Her Majesty Queen Noor Al-Hussein The 28 International Arab Children Congress

Under the Patronage of
Her Majesty Queen Noor Al-Hussein
The National Center for Culture & Performing Arts / King Hussein Foundation
The 28th International Arab Children Congress
"Quality Education is key"
14th-20th of July 2008
Amman - Jordan
Their Majesties King Abdullah II
& Queen Rania Al Abdullah
Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein
On behalf of the preparatory committee of the International Arab Children Congress and The
National Center for Culture and Performing Arts (PAC) / King Hussein Foundation, I am
delighted to warmly welcome all the delegations and our guests of honor, the renowned Iraqi singer
Mr. Majed Al-Muhandes, the Lebanese singer Mr. Moeen Charif & the stars of Star Academy
Mr. Bashar Ghazawi & Ms. Salma Ghazali and the Jordanian singer Amer Al-Khufash.
The International Arab Children Congress (IACC) was initiated by Her Majesty Queen Noor Al
Hussein following the 1980 Arab Summit Conference in Amman. Her Majesty wanted to give
children & youth the same opportunity as nations’ leaders to express their needs and aspirations and
to be heard by decision makers around the world.
The congress is recognized in the Arab countries as a unique and valuable event of excellence,
sustainability, and creativity. In 1997 the Higher Council for Children in the United Arab Emirates
awarded the congress the First Prize for Unique Distinguished Services Offered to Arab Children.
For the past 28 years, the IACC has been held regularly in July under the patronage and care of Her
Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein bringing together children and youth from throughout the Arab
world in a program of visiting, learning, and cultural interaction in Jordan. Since 2004, the congress
started to host young people from around the world thus becoming an international event especially
designed to promote peace, understanding, tolerance & creativity.
This year’s congress carries the title “Quality Education is Key” where important issues related to
education will be discussed by the participants such as art, gender equality, cultural diversity, human
rights and economy based education.
This year's congress will provide a platform to bridge cultures and empower the participating youth
from various countries to advocate for peace and cross cultural understanding thus reflecting the
vision of His Majesty King Abdullah II.
Our sincere gratitude to all the sponsors of the 28th International Arab Children Congress, the
preparatory committee, cultural attachés,the public and private sectors and individuals who have
continuously supported the congress.
We wish you a pleasant stay in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Lina Attel
Director General
The National Center for Culture and Performing Arts (PAC)
The International Arab Children Congress
Administrative Committee
Lina Attel
Muhammad Badran
Reem Arida
Ghandi Saber
Rania Kamhawi
Muhannad Nawaflah
Randa Fakhoury
The Objectives Of The Arab Children Congress
Spread awareness about children’s rights through the congress activities and the media.
Bring together children & youth from different countries to promote dialogue and exchange
of ideas, thus forging bonds of friendship between them, favoring peace, cross cultural
understanding, solidarity and tolerance.
Shed light on common problems facing children and youth to call for social protection
measures from exploitation, labor, social protection and the effects of war.
Mobilize support from different sectors of society and encourage broad participation in
initiatives for children’s rights, with emphasis on child abuse.
Promote and encourage children and youth’s talents to develop their creativity in the artistic
and cultural fields such as story writing, poetry, music, drama, dance, filming & visual arts.
Provide decision-makers with the recommendations and aspirations of children & youth.
Guest of Honor
Majed Al-Muhandes
Guests of Honor
to the Opening Ceremony
Bashar Ghazawi
&
Salma Ghazali
The Opening Ceremony
Monday 14th of July 2008 at 8:30 PM
The Palace of Culture - Al Hussein Youth city
National Anthem
Verses from the Holly Qur'an
Speech by H.E. Senator Laila Sharaf
Presentation of the dance performance "Think… Learn… Create " by the PAC Dance Troupe
Presentation of songs by the stars of Star Academy Bashar Ghazawi & Salma Ghazali
Speech by the International Arab Children Congress Director
Presentation by IACC participants from the early 90's
Speech by Mr. Majed Al-Muhandes’ guest of honor to the congress
Delegations will proceed to the stage accompanied by their traditional music played by the
Orchestra of the Jordanian Armed Forces conducted by Major Ibrahim Jaber
Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein will proceed to the stage to present the congress plaque
to the guests of honor, the main sponsor, the Housing Bank for Trade and Finance and the
National Educational Center for Robotics
The delegations will sing the congress song "One Nation"
National Anthem
MC: Rana Sultan
Think …Learn…Create
Choreographer:
Rania Kamhawi
Assistant Choreographer:
Severtlana Tahboub
Costumes:
Hind Dajani
Music:
International Musical Excerpts
Set Design & Construction:
Tawfik Abu Al Sheikh
Light & Sound:
Trans Jordan for Light & Sound
Performed by The PAC Dance Troupe:
Ruba Abu Sabha, Lana Abu Khader, Sareen Hairabedian, Serine Nabulsi, Tamara Haddad, Tala Dajani,
Zeina Saad Dean, Haya Bustami, Haneen Suleiman, Lama Masri, Mousa Al-Satari, Afnan Dahduli,
Rama Khalifeh, Farah Nasraween, Laya Burgan, Sara Nowar, Sara Taweel, Zein Bustami, Tala Nafa'a.
