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Agenda　

Day ZERO 20 September• “Show & Tell” networking

Day ONE 21 September• Opening Ceremony• Plenary• Parallel Discussions Group• Sub-Regional Discussions

Day TWO 22 September• Plenary• Parallel Discussions Group• Sub-regional Discussions• Panda Base Tour

Day THREE 23 September• Peace Dates• Recommendations• Closing Ceremony

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The journey begins...

Show and Tell me why you are here

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Opening CeremonyDay ONE:

Addressed by:Mr. Li Yanrong from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC)1

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Dr. Xiao Hong from the Perfect World

Dr. Marielza Oliveira from UNESCO Beijing

Dr. Bhatnagar from the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations (WFUCCA)

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Mr. Yang Wei from the Chengdu Municipal Government

Student representatives from UESTC

Mr. Hao Ping from the Education Ministry ofChina

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The Asia Pacific Youth Dialogue was officially opened at the great auditorium of UESTC, Chengdu in the morning of September 21st .

The ceremony was facilitated by Ms. Smith Eunice, UNESCO Beijing Office and chaired by Mr. Du Yue of the China National Commission for UNESCO (China NatCom).

Ms. Eunice Smith, Program Specialist of UNESCO Beijing facilitated the opening ceremony.

The 10 most popular youth delegates from the Show and Tell presented their costumes and briefly introduced themselves, their countries and cultures on the stage.

Mr. Du Yue, Secretary General of China NatComchaired the Opening.

Mr. Li Yanrong, President of UESTC in welcoming everyone noted that “a hundred different cultures make the world a beautiful place.”

Mr. Yang Wei, Senior Political Advisor of Chengdu Municipal Government extended a warm welcome to all the participants on behalf of Chengdu government.

Dr. Marielza Oliveira, Director of UNESCO Beijing addressed the role that youth could play in promoting positive peace.

One foreign and one Chinese student of UESTC spoke on behalf of the youth, expressing their thanks to the organizers for engaging youth in Asia Pacific affairs.

Dr. Dhirendra Bhatnagar, Chairman of WFUCCA reaffirmed that “Asia Pacific youth can change the world.”

Dr. Robert Xiao Hong, CEO of Perfect World Co. Ltd. noted that “together, we can create a perfect world.”

Mr. Hao Ping, Vice-Minister of Education, Ministry of Education, P.R. of China

PlenariesDay ONE:

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Ms. Tamzila Khan

Prof. Liu Cheng

Ms. Li Nan

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Mr. Mark Lozano

Prof. Sahai Magadh

Mr. Vahid Shahbazi

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Day TWO:

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Day ONE: Three speakers differentiated by nationality, gender, and age group delivered plenary addresses on the nexus between civilizations, cultures, social cohesion, respect for diversity and peace-building.

Ms. Tamzila Khan from Pakistan encouraged youth to “Never underestimate yourself.”

Prof. Liu Cheng reminded participants of the need “To understand, to tolerate, to accept, to value, and to join.”

Ms. Li Nan reminded us “Not to judge people from the perspective of our own culture.”

Day TWO: Four speakers addressed the theme of “Engaging youth as agents of change and custodians of the future, regionally and internationally”.

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Prof. Sahai Magadhcommented that “Every one is foreigner even in her or his own country, because diversity is the nature of human beings.”

Mr. Mark Lozanoinitiated the “a million lights” campaign, offering free electricity to poor families in rural Philippines.

Mr. Vahid Shahbazispoke inspiringly of the power of sports to broaden perspectivesand change lives.

Ms. Liu Jing spoke highly of the role of youth as a energetic power in old cities like Chengdu.

Q&A Time

Parallel Discussions Group

Gender-based Violence and Respect for human rights1

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Culture in Promoting Positive Peace

Promoting Peace in a Digital Era

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Combating Extremism

Fighting Against Climate Change

Social Development Concerns

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Sub-Regional Discussions

Day ONE & Day TWO:

Southeast Asia

East Asia

South Asia

Central and West Asia

Pacific Islands

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Day THREE

Peace Dates

Presentation of Recommendations

Closing Ceremony

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Peace Dates

On promoting peace among Asia Pacific civilizations

Dating with:

Mr. Liu Cheng, Professor of Peace Studies, Nanjing University

Ms. Lashinka Dammullage, Second Secretary of Embassy of Sri Lanka to China

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Mr. Bandii Garid, Second Secretary of Embassy of Mongolia to China

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Recommendations Presentation

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Thematic Presentations

Sub-Regional Presentations

Most of the participants were given opportunities to present the recommendations raised on the basis of thematic and sub-regional discussions. They were asked to be specific and answer the question “what can we do.”

Closing Ceremony

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Mr. Shen Yubiao, Deputy Director of Division of Sciences, Culture and CI of China NatCom

Ms. Claudia Maresia , Program Specialist of Youth Section UNESCO Paris

Mr. Zeng Yong, Vice-Principal of UESTC

Mr. Zeng Yong, Vice-Principal of the UESTC

“Cultural exchanges and integration are the underlying driving forces for the development of civilizations.”

“Rejoice, result, regret, remember, and reunion.”

Mr. Shen Yubiao, Deputy Director of Division of Sciences, Culture and Communication and Information of China NatCom

“Dream big and act big, because all big things start from small individuals.”

Ms. Claudia Maresia , Program Specialist of Youth Section UNESCO Paris

Asia Pacific Diversity and Unity

Panda Base – Field visit

Visiting: Pandas!

Last but not least…

Today, the campus is a little bit different…

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