Youth from eight countries share visions for South Asia’s future at online peace event

At the 1st Southasian Commemoration of The Doyens of Peace, 198 youths from eight countries shared visionary videos on South Asia’s future. Top videos were live-streamed, followed by a youth panel discussing peace, innovation, and non-violent solutions for regional progress

Hyderabad: ‘My Vision for South Asia if I am the President / Prime Minister of my Country’ was the theme for youth at the 1st Southasian Commemoration of The Doyens of Peace, organised online with participation from eight countries.

Around 198 youths created 2 to 5-minute videos showcasing innovative and fascinating blueprints that reflect every South Asian’s aspirations, said Mazher Hussain, Executive Director of COVA, Hyderabad, in a press release.

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Sixteen videos — the top two from each of the eight countries — were live-streamed, followed by a panel discussion with eight youths below 30 on the visions in the videos for Southasia and the way forward.

Collectively, through their videos from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, the young people demonstrated a clear understanding of major issues and presented creative solutions, demonstrating a commitment to non-violent approaches, Mazher Hussain said.

This programme was organised to commemorate Adm. Ramdas, Karamat Ali, and Tapan Bose, who dedicated their lives to promoting peace in Southasia.