Following a highly engaging discussion on “Gender Equality” on November 25, 2023, the Boston Global Youth Program (GYP) is excited to announce another significant event. On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 9:00 PM (EST), which corresponds to 9:00 AM on Sunday, July 14 (Beijing time), Boston GYP will organize an Intercultural Forum themed “Gender Equality and Cultural Background.”
This forum, like many of Boston GYP’s initiatives, is planned, organized, and hosted by students, ensuring an authentic and relatable platform for youth voices. The event will feature a diverse panel of student guests, including high school and college students from various cultural backgrounds. This forum’s roster of special guests is particularly impressive, showcasing a broader range of perspectives and experiences.
The forum will include students with backgrounds from the Middle East, particularly Iran, as well as students currently studying in Singapore and Taiwan. Additionally, the panel will feature students with European and Japanese cultural backgrounds. A notable and groundbreaking addition to this lineup is the inclusion of a student guest with transgender experience, who will share their unique perspective on gender equality.
The “Gender Equality and Cultural Background” forum is part of a collaborative series of events organized by the Boston GYP Humanitarian Club and the Intercultural Club. These clubs aim to foster understanding and dialogue on important social issues among youth from different cultural contexts.
Key Details of the Forum:
- Date and Time:
- Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 9:00 PM (EST)
- Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 9:00 AM (Beijing time)
- Theme: Gender Equality and Cultural Background
- Organizers: Boston GYP Humanitarian Club and Intercultural Club
Topic: 2024 GYP Intercultural – Students’ talk about Gender Equality
Time: Jul 13, 2024 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Event Host: Tiffany Li, Webber Academy in Calgary, Canada
Tiffany is a Grade 11 student living in Calgary, Canada, who attends Webber Academy. She enjoys debate, dance, art, and music. Tiffany has achieved first place in the 2021 Alberta Regionals, first place in the 2021 Alberta Provincials, first place in the 2021 Impact Debate Tournament, top 10 in the 2022 BP Nationals, and top 12 in the Harvard World Schools Tournament. Tiffany additionally enjoys volunteering and participating in numerous volunteer activities, including teaching others debate. In the past, she has hosted multiple debate camps, taught over 200 students, and taught debate for over 100 hours.
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Event Panelist: Melika Mostafavi from Boston, USA
My name is Melika Mostafavi. I was born in Iran and came to the United States at a young age. I attended private schools until
7th grade when I attended a public school. I enjoy drawing and video games. I also enjoy making keychains.
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Event Panelist: Leila Ohashi from Boston, USA
I’m Leila Ohashi, a rising junior at Boston Latin School. My cultural background includes both Chinese and Japanese culture. I have also participated in Girl Scouts, an organization that aims to empower young girls and fight for gender equality, for 8 years. Through my time at Girl Scouts and my own experiences as a Chinese-Japanese American, I have become increasingly familiar with gender issues and the fight for gender equality. I believe that allowing gender to dictate access to opportunities or treatment of individuals is an antiquated idea that needs to be pushed back against and fought.
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Event Panelist: Zoey Sugerman-Brozan from Boston, USA
Zoey Sugerman-Brozan is a 17-year-old trans woman currently working for GYP. As a trans woman, she has a unique perspective on gender equality, having gone through her childhood perceived as male, and then coming out as transgender as a teenager and experiencing the time after that being perceived as female. As someone interested in mechanical engineering (and going to study it at Rochester Institute of Technology in the fall), she also has the specific and often challenging experience of being a woman in a STEM field. Through these points of view, Zoey will share and compare her experiences with others and discuss overall gender equality.
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Event Panelist: Lily Zhou from Singapore
Hi, I’m Lily Zhou, and I’m currently a ninth-grader pursuing my studies at Peicai Secondary School in Singapore. I’m passionate about playing basketball and delving into the fascinating realm of astronomy. As a student leader, I thrive in roles that involve teamwork and leadership that can contribute to our school community. I have a keen interest in math and physics, finding joy in unraveling the intricacies of these subjects and driving my curiosity about the world. Beyond academics, I am actively involved in charity work, such as running a charity bazaar and helping to deliver some essentials to the needy. Engaging in charitable activities is not only a way to give back to the community but also an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others. I believe in the ripple effect of kindness and the tangible benefits it brings to both individuals and the community at large.
Event Panelist: Megan Chang from Kaohsiung American School, Taiwan
Hi! My name is Megan Chang, and I’m in my sophomore year at Kaohsiung American School. I’m usually quite busy, but when I finally get my hands off work, I enjoy volunteering outside school and debating. I debated in WSC (World Scholars Cup) for quite some time and also spoke in favor of diplomacy in MUN (Model United Nations). Other times, I like to hang out with my friends, read books, watch the news (I know this hobby is old), and play badminton. I’m not shy about sharing my opinions and will always be happy to work with different people. I am really looking forward to being a member of the GYP team.