“Youth is the face of change and peace”, was the motto of the Youth Peace Summit’17 organised by National Youth Association at Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai Auditorium Islamabad. The one-day event, attended by youngsters from all over Pakistan and broadcasted live on social media, was organised to stress upon the role of youth in bringing peace to the society. Activities including cultural performances, stage plays and motivational talks were held on the day. Awards were given in recognition of youngsters who had played their due role in peacemaking efforts in society.
Addressing the summit as a keynote speaker, Ministry of Youth Affairs working group member Ahsan Hamid Durrani urged the youth to detest extremist ideologies and play their positive role in making an inclusive and tolerant society. He also outlined the underlying causes that can simmer extremism in youth and urged the national and provincial governments of Pakistan to include the perspective of youth in formulation of policies countering violent extremism.
Published in Daily Times, November 6th 2017.
