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High-Level Youth Conference Focuses on Breaking Barriers for a Sustainable Future

 A vibrant conference held on Thursday,15th August 2024  in Nairobi, Kenya's UNEP,Gigiri HQ  co-hosted by the Oslo Center and Muslim World League (WML) brought together prominent figures and passionate young leaders to discuss "Breaking Barriers: Amplifying Youth Voices through Constructive Dialogue for Sustainable Development."

Opening the Dialogue

The conference commenced with opening remarks from Ms. Phoebe Mungai, Country Director for The Oslo Center Kenya and Somalia, alongside Finn-Jarle Rode, Executive Chairman of The Oslo Center. Ayub Abdikadir, a renowned journalist from Royal Media Services (Citizen TV), moderated the session.

Following the opening, esteemed guests delivered impactful addresses. Governor of Lamu County and Party Leader of Amani National Congress (ANC), H.E. Issa Timamy, shared his perspective. Hon. Johnson Sakaja, Governor of Nairobi City County, and Dr. Asha Mohammed, Permanent Representative of the IFRC to the African Union in Ethiopia, also delivered powerful messages. The official opening ceremony concluded with a speech by H.E. Hon. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, Former Vice-President of Kenya and Party Leader of Wiper Democratic Movement (WDM).

Youth Voices Take Center Stage

The conference delved deeper with two captivating panel discussions. The first panel, "The Youth Voice as an Alternative Approach to Constructive Dialogue," featured prominent figures including:

• Md. Margaret Kiogora, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Council, Kenya
• Azmaira Alibhai, Faith & Ecosystems Coordinator for UNEP Faith for Earth, Kenya
• Joseph Kimani, Program Manager for Democratic Governance at the Royal Danish Embassy, Kenya
• Nashiba Nakabira, AU Youth Ambassador for AYAP, East Africa, Uganda
• Ivy Muchoki, Africa Union Peace Ambassador and Youth Advocate in Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Kenya
• Kidi Mwaga, Lawyer, Columnist, Convenor of the Inter-parties’ Youth Forum, and Champion of Youth Inclusivity, Kenya

The second panel, "Breaking Barriers: Leaders Championing Inclusivity for Sustainable Progress," saw insightful contributions from:

• H.E. Kjell Magne Bondevik, Former Prime Minister of Norway and Founder of The Oslo Center
• Al-Hajj Hassan Ole Naado, National Chairperson of the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims, Kenya
• Hon. Gitonga Mukunji, Member of Parliament for Manyatta Constituency and Chairperson of the Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association (KYPA)
• Petrider Paul, Africa Youth Ambassadors for Peace (AYAP) - East Africa Region, Tanzania
• Emily Achieng, Minister for Mombasa County - Water, Natural Resources, and Climate Change Resilience; Former Member of the Mombasa Youth Assembly (MYS), Kenya
• Hon. Seth Mwatale Kamanza, Speaker of the County Assembly of Kwale, Kenya

Inspiring Keynote Addresses

A powerful high-level keynote address followed, with esteemed figures shedding light on crucial issues:

• Senator Hon. Veronica Maina, Senator and Member of the Speakers Panel, Kenya
• Dr. Abbas Gullet, Chief Executive Officer of Boma Panafrican Ltd and Interim President of the New Partnership for Africa Red Cross and Red Crescent Plus, Kenya
• Dr. Francisco Rojas Aravena, Rector of the University of Peace – San Jose, Costa Rica
• H.E. Caroline Vicini, Ambassador of the Embassy of Sweden to Kenya and Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN-Habitat, Kenya
• Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, Former Prime Minister of Kenya and Party Leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)
• H.E. Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary General of the World Muslim League (WML)

Closing Remarks and Moving Forward

The conference concluded with a closing session led by Finn-Jarle Rode, Executive Chairman of The Oslo Center. This dynamic event served as a catalyst for constructive dialogue and collaboration between young leaders and established figures. Together, they can build a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.

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