1st ASEAN Youth Dialogue: Recommendations Presented to the ASEAN Youth Ministers
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Insight: Towards More Meaningful Dialogue with the Youth
It is not a rare occurrence for the youth in ASEAN to have the opportunity to voice their ideas and opinions in front of high-level officials in the region. On occasions such as the ASEAN summits in 2019 and 2020, youth representatives interfaced with the Heads of State/Government. They managed to deliver statements on behalf … Insight: Towards More Meaningful Dialogue with the Youth
Reflections on the 1st ASEAN Youth Dialogue: The Digital Divide, Youth Delegates Push for More Equality
As of 2021, almost half or 44.7 per cent of the ASEAN population live in urban areas. With more than half of the population living in rural areas, including young people, they very likely experience the problems typically associated with rural and remote communities, such as inadequate access to health and education services, internet and … Reflections on the 1st ASEAN Youth Dialogue: The Digital Divide, Youth Delegates Push for More Equality
The 1st ASEAN Youth Dialogue: Addressing Challenges, Seizing Opportunities in the 4IR Era
Each generation is shaped by unique experiences and circumstances, and there is no better way to understand each other except through dialogue.
Youth Statistics
ASEAN Work Plan on Youth 2021 – 2025: Summary of Programmes and Activities
Engaging the Youth in ASEAN Community Building
As future leaders of their countries and the ASEAN region, the youth is a key priority for ASEAN. The ASEAN Work Plan on Youth focuses on enhancing the capacity of youth through education, health and well-being, employment and opportunity, participation and engagement, and ASEAN awareness, values, and identity. The priorities include developing platforms that facilitate … Engaging the Youth in ASEAN Community Building
Empower the Youth, Empower the Community
Participating in a youth programme can profoundly impact the course of one’s life. Take for example the story of Brunei native, Iqbal Damit.
Dr. Kao Kim Hourn
Dr. Kao Kim Hourn began his five year-term as Secretary-General of ASEAN on 1 January 2023. He served two terms as Secretary of State of Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (2003-2013) and two terms as Minister Delegate attached to the Prime Minister of Cambodia (2013-2022). He is the author of dozens of … Dr. Kao Kim Hourn
Promoting Healthy Competition among the Youth
Youth competitions keep young people involved in ASEAN while developing their social skills, confidence, and resilience. In 2022, three region-wide youth competitions were held: 6th ASEAN Youth Video Contest, ASEAN Youth Photo Competition 2022, and ASEAN Youth Debate 2022.