YOUTH LED: Covid Vaccine-Vicious or Vital?
2021-11-06 13:00 - 14:30 (Asia/Qatar)
In this workshop, i will explain1. The hesitancy from the general public
2. Myths on effectiveness of the different vaccine
3. Emergence of new variants of covid-19 and its ill effects
4. How the Handling of the vaccine shortage has been solved
5. Solving the vaccine shortage issue in LEDC’s
6. Funding and development of this vaccine
7. Protection of all frontline workers

H(ear) Qatar; Youth Community led Mental Health
2021-11-06 13:00 - 14:30
The Mental Health landscape requires Youth Leadership. We believe in taking action to create free support services that complement the existing services. Join this session to find out about h(ear), a new social impact organisation, is aiming to make a difference to student mental health in Qatar. You will also learn how you can contribute to student mental health in your region through joining our organisation if you are Qatar based, or by learning how to set up your own program.

AI, Blockchain and Our New world
2021-11-06 13:00 - 14:30
Technology is changing the world at a pace faster than ever before. Major progress is being made in artificial intelligence, energy storage, robotics and DNA sequencing. This workshop will focus on discussions regarding the impact of AI and blockchain on the future of society. The workshop also aims to demystify the concepts behind AI and blockchain so that they can be understood more clearly and their impacts can be discussed. The impact of these technologies on achieving the sustainable development goals will also be discussed.

YOUTH LED: how does a Childs upbringing really affect their adult life?
2021-11-06 13:00 - 14:30
My workshop will help students better understand themselves and other people around them and why they are the way they are, making them kinder and more understanding people. This could help these student discover who they truly are and why they act the way they do, thus allowing them to better themselves, because the first step to change is understanding the problem. We will look at how different environments affect a person’s personality and mental health, even carrying out a few ethical experiments, so that the participants get a better grasp of what we are talking about. We will delve into the psychology of children and the effects of different atmospheres, and how this alters people’s behaviors. This understanding of people is not only beneficial for the participants own self reflection, but is vital if we as a community want to be kinder, and more understanding.

YOUTH LED: The Hidden Dangers of Implicit Bias
2021-11-05 14:45 - 16:15
In this workshop, you will learn all about implicit bias, a common but often discussed issue. Implicit bias, also known as subconscious bias, affects the way we think, speak, and behave all without us realizing. It is a hidden danger that influences the workforce, education, healthcare, and all aspects of life. First, you will learn the nuances of implicit bias, how it forms and how upbringing, experiences and how people are portrayed – in real life and online – leads to the development of harmful biases. Then, we will discuss the impacts of implicit bias, including examples and important events from the real world. The final part of the workshop will focus on stereotype threat and minimizing our own personal implicit biases.

YOUTH LED: Fake News, Lies, and Propaganda: Identifying Fallacies and Disinformation in a chaotic world
2021-11-05 14:45 - 16:15
False news and lies have always been part of media history. And today, it is more prominent than ever. From satirical stories to false contextualization and from manipulated headlines to fabricated content, fake news is everywhere. Lies travel with frightening speed on the internet, random claims spark angry backlashes, and disinformation is commonplace. In such a chaotic world, it is important to have media literacy – identifying fake news and fallacies in journalism becomes an essential skill to survive. This workshop will throw light on the outreach of mass media, the role it plays in shaping public opinion, the impacts fake news can have, the psychological and practical reasons it spreads quickly, what we can do to combat its spread, and more. There will be several audience engagement activities, including a word cloud activity, some GK-based questions, reflection and opinion-based discussion, analysis of fake news articles, audience polls, etc. This session will hopefully make the audience more aware and careful in the current information environment.

