[LMGlobal.Org] A Vision For the #UNGA79 Summit Of The Future #SoTF towards #OurCommonFuture through “Compulsory Peace Education and Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) from Kindergarten to K-12, and Beyond” has been publicly proposed as a long-term vision and advocacy project by The Light Millennium Global Organization in August 2024.
For this very purpose, under the leadership of LMGlobal.Org, a new coalition has been formed in September 2024. This is a collaborative launching session of the vision with all involved organizations and institutions together. For the brief bios of the speakers, along with the list of the members of the newly formed coalition, please rolldown this page.

INVITATION
You are cordially invited to the Inaugural Event (virtual) of the above-mentioned vision with the Representatives of the Coalition and Speakers to present you the two married visions in support of the United Nations 2024 Summit Of The Future in a diverse spectrum toward making a long-term commitment to advocating the proposed vision.

Please join us at the Inaugural Session and join the Coalition.

WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024
 ~  TIME: 11:00 a.m. EST. | 6:00 PM TR | 8:30 PM IND.

LINK to REGISTER (Required.): 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMud-GppzsuEtAGpe0Qhsff7NX1ubD9rnaR#/registration

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

INVITATION (Pdf) | BROCHURE (PDF 2 pages)

DELIVERED PROGRAM
On October 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (EST) | 6:00 p.m. (TR) | 8:30 p.m. (IND)

[Updated on October 11, 2024 | As it is presented on October 5, 2024.]

WELCOMING REMARKS & MODERATOR:
Ms. BİRCAN ÜNVER, M.A. Producer, Originator, Founder-President & Head Rep. of The Light Millennium, Charitable Global Human Advancement Organization (LMGlobal.Org) to the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UNDGC);
Author of the “Compulsory Peace Education & ICTs from Kindergarten to K-12, and Beyond” concept.

OPENING VIDEO: A short segment from the Project Peace Lights
Piano performance by AYŞEGÜL DURAKOĞLU

• OPENING REMARKS:
  
  Amb. Mr. RAMU DAMODARAN, the first Chief of the United Nations Academic Impact Initiative (2010-21), and currently a permanent Observer for the University for Peace to the United Nations.
  (pre-recorded video)
   
  
• KEYNOTE SPEAKERS (10 min. each):
  
  Mr. PETER R. ROGINA, Co-Founder, Project Peace Lights
  
  Ms. ŞAHANE SULTAN BEDENLIER, Lecturer, California Polytechnic State University 
  
  Mr. ROBERT GOODMAN, Executive Director of the New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning.
  
  
• PANELISTS (5-6 min. each):
  
  On behalf of Dr. S.L.GANDHI, Anuvrat (Anuvibha) Global Organization, 

Former International President
International Coordinator, 11th ICPNA (India)
;
  Mr. JAI BOHRA, Anuvrat (Anuvibha) Global Organization, 

Organizing Secretary, International International Operations delivered Dr. Gandhi’s speech.
  
  Dr. ISHRAT MEERA MIRZANA, Head IGEN TALK4SDG & Prof. MJ Coll. of Engg. & Tech (India)
  
  Dr. YASEMİN KARAKOÇ, Assistant Professor of Business Analytics at Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL.
  
  Dr. NUŞİN VAN WINKLE, Professor at Dallas Collage teaching Anatomy and Physiology, Irving, TX
  
  Dr. N.S SHUBHASHREE, Prof., Dr. M.G.R Educational & Research Institute (India)
  
  Ms. SİBEL BURCU CESUR, International Educational Expert; Director of Public Relations, Turkish-Canadian Society
  
  Ms. AHRUM CHOI, Social Impact Director at Dot Inc.
  
  SHANTI FUND Written Message (1 min.), presented by Vrushali Gaikwad.
  
  
• YOUTH SECTION – Moderator MİMOZA İRTEM, Project Assistant & UN Youth Representative at LMGlobal.Org
  
  Video Presentation by Ms. SİNEMİS KOBANER, Green Level High School Student &
  Ms. ALYA RANA, Leesville Road High School Student.
  
