DOHA: Qatar Foundation together with the Ministry of Interior and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is organising the Doha Youth Forum from April 7 to 9 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC).
The Forum will be hosted ahead of the 13th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice taking place in Qatar for the first time in April.
The UN Congress will feature high-level policymakers and specialists from around the world, and will focus on current and emerging challenges to governments and law enforcement bodies.
The Forum will follow a parallel agenda, addressing three key themes including the effectiveness of crime prevention and criminal justice systems, both within individual countries and globally; the responsibilities of the general public and civil society in improving criminal justice systems; and how to identify and combat new types and methods of crime.
Engineer Jassim Telefat, Group Executive Director of Qatar Foundation Capital Projects and Facilities Management, said: “Qatar Foundation is delighted to partner with the Ministry of Interior and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime on this important initiative. Improving the quality of life for all is integral to our mission, and I believe young people in Qatar will make a contribution that will benefit people everywhere.”
Dr Khalid Al Khanji, Student Affairs Vice-President, QF’s Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU), said, “Crime is one of the greatest threats to our security and our freedom, and the nature of crime is changing fast due to globalisation and technological developments. It is vital that the views of young people are heard in this debate, I believe there will be a strong response to our call for students, as their contributions will help to build a better future for all.”
The Doha Youth Forum is open to students in Qatar of all backgrounds and disciplines. Participants will be organised into three groups of 30 to 50 members, and each group will debate and draw up proposals on the three designated themes. A specially appointed team will be on-hand to provide support, offering delegates expert advice and training, as well as the opportunity to present to UN representatives.
Registration is open for students between the ages of 16 and 26 via the Doha Youth Forum website, and the deadline for applications is November 30. Selected participants will be required to attend an orientation event at HBKU Student Centre in Education City on January 14 from 4.30pm to 7pm.
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