The World Youth Festival served as a catalyst for effective collaboration among young influencers hailing from various corners of the globe. Following the conclusion of the festival, the International Association of Children’s Organizations (MIACO) will convene from May 30th to June 2nd 2024, as part of the “Movement of the First” festival. This event will bring together more than 100 participants representing different countries.
Heading the delegation from Ghana at this conference is Madam Ziona Ayorkor Biney, who holds the position of Head of Business Development and Innovations at the Ghana Russia Center for Commerce and Relations. She also serves as a member of the National Preparatory Committee. Joining her as delegates are Benjamin Kwame Addo from Adisadel College and Reginald Kwaku Gyasi Atrebi from Young Executive School. The young participants will be actively involved in various areas of interest, including Tourism and Travel, Healthy Lifestyle, Sports, Culture, and Arts.
During a meeting of the Federation Council Committee on Science, Education, and Culture, Chairman of the Board of the Movement of the First Grigory Gurov announced significant progress in the development of an international children’s association. In a video message to participants in the early hours of today, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his support for this initiative and highlighted Russia’s potential to lead alongside other Children’s Organizations worldwide. President Putin emphasized the paramount importance of love and children, underscoring their significance above all else.
In a thank you note sent to Organizers of the Conference, National Preparatory Committee Chair for Ghana under the World Youth Festival, John Aggrey expressed his gratitude to the Directorate for giving young people the opportunity to explore beyond the boundaries of their geographical locations and for the ultimate goal of strengthening efforts across board, both within government bodies and youth-focused organizations.
International Children’s Day is celebrated on June 1 in many countries around the world, including China, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Mongolia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Various activities, such as parades, concerts, and educational events, are organized to promote the well-being and rights of children.
The day serves as a powerful reminder of the universal need to ensure that every child has access to education, health care and a safe environment.