  Ms. VRUSHALI GAIKWAD, Software Engineer, Represented LMGlobal.Org at the Summit of the Future Action Days
  
  Mr. MURALI KORIKANA, Head IGEN XTRAGREEN
  
  Mr. MEHMET TAŞÇIOĞLU, 
ATAA Youth Committee Co-Founder and Chair
  
  Mr. RASUL HUSEYNZADE, Global Youth Leader and Climate Activist 
  
  
  LET’S MEET WITH THE MEMBER ORGs. OF THE NEWLY FORMED COALITION:
  (In alphabetic order.)
  
• African Views (New Jersey, U.S., Ghana, Rwanda.)
• Anuvrat Global Organization (India)
• Assembly of Turkish American Associations (U.S., Canada & Türkiye)
• Atatürk World Platform
  (ADDP; Türkiye, U.S., U.K. Germany, Austria, Sweden, Norway, and Kosova).
• Bons-Ai.Org . (U.S)
• DOT, Inc. (U.S. & South Korea)
• Dr. M.G.R. Educational Research Institute (India)
• Işık Binyılı Association (Türkiye)
• NGO Committee on Supporting Private Sector Development (U.S.)
• Metasage Alliance (India) – A received support message and commitment by Dr. Akila Muthuramalingam was presented by Bircan Ünver.
• Project Peace Lights (U.S. & Africa)
• The Institution of Green Engineers (India)
• Shanti Fund (U.S.) – A received support message by Arvind Vora was presented by Vrushali Gaikwad.
• TADAAlliance (U.S.)
• Turkish-Canadian Society (Canada)
• Turkish Forum (U.S. & E.U.)
• Turkish-Women League of America (NY)
  
  With the above listed organization and including The Light Millennium Global as the leading organization; the Inagurual Session introduced and presented as a total 18 Organizations as the Member of the newly formed Coalition for the #CompulsoryPeaceEducation vison in support of the #PactForTheFuture and #DeclarationOnFutureGenerations
  
  
• CONCLUDING REMARKS
  
  Prof. VICTOR B. LAWRENCE, Stevens Institute of Technology, where he is a Senior Research Scientist and Director of the Center for Intelligent Networked Systems (iNetS), and former Associate Dean and Bachelor Chair Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering.
  –– Due to a health issue, Prof. Lawrence contributed his Concluding Remarks after the session in written.
  
  Mr. BRUCE FEIN, Esq., Attorney at Law & Author
  
  
  THANK YOU Notes by Mimoza Irtem & Bircan Ünver & Announcing the Next Event
  — In support of the International Day of Education (Jan. 24), the members of the Coalition was excited to announce the next one for Saturday, January 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. EST.
  Please Save The Date.
  
  
  – Gallery View screenshot with All Speakers & Guests of the program was taken.
  
  CLOSING
  
  
  

CONCEPT & PURPOSE:

To forge a world of peace, security, equality, and sustainability, a global imperative is the implementation of a compulsory Peace Education curriculum, deeply integrated with Information Communication Technologies (ICT), from Kindergarten to 12th grade, and Beyond. 
By cultivating empathy, critical thinking, and digital literacy, we aim to empower youth as catalysts for change, addressing complex challenges like gender inequality and environmental crises. This foundational approach will eradicate racism, discrimination, and hate while accelerating sustainable development toward a culture of peace and bridging digital divides. Essential to this vision is a lifelong learning commitment, with universal access to continuing education, especially in digital literacy, to equip all citizens for the digital age. Grounded in the UN Charter and aligned with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this initiative aims to leverage the power of ICT, in guidance with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), to support the Summit of the Future. 
By investing in Peace and ICT education from Kindergarten to K-12, and beyond, the ultimate goal is to empower current and future generations, including those with disabilities and facing disadvantage, to thrive in a connected and technologically more democratized world. 
This holistic approach accelerates human advancement in both the short and long term.
(Based on the LMGlobal.Org’s Open Proposal to the United Nations 2024 Summit of the Future #SOTF)

