20th and 21st December, 2019
Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi
The Summit Experience
Free to attend. Diverse. Inclusive.
Express. Act. Advocate.
Today, the world is being changed by young people. Look around you. From culture to politics, young India’s influence is shaping how we think of some of the most critical issues today.
Launched in 2018, the Youth Ki Awaaz Summit is the single largest forum for young Indians to discuss, deliberate and act on critical issues shaping our world.
With carefully curated conversations with changemakers and decision makers, the Summit is the voice of a progressive generation, wanting to go out and change the world for the better. Join us, and 2000 attendees as we explore powerful stories of those who’ve used their expression, action and advocacy to create an impact, and engage directly with those who decide for us.
Meet and hear from India’s leading changemakers, social entrepreneurs, political leaders, artists and performers and attend a set of curated workshops to help you take the next big step in your change making journey.
NOTE: The Youth Ki Awaaz Summit is a fully accessible event for persons with disabilities - with a completely accessible venue and availability of sign language interpreters throughout the two days.
AUDIENCE SPEAK
Hear from those who attended in 2018
Such an amazing and fascinating session!! Thank you @youthkiawaaz and twitter_india for such wonderful summit..:)#youthkiawaaz #ykasummit #democracyadda #feministadda… https://t.co/XJhyA4vFFS
— Shailendra (@shail9473) September 2, 2018
The most awaited @YouthKiAwaaz summit. immense knowledge from all the speakers and panel discussions. It just went beyond expectations and made huge sense. M more than glad to be part of it.#DemocracyAdda @TwitterIndia @anshul_tewari #YKASummit big big thanks pic.twitter.com/fRJVUAjNeM
— Sharvani Sharma (@sharvanis) September 2, 2018
A great debate occurred yesterday at the #DemocracyAdda at #YKASummit talking about why it always starts as a peaceful protest but the state adds the fuel by making this more than that by taking the first step towards violence, hence, the retaliation by the people.
— Gurnoor Kaur Behl (@GurnoorKBehl) September 3, 2018
What a fantastic two days! Congratulations @anshul_tewari and team @YouthKiAwaaz for creating a platform to have really important but bold and uncomfortable conversations that many would shy away from ❤️ #YKASummit #DemocracyAdda pic.twitter.com/PKzYG6pbcA
— Shevika M (@sheviksm) September 2, 2018
WHO'S SPEAKING
Talks
Kailash Satyarthi
Child Rights Activist, Nobel Laureate The Future of Young IndiaSadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati
Secretary-General of Global Interfaith WASH Alliance#PeriodPaath Panel Discussion
Dr Abhay Xaxa
National Convenor - National Campaign on Dalit Human RightsRepresentation of Identities Online
Apar Gupta
Lawyer, Executive Director - Internet Freedom FoundationDemocracy Adda - Free Press in a Digital Age
Charu Pragya
Head of the National Legal Cell - Bhartiya Janta Party Youth WingDemocracy Adda - Agree to Disagree
Mary Sebastian
Advocate – International Justice MissionEnding Systemic Exploitation of Women
Manuraj Shunmugasundaram
National Media Spokesperson - Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam PartyDemocracy Adda - Agree to Disagree
Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh
International Para SwimmerSharmistha Mukherjee
President - Delhi Pradesh Mahila CongressDemocracy Adda - Agree to Disagree
Sucharita Tyagi
Content Creator, Movie Critic, WriterPersonal Liberty and Freedom in India
Suman Devathiya
State Organiser - All India Dalit Mahila Adhikar Manch in RajasthanRepresenting Identities Online
Vaidehi Murthy
Social Media Content Lead at Dunzo, Wordplay EnthusiastSmall Humour as a Large Medium
Vasundhra Kaul
5th year law student, National Law University, DelhiAre You An Indian Citizen?
