UN70 Peace and

Sustainable Development
Youth Programme

UN70 Peace and Sustainable Development Youth

Programme celebrates the 70th anniversary of
the establishment of the United Nations. The
Programme strives to deepen the understanding
of UNESCOs core mission, global peace and
sustainable development, among local and
overseas youths.

Objectives To construct platforms that support community-

based activities facilitating intercultural discussion
among local and international youth about Global
Peace & Sustainable Development.
To impart knowledge and skills for sustainably
developing our economy, society, environment
and culture.
To encourage our youth to reflect how peace
contributes to the sustainable development of the
world.
To cultivate youth positive values and attitudes and
train them to be responsible citizens.

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 UN70 Peace and
Sustainable Development
Youth Programme

This year marks the 70th anniversary of

the establishment of the United Nations.
UNESCO Hong Kong Association is
organizing a series of activities to spread the
message of peace in the local community.

The range of activities cover concert, variety show,

education programmes and competitions, exhibitions,
international forum and the annual Peacemakers'
Celebration.

This is the 4th year UNESCO Hong Kong Association

presents the Youth Programme. The theme for this year is to
promote UN70, Peace and Sustainable Development.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyones

effort and support in enabling this Programme to happen.
We very much hope participants will take the initiative
to act as proactive contributors for a more peaceful and
sustainable world.

Dr. Roy Chung, BBS, JP

Chairman, Organising Committee of UN70 Peace and
Sustainable Development Youth Programme &
Vice President (Enterprise), UNESCO Hong Kong Association

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 UNESCO Hong Kong Presidents Message

Welcome you all to the celebration of the

70th Anniversary of the establishment of
the United Nations this year. UNESCO
Hong Kong Association also celebrates the
5th Anniversary by the end of 2015. Thank
you for joining us in the UN70 Peace and Sustainable
Development Youth Programme. It has been a great
pleasure and an honour to the Association to launch this
programme with everyones power nurturing peace in our
communities.

Confronted by the challenges of degrading environment

since Industrial Revolution, it is important for us to underpin
international and local partnerships to advocate peace. The
success of this programme would only be possible with all
of us working together. I wish to extend my sincere thanks
to all of you and look forward to your success in fulfilling
your duty to act for peace.

Prof. Patrick Lau, SBS, JP

President, UNESCO Hong Kong Association

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 2015-2016 Youth Programme Key Events
18.9.2015
Kick-off Ceremony of the UN70 Peace & Sustainable Development Youth
Programme

21.9.2015 26.10.2015
UN International Day of Peace School-based Activities

Partnerships for Peace Dignity for All Programme

10.2015 6.2016
Community-based Learning Activities
Peace & Sustainable Development Learning Programme

UNEP-DHI Eco-Challenge Digital Games Competition

6.1.2016 23.2.2016
UN70 Exhibition

9.4.2016
Peace and Sustainable Development International Youth Festival

4.2016 - 5.2016
UN70 International Education Forum

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 Throughout the year, UNESCO Hong Kong will actively support
different local organizations and partners that host events or
education programmes that promote UN70, peace and sustainable
development.

11.10.2015
2015 World Spine Day "Straighten Up Hong Kong Day"
2015
Organiser: Children Chiropractic Foundation

24.10.2015
United Nations 70th Anniversary Celebration

Co-organiser: Lions Club of Lion Rock
Venue: Hong Kong & Kowloon Chiu Chow Public Association
Secondary School

10.2015 6.2016
Youngest eBook Writer Love Historic Building
Chinese and English Creative Essay Competition

Organiser: Athena Foundation

7.12.2015
Commemorative Activities for 70th Anniversary of the Victory of the
World Anti-Fascist War
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Organiser: China Academy of Culture

Event details and more activities that are supported by UNESCO

Hong Kong will be announced during the year on website and
Facebook page.

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Our mission is Promoting sustainable development and international
exchanges through education, sciences and culture.
Registered as a charitable institution under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue
Ordinance (IRD Ref No. 91/10053).
Recognized by The Chinese National Commission for UNESCO & a member
association of The Chinese National Federation of UNESCO Clubs and
Associations.
Dedicated to facilitating and achieving UNESCOs mission to build peace
in the minds of men and women, creating conditions for dialogue among
civilizations, cultures and peoples based upon respect for commonly shared
values and sustainable development.

UNESCO Hong Kong Association aims to:

Uphold the mission and objectives of UNESCO
Launch programmes and activities in accordance with UNESCO objectives
Leverage Hong Kongs technology and talents to best support its long-term
development as well as that in Mainland China
Strengthen Hong Kongs roles in international affairs and activities

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 Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Season Opening
Pre-concert Reception cum
Kick-off Ceremony of the
"UN70 Peace & Sustainable Development
Youth Programme"
18 September 2015 (Friday)
Level 4 Foyer, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

UNESCO HK and the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra join force to

promote peace through the enjoyment of music, and to inspire
the community to become the driving force behind the vision of
a united and sustainable community.

The celebration kicks start the 2015-16 UN70 Peace & Sustainable
Development Youth Programme with a concert A Paean To
Peace performed by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra on 18
September 2015 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall.

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 Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Season Opening
Pre-concert Reception cum
Kick-off Ceremony of the
"UN70 Peace & Sustainable Development
Youth Programme"
Programme Rundown
Reception Co-organiser: The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

18 September 2015 (Friday)

7:00 8:00 pm
Level 4 Foyer, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Dr. Carlye TSUI, BBS, MBE, JP

Chairman, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

Prof. Patrick LAU, SBS, JP

President, UNESCO Hong Kong Association

Toasting

Guest of Honour

UNESCO Hong Kong Association

President & Council Members

UN70 Peace & Sustainable Development Youth Programme

Chairman, Advisory Board and Committee

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

Chairman & Council Members
Artistic Director & Executive Director

Photo-taking
Sponsors, Partners, Consul Generals, Religious Representatives &
Chamber of Commerce

A Paean To Peace Concert by The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (8:00 pm)
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 A Paean To Peace
by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
18 September 2015 (Friday)
8:00 pm
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall

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Upcoming Key Events Overview

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 Acknowledgements
Major Sponsor
Home Affairs Bureau, Commission on Youth, HKSAR

The Commission on Youth

The Commission on Youth (CoY) is a non-statutory advisory body,
comprising members from a wide spectrum of the society who
care about youth development and are directly engaged in youth
work, as well as representatives from Government departments.
The CoY consolidates community efforts to assist in formulating
and implementing youth development programmes and activities
and nurturing young people as future leaders with vision, creativity,
leadership and commitment.
The CoY advises the Government on matters pertaining to youth,
as well as organizing, or co-organising with other groups, various
activities to facilitate youth development. The CoY also initiates
research on matters pertaining to youth and provides information
to the Government and Youth service organizations. In addition,
the CoY offers international exchange opportunities to Hong Kong
youths, sponsors study tours and exchange programmes to the
Mainland for Hong Kong youths through Community Participation
Scheme for Organising Study Tours to the Mainland, and sponsors
qualified local organizations or groups to organize large-scale
youth programmes in Hong Kong through the Large-scale Youth
Programme Funding Scheme.
For details of the CoY, please refer to www.coy.gov.hk

Design Partner
Artist Printing & Design Co., Limited

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