OPENING REMARKS

Opening Remarks: Mr. RAMU DAMODARAN, First Chief of the United Nations Academic Impact Initiative (2010-21), and currently,
Permanent Observer for the University for Peace to the United Nations.
 Mr. Damodaran joined the United Nations Department of Global Communications in 1996; his responsibilities in the Department have included oversight of relationships with civil society, the creative community, and celebrity advocates, publications (including as Chief Editor of the UN Chronicle), the Dag Hammarskjold Library and the United Nations Academic Impact which he was asked by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to devise and lead. He has also been secretary of the United Nations General Assembly’s Committee on Information since 2011. He completed his career with the United Nations in May 2021.
His earlier Secretariat assignments included the Departments of Special Political Questions and Peacekeeping as well as speechwriting in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General. He was spokesman for the “Durban Review” human rights conference in 2009 and has fulfilled a range of speaking engagements on behalf of the Organization over his career.
As a member of the Indian Foreign Service, where he was promoted to the rank of ambassador, he served as executive assistant to the Prime Minister of India between 1991 and 1994 and earlier in the Ministries of External Affairs, Home Affairs, Defence, Planning, and Human Resource Development. Before joining government service in India, he worked as a television news anchor, radio producer and host, and university correspondent for All India Radio and the Hindustan Times Evening News. His radio feature on university students in Delhi won the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union award. Ramu also served as President of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council.

KEYNOTE SPEKAERS

PETER R. ROGINA, Co-Founder, Project Peace Lights } PPL
Peter Rogina has held executive positions at Hewlett-Packard, run a publicly trading software compression technology company, raised several million dollars, and founded a high-technology immersive imaging company focused on government work and has enjoyed the last decade as a successful business consultant. He holds 9 patents and has presented at conferences, National Laboratories, Universities, and on several occasions at the United Nations. In February of 2020, he was the invited Black History Month speaker at the UN.
His lifelong artistic endeavors led him to become one of the Co-creators of Peace Lights, an internationally recognized symbol of peace. He is also the Founder of Project Peace Lights (PPL), an International NGO with a mission to help the African Union accelerate the timeline for achieving a key Aspiration of their 50-year plan, Agenda 2063, related to “peace education”. PPL is currently active in 30 African countries and Mr. Rogina has become well-versed in many of the challenges facing Africa in the area of education and related infrastructure. Mr. Rogina will share his inspiring story as well as the high-level strategic models and approaches he employs to manifest impactful change.

ŞAHANE SULTAN BEDENLIER, Lecturer, California Polytechnic State University 
Şahane Sultan Bedenlier currently is a Lecturer at the California Polytechnic State University. She teaches courses on Issues and Topics in International Relations Her special fields are Middle Eastern Politics, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Iaicism, and Islam
She has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Reading, England. She worked at Geneva Center for Security Policy in Switzerland conducting research on the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. She worked on the 2004 NATO Istanbul summit, analyzing NATO’s involvement in the Middle East/Mediterranean and the Balkans. She participated in the Junior Swiss Diplomats course.
Ms. Bedenlier worked as the Trade and Investment Manager at the British Embassy in Ankara – Turkiye, and she was later employed as a foreign policy advisor at the Turkish Parliament. She was a member of the National Executive Committee of People’s Ascent Party; and she ran for the Congress in the 2007 Turkish general elections.
She has traveled to more than 20 countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe.

ROBERT GOODMAN, is the executive director of the New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning.  As a teacher Bob founded and led the development of programs that dramatically improved student achievement in science and mathematics.  
In 2006, he became the NJ State Teacher of the Year and in 2007 received the NEA Foundation’s Award for Teaching Excellence.  Goodman served on the NJ Task Force on College and Career Readiness, NEA’s Commission on Effective Teachers and Teaching, and served on the transition teams for governors Christie and Murphy.
Goodman received his BS in physics from MIT; MAT Physics from SUNY Stony Brook; and Ed.D. in science education from Rutgers, where Kappa Delta Pi awarded him for an outstanding dissertation.
Before teaching, Bob had a twenty-year career in the electronics industry which included serving as the president and CEO for Haman Kardon, JBL Consumer Products, and Onkyo International Operations. 

