Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Education Faculty, Educational Sciences Department Guidance and Psychological Counseling Undergraduate Program student Rüyam Hacımuratlar, has been awarded the third prize with her essay titled “Youth in the Face of Conflict, Violence and Global Challenges in the Post-COVID-19 Era” in a competition organized by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF).
At the same time, Hacımuratlar, who has been the representative of ICYF Northern Cyprus and Model Islamic Cooperation Organization (MOIC) EMU for about a year, made the following statements regarding the competition: “ICYF fully realizes the potential of the youth in the OIC region for sustainable development in their countries, regions and all over the world. ICYF also develops projects that can provide solutions to the problems of young people who encounter socioeconomic, moral and cultural problems in the geography of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation within the framework of international values. Supporting the active participation of young people in social life, ICYF produces projects that will increase cooperation and solidarity among its organizations.”
“I am Proud”
Through the composition contest I participated in, I had the chance to represent the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and EMU on international platforms. I was awarded the third place. In line with the theme of the competition, I touched upon how the youth in the OIC region are affected by conflicts, as well as how peace can be promoted in conflict zones, how solidarity can be created, the role of beliefs as well as values, how diversity of cultures and civilizations can create dialogue, to create safer and peaceful societies for our youth. I also focused on topics such as what we need, the resources we need for youth in conflict zones, and approaches that can promote global cohesion in the world affected by the pandemic.
I am very happy and proud to have represented my country and my university on such an important platform and to have won this award. ICYF is a very important building block that allows our young people to develop themselves in every field.”