June 23,2022
An international youth summit titled "Generation Connect" was held earlier this month in Kigali, Rwanda, with the participation of five young delegates representing the Kingdom of Bahrain and have been sponsored by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. It was organized by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) with the goal of inspiring and encouraging young people from around the world to utilize technology to create change.
The Summit brought together young leaders, entrepreneurs, social change-makers, engineers, policy specialists, students, and others and put them in touch with Business leaders, influential decision-makers, and community advocates that also attended the event. The Summit aimed to address the digital divide and related topics, including digital skills, gender, climate change, online safety, the future of work, entrepreneurship, digital dependencies, and more. A “Call to Action” document themed “My Digital Future” was also issued. The consultations brought together students, young professionals, digital entrepreneurs and youth networks from around the world to co-create the draft Call to Action. The aim of the process is to enhance youth engagement in building an inclusive, sustainable digital future for all through participation in government, ITU and the wider UN system.