PANELISTS

Mr. JAY BOHRA of the Anuvrat Organization delivered Dr. SOHAN LAL GANDHI’s, 
Anuvrat (Anuvibha) Global Organization, 

Former International President
International Coordinator, 11th ICPNA, Jaipur, India
; speech on behalf.
Dr. S.L. Gandhi has dedicated all his life to Peace and Nonviolence. The purpose of his life was and still is to popularize the Anuvrat Movement among the people and encourage them to pledge themselves to observe small vows. He has traveled extensively to all parts of the world sharing his vision and presenting papers at various international peace conferences held in the world. Dr. Gandhi has himself organized 11 major international conferences on Peace and Nonviolent Action in various cities in India. He just entered the 90th year of his life but he is still very active and is continuing his work as a peace activist.

PAUL MIKOV, CEO, Bons-Ai 
Paul serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Bonsai, spearheading strategy, business development, and partnerships.
Before joining Bonsai, Paul held the position of Senior Vice President for Global Partnerships at The New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS), where he played a pivotal role in advancing business development and innovation across key programs. Simultaneously, Paul served in a senior advisory capacity on the global leadership team of UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited initiative. Additionally, he has held Adjunct Professor roles at Fordham University’s Department of Political Science in New York and Kettering College in Ohio.
Prior to his tenure at NYAS, Paul held executive positions in prominent international NGOs, including a decade-long tenure at World Vision International, a $3 billion NGO. During his seven-year role as the Director of WVI’s New York Office and the organization’s chief UN Representative, Paul actively engaged in crucial policy and operational areas within the UN and the broader multilateral policy domains and international organizations. He led government relations, collaborated closely with the UN Security Council, key organs and committees of the General Assembly, the UN Peacebuilding Commission, and major UN specialized agencies.
Throughout his career, Paul has been a notable presence in significant global decision-making centers such as New York, Geneva, Brussels, Washington, D.C., London, Nairobi, and Amman. His academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in business, two master’s degrees, and a senior executive fellowship from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Dr. ISHRAT MEERA MIRZANA is a Mechanical Engineering professor at Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology (MJCET), Hyderabad, with over two decades of teaching experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from JNTU, Hyderabad, specializing in Functionally Graded Materials. Dr. Mirzana is the R&D Cell Coordinator at MJCET, SPOC for KAPILA-MJCET, Director of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) India, and Head of the IGENtalk4SDG.
The project is part of the Institution of Green Engineers. She also serves as the Regional Coordinator for Universal Human Values (UHV) in the South Central Region under AICTE, and is the Secretary of IET Hyderabad Local Network.
Dr. Mirzana has published 23 textbooks and numerous journal and conference papers. Her research work has earned her one Australian patent, three utility patents, three design patents, and one copyright. She has also contributed to several world record events, including launching 100 Femto Satellites with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam International Foundation.
Her achievements include prestigious awards such as the Distinguished Professor in Mechanical Engineering (Ambitons), National Award for Excellence in EducaƟon (AMP), Faculty Award for Excellence in Higher Education (DK InternaƟonal Research Foundation), and Research Ratna Award
for Functionally Graded Materials (World Research Council).
Dr. Mirzana has conducted AICTE-ISTE refresher programs, given talks on Mechanical Engineering, IPR, and Project-Based Learning, and is a recognized research supervisor for Osmania and KL Universites. She is a member of ISTE, IUCEE, EWB, and AMP.

