World Youth Complex Lebuh Ayer Keroh, Ayer Keroh 75450 Melaka, Malaysia Tel: +606-2321871, 2322711 World Assembly of Youth Assemblee Mondiale de la Jeunesse Asamblea Mundial de la Juventud Fax: +606-2327271 Email: office@way. org. my Website: www. way. org. my REPORT WAY 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION “One Youth – One World, We Are the World” 10th -13th December 2009 Puteri Resort Ayer Keroh, Melaka, Malaysia Page | 1 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World Table of Contents
Acknowledgement………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Summary ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Background ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Event Planning and Organization ……………………………………………………………………………… 7 Planning of the Event ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Organizers ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Event Committee ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Organisation of the Event …………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 a) b) c) Duration …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 Schedule of Events ……………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Activities during the Event …………………………………………………………………………… 10th December 2009 …………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 11th December 2009 …………………………………………………………………………………… 10 12th December 2009 …………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Finances …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22 Appendices …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Appendix 1: List of Organisers…………………………………………………………………… 23 Appendix 2: Key Organizing Committees ……………………………………………………. 24 Appendix 3: Preparatory Meeting Committee ……………………………………………… 25 Appendix 4: Schedule of Events ………………………………………………………………… 26 Appendix 5: Delegate Breakdown ………………………………………………………………. 29 Appendix 6: 5th Prime Minister of Malaysia-WAY Awards Recipients …………… 0 Reference …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 32 Page | 2 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World Acknowledgement On behalf of the President of World Assembly of Youth, the Rt. Hon. Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam, the Executive Committee and the Preparatory Committee Members, we do extend our gratitude and appreciation to all those who assisted in making this event a successful one.
To all the participants both local and international, we do thank you for the time spent with us to celebrate this auspicious day. Page | 3 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World Summary From London to Melaka, 1949-2009, aptly describes the journey that WAY1 has taken from its inception to the present day. WAY has seen its headquarters move from London, Paris, Brussels, Copenhagen and then to Melaka, Malaysia. As a way of show-casing its achievements, the WAY 60th Anniversary Celebration was held from the 10th -13th December 2009, at the Puteri Resort, Ayer Keroh in Melaka Malaysia.
In attendance were delegates from all walks of life who took part in various events and activities that were organised to commemorate this day. Over 50 countries were represented with over 200 delegates being in attendance throughout the whole event. To solidify WAYs core governing principal of Democracy, a 2 km walk that was held, “Youth and Democracy”, attracted over 2000 participants. As a way of appreciating the past leadership and youth leaders, various awards were presented to them as well as youth organisations that have played a significant role in youth development issues.
The true essence of the event was to show the unity and steadfast passion in which both old and young people, past and present leadership view and work together with regards to youth issues and development. 1 WAY-World Assembly of Youth Page | 4 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World Introduction Background This report has been written as summary of events that took place during the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the World Assembly of Youth that was held in the historical city of Melaka, Malaysia from the 10th –13th of December 2009. Introduction
In August of 1949 an initiative was taken to form a youth organisation that would promote global cooperation and understanding among the world’s youth. The fruit of the initiative was the establishment of the World Assembly of Youth. WAY as it is fondly known recognises the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as its bases for its action and service. 60 years down the road and WAY continues to work for the promotion of youth and youth organisations in programme areas such as, youth employment, environment, human rights, democracy, population, health, HIV/AIDS, drugs and community development and leadership training.
On the 12th of December WAY celebrated its 60th Anniversary, in Melaka, Malaysia. The celebrations were a culmination of three months of planning and organisation of the various events that would take place from the 10th to 13th December 2009. Also included in the celebration was the awarding of the 5th Prime Minister of Malaysia-WAY World Youth Award. In attendance to this event were various VVIP, VIP members of the Diplomatic Corp and dignitaries’ and international and local youth leaders from all walks of life. Page | 5 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka,
One Youth-One World: We are the World The theme for the event was “One Youth-One World: We are the Word” and its set objectives were as follows: To celebrate the significant roles and contributions that WAY has established throughout its 60 years To strength its role as a global youth institution for development To establish networks between the past, present and future youth leaders To invigorate youth participation in youth issues Page | 6 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World Event Planning and Organization Planning of the Event
Organizers The WAY’s 60th Anniversary Celebration was organised by the World Assembly of Youth in partnership with the Melaka State Government, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia), the Malaysia Youth Council and the Asian Youth Council. Appendix 1 gives a list of organizers for the event. Event Committee Four key committees were formed to assist in the organisation of the event. This included: Steering Committee International Organising Committee National Organising Committee Committee Members group o o o o Appendix 2 gives the break down of members for each committee stated above.
