In Pics: Egypt inaugurates 1st edition of World Youth Forum

CAIRO – 6 November 2017: To disseminate peace and open new horizons among youth, Egypt inaugurated its first edition of the World Youth Forum, providing a platform for youth to share discussions over future development on Sunday in Sharm El-Sheikh city, South Sinai.

At the inauguration, a group of prodigies expressed their opinions on education, the impact of visual designs, technology solutions, and refugees’ suffering.



A group of young singers from different countries perform in the World youth Forum in Sharm el Sheikh- press photo

Yazidi activist Lamiya Aji Bashar, who was given a heartfelt round of applause at the forum, said to the young participants that “Your dreams are big… but your will is bigger, and your energy for building, peace and love is even larger.”



Yazidi activist Lamiya Aji Bashar gives a speech at the World Youth Forum in Sharm el Sheikh- Press photo

She asked all communities around the world to help in the fight against terror, and, speaking for victims of terrorism, offered efforts to build bridges between world ethnicities and religions.

Gada Wali, the Egyptian graphic design pioneer, talked about the importance and impact of visual designs and connections, relaying that they could impact nations.



Ghada Wali,young pioneer in the field of Graphics-photo via Wali's facebook

“I believe that all problems facing the world are due to a lack of education,” said Sohail Abdel Moghny, who is an activist advocating female education in Yemen.

Rachel Sibande, an entrepreneur who launched the first tech-hub in Malawi, highlighted the importance of “creating a generation that transcends from job seekers to job creators.” Sipande added that she dreams of “seeing a generation of young creative minds building technology solutions that serve mankind.”


President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi greets Malawi Rachel Sibande at the World Youth Forum in Sharm el Sheikh- Press photo

Young Egyptian activist Yassin Zoghby, 18, participated in the World Youth Forum in Sharm El-Sheikh with his documentary, "Mailing Address," which delivered the struggle of refugees and their problems across the world.


Yassin Zoghby sitting next to President Sisi – Press Photo

Zoghby is determined to redefine disabilities and spark a glimmer of hope in all the Egyptian youth to see beyond their obstacles.

In his speech at the forum, President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi spoke fervently about the danger that terrorism poses on all humanity and Egypt’s fight against extremism.


President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi gives a speech at the inauguration ceremony of the World Youth Forum- press photo

“Terrorism violates and destroys our human nature. The fight against terrorism is a right to humanity.”


President Sisi and world leader listen to young participants at the World Youth Forum inauguration ceremony in Sharm el Sheikh- press photo

“The great Egyptian young people managed to protect their human heritage from those who try to destroy civilization. They succeeded in defeating extremist groups’ vacuous plans, which adopt violence and murder,” the president added.

The president concluded his speech by calling on Egyptian and global youth to adopt objective dialogue and peaceful coexistence virtues without age, racial or sex discrimination, or bias to any party.

Sisi welcomed all participants; both the youth and world leaders.


President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi (L) shakes hands with UAE Foreign MinisterAbdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan- press photo


President Sisi (L) welcomes ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi (R)- press photo


President Sisi (R) welcomes Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of the World Youth Forum in Sharm el Sheikh- press photo



President Sisi welcomes (L)Jordanian prince Hassan bin Talal (R) on the sidelines of the World Youth Forum in Sharm el Sheikh- press photo

American actress, Helen Hunt, began her speech at the World Youth Forum in Sharm El-Sheikh on Sunday by stating that “Egypt is the cradle of civilization and its mother.”



American Actress, Helen Hunt, at WYF - Press photo