Category: HAA
Humanitarian Affairs Asia
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Two weeks ago, I had the privilege to attend Humanitarian Affairs Asia’s 5th Global Peace Summit at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok as a Peace Ambassador and delegate for UTS BUILD. This opportunity marked the halfway point of my 2025 New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program in Vietnam. I found the summit gave me…
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Amidst monsoonal rain, Nasi Lemak in the air and the vibrant buzz of Kuala Lumpur, stands a convention centre brimming with young leaders waiting to create change. From 35 different countries, with different global outlooks, we had two instant similarities: all being university students and being passionate about changemaking. But how do we create change?…
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From 5–8 August I had the privilege of attending the 13th University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) in Kuala Lumpur as a delegate representing the University of Technology and Australia. It’s difficult to distil such a meaningful week into so few words. Over the course of the next few days, we heard from a range of incredible speakers.…
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Over the 15th to 17th January, I attended the 4th Annual Humanitarian Affairs Asia Global Peace Summit at the United Nations in Bangkok as a delegate representing UTS and Australia. The summit included 400 University students from 43 different countries coming together towards the common goal of peace building, advocacy and effecting change. It was…
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Stepping into a room filled with passionate young leaders from across the globe, I knew that my time at the HAA 4th Global Peace Summit in Bangkok would be an unforgettable experience. From insightful discussions on diplomacy and conflict resolution to exploring the vibrant culture of Thailand, the program provided a unique opportunity to develop my global…
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Last month I was honoured to represent UTS and UTS BUILD at the Humanitarian Affairs Asia 4th Global Peace Summit, located in the United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok! Attending this Summit was a transformative experience that I’m forever grateful for. The summit boasted over 400 delegates from over 40 different countries, which created a unique…
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The highlight of the experience, I would say, was the activity that I participated in for “Kindness Day”. I planted mangroves in Bangpakong Mangrove Forest, and I was also able to learn more about the site’s history. The lead conservationist explained how the mangrove forest we were on was planted over a decade ago by…
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Reflecting on my Faculty-led Global Short Program at the 12th USLS in Bangkok, I enjoyed several unique experiences. I had the chance to represent my university at a prestigious event in the UN Conference Centre, which was both an honour and a learning opportunity. Meeting influential figures like Kim Solomon, Simerjeet Singh, and Janice provided…
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I am so honored to be selected as one of UTS delegates to attend the 12th University Scholars Leadership Symposium at United Nations Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. I cannot express my feelings enough, how grateful I am I got this opportunity, how UTS BUILD supported me. When I was 13 years old, I visited Japan…
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I recently completed the UTS BUILD Program which has been a journey of learning, building connections and above all, reflecting on my actions as a global citizen. Throughout BUILD I have attended seminars, completed online courses, participated in interactive workshops and attended a conference overseas. For my first BUILD event, I attended a panel discussion,…
