PH among delegates of Asia Urban Youth Assembly 2017 in Malaysia

 

The Philippines is among 33 other country delegates of Asia Urban Youth Assembly (AUYA) 2017 in Melaka, Malaysia on March 25-28, 2017 which was organized by the Melaka Historic City Council in collaboration with the State Government of Melaka, Ministry of Youth and Sports, UNHabitat, Melaka Histroric City Council and UN-Youth.

The event, in conjunction with the 17th International Convention of Melaka Twin Cities 2017, aims to contribute to sustainable development that encourages innovation and healthy cities with the theme: “Youth Roles Towards New Urban Agenda – Taking Action for Innovative, Socially Minded, Green Cities”

With this, The AUYA targets to provide a platform for young people to share experiences and knowledge, showcase solutions and initiatives, as well as develop partnerships in order to make cities and human settlements more equitable, inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

Delegates from Malaysia, Bangladesh, Belize, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Macedonia, Maldives, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, The United Arab Emirates, Uganda, United States, Zambia, and Zimbabwe were also present in the Assembly.

Source: philstar.com, msdesk.mbmb.gov.my