The International Night Function
Friday July 18th 2008 at 7:30 PM
At the National Center for Culture & Performing Arts Playgrounds
Guest of Honor
Amer Al-Khufash
Closing Ceremony
Sunday 20th of July 2008 at 8:00 PM
Al Hussein Cultural Center – Ras Al Ein
Guest of Honor
Moeen Charif
Art & Book Exhibitions of all participating delegations
Speech by the Congress Director
Presentation of the congress recommendations
Presentation of the drama workshop
Presentation of the music workshop
Song by the guest of honor Moeen Charif
Distribution of plaques to the guest of honor and sponsors
Group photo
Preparatory Committee
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Social Development
Ministry of Interior
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Municipality of Greater Amman
Municipality of Greater Amman /Cultural Dept.
Higher Council for Youth
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Zaha Cultural Center
Public Security Directorate- Public Relations
Jordanian Armed Forces – Civil Defense
Jordan Radio and Television Corporation
Royal Jordanian Airlines
Civil Association Authority and Amman Airports
Jordan Hashemite Fund
Jordan News Agency/ Petra
Abdel Hameed Shoman Foundation
UNESCO
Visual Artist
Al Rai Newspaper
Al Ghad Newspaper
Addustour Newspaper
Alarab Alyawm Newspaper
Jordan Times
7 Stars
Amin FM
Muna Aldmour
Rowayda Alezza
Khitam Jaber
Bassam Al Fayez
Ansam Malkawi
Ibrahim Khereis
Samira Awad
Ahmad Raji
Bayan Ateyat
Nabila Jamous
Lieutenant Hani Nayef
Lieutenant Colonel Hassan Njadat
Melad Khoury, Rand Gharaybeh
Mai Obaidat
Fadwa Al Tal
Hanan Gammoh
Majida Ashour, Hazem Al Khalidi
Maisa' Al Khayyat
Dr. Lina Khamis
Samia Zaru
Jamal Ayyad
Kawkab Hanahneh
Talat Shana'a
Heba Zuhdi
Hana Namrouqa
Hussein Al- Abed
Lieutenant Mohammad Sharif
The Administrative Committee of the National Center For Culture & Performing
Arts of King Hussein Foundation
Themes Across The Years
1989
“For a Better Culture for the Arab Child”
1990
“Children & Youth of Today Can Build the Future”
1991
“ Environment and Human Rights”
1992
“The 21st Century: Science & Technology”
1994
“The Role of Family in Promoting the Arabic Culture”
1995
“Unity and Forbearance in the Arabic Culture”
1998
“Arab Children’s Rights”
1999
“Noble Leadership and Humanitarian Principles
Al Hussein: A Life of Dedication and Distinction”
2000
“20 Years of Solidarity: Enhancing and Developing Education
Technology in the Arab World”
2002
“Intergenerational Dialogue”
2003
“The Right to a Dignified Life”
2004
“My Culture … My Identity”
2005
“ Celebrating 25 Years of Communication & Creativity “
2006
"Communication …. Knowledge & Understanding"
2007
" Security & Development"
Recommendations put forward by participants
of the congress in previous years:
1
Compelling Arab governments to adhere to the ‘Convention on the Rights of the Child’.
