05/10/2025
I remember some of my fondest memories from school. My thirteen-old self would look forward to MUNs, the perfect opportunity to strategise, communicate effectively and make a difference with my recommendations.
I still vividly remember how I represented Barbados (UNFCC), Lebanon (UN ECOSOC), UK (UN SC), Canada (UN Women) and many more over the years in these mock simulations.
āØI still canāt fathom that this exercise turned into reality when I was nominated as a youth advisor and represented India at the 6th Global Ministerial Summit in Doha.
šFrom the first day, I was taken away by the grandeaur of the conference and my esteemed co-attendees. From international health ministers, to doctors and psychologists, and to leading diplomats and leaders from WHO, UNICEF.
šļøI was a panelist in the workshop on children and adolescent health, which was co-chaired by UNICEF,World Health Organization, the Government of Qatar, and United for Global Mental Health.
It was truly a surreal experience to contribute meaningfully with my ideas, which have an opportunity to be contributed to meaningful policies across the globe.
We were also deeply honored that Her Excellency Sheikha Dr. Hessa bint Hamad Al Thani, Dr. Saleh Al-Mari, and Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Thani prioritized this session with their presence and even participated in the voting process themselves.
āØI had an opportunity to not only bring these recommendations to life with my wonderful team, but to present them in the plenary for all. These policies will inform a global-to-country campaign and they will guide global institutions.
Zenaib, Dr Waqar, Chiara, Dr Tami, Liz, Wafaa, your leadership and kindness are unparalleled. Thank you for your efforts in making this possible!
A special shoutout to Aviwe and the entire team at the Being Initiative, UGMH and Grand Challenges Canada for ensuring that voices of the youth play a pivotal role in policy development and advocacy.
And the magic truly happens because of the team Huesofthemind Mental Well-being Foundation.
Hereās to living the dreams our younger self could only imagine. š©µ