Ending Period Poverty with Cups for Change
2021-11-05 14:45 - 16:15
In 2021 it can be argued that it should be illegal to be ignorant on our basic bodily functions. And yet, the heavy stigma and painful taboos around menstruation are still causing barriers to understanding for both women and men. This workshop will explore Gender inequality, extreme poverty, humanitarian crises and harmful traditions that create a never ending cycle of misery, and how Youth can engage in advocacy, giving voice to the voiceless, and put an end to the stigma, the violence and period poverty

YOUTH LED: Feminism after reading 3 articles on feminism
2021-11-05 13:00 - 14:30
The presentation will start off with attendees introducing themselves and stating their opinions on feminism, followed by a brief introductory speech on the origins, importance, and historical results of feminism. A discussion will then follow between the attendees and myself, in which participants will be able to voice their opinions about issues such as patriarchal oppression, misogyny & misandry, the normalization of sexual harassment in the Middle East, and laws and legislation protective of women’s rights. Following the discussion, I will be presenting the works of Egyptian feminist writer and activist, Nawal El-Saadawi, sharing some of her most notable work fighting gender oppression in the Middle East. I will use her work to highlight the differences between Western and Eastern feminism, and a poll will be taken within the committee to find out which ideals are more popularly supported: Liberal or Conservative.
For the last discussion point of the workshop, I will be sharing stories of victims of gender related hate crimes and the governmental actions taken against them. During the last portion of the presentation a google form will be shared with the committee to give attendees the chance to make comments, observations, voice their opinions and ask questions in regards to feminism, which will be shared on my screen to open a last discussion between the participants. The various discussion times throughout the presentation are aimed at presenting the participants with new information between each discussion to help them form more informed and articulate opinions, and encourage more fruitful debates which will help enlighten us to new perspectives and encourage us to open our minds and selves to social progression.

YOUTH LED: Healthcare: Politics or a Service:
2021-11-05 13:00 - 14:30
Covid 19. A pandemic that has affected us all and revealed the true colours of the Healthcare industry. From Donald Trump’s constant denial of the virus and his Warp Speed Operation to deliver the vaccines, to the blatant claims that China was responsible. This workshop brings to light many present-day issues such as the unequal distribution of vaccines and the mistreatment of healthcare workers who risk their lives every day. For example, The US and the UK were some of the first to get the vaccines partly due to their leaders in government, however, LEDs and MEDs such as India struggled to cope with their surge of cases and lack of vaccines. Another common occurrence is the monopoly at play in the insurance industry as for example in 2020 alone, the average cost for health insurance was $456 for a person in the US. So is this just the new normal or a dismal failure by the leaders of these countries? And does our health and wellbeing now solely depend on the type of political leaders in office? The participants will also have the chance to look at and learn from the different leadership styles of global leaders such as Donald Trump and Joe Biden and their different approaches towards handling the Covid situation in the US. To end our workshop, we intend on having our participants come up with alternative and constructive methods in which they would combat the issues at hand.

How to Start a Social Enterprise
2021-11-04 15:00 - 16:30
Many Youth look at the world today with clear eyes that see opportunities for social change. Join this workshop to find out how Youth can take their ideas for social change from conception to fruition, using examples from how Jamala Osman created multiple social enterprises engaging thousands of youth across the world.

Addressing Youth Mental Health Needs In Schools
2021-11-04 15:00 - 16:30
Youth Mental health is a growing crisis; not only amongst youth, but also amongst the wider community. In the aftermath of the pandemic, this crisis has not only worsened, it has become an urgent public health matter. Unfortunately, the response to youth mental needs has been slow, not only in the US public policy, but also around the world. Bearing this in mind, how can Youth Advocacy engage their own communities in resolving this issue, and speaking up to ensure that youth mental health is included in their organisations? Join this workshop to discover a guide to youth advocacy in youth mental health.

The Power of Social Trends by DIFI
2021-11-04 15:00 - 16:30
The Family is the seat of power in our societies; whether that family is an extended family, or our own nuclear groups. There, family discussions and agreements move from person to person and spread changes that echo amongst the whole of our societies. But, what makes a social trend? How can we educate ourselves towards correctly identifying these trends and then critically analysing it? Join the Doha International Family Institute to learn about social trends, and how we can use them to inform and engage ourselves as active citizens in our communities.
