Amman Arab University (AAU) Participates in World Youth Day Celebrations to Enhance Students' Role in Driving Change
Reflecting its commitment to supporting students and developing their capabilities, and under the direction of Professor Mohammad Al-Widyan, President of the University, the Deanship of Student Affairs at Amman Arab University participated in the World Youth Day celebrations. The event was held under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Youth, Dr. Raed Al-Adwan, at the Amman Grand Hall – Al-Hussein Youth City, and was organized by the Ministry of Youth and UNICEF.
The ceremony saw the attendance of representatives from government and private institutions, international organizations, along with broad participation from young men and women of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Amman Arab University was represented at this event by Dr. Rami Hanandeh, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, who emphasized the importance of involving university students in such events as essential partners in driving change. He noted that these participations help develop their skills and translate their ideas into youth programs and projects that meet their needs and open horizons for creativity and innovation. This event serves as a global platform to amplify youth voices, highlight their achievements, and enhance their presence at international conferences and national events, in addition to channeling their energies into economic fields and activating their political and social roles.
The event concluded with dialogue sessions featuring student Sa'id Al-Mahseiri and student Ann Zeidan from the College of Information Technology at Amman Arab University, alongside a select group of students from Jordanian universities. The sessions addressed important themes relevant to contemporary youth issues, including: scouting and guiding, community initiatives and youth participation, the role of youth in political life and building the future, leadership and entrepreneurship, climate change and environmental issues, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, youth, peace, and security, in addition to community health.
At the end of the discussions, committees formed during the event recommended submitting a set of proposals to the Ministry of Youth and UNICEF for preliminary study and adoption within upcoming national plans and programs.
