER
16.00- 17.00 (All times are in KSA local (GMT +3)
WORKSHOP: TOWARDS THE FUTURE AND CLEAN SPORT
Welcome Message- Benjamin Cohen, ITA Director
Welcome Message- Witold Banka, WADA President
- Olya Abasolo, OLY, Educational Manager, International Testing Agency
- Ariadna Camargo, Digital Learning Coordinator, WADA
- Eva Erfle, Education Consultant, WADA
Please support the UTS World Virtual Youth Festival and find the link for all information and registration below
CLICK HERE FOR ALL INFORMATION
DON’T FORGET, participating in all the 4 workshops will get you are super cool certificate and maybe even a surprise gift.
#united4thefuture.
To find out more about the festival visit: www.uts.sport or to discuss further email admin@uts.sport.
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