The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FISHUM), UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, proudly organizes the International Jogja Youth Camp 2024, taking place November 11-14, 2024, an international event that carries the big theme of the role of youth in strengthening the narrative of nationality, culture, and human rights (HAM). The event will last for three full days at University Hotel Yogyakarta with various discussion sessions, talk shows, and discussion group forums (FGDs). In his opening remarks, Dr. Mochamad Sodik, representing the Rector of UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan, emphasized three important points in the International Jogja Youth Camp 2024 event. First, he underlined the strategic role of youth as a driver of change to build a better world. Second, he highlighted the importance of collaboration across cultures and countries in dealing with global issues, including human rights and culture. Third, he invited the participants to integrate human rights values in their daily lives to create an inclusive, just and peaceful society. The event is expected to be a platform to strengthen international networks and strengthen the commitment of the younger generation to universal values in global development.
Main Activities:
1. November 11, 2024
Opening Ceremony: Marking the start of the International Jogja Youth Camp 2024.
Talk Show: “Astatica and Indonesia's Transformation: Building a National Narrative for the Future”.
2. November 13, 2024
Talk Show: “Implementation of Human Rights in the Context of Youth and Culture”.
3. November 14, 2024
Forum Group Discussion (FGD): In-depth discussion session on youth strategies in human rights advocacy.
Closing Ceremony: Closing ceremony with various messages and hopes for the younger generation.
List of Speakers: The event presented inspirational speakers from various backgrounds, including:
- Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan, S.Ag., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Rector of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta)
- Hasan Nasbi, S.IP. (Head of Communication of the Presidency of the Republic of Indonesia)
- Dr. Erika Setyanti Kusumaputri, S.Psi., M.Si. (Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities)
- Dr. Ahmad Suaedy, MA. Hum. (Rector of UNUSIA)
- Chuka Onwumechili, Ph.D. (Howard University Professor of Communications)
- Dr. Min Hajul Abidin, S.Psi., M.A. (ASEAN China Young Leader Scholarship Awardee)
- Dr. Rama Kertamukti, S.Sos., M.Sn. (Vice Dean 3 for Student Affairs)
- Dr. Achmad Zuhri, M.I.Kom. (Secretary of Media and Communication of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Master Program)

Evoking Global Youth Leadership International Jogja Youth Camp 2024 aims to be a place to share experiences, ideas, and inspiration for young people across cultures. This activity is expected to be able to:
- Encourage awareness about the importance of human rights in social life.
- Strengthen the capacity of youth to contribute to national development.
- Provide a platform for cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

While on December 13, 2024 - Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FISHUM), UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, is proud to organize the International Jogja Youth Camp 2024, an initiative that aims to bring together youth from various backgrounds to discuss important issues related to human rights (HAM), youth, and culture in a global context. The event will be held at University Hotel Yogyakarta from 13.00 WIB until completion.
As part of the series of events, there will be a talk show with the theme “Implementation of Human Rights in the Context of Youth and Culture” which presents renowned speakers from various fields, namely:
1. Dr. Ahmad Suaedy, MA. Hum. Dean of the Faculty of Islam Nusantara - UNUSIA. He is one of the figures active in cultural studies and human rights issues in Indonesia.
2. Min Hajul Abidin, S. Psi., M. Edu. ASEAN China Young Leaders Scholarship Recipient. As a representative of the younger generation, he will share his experience about the contribution of youth in human rights advocacy in the international arena.
3. Chuka Onwumechili, Ph.D. Professor of Communication from Howard University, United States. This expert will present a global perspective on human rights and the role of communication in promoting a culture of peace.
The event will also be hosted by a competent moderator, Durrotul Masudah, M.A., who is a lecturer at the Department of Communication Science, FISHUM. With her experience and insights, the discussion is expected to be interactive and inspiring.
Connecting Youth and Culture in the Global Era International Jogja Youth Camp 2024 is designed to be a platform for cross-cultural dialogue, creating a deeper understanding of how human rights can be integrated into the daily lives of youth and their cultural communities.

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