Dr. YASEMIN KARAKOÇ is an Assistant Business Analytics Professor at Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL.
Dr. Karakoc holds a Ph.D. in Educational Technology from Bahçeşehir University and a master’s degree in educational administration and Supervision from Yeditepe University, with an undergraduate degree in American Culture and Literature from Istanbul University.
Dr. Karakoc possesses extensive expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, with a particular emphasis on statistical analysis, data visualization, and the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education. She has a deep understanding of how ICT can enhance teaching and learning processes. During her tenure as an Assistant Professor at Medipol University, she taught courses on Research Methods, Instructional Design, and Advanced Statistical Data Analysis. Additionally, as the Deputy Manager of the Distance Learning Implementation and Research Center, she played a key role in developing e-learning courses and training materials and contributed significantly to projects related to educational technologies and distance learning.
In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Karakoc has experience in the banking and finance sector, where she gained valuable skills in data management and financial analysis. She has organized numerous training sessions on digital learning integration and the application of technology in education.
Currently, Dr. Karakoc is an Assistant Professor of Business Analytics at Roosevelt University, where she continues to explore the intersection of statistical methods, technology, and business analytics.
Dr. Karakoc is married and the mother of a daughter.

Dr. NUŞİN VAN WINKLE is a profesör at Dallas Collage teaching Anatomy and Physiology, Irving, TX.
Dr. Van Winkle earned her medical degree from Dokuz Eylul University in Izmir, Türkiye, and after working in diverse industries, has dedicated herself to higher education, amassing over 20 years of experience teaching medical courses. Inspired by her own transformative educational journey, Dr. Van Winkle is passionate about instilling a love for lifelong learning in her students and guiding them toward their full potential.
With a strong background in medicine and extensive experience in related fields, Dr. Van Winkle brings a unique perspective to her teaching. She has excelled in educating diverse student populations across various formats, earning recognition for her exceptional teaching abilities both online and in traditional classroom settings.
Driven by a commitment to student success, Dr. Van Winkle has received accolades such as the Faculty Mentor Appreciation Award and the Innovation Award from Parker University. Currently, she is actively involved in designing online and blended courses to enhance the learning experience for students from diverse backgrounds while promoting equality.
Outside of academia, Dr. Van Winkle serves as the Co-president of Turkish American Visual and Performing Arts (TAVPA) and as Dallas Coordinator for the Turks Without Borders project, overseeing a volunteer program that connects Turkish American students with high school students in Turkey to teach English. Her dedication to community service and education extends further, as she serves as a Science Fair Judge and leads initiatives like HerWorld to inspire females to pursue careers in science.
Moreover, Dr. Van Winkle is actively involved in fundraising efforts to support Turkish girls orphaned in the recent earthquake in Turkey, driven by her personal connection to the Hatay region.

Dr. N.S. SHUBHASHREE
Dr. N.S. Shubhashree is the Joint Registrar (First Year E&T) and a Professor in the Department of Physics at Dr. M.G.R Educatonal and Research Institute. She holds an M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D., and has 24 years of academic experience. She was elevated to Joint Registrar in 2020 and served as Dean of Engineering & Science from 2018. She is trained in entrepreneurship education by the Wadhwani Foundation and the National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN).
Dr. Shubhashree has published 25 journal papers in reputed national and international journals and presented 20 conference publications. She has completed several online courses, including Design Thinking (IIT Madras), Sensors & Actuators (IISc Bangalore), and Accreditation & Outcome-Based Learning (IIT Kharagpur). As an entrepreneurship educator, she has coordinated courses under the DST New Gen IEDC and facilitated entrepreneurship workshops, training 50 faculty members and conducting courses for B.Tech students since 2017.
Her contributions to academia have been recognized with several awards, including the Sir C.V. Raman Research Publication Premium Award and the Best Teacher Award from Maanavar Ullam (2018-2019). She received a Certificate of Appreciation for her work on “Classroom Collaborative Learning” during a Faculty Development Programme.
In addition to her research and teaching, Dr. Shubhashree has authored two books on Engineering Physics, a lab manual for first-year B.Tech students, and a book on Sir C.V. Raman, published on National Science Day in 2023. She remains actively involved in organizing entrepreneurial events and contributing to faculty development programs.