[16th Congress]
2
Request the Arab League to establish an Arab Fund specifically for children affected by war
and sanctions who are unable to meet their educational and health needs. [21st Congress]
3
Utilize the Arabic numerals instead of the Hindi numerals utilized in the mathematics
curriculum in the Arab world. [25th Congress]
4
Include the Performing Arts as subjects in the formal educational curricula in the Ministries
of Education of the Arab world. [25th Congress]
5
Develop the educational curricula all over the world to include information about the
world’s cultures, civilizations and religions in order to achieve respect of cultural diversity ,
eradication of racism and to build bridges of cooperation and understanding among people
of the world. [26th Congress]
6
Request the Arab Summit & the Arab League to support the establishment of an Arabian
TV Satellite Station broadcasting in foreign languages to portray the Arabian culture &
civilization and to highlight the talents and achievements of children and youth in the Arab
world. [26th Congress]
7
Request all countries to enforce the laws pertaining to child protection from violence, abuse,
drugs, child labor and armed conflicts and to hold any violators of the law accountable and
request the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Child & Human Rights.
[27th congress].
8
Urge countries to draw up trade agreements that encourage economic growth in order to
promote better living standards for all people. [27th congress].
9
Reduce the use of energy that causes pollution to the environment and look for alternative
energy resources that are friendly to the environment and call for the cooperation between
rich and poor countries to preserve the environment. [27th congress].
10
Promote & circulate Amman Message launched by His Majesty King Abdullah II that focus
on the spirit of Islam and renounces extremism and the respect for others. [27th congress].
The National Center for Culture and Performing Arts of King Hussein
Foundation would like to sincerely thank all sponsors for their kind contribution
to the success of the 28th International Arab Children Congress
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Main Sponsor
Jordanian Armed forces - Civil Defense
Al -Safir Printing Press
Ministry of Social Development
Challenger Team
Public Security Directorate
Higher Council for Youth
Jordan Radio and Television Corporation
The Royal Cultural Center
The Palace of Culture- Al Hussein Youth City
Jordan Co. for Dead Sea products (La Cure)
Nestle
Burger King
Trans Jordan for Light and Sound
Al Hussein Cultural Center
Jordan Saudi Company for Entertainment Centers
/ Istiklal Mall
Consolidated Contractors Company Ltd. (CCC)
National Paints
7 Stars
TASAMEEM Web and Design Solutions
Jordan Express Tourist Transport ( JETT)
Al-Burkan for Handcrafts
Standard Chartered Bank
Al Aumdan for Food & Beverages
Special thanks to
H.E. Mr. Amjad Adaielh, H.E. Dr. Zuhdi Al-Khatib, Bayan Attel, Tayma' Qaa'war,
Firas Mniemneh, Mr.Kayed Akkawi, Najeh Abu Al Zein, Nidal Nasraween, Hani Keshik,
Ayda Matlaka, Captain Thabet Nabulsi, Lana Bsharat, Ahmad Sqour, Mahmoud Al Khateeb,
Mohammed Al-Araj, Alai Awwad, the Jordanian host families & parents of students
participating in the opening ceremony for their cooperation.
Art Workshops
Drama
Music
Drawing
Pottery
Saad Abbas, Karma Al Zu’bi
Ahmad Shuhadeh
Tarik Arida
Iraq Al Amir (Khawla Al-Muhairat,
Sabah Al-Muhairat, Sarah Al-Husamai
Workshop Coordinator
Yusra Awadi
Head of Delegations
Muhammad Badran
Head of Delegations Assistant
Mousa Al-Satari
Supervisor of the Jordanian Delegation
Razan Kurde
Host Families
Ghandi Saber
Technical Coordinator
Tawfik Abu Al Sheikh
Director of International Relations & Media Reem Arida
Executive Secretary
Randa Fakhoury
Public Relations Officer
Hanadi Hunaity
Head of Accounting
Muhammad Badran
Coordination Team
Fadel Al Awad
Ghazi Karesli
Muhannad Al-Tal
Fawaz Rawashdeh
Faisal Hunaiti
Hamadah Showeni
Murad Hammad
Mahmoud Hammad
Shukryeh Abdullah
Firas Ermaih
Media Committee:
Al Rai Newspaper
Al Ghad Newspaper
Addustour Newspaper
Alarab Alyawm Newspaper
Jordan Times
Jordan News Agency/ Petra
Amin FM
Jordan Radio and Television Corporation
Al Arabiya TV
7 Stars TV
BBC Radio
Radio Al Balad