Workshops
SETTING THE AGENDA
What to expect in the two days
- 10:10 am: Express. Act. Advocate by Anshul Tewari
- 10:25 am: Breaking the eliteness of language in media by Saurabh Dwivedi
- 10:45 am: Taking the Jadugoda story to the world by Ashish Birulee
- 11:00 am: Making public transport women first by Gulesh Chauhan
- 11:15 am: What makes a good leader by Ritu Jaiswal
- 11:30 am: Addressing Young India's Challenges Around Gender and Health presented by UNFPA and UNV with Dr. Zoya Rizvi, M. Suman, Nidhi Goyal, Jasmine George and Rituparna Chatterjee
- 12:15 pm: Saving the Aravallis by Veer Ojas
- 12:30 pm: Repurposing the power of religion by Basit Jamal
- 12:45 pm: Forced to flee: Stories of refugee youth in India presented by UNHCR
- 1:00 pm: Lunch
- 2:00 pm: Performance by Salaam refugee rock band presented by UNHCR
- 2:15 pm: Townhall with Kailash Satyarthi
- 3:00 pm: Solo travel for women in India with Malini Gowrishankar, Neha Arora, Snehal Wankhede and RJ Jassi
- 3:30 pm: What citizenship means in India today by Vasundhra Kaul
- 3:45 pm: What India stands to gain by paying attention to menstrual health presented by WSSCC with Deane De Menezes, Soma Katiyar, Mitali Nikore and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati
- 4:30 pm: Why I sued 5 governments for climate inaction by Ridhima Pandey
- 4:45 pm: Nidhi Goyal stand-up act
- 5:00 pm: Workshops by Prashant Jha, Gaurav Shah and Aditi Kaul | Power talks on menstrual health and SRHR by Pravin Nikam, Vihaan and Mausam Kumari
- 6:00 pm: Closing of Day 1
- 10:00 am: Personal liberty and freedom with Sidharth Yadav, Angellica Aribam, Rafiul Alom Rahman, Kawalpreet Kaur, Shreya Munoth and Sucharita Tyagi
- 10:30 am: Ending systemic exploitation of women by Mary Sebastian
- 10:45am: Why I'm missing school to protest by Aman Sharma
- 11:00 am: Internet shutdowns in India by Apar Gupta
- 11:15 am: Banega India #ZeroSeHero with Naim Keruwala, Hitesh Kataria, Jayashree Nandi, Tanya Devaiah, Ridhima Pandey and Kanchi Kohli
- 12:00 pm: Fighting fake news in Kannur with Mir Mohammed Ali
- 12:15 pm: Workshops with Shantanu Paul, Supriya Paul, Twitter India, Prashant Jha and Pluc | Women on the Internet power talks with Vaidehi Murthy, Virali Modi and Karnika Kohli
- 1:15 pm-2:00 pm: Lunch
- 2:15 pm: What India loses when it ignores the trans community by Zainab Patel
- 2:30 pm: The journey of becoming a record-breaking para athlete by Shams Alam
- 2:45 pm: #DemocracyAdda presented by Twitter - Young India's Aspirations with Manuraj Sundaram, Sharmistha Mukherjee, Ritesh Pandey, Vinoj Selvam and Sarvapriya Sangwan
- 3:45 pm: #DemocracyAdda presented by Twitter - Representing Identities Online with Abhay Xaxa, Grace Banu, Meera Devi,
Suman Devathiya and Shikha Mandi - 4:45 pm: Youth Ki Awaaz Awards ceremony
- 5:15 pm: Performance by Nomad Souls drum circle
- 5:45 pm: Closing of YKA Summit 2019
VOLUNTEER AT THE SUMMIT
We’re looking for young, passionate volunteers to work with us to ensure the event is a success, make new friends and gain an experience we hope you’ll remember for a long time!
VOLUNTEER AT THE SUMMIT
We’re looking for young, passionate volunteers to work with us to ensure the event is a success, make new friends and gain an experience we hope you’ll remember for a long time!
ADVISORS
Artika Raj
Senior Curator, Agami IndiaMahima Kaul
Director of Policy, Twitter IndiaPragya Vats
Head of Campaigns, Save The Children IndiaRadhika Kaulbatra
Chief of Staff, United Nations IndiaIN GOOD COMPANY
We have the pleasure of being supported by some of the best in the business.
PRESENTING PARTNERS
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Associate Partner
Gifting Partner
Impact Partner
CORE ORGANISING TEAM
Anshul Tewari
Founder, Youth Ki AwaazDebesh Banerjee
Senior CampaignerGurkirrat Sachdeva
Manager - PartnershipsLipi Mehta
Growth EditorMegha Mishra
Offline Engagement ManagerRajkanya Mahapatra
Team Lead, Campus WatchRohan Seth
Consulting EditorThere are limited seats available at the Youth Ki Awaaz Summit! Be fair and apply only if you're sure of attending. Once you apply, you'll hear from our team soon.