SIBEL BURCU CESUR, Director of Public Relations, Turkish-Canadian Society
Sibel is a passionate advocate for peace, diversity, inclusivity, and equality, with more than a decade of experience in the international education sector. Since her school years, she has been a dedicated volunteer, taking key roles in numerous social impact projects. As a seasoned international education expert, Sibel has held senior management positions at prestigious Canadian colleges and universities, successfully managing global marketing and business development projects while contributing to cultural diversity and promoting a peaceful learning environment for all students.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Sibel serves as a board director of the Turkish-Canadian Society, a non-profit organization fostering a connected, inclusive, and peaceful society through Turkish arts and culture in Vancouver, British Columbia. She is also committed to advancing the UN Sustainability Goals and, alongside other TCS board directors, has been instrumental in organizing sustainability and climate action seminars for years, as a proud member of the ATAA UN Committee.

AHRUM CHOI is the Social Impact Director at Dot Inc., a pioneering company focused on creating inclusive, disability-friendly technology. With a passion for accessibility, Ahrum has been instrumental in developing and implementing innovative products like the Dot Pad, a tactile display designed for the visually impaired. She is dedicated to making information and technology accessible to all, empowering individuals with disabilities by creating tools that foster independence and opportunity. Ahrum has worked extensively in collaboration with global organizations to expand the reach of Dot’s technology, ensuring it serves as a bridge between the disabled community and the digital world. Through her role at Dot, Ahrum is committed to promoting social impact and driving forward the conversation around inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities in both the education and employment sectors.

YOUTH

SIBENIS KOBANER, Green Level High School Student
Sinemis was born in Adana, Turkey, and attended Tarsus American College, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the school magazine. At the beginning of this year, Sinemis moved to North Carolina and is currently a senior at Green Level High School. She leads as the Head of International Relations for Turkey’s Rotary/Interact district and is the President of ATA- NC Youth. Outside of her leadership roles, her extracurricular activities include Model UN, the Film Club, and performing as a flutist in the school orchestra. Sinemis aspires to pursue higher education in international relations and eventually a law degree.

ALYA RANA, Leesville Road High School Student
Alya was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 2006 and migrated to the US around 2013. She is an 11th grader in Leesville Road High School located in Raleigh NC, and is pursuing her education in filmmaking after graduation.
She is a member of the National Honor Society, and International Thespian Society, and is assistant technical director in the theater department of her high school.
She has also won Student of the Year for Adobe Visual and Video Design for the last two years, volunteering as a graphic designer for her school and ATA-NC.
From playing piano to opening an art gallery, she’s been focusing on releasing a graphic novel and having it published before 2025.
Her dream is to become a producer and a film director by using her stories and cross-cultural experiences.

SARAH KWERIT CHEBIJIRA, is a climate justice activist and environmentalist with a bachelor’s degree in Community Psychology and Psychotherapy and is currently pursuing a master’s in organizational psychology. She has held leadership roles, including as a UN Youth delegate and Young African Leadership Institute fellow.
Sarah founded Climate Change Action Africa in high school to raise awareness and inspire climate innovation among young people. The initiative has established climate action clubs in schools across Uganda and is planning a flagship innovation championship to support young climate innovators.
In 2022, Sarah co-founded the Solar Radiation Modification Youth Watch to raise awareness and engage youth globally in SRM governance, focusing much of her current work on this vital issue.

MURALI KORIKANA is a second-year B.Tech student in Computer Science and Engineering, specializing in Data Science and AI at Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai. His passion for sustainability is reflected in his volunteer work with ENSAVClub, where he has organized events promoting environmental conservation. Murali has conducted research on SDG 13, focusing on innovative solutions for climate action. He also played a backstage leadership role in organizing the global IGEN Environthon 2024, a 29-hour event centered on COP29 themes. His experiences in research and leadership reflect his dedication to integrating AI and technology for a more sustainable future.