Sawt Al Madina
Jordan Media Center
Reuters
Al-Hayat Pan Arab International Newspaper
Ghazal Magazine
Kuwait News Agency
Sharqeyat Magazine
Mazaj FM
MBC
PAC
Volunteers
Ban Majali
Faris Batayneh
Nouf Majali
Yazan Fakhouri
Jeries Ma'louf
Farah Al-Hunaiti
Aya Al-Hunaiti
Graphic Design:
Omar Rawashdeh
Saleh Kishta
Hamzeh Rawashdeh
Lana Masalha
Alaa Barbari
Nader Abu-Adas
Jamal Ayyad
Kawkab Hanahneh
Talat Shana'a
Heba Zuhdi
Hana Namrouqa
Majida Ashour, Hazem Al Khalidi
Leutnat.Mohammad Sharif
Melad Khoury, Rand Gharaybeh
Ghassan Abu Louz
Hussein Al- Abed
Sa'ad Hattar
Hazim Thalji
Rawan Khalifeh
Issa Abu Seer
Dina Wakeel
Nourma Na'mat
Bothayna Al-Bakheet
Mashhoor Abu Eid
Khaldoun Zahran
Hana Abu-Lughod
Rania Nimir
Reem Arida, Hanadi Hunaity, Muhannad Attel
Amal Samara
Hassan Doweikat
Mohammad Ateyieh
Khalid Hamadallah
Sura Athamneh
Amjad Rawajfeh
Triangle Creative Design:
Shadi Al-Suyyagh
Nabeel Habash
Ameer Al-Zabin
Amjad Qatatsheh
Abdulla Ibrahim
Moa'th Al-Wahsh
Malek Al-Masri
Mais Al-Eswed
The National Center for Culture and Performing Arts (PAC) / King Hussein
Foundation was established in 1987 with the aim of developing an understanding and
awareness of the value of the arts in the educational process and to promote social
development issues in addition to enhancing the theater and dance movements in Jordan
and the region.
It provides professional training for children & youth in theater and dance on a regular
basis accredited by The Kennedy Center for the Performing Art in Washington DC, the
Jordanian Ministry of Education and the Royal Academy of Dance in Britain. PAC holds
annually the International Arab Children Congress which was established by Her
Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein in 1980.
PAC established the National Interactive Theater Troupe in 1989 which produces plays
that deal with contemporary issues related to comprehensive socio-economic
development utilizing the interactive theater methodology. The troupe tours extensively
in Jordan and participates in local, regional and international festivals with productions of
interactive theater, puppet shows and musicals.
In 1996, PAC established the Dance Theater Troupe which comprises of 20 male &
female performers who are trained in classical ballet, jazz & contemporary dance
techniques, in addition to traditional Jordanian folk dance. The troupe performs in local,
regional & international events, performing in various dance styles & techniques.
PAC has also produced several documentaries and TV programs on issues related to
youth culture, democracy & human rights for local and international organizations.
Throughout the past 21 years, PAC has established a wide network with various regional
and international organizations and was selected to be the Middle East regional partner
by The Danish Centre for Culture and Development (DCCD) and is a full member
representing Jordan in the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young
People (ASSITEJ).
PAC is actively engaged in promoting cross cultural understanding through conducting
comprehensive cultural exchange programs and co-productions in theater & dance such
as the musical play "Walking the Winds: Arabian Tales" which was premiered at the
Kennedy Center in Washington, Opera Abu Hassan produced in cooperation with the
French Embassy in Jordan and the dance performance "Fusion" with the Finnish Mime
Center.
PAC is a recipient of "Al Hussein Medal for Distinction of the First Order for
Distinguished Achievement in the Field of Theater", the international prize "Grozdanin
Kikot" for the contribution to the development of drama education from the Mostar
Youth Theater in Bosnia and Herzegovina, “The Cairo International Radio & Television
Festival Silver Award” for the musical play " Madinat Assawsana".
The National Center for Culture and Performing Arts (PAC) of King Hussein Foundation
Arjan - Opposite the physical Education College
Ibn Al- Haytham Street –building 70
P.O. Box 926687 Amman 11110 Jordan
Tel:
++ 962 6 5690 292 /3
Fax:
++ 962 6 5690 291
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pac.org.jo
The International Arab Children Congress website: www.arabchildrencongress.com
Adventure camps, Trips Climbing ,Military Camps, Summer& winter camps & More.
