The 2024 Junior Chamber International World Congress will be held in Taoyuan on 10/29. 6,000 elites from around the world promote civic responsibility.

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Reporter Fu Shengren

In the current context of many challenges facing the world, Junior Chamber International (JCI) firmly believes that shouldering civic responsibilities is an important mission that each of us should recognize. In order to promote fairness and justice, the association officially issued a statement on human rights responsibilities at the United Nations on July 4, calling on citizens around the world to work together and take positive actions to protect and promote human rights, and designated July 10 as International Human Duties Day. In response to the initiative, the 2024 JCI World Conference will be held in Taoyuan in October this year, bringing together more than 6,000 member elites from around the world. Congress), the organizer, the Taoyuan City Zhongli International Youth Chamber of Commerce, held a press conference today (17th) at the Novotel China Airlines Taoyuan Airport Hotel to sign the Global Citizen Responsibility Initiative, together with the youth forces of the central government units, the Taoyuan City Government, the International Youth Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of China, and the Taozhu Miao International Youth Chamber of Commerce branches.

Human rights are the inherent rights of every human being and are the cornerstone of dignity, freedom and equality. However, the exercise of civil rights should also be accompanied by an awareness of the responsibilities of being a global citizen. As an organization committed to promoting the sustainable goals of the United Nations, the International Junior Chamber of Commerce proposed World Citizen Responsibility Day at the United Nations on July 4 to raise public awareness of global citizen responsibilities. The seven aspects advocated include protecting life, serving human rights, sustainable development, promoting prosperity, respecting others, teaching and learning, and responsible leadership. Sustainable development has also been an issue that countries have paid attention to in recent years. The reform of sustainable carbon reduction actions is mankind's responsibility for the environment and an effort for a better life for the next generation.

The 2024 Junior Chamber International World Congress, which will be held in Taoyuan from October 29 to November 2, will comply with the release of this statement and hold a special press conference to sign the World Citizen Responsibility Initiative. Kaveen Kumar Kumaravel, World President of Junior Chamber International, will join hands with stakeholders to sign the implementation of the initiative. The World President, who made a special trip to Taiwan this time, said at the meeting, "In order to enhance global citizens' understanding of civic responsibilities, the International Youth Chamber of Commerce has raised public attention to civic responsibilities through this "World Civic Responsibility" promotional event. To this end, the International Youth Chamber of Commerce calls on every citizen, business, and organization to participate in the cause of human rights in their own way; every concern and support is an important force in promoting the progress of human rights. 』

Lin Lulong, CEO of the 2024 World Congress Preparatory Committee, specifically mentioned: The World Congress to be held at the Taoyuan Convention and Exhibition Center in Taiwan at the end of October has specially planned a limited-time expo for the World Congress. It is also the largest international event this year. Through this trade show, it will be presented Demonstrating Taiwan's strong soft and hard strength, AI technology, which is currently very eye-catching in the field of science and technology, puts Taiwan at the forefront of the world; I believe that on the road to sustainability, the help of AI technology is indispensable, and the light of Taiwan, Huang Renxun, Liang Jianhou, Su Zifeng and others The AI trend it leads is also the focus of this event. Everyone is welcome to participate in this grand event and let Taiwan and the world have more interaction and understanding through this trade show.

2024 International Youth Chamber of Commerce World Conference CEO Lin Lulong, chairperson Chen Jiajun, Director Secretary of the International Trade Office Dai Wanrong, Taoyuan Mayor Zhang Shanzheng, Youth Chamber of Commerce World Chairman Kaveen Kumar Kumaravel, Ministry of Foreign Affairs NGO CEO Chen Gangyi, Youth Chamber of Commerce President Zhang Jiankun, Zhongli Youth Chamber of Commerce President Jian Minghong and others took a group photo (left to right). (Photo/Provided by the organizer)

Jian Minghong, president of the Chungli International Youth Chamber of Commerce, which is hosting this year's Junior Chamber International World Conference, mentioned that the theme of this year's conference is "Technological Innovation Builds a Prosperous and Sustainable Future", which echoes the United Nations SDGs sustainable development goals and will focus on four major aspects: healthy life and well-being, entrepreneurship and innovation, promoting green economy to ensure sustainable consumption/production models, and climate action carbon reduction plans. It also echoes many of the contents of the global citizen responsibility promoted this time. He hopes that everyone can participate in the conference for exchanges.

Zhang Jiankun, President of the International Youth Chamber of Commerce in the Republic of China, said, "I hope that through the promotion of this responsibility initiative, we, as global citizens, will be encouraged to consider global impacts in our actions, care about the well-being of others, and promote positive changes through actions, which is reflected in our respect for cultural diversity and inclusiveness. The Taiwan Federation will also actively participate in the World Citizen Responsibility Co-signer, jointly promote the progress of human rights, and work hard to create a better future."

As the owner of the city hosting the World Congress, Taoyuan Mayor Chang Shan-cheng also echoed the initiative of the International Youth Chamber of Commerce. Not only did he attend the press conference to jointly sign the promotion, but he also said: "When it comes to the World Citizen Responsibility Initiative, the companies where Taiwan Junior Chamber of Commerce members work have implemented this responsibility for a long time, and the accumulated results are obvious to all. This year, China National Hosting the World Congress is not only the responsibility of the International Youth Chamber of Commerce, but also the responsibility of the Taoyuan City Government; for the newly opened Taoyuan Convention and Exhibition Center to host a conference of this scale, I would also like to thank the various bureaus in the government for investing a lot of resources to make this World Congress return to Taiwan for the first time in 12 years, so that distinguished guests from all over the world can experience Taiwan's progress and changes."

Today, Chen Gangyi, CEO of the NGO International Affairs Council of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Dai Wanrong, director-general secretary of the International Trade Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, also attended the press conference on behalf of the central government to represent Taiwan's integration with international trends. Secretary Dai mentioned that the International Trade Administration has been working on sustainable conventions and exhibitions in Taiwan for a long time and selects indicators every year. Sex International Convention and Exhibition serves as a model convention and exhibition guidance case. The 2024 Junior Chamber International World Congress is one of the cases. Through the expert team's customization, the organizer will assist the organizer in implementing the SDGs-oriented goals. Resources will also be invested in this event to allow distinguished guests from all over the world to experience Taiwan's uniqueness! Executive Director Chen, representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also affirmed the Taiwan International Youth Chamber of Commerce’s long-term commitment to public welfare and its enthusiasm for becoming a progressive force in society. He also affirmed the team’s efforts in striving to hold this world conference in Taiwan. He hopes that from now to the future, we can continue to take practical actions in sustainable development, enhance international connections, and exert Taiwan’s influence on the world stage.

After more than a year of preparation and planning, the 2024 Junior Chamber International World Congress will be officially held at the Taoyuan Convention and Exhibition Center at the end of October this year. In addition to the strong support of the central and local governments, this international event has received strong support from Nova Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Shengrui Electronics Co., Ltd., Taiwan Lotte Baseball Team Co., Ltd., Chung Ching Sea Biotech Co., Ltd., Nice Group Co., Ltd., Chikama Catering Co., Ltd., Sheng Hengchang Co., Ltd., Crystal Optical Group and many other companies have also come to support. The largest international event in 2024 will showcase Taiwan's soft and hard capabilities, allowing the treasure island of Taiwan to be seen by the world, once again refreshing international visibility, based on Taiwan, and facing the world.