As a way of ensuring continued progress monitoring of the preparation of the event, meetings were held regularly. The preparatory meeting committee had the task of ensuring that task allocated and deadline set were met. Appendix 3 shows the members of this group. Various committees were set up to assist with the hosting of the event. These committees included:- 1. Secretariat The committee administered the overall planning of the event. Page | 7 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World 2. Research and Documentation
The committee was tasked with tracing the history and achievements of WAY from 1949 to the present day. All the information collected was then compiled and present as a coffee table book. 3. Finance and Sponsorships Sourcing of funds and sponsorship was the task allocated to this group. Various organisation were approached to assist financially and material for the overall success of the event. The other committees involved were: Participation Invitation Food and Beverage Protocol Technical and Facilities Publicity and media First Aid and Safety Presentation Tour Accommodation • • • • • • • • • • Organisation of the Event ) Duration The event was held over a three day period, from the 10th to 13th of December 2009. b) Schedule of Events Appendix 4 shows how the event was schedule. Page | 8 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World c) Activities during the Event Various activities were schedule for the celebration. This includes:Official launch of the WAY Headquarters at Ayer Keroh, Melaka, Malaysia Democracy Youth Walk WAY International Bowling Competition 5th Prime Minister of Malaysia-WAY World Youth Award WAY 60th Anniversary Celebration Grand Dinner Tour of the Historical City of Melaka o o o o o 10th December 2009 Arrival of International Delegates International delegates started arriving as early as 8am in the morning. Delegates were transferred from the airport, Kuala Lumpur International Airport and transported to the hotel at Puteri Resort, Ayer Keroh Melaka Malaysia. Welcome Dinner On the 10th December a welcome dinner was held at WAY president’s residence from 8pm till 11 pm. The welcoming dinner was held in conjunction with the Human Rights Day 2009. This dinner was held to welcome both the local and international delegates who were to attend the event.
The event was graced by Rt. Hon Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam, WAY President who gave the welcome address and the key note address that was given by Hon. Dato’ Razali Ibrahim, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia. The opening address for the event was done by Ms. Ediola Pashollari, WAY Acting Secretary General. Delegates were entertained by cultural performance and had a taste of Malaysia cuisine for their dinner. Page | 9 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World 11th December 2009 Delegate Registration
Over 200 delegates from various National Youth Councils, local and international youth organizations, various government representatives and officials and persons from all walks of life were registered for this event. Over 50 countries were represented during this event. Some of the countries that were represented included, Malaysia, Namibia, Kenya, Denmark, Libya, Singapore, Philippines, Korea, China, Mauritius, Germany, Yemen, France, Sudan etc Appendix 5 gives a breakdown of the delegates and the countries representation.
In attendance to the event were delegates from “The One Asia Forum”2 that was organised by the Asian Youth Council, who joined other delegates for the WAY 60th Anniversary Tour of Melaka On the 11th of December 2009, a tour of the historical city of Melaka was undertaken. The areas visited by the delegates and guest included Youth Museum Sultanate Museum Royal Malaysian Navy Museum Taming Sari Tower Eye On Malaysia Pahlawan Square Walk • • • • • • The tour lasted from 2. 30pm till 6. 30pm after which the delegates were returned to the hotel for their dinner. 2
More information can be found at http://oneasiaforum. blogspot. com/ Page | 10 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World • Picture 1 : Melaka Tour • Picture 2: Melaka Tour • Picture 3: Melaka Tour Page | 11 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World A second tour in the evening saw the delegates take a tour on the Melaka River Boat Cruise. A second visit to the Pahlawan Square walk was done and delegates returned to Puteri Resort at 10. 00pm • Picture 4: Night River Cruise 2th December 2009 Youth Walk for Democracy The walk started at approximately 9am and covered a distance of 2km. The theme for the walk was Youth and Democracy and it involved over 2000 people who took part in it. (See pictures below). The walk ended at the WAY headquarters where participants attended the official launch of the WAY headquarters and World Youth Complex. Page | 12 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World • Picture 5: Youth Walk on Democracy • Picture 6: Youth Walk on Democracy • Picture 7: Youth Walk on Democracy
Page | 13 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World Official Launch of WAY Headquarters at Ayer Keroh Melaka Malaysia This took place on the 12th of December 2009 from 10am. till 1am. The official opening of the World Youth Complex and the official launch of the WAY Headquarters was done by Rt. Hon. Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam, Chief Minister of Melaka and president of the World Assembly of Youth. In attendance were the Malaysian Youth Council President, Hon Dato’ Shamsul Anuar Nasarah, former WAY president Mr.