MEHMET TAŞÇIOĞLU, 
ATAA Youth Committee Co-Founder and Chair
Mehmet Taşcıoğlu is a student at Stanford University studying Management Science & Engineering. In 2019, he co-founded the Turkish American Cultural Association of Michigan’s High School Chapter, serving as President from 2020 to 2021 and Past President from 2021 to 2022. In 2020, he co-founded the Assembly of Turkish American Associations Youth Committee and currently serves as Chair. Additionally, Mehmet is the Founder & Chair of the Board of Directors for Connect Me Tutoring, the largest student-run free tutoring service in the US. On the entrepreneurial side, Mehmet is the CEO and Executive Producer of the College Treehouse, a college consulting and media company with over 10 million monthly views online, and is the Founder and Managing Partner of Mosaic Cakes LLC, a Turkish dessert company.

RASUL HUSEYNZADE, is a 19-year-old Global Youth Leader and Climate Activist who works to produce creative solutions to global problems. Huseynzade, who has been aware of global problems since he started high school, first worked as a volunteer in many NGOs, and then shared his ideas by taking part in the Youth Advocacy in many organizations. He campaigned as part of youth movements to encourage people to join the social justice movement. With his work on Social Innovation, he accelerated the Green Policy efforts of many cities and companies around the world and pioneered the participation of young people in decision-making processes in parliament. And as he said, he has cooperated for 5 years with dozens of international organizations such as UN Agencies as a Young Ambassador. 

VRUSHALI GAIKWAD, Software Engineer, MS in Computer Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology
Vrushali Gaikwad is an accomplished Software Engineer with a rich background in the field of Computer Engineering and Information Technology. She is currently working as a Software Engineer at Warner Bros. & Discovery at Live Media Core Organization. She holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the Stevens Institute of Technology and a Software Engineering certification from SIT. Her research interests and expertise include Video processing and multimedia technology. She is a co-founder of Video research labs at Stevens that is focused on building innovative technologies to improve video quality experience by using AI algorithms. She also serves as a mentor in guiding the next generation of engineers and researchers in the field of software engineering. She participated in various research workshops, and seminars, such as the NAB Show, Marconi Society, etc., and software development programs. In addition to her academic achievements, Vrushali is an active contributor to non-profit organizations such as Unicef, NAMI, Opportunity Village, and more. Currently, she is working on an independent project focused on the Impact of Artificial intelligence on Healthcare. This research project is focused on integrating innovative AI-driven technologies that can potentially improve healthcare outcomes and efficiency.

CONCLUDING REMARKS

DR. VICTOR B. LAWRENCE

Dr. Victor Lawrence retired from Bell Laboratories as Vice President of Advanced Communications Technology – AT&T and Lucent Technologies.  He later joined the Stevens Institute of Technology, where he is a Senior Research Scientist and Director of the Center for Intelligent Networked Systems (iNetS), and former Associate Dean and Bachelor Chair Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering.
 Dr. Lawrence was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2016. He is a Member of the National Academy of Engineering, a Fellow of the IEEE, a Fellow of AT&T Bell Labs, and a Charter Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.  He is the 2023 recipient of the R&D Council of New Jersey’s Science & Technology Medal.
While at Bell Labs, Dr. Lawrence led the development of technologies for worldwide communications networks and managed an R&D staff of over 500 scientists/engineers and a budget of about $100M annually. During his career, his personal research activities provided major contributions to gigabit photonic and wireless networking, signal processing, modem technology, digital techniques, ATM and IP switching and protocols, HDTV, DSL, and speech and audio coding, among other areas. 
Dr. Lawrence’s innovations in the fields of digital signal processing led to the transition from analog to digital networks and to the development of technologies for early access to the Internet and worldwide data communications, including the first chip sets used in voice terminals for secure communications worldwide and the first PCMCIA modules for wireless data modems.

