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Ammon
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Ammon
Amman launches 'Capital of Arab Youth 2025' ceremony
Ammon News - On behalf of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Minister of Youth Yazan Shdeifat on Wednesday inaugurated the official launch of "Amman, Capital of Arab Youth 2025" and the rollout of the Executive Plan for the Arab Youth, Peace, and Security Strategy. The ceremony was attended by Arab ministers of youth and sports, representatives from the Arab League, and youth delegations from 20 Arab countries. In his remarks, Shdeifat emphasized that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is among the world's leading voices advocating for youth issues, noting the Crown Prince's landmark initiative that led to the UN Security Council's adoption of Resolution 2250 the first resolution to recognize the critical role of youth in promoting peace and enhancing security. He stressed that choosing Amman as the Capital of Arab Youth is not just a ceremonial event but a genuine opportunity to translate the Arab vision for youth into practical policies and actionable plans, driven by conscious young people capable of leading real change. Shdeifat added that Jordanian youth are not merely a target group for programs but true partners in decision-making. He reaffirmed that, under Royal directives, the Ministry of Youth works to empower young people and connect them with centers of influence, viewing investment in their energy as the smartest choice for addressing challenges and strengthening social resilience. For his part, Hussein Hindawi, Assisstant Secretary-General of the Arab League, said the launch in Amman reflects confidence in Jordan's pivotal role in supporting Arab youth issues. He noted that rolling out the executive plan comes at a highly sensitive time as the region faces crises and security challenges. He stressed that empowering youth and uniting Arab efforts are top priorities, highlighting the centrality of the Palestinian cause and paying tribute to the resilience of Palestinian youth resisting occupation. He urged continued support for their legitimate struggle. Hindawi pointed out that the new Arab strategy is built on a comprehensive vision that seeks to integrate youth into decision-making processes and strengthen their contribution in addressing intellectual, social, and economic challenges. He also praised Jordan's pioneering role in this area, particularly through the Youth, Peace and Security initiative launched by the Crown Prince. Meanwhile, Ashraf Sobhy, Chair of the Executive Office of the Arab Youth and Sports Ministers Council, described the newly launched executive plan as a turning point in Arab youth work, stressing that empowering youth is no longer optional but a strategic necessity for nations seeking development and stability. He added that growing crises in the Arab world require governments and institutions to listen to youth voices and give them the space to lead initiatives and actively participate in public affairs. The event's program includes a series of dialogue sessions covering the role of youth in countering hate speech online, mechanisms for implementing peace programs at the national level, the development of national youth policies, and an overview of the strategy's executive plan through 2028. It will also highlight pioneering Arab experiences in volunteer work, entrepreneurship, and community peacebuilding.
Roya News
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Crown Prince launches Jordan's 2025 Hussein Youth Camps
Representing His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Minister of Youth Yazan Shdeifat inaugurated the 2025 edition of the Hussein Youth Camps for Work and Construction on Saturday, under the slogan: 'Amman, the Capital of Arab Youth.' Speaking at the launch event, Shdeifat described the long-standing camps, now in their 57th year, as a 'national milestone' that fosters values of loyalty, commitment, and civic responsibility among young Jordanians. He emphasized their continued role in shaping a generation that is both conscious and capable of driving progress. 'These camps are practical platforms to build leadership and equip youth with vital skills,' the minister said, adding that this year's edition will feature a wider range of programs focused on both personal and professional growth. The 2025 camps, he noted, will offer 'advanced and qualitative content,' including vocational and technical training, digital literacy, entrepreneurship, gaming, political empowerment, and scouting. Other themes include artificial intelligence, robotics, e-commerce, and climate change awareness, along with sessions on intellectual property and peace-building. A highlight of the opening ceremony was the launch of the third edition of the Al Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Volunteer Work, which Shdeifat said reflects the Crown Prince's vision of fostering a culture of volunteering among youth. Registration for the award is now open online. The Ministry of Youth is overseeing both overnight and day camps this summer, involving 8,508 participants across the Kingdom. The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with various government institutions, civil society organizations, and private sector partners. Activities will run through August 30 and are designed to promote youth engagement in Jordan's sustainable development journey, offering them opportunities to strengthen life skills, expand their civic participation, and prepare for future leadership roles.