Ole Lovig Simonsen, Executive Committee Members, members of the Diplomatic Corp. , international and local youth leaders, delegates and other invited guest. The opening address for the event was done by Ms. Ediola Pashollari, WAY Acting Secretary General. Prior to the launch delegates and all in attendance had participated in a 2 km walk for democracy. • Picture 8: Launching of WAY Headquarter and World Youth Complex Page | 14 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World • Picture 9: Launching of WAY Headquarter and World Youth Complex Picture 10 : Launching of WAY Headquarter and World Youth Complex Page | 15 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World • Picture 11 Launching of WAY Headquarter and World Youth Complex WAY 60th Anniversary “International Bowling Competition” The bowling competition was a time when both local and international delegates took some time out to mix and mingle. The competition was held to foster relationships and build networks between the delegates and the youth leaders and youth who attended it.
It was held at the newly built Melaka International Bowling Center-MIBC located in Melaka, Malaysia. The delegates were grouped into teams as well as individuals that competed together; with the highest scorer being award trophies. The event was held on the 12th of December 2009 from 2. 30pm till 5. 30pm. Page | 16 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World • Picture 12: WAY International Bowling Competition • Picture 13: WAY International Bowling Competition WAY 60th Anniversary Celebration Grand Dinner
The focus of the whole event was the WAY 60th Anniversary Grand Dinner that was held at the Dewan Seri Negeri, Ayer Keroh from 8pm till late into the night. The focal point of the event was the official opening ceremony speech given by Hon. Dato Ahmad Shabery Cheek, Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia, the key note address presented by Former WAY president, Mr. Ole Lovig Simonsen and the welcoming address was given by Rt Hon. Datuk Seri Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam, WAY President. Page | 17 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka,
One Youth-One World: We are the World The awarding of the 5th Prime Minister of Malaysia-WAY World Youth Awards took place as well during this celebration where various categories of the award were presented to various winners. Appendix 6 shows the list of award recipients. Dignitaries that graced the event included Hon. Dato Ahmad Shabery Cheek, Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia Hon. Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam, Chief Minister of Melaka and President of WAY Mr. Ole Lovig Simonsen, Former WAY President Hon.
Shifeta Pohamba, Deputy Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports Namibia, and WAY Executive Member • • • • • Hon. Moammar Mutahar Mohamed Al-Eryani, Deputy Minister of Youth, Yemen Other events for this auspicious evening included Launching of the coffee table book – “WAY 60th Anniversary: A Journey from London to Melaka” • • • • Presentation of the World Youth Awards Presentation of certificates and token of appreciation Photo sessions Cultural performance by o o o KAB3 Cultural performance group from Bangladesh Cultural performance from Kazakhstan Cultural performance from Malaysia 3 Kathak Academy Bangladesh Page | 18 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World • Picture 14: WAY 60th Anniversary Celebration Grand Dinner • Picture 15: WAY 60th Anniversary Celebration Grand Dinner Page | 19 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World • Picture 16: World Youth Award • Picture 17: World Youth Award Page | 20 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka,
One Youth-One World: We are the World • Picture 18: WAY 60th Anniversary Celebration Grand Dinner • Picture 19: WAY 60th Anniversary Celebration Grand Dinner Page | 21 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World Finances A complete financial report is available upon request from the secretariat. Page | 22 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World Appendices Appendix 1: List of Organisers
Senior Private Secretary to the Chief Minister of Melaka Deputy State Secretary-Administration • • • • • • • • • • • Asian Youth Council • Malaysian Youth Council • Melaka State Youth Council • Melaka Chief Ministers Office • Kuala Lumpur International Airport • Royal Malaysia police Royal Malaysian Custom Melaka Tourism Action Council Historic Melaka city Council-MBMB Melaka Protocol and Council Management Unit Melaka Tourism Promotion Division • • • • • • Melaka Broadcasting Department • Melaka Information Department • Melaka Public works department • Melaka Youth and Sports Department Melaka Road and Transport Department World Youth Foundation Melaka Volunteers club Melaka Mass Media club Puteri Resort Ayer Keroh, Melaka • • • • • • Melaka River and Costal Development Corporation Melaka Public Library Corporation Resource Center Division Eye on Malaysia Taming Sari Malaysia Melaka ICT Holdings Melaka Museum Corporation Melaka Foundation Melaka Stadium Corporation Melaka Water Board Melaka Anti Drug Agency Melaka Immigration Department Melaka Special Affairs Department • • • • Page | 23 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World Appendix 2: Key Organizing Committees Steering Committee Patron: Rt. Hon. Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abd Razak Prime Minister of Malaysia
