INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE IN EGYPT

Panorama.am
19:02 28/08/2007

>From Sept 1-3, in the Egyptian city of Sharm-el-Sheikh, the "Youth
speaks, we listen: voices for peace" conference will take place. The
conference is sponsored by first-lady Suzan Mubarak, as the women’s
movement she leads foresees 500 young people taking the stage to
express their ideas and desires. Seven hundred youth from around the
world will participate.

A delegation from Armenia, headed by sports and youth vice-minister
Artur Poghosyan, plans on taking part in the events in Egypt. As
informed by Lilit Grigoryan of the ministry’s press service, "Our
delegation consists of those doing well in school as well as gifted
children. At this conference, the youth will try and make their
voices heard around the world, turning attention to issues they are
concerned about."

The Armenian young people also have the chance to present their
national culture, including presenting the following themes: "We
understand our own, and respect others," "Information technology:
in the name of peace," "Youth in charge of progress," "Violence or
peace: a personal choice," and "Preserving our planet." These will
be discussed following their presentation.