Youth video competition captures population, development issues

AMMAN — On Wednesday, the Higher Population Council (HPC), in cooperation with Luminus University College, honoured the winners and participants of the Youth Short Videos Competition on population and development issues.

According to an HPC statement, the competition, which was carried out by the Higher Population Council in cooperation with Luminus University College and the participation of its students, aimed at raising youth awareness on population and development issues, in addition to empowering them, given their “major role” in attaining inclusive, sustainable development. 

The competition also addressed topics such as leadership and creativity, child marriage, youth, poverty and unemployment and women’s economic participation.

Student Ibrahim Al Ammar was awarded the first prize; the second prize was given to student Mohammed Al Qaisi and the third prize to student Jumana Al Durr, the statement said.

During the ceremony, Secretary General of the HPC Abla Amawi stressed Jordanian youth’s “pivotal role” in supporting population and development issues, as “they are  a basic component of  creating a future of prosperity”, also emphasising the importance of involving youth in various social activities, programmes and initiatives that seek to achieve social development, according to the statement.

Amawi stressed the need to nurture youth by  tackling obstacles they face and securing their needs in order for them to be active members in society through participation in planning, policies and programmes.

Academic Director at Luminus University College Muhannad Al Desouki, stated that Luminus College considers strategic partnerships as a path to introduce its students’ skills to the labour market, the statement said.