The challenger's team is composed of a group of qualified Captains with various skills , specialized in
adventure programs, group leadership , first aid and psychological therapy. It is a mixture of four major
aspects; Education, Training, Entertainment, Adventure and Discovery. The program is executed in
different parts of Jordan, mainly: Aqaba, Petra, Ajloun, Dibeen, Wadi Rum, Wadi Mujib Reserve,
Nakheel Valley and Finan Valley.
The core concept for participants is communal work, communication, the ability to resolve problems, and
identify life skills including: Stars skills and learning how to cook!
The Challengers program aims to include all ages and peoples from different background divided into the
following:
Part 1 Children's program
- North of Jordan: Sixth grade and lower.
- South of Jordan: Seventh grade and over.
- New discovery areas : Covering all areas of important areas in Jordan.
Part 2 Adult program
- Training : a program which aims to build the concept of time management through theoretical and
pragmatic activities.
- Entertainment and informative program: an annual program signed with various institutions, dedicated
to introduce the employee with Jordan and a method used by institutions to maximize job performance.
- Summer program : execution of various summer programs targeting all age ranges executed in
numerous forms including, across Jordan, a 6-day camping trip, summer clubs and daily expeditions, in
addition to trips outside Jordan including Cyprus and Sharm Sheikh in Egypt. The program also offers
the travelers ADVENTURE and the LION'S adventure.
General Manger
Thabet Alnabulsi
PROGRAM
Monday 14/7/2008
08:30 AM
09:00 AM
09:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
01:00 PM
01:30 PM
05:30 PM
08:30 PM
11:00 PM
Departure to the Royal Cultural Center -Conference Hall
Opening session with the Congress Director Ms. Lina Attel
Session with the Housing Bank for Trade & Finance
Session with H.E. Minster of Education
Session with Mr. Majed Almuhandes guest of honor to the congress
Departure to the Palace of Culture - Al Hussein Youth City
Lunch at the hotel
Departure to the Palace of Culture.
Opening Ceremony
Dinner at the hotel
Tuesday 15/7/2008
08:30 AM
09:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
01:00 PM
03:00 PM
03:30 PM
05:30 PM
07:00 PM
08:30 PM
Departure to the Martyr’s Monument
A tour at the Martyr’s Monument
Departure to PAC
Workshops at PAC
Lunch at the hotel
Departure to PAC
Workshops at PAC
Visit by the guest of Honor Mr. Majed Al-Muhandes to the workshops at PAC
Departure to the Hotel
Dinner at the hotel
Wednesday 16/7/2008
09:00 AM
01:00 PM
02:00 PM
03:00 PM
05:45 PM
06:00 PM
07:00 PM
07:30 PM
08:00 PM
Departure to the Public Security Cavalry
Lunch at the Public Security
Departure to PAC
Workshops at PAC
Departure to the Royal Cultural Center
A session by Amman Child Friendly City / Children City Council
Presentation of the website of the IACC
Departure to the hotel
Dinner at the hotel
Thursday 17/7/2008
08:00 AM
02:30 AM
05:00 PM
09:00 PM
Departure to Petra
Lunch at Taybet Zaman
Return to Amman
Dinner at the hotel
Friday 18/7/2008
09:00 AM
04:00 PM
05:30 PM
07:30 PM
11:00 PM
Host families
Return to hotel
Departure to PAC
International Night Function
Dinner at the hotel
Saturday 19/7/2008
09:00 AM
09:30 AM
12:00 PM
01:00 PM
01:30 PM
Departure to PAC
Workshops at PAC
Departure to the Citadel-tour in the museum
Departure to Istiklal Mall
lunch at Istiklal Mall
05:45 PM
06:30 PM
08:30 PM
Departure to Al-Hussein Cultural Center
“Captain Abu Raed” Film at Al-Hussein Cultural Center
Dinner at the hotel
Free Time at Istiklal Mall
Sunday 20/7/2008
09:00 AM
09:30 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
02:00 PM
06:00 PM
08:00 PM
10:00 PM
Departure to the Royal Cultural Center.
Closing session and recommendations
Session with the guest of honor Mr. Moeen Charif
Departure to Al Hussein Cultural Center –preparations for the closing ceremony
Lunch by Burger King at the hotel
Departure to Al Hussein Cultural Center
Closing Ceremony
Dinner at the hotel
*Breakfast begins at 6:30 am
The 28th International Arab Children Congress
"Quality Education is Key"
14th – 20th July 2008
Amman -The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Topics:
Education and the Arts
Education and Gender Equality
Education and Cultural Diversity
Education and Economy
Education and Human Rights