Co-founder of the Institute for Sustainable Development & Cooperation (ISDC)QasimFarasat is set to present at the 4th Commonwealth Conference on Youth Work. The conference will be held in Reading, UK, from July 10th to 12th, 2023.
Farasat has dedicated his career to advocating for Youth Participation & Engagement in policy- making. His innovative strategies have been instrumental in establishing robust youth participation platforms, addressing youth needs, and advancing their rights at local, national, and international levels.
As an international youth leader of the CommonwealthFarasat has been deeply involved in promoting youth leadership and participation in the Commonwealth countries. His contribution has been vital to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Decade of Action, which is crucial for a peaceful, just, and sustainable future. At the conference, Farasat will present his paper titled “Youth Political Participation and Engagement: A Pathway to a Peaceful and Sustainable Future in the Commonwealth.” His discussion will spotlight the barriers to youth political participation in the Commonwealth, particularly in the Asian region, and propose strategies to overcome these obstacles.
His pioneering work includes the establishment of the first-ever official National Youth Council in Pakistan and launching the “Asian Youth Union.”
Both initiatives underscore the importance of youth engagement in policy-making at all levels of government and highlight Mr.Farasat’s commitment to youth empowerment.