Advisor: Hon. Dato’ Ahmad Shabery Cheek Minister of Youth, Malaysia Rt. Hon. Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam Chief Minister of Melaka and President of World Assembly of Youth Hon. Datuk Hj. Idris Hj. Haron Deputy President of the Malaysian Youth Council Ms. Ediola Pashollari Acting Secretary General of World Assembly of Youth Mr. Mohd Zaidi Azziz Assistant Secretary General of the Malaysian Youth Council Chairman: Deputy Chairman: Secretary: Assistant Secretary: Mr. Mohd Nizam Omar Secretary General of the Melaka State Youth Council Director of Sahabat Belia, Melaka Chief Minister Department International Organizing Committee Chairman: Rt. Hon.
Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam Chief Minister of Melaka and President of World Assembly of Youth Mr. Nurdkeswarsing Bossoondyal Vice President (Africa), World Assembly of Youth Hon. Pohamba Shifeta Executive Committee Member, World Assembly of Youth Vice Chairman: Member: Mr. Mohamed Abuza Gaza Executive Committee member, World Assembly of Youth Mr. Mohd Salah Observer WAY Member, General Sudanese Student Union Miss Ediola Pashollari Acting Secretary General, World Assembly of Youth Page | 24 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World National Organizing Committee Chairman: Deputy Chairman: Hon. Datuk Hj. Idris Hj. Haron Deputy President of the Malaysian Youth Council Ms.
Ediola Pashollari Acting Secretary General of World Assembly of Youth Mr. Mohd Zaidi Azziz Assistant Secretary General of the Malaysian Youth Council Secretary: Mr. Mohd Nizam Omar Secretary General of the Melaka State Youth Council Director of Sahabat Belia, Melaka Chief Minister Department Appendix 3: Preparatory Meeting Committee Preparatory Meetings Committee Advisor: Rt. Hon. Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam Chief Minister of Melaka and President of World Assembly of Youth Hon. Hasan Abd Rahman Deputy Chairman, Welfare, Unity, Youth and Sports Mr. Mohd Nizam Omar Secretary General of the Melaka State Youth Council Director of Sahabat Belia, Melaka Chief Minister Department Chairman: Assistant Secretary:
Members: Senior Private Secretary to the Chief Minister of Melaka Deputy State SecretaryAdministration Asian Youth Council Malaysian Youth Council Melaka State Youth Council Melaka Chief Ministers Office Kuala Lumpur International Airport Royal Malaysia Police Royal Malaysian Custom Melaka Tourism Action Council Historic Melaka city Council-MBMB Melaka Protocol and Council Management Unit Melaka Tourism Promotion Division Melaka Broadcasting Department Melaka Information Department Melaka Public works department Melaka Youth and Sports Department Melaka Road and Transport Department Melaka Immigration Department Melaka Special Affairs Department Melaka Anti Drug Agency Melaka Water Board Melaka Stadium Corporation Melaka Foundation Melaka Museum Corporation Melaka River and Costal Development Corporation Melaka Public Library Corporation Resource Center Division Eye on Malaysia Taming Sari Malaysia Melaka ICT Holdings Puteri Resort Ayer Keroh, Melaka Melaka Mass Media club Melaka Volunteers club World Youth Foundation Page | 25 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka,
One Youth-One World: We are the World Appendix 4: Schedule of Events Date Time Agenda/Item Venue Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Puteri Resort, Ayer Keroh, Melaka All Day Arrivals Welcome Dinner in conjunction with Human Rights Day 2009 • Opening address by Ms. Ediola Pashollari, WAY Acting Secretary General 10th Dec 2000hrs • Welcome Address by Rt. Hon. Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam, WAY President • Address by Hon. Dato’ Razali Ibrahim, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Malaysia • Dinner/Cultural Performance • Photo Session 0800hrs Breakfast Puteri Resort WAY Presidents Residence 0900hrs Registration/Networking Puteri Resort 1200hrs Lunch Puteri Resort
Tour in Melaka • 11 Dec • 1430hrs • • • • th Youth Museum Sultanate Museum Royal Malaysian Museum Taming Sari Tower Eye on Malaysia Pahlawan Square Walk Melaka 1900hrs Dinner Puteri Resort Page | 26 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World Tour in Melaka 2100hrs • • 0700hrs 0800hrs Tour of Melaka River Cruise Pahlawan square Walk Puteri Resort MITC – WAY HQ Melaka Breakfast Youth Walk “Democracy” Official Launch of the World Youth Complex and WAY HQ • Welcome Address by Ms. Ediola Pashollari, WAY Acting Secretary General • Address by Hon. Dato’ Shamsul Anuar Nasarah, Malaysian Youth Council President • Official Opening by Rt. Hon.
Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam, Chief Minister of Melaka and WAY President • Ribbon cutting • Photo session 12 Dec 1100hrs 1300hrs 1430hrs Tree Planting Lunch WAY 60 Anniversary “International Bowling Competition” th th 1000hrs WAY HQ WAY HQ Puteri Resort Melaka International bowling Center-MIBC WAY 60 Anniversary Celebration Grand Dinner • Way 60 Anniversary Video presentation • Welcome address by Rt. Hon. Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam, Chief Minister of Melaka and WAY President • Key note address by Hon. Ole Lovig Simonsen, Former WAY President • Address and Official Opening Ceremony by Hon. Dato’ Ahmad Shabery Cheek Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia th th 2000hrs Dewan Seri Negeri, Ayer Keroh Page | 27 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka,
One Youth-One World: We are the World • Launching of the Coffee Table Book-WAY th 60 Anniversary • Presentation of the World Youth Award • Presentation of Certificates and Appreciation Tokens • Photo session • Dinner cultural performance 13th December 0800hrs All day Breakfast Departures Puteri Resort Melaka to KLIA Page | 28 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World Appendix 5: Delegate Breakdown Country Vietnam Uzbekistan Bangladesh Brunei Darussalam Cambodia China Egypt Germany India Indonesian Iran Iraq Jordan Kenya Korea Libya Malaysia Mongolia Myanmar No of Delegates 4 5 40 6 5 2 1 1 9 17 2 1 2 5 5 3 27 1 2
Namibia Nepal Nigeria Pakistan Philippines Seychelles Singapore Somali Sri Lanka Sudan Thailand Yemen Denmark Mauritius Albania Zimbabwe Saudi Arabia UAE Uganda Total 3 1 7 9 9 1 5 5 3 4 4 11 1 1 2 1 2 3 2 212 Page | 29 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World Appendix 6: 5th Prime Minister of Malaysia-WAY World Youth Award Organisations: Winner – The National Council of Youth Organisations in Korea-NCYOK 1st Runner up – National Youth council of Namibia 2nd Runner up – National Organisation of Libyan Youth Outstanding Lifetime Individual Youth Award: • Mr. Ole Lovig Simonsen Individual Youth Award: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mr.
Arthur Gillette (USA) Hon. Tolorunjuwon Joseph Faniyi (Nigeria) Mr. TS Zorigtbaatar (Mongolia) Dr. Kwang-Sun Cha (Korea) Hon. Moammar Mutahar Mohamed Al-Eryani (Yemen) Prof. Ranganathan J. (India) Mr. Stig Fog Jensen (Denmark) Mr. Joyti Shankar Singh (India) Mr. James Chin (China) Mr. Amir Gharib (Egypt) Mr. Albert Otruba (Slovakia) Mr. Shiv Khare (India) Dato’ Seri Mohd Tajol Rosli Mohd Ghazali (Malaysia) Datuk Dr. Hj. Jamaludin Abd Rahim (Malaysia) Datuk Seri Panglima Hj Lajim Bin Hj Ukin (Malaysia) Rev. N. N. Nanyak (Nigeria) Mr. Khalid M. Farouk (Sri Lanka) Page | 30 The 60th WAY Anniversary Report: From London to Melaka, One Youth-One World: We are the World