BRUCE FEIN, Attorney at Law, Author, and Legal Advisor to TADAlliance.Org, 
Bruce Fein has worked in the corridors of power in Washington, D.C. for nearly 50 years. Among other things, he has served as associate deputy attorney general of the United States, general counsel of the Federal Communications Commission, counsel to the Joint Congressional Committee on Covert Operations in Iran, special assistant to the Office of Legal Counsel in the Department of Justice, testified 200 times as an expert witness before congressional committees, and state legislatures, has litigated cases in the United States Supreme Court and the International Criminal Court, published hundreds of articles in the Washington Times, the Washington Post, the New York Times, and Financial Times, appears regularly in the national and international media to comment on legal, political, and international affairs, and has authored “Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy” and “American Empire Before The Fall.”. The first examines the extraconstitutional actions of the Executive Branch in trampling on due process, the Fourth Amendment right to privacy, and checks and balances in the War on Terrorism ignited by 9/11. 
The second traces the abandonment of liberty and a fair opportunity of all to develop their faculties and pursue their ambitions free from domestic predation or foreign aggression as the glory of the United States in favor of the Empire in which the summum bonum is world domination by force of arms and the armored knight eclipses wisdom and benevolence in public adulation.

MODERATOR & WELCOMING REMARKS

BİRCAN ÜNVER, M.A. Producer, Originator, Founder-President & Head Rep. of The Light Millennium, Charitable Global Human Advancement Organization (LMGlobal.Org) to the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UNDGC).


Bircan has been leading and producing all aspects of LMGlobal.Org’s e-publications and public programs and The Light Millennium Television (#LMTV; #LightMillenniumTV) Programs since 2000. Officially formed in New York in 2001.
 She carried out The Light Millennium’s association with the U.N. as an NGO in 2005 and has been Head-NGO Rep. to the UNDGC since then.
 Bircan is the Peace and Goodwill Ambassador for Anuvibha (based in Jaipur, India) to the United Nations.
 She is a recipient of various national (U.S.) and international awards and recognitions. 
Bircan is the author of four Turkish and one English book in print including “Hope Never Fades” (2023, concept & compiled).

She holds a master’s degree (M.A.) in Media Studies from the New School University (1999, NYC), and a B.A. in Fine Arts from the Mimar Sinan University (1988).

Linkedin.com/in/bircan-%C3%BCnver-7353207 / | X@bircanunver
www.vimeo.com/channels/LightMillenniumTV.

YOUTH SECTION MODERATOR:

MİMOZA İRTEM, Project Assistant & UN Youth Representative at LMGlobal.Org
Mimoza has a strong background in development, communications, and project management. Currently serving as a Project Development Assistant and UN Youth Representative at Light Millennium Global, Mimoza manages outreach efforts and project development for the organization. Her previous experience includes roles at The Writing Revolution, where she developed fundraising materials and coordinated donor engagement initiatives, and Mercado Global, where she honed her grant writing skills. Mimoza holds a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science with a Specialization in Computing and a Minor in Anthropology from UCLA. Passionate about social impact, Mimoza is committed to enhancing the visibility and effectiveness of organizations dedicated to making a difference.

ABOUT THE LEADING ORGANIZATION

THE LIGHT MILLENNIUM, CHARITABLE GLOBAL HUMAN ADVANCEMENT ORGANIZATION | LMGLOBAL.ORG (2001, New York)


LMGlobal.Org has sustained a good standing as an associated NGO with the United Nations Department of Global Communications (formerly, UN-DPI) since 2005, and a “Specially Accredited” NGO to the 2024 UN Summit Of The Future.
The LMGlobal publishes online issues, organizes public events, produces and presents television programs on local channels (#LightMillenniumTV), and develops/presents various concepts in multi-platforms. It was introduced on the Web in 1999, and officially founded based in New York in 2001 by Bircan Ünver. The LMGlobal.Org mainly has been focused on public awareness via multimedia platforms, has encouraged active participation from all walks of life and promotes the following matters within its capacity as a ‘rights-based’ organization, based on its initial 2001 Certificate of Incorporation: Human Advancement as first, Democracy-Equality-Justice, Fostering World Peace, Freedom of Expression, Encouraging Intellectual Productivity, Girls-Women Rights, Cultural Diversity, Advancing Culture of Peace, and Global Connectivity…
The LMGlobal.Org is a non-religious, non-political, not-for-profit with #501- c-3 tax-exempt status, nongovernmental (NGO), and independent secular organization.
