Platform for Protection of Mine Victims' Rights presented at UN Youth Forum

The Eurasian Regional Center of the Youth Forum of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) presented the "International Youth Platform for the Protection of Mine Victims' Rights" at the UN, Report informs.

Deputy Director General of the Eurasian Regional Center Ramin Khabibzada spoke at a side event titled "Youth Perspective of the Non-Aligned Movement: Regional and Global Cooperation in Demining," which was held as part of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum in New York.

Khabibzada emphasized the importance of regional and global cooperation in demining and highlighted the role of youth in this process.

He also presented information to participants about the "International Youth Platform for the Protection of Mine Victims' Rights," established by the ERC in 2023. The platform's goal is to convey the voices of mine victims, especially among youth, support youth-led initiatives in protection and rehabilitation, and promote international cooperation. The presentation was followed by an interactive question and answer session with event participants.

The side event was attended by young representatives from various countries participating in the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum, as well as representatives from the UN and its agencies, the Youth Organization of the Non-Aligned Movement, ANAMA, and other relevant institutions.

The event served as an important platform for promoting broader youth participation in demining and strengthening global cooperation.