Roya News
28-06-2025
- General
- Roya News
Registration opens for 3rd cycle of Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Service
Minister of Youth and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Hussein Bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Service, Engineer Yazan Shdeifat, on Saturday launched the registration link for the award's third cycle via its official website. The announcement took place during the launch of the 2025 Hussein Youth Camps for Work and Construction. Shdeifat noted that the award, launched by Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II in 2021 to mark International Volunteer Day, aims to promote a culture of volunteerism, encourage initiative, innovation, and excellence in voluntary work, and recognize the efforts of individuals, volunteer teams, and contributing or supporting institutions in achieving sustainable development. The award's vision and mission focus on excellence in volunteer work to serve the Jordanian community, expanding the culture of volunteerism, enabling individuals and institutions to apply excellence standards to their volunteer projects and initiatives, and motivating and honoring outstanding contributors while highlighting their success stories. The award is built on three core principles: recognition, motivation, and encouraging healthy competition among individuals and institutions to deliver impactful volunteer work and share best practices. It also emphasizes values such as giving, leadership and innovation, equal opportunity, social responsibility, transparency, sustainability, and motivation. Applicants can compete in one of four categories: Best Distinguished Individual Volunteer Work, Best Distinguished Volunteer Team, Best Distinguished Volunteer Project (Corporate Social Responsibility) for for-profit institutions, and Best Distinguished Volunteer Project for non-profit institutions. Eligible fields for volunteer work include social, health, educational or training, sports, arts and culture, environment, tourism, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Registration for the award will remain open until the end of August. The evaluation of submissions will follow three phases: initial screening, desk evaluation, and field assessment. Finalists will be selected based on the award's criteria, which assess initiative planning, execution, sustainability, impact, and results. Winners will compete for 12 awards across all categories, with the top three entries in each category receiving awards. All applicants will receive a certificate of participation in recognition of their contributions to volunteerism. Interested applicants can visit the award's official website to view the application guide, category-specific guidelines, eligibility requirements, and required documentation.
Ammon
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Ammon
Deputising for Crown Prince, youth minister launches Hussein Youth Camps for Work, Construction
Ammon News - Deputising for HRH Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, Minister of Youth, Yazan Shdeifat, on Saturday launched Hussein Youth Camps for Work and Construction 2025, held under the slogan: "Amman, the Capital of Arab Youth." Talking at the opening ceremony, Shdeifat noted the camps, which were launched fifty-seven years ago, represent a "solid" national milestone that "enshrine values ??of allegiance and and loyalty and contributes to preparing a generation that possesses awareness and the ability to give." The minister added that the camps are "practical" platforms for capacity building and shaping leadership among Jordanian youth. Shdeifat noted that this year's camps feature "advanced, qualitative" content, including economic empowerment, vocational and technical training, digital skills, political empowerment, gaming, entrepreneurship, and scouting activities. Shdeifat said the Ministry is working to transform youth energies into "productive opportunities and provide a safe" training and awareness environment that keeps pace with global developments and connects youth to needs of the labor market and society. During the ceremony, the minister announced the launch of the 3rd edition of Al Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Volunteer Work, as registration is opened via the link on the award's website. The initiative, he noted, reflects HRH Crown Prince's vision to "instill a culture of volunteering and motivate youth to embrace this approach. The ministry is organizing this year's camps, both overnight and daytime, with the engagement of 8,508 young men and women, in partnership with official and civil society institutions, and partners from the public and private sectors. Under these camps, activities are held for scouting, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence and robotics, digital skills, future technology, and political empowerment. Other camps focus on game development, health and youth, intellectual property, vocational training and technical education, and economic empowerment events. Meanwhile, the daytime camps are set to see sports and physical activity activities, climate change events, "Rescue Arms," ??and youth, peace, and security camps in light of UN Resolution 2250. The agenda also features camps for political and party participation, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence and cybersecurity activities. The camps, which are part of a comprehensive national plan, are scheduled to continue until August 30, aimed to strengthen the Jordanian youth's value system, consolidate their culture of participation, develop their life and community skills, enhance their role as true partners in sustainable development to shape the future. Petra
