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Students Attend United Nations Leadership and Enrichment Programs
Minhtruc Nguyen, a senior at Caldwell who was attending for her third time was enthused that the speakers encouraged the students to work to change the world...
International Young Leaders Celebrate ASEAN@50 in Washington
The reception, co-hosted by the Embassy and the US-Philippines Society, was organized in honor of the IYLA delegates on the occassion of the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)...
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's address to 2016 International Young Leaders Assembly
Young People’s ‘Fresh Ideas’ Can Forge Solutions to Global Challenges, Secretary-General Tells International Leaders Assembly. I am pleased to welcome all participants to the ninth International Young Leaders Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters. I thank the Permanent Mission of Paraguay for bringing more than 1,000 young leaders to the United Nations. Last September, world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development — our global plan for people, the planet and prosperity...
Korea Rotary Club visit USA, Global Summit, North East Peace Forum
Put gov’t on pressure, Adeke tells youth
The Shadow Minister for Youth, Hon. Anna Adeke Ebaju has told youth to pressure their governments for protection against human trafficking. Speaking at an international conference for young leaders in Washington D.C, Hon. Adeke said that human trafficking greatly affected the youth, most of whom are jobless and are out looking for employment...
Korea next generation leaders attended North East Asia Peace Forum
United Nations Assembly to Young Leaders: Relinquish Your Ego
Yesterday at the United Nations, the International Youth Leaders Conference Assembly held a global summit, where economic scholars, corporate leaders, and many other high-ranking individuals advised young international delegates and leaders centering on the theme of “Moral and Innovative Leadership: Vision, Service, Entrepreneurship.”
Each speaker shared encouraging words and inspiring advice. A collection of their thoughts...
PH Embassy fetes int’l youth leaders to foster ‘Filipino spirit’
Delegates to an international youth leaders’ convention spent an evening at a reception-photo exhibit hosted by the Philippine Embassy to “spread the Filipino spirit” of resilience and friendship. Several participants in 2016 International Young Leaders Assembly (IYLA) gathered at the Romulo Hall of the Embassy to view the photo exhibit of the book Calidad Humana: Sharing the Filipino Spirit in the evening of August 10...
While you were at the beach, a Wharton junior rapped in front of the UN
Kayvon Asemani, Wharton junior and aspiring music mogul, met his most imposing audience yet on Tuesday, Aug. 16: over 1,400 people from 193 countries at United Nations headquarters in New York City. Asemani’s performance came as part of the International Young Leaders Assembly, a 10-day conference that invites 50 distinguished young leaders from 25 countries to learn about social impact and international relations...
President of General Assembly's Statement at the International Young Leaders Assembly
I am pleased to join you today to deliver a statement on behalf of the President of the General Assembly for this fourth International Young Leaders Assembly – IYLA. I commend the partners and co-sponsors who have extended their efforts and resources towards this noble initiative...
International Young Leaders Assembly at the UN
At the very center of New York City is the United Nations Headquarters, where assemblies gather in its many conference buildings throughout the year...IYLA is an initiative designed to bring together young leaders, from student leaders to young professionals to globally renowned leaders, and encourage them to make positive differences in their communities, nations, and the world. Leaders gather to propose and discuss possible solutions to pressing issues prevalent in today’s world...
International Young Leaders at the UN
On August 18th, 2015 the International Young Leaders Assembly was held at the United Nations. The focus of the conversation was on empowering and inspiring young leaders in their respective fields, to impact local communities and embrace the value of being an ethical leader driven by a strong moral compass and innovation...
Hon. Eriaku addresses International Young Leaders Assembly forum
Examining the international leadership model of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Ugandan Parliamentarian Peter Emmanuel Eriaku asked young leaders at forum at the U.S. Capitol, “Was Dr. King a civil rights advocate or was he a prophet? Was he speaking just for America or for the whole human race?..
The Niger Embassy has sponsored 3 female members of CONUSA to the International Young Leaders Assembly (IYLA) in Washington, DC
"I want to thank (the Embassy) for the wonderful opportunity given to me. The last past three days where the best I ever had in my entire stay in the USA. IYLA was very informative and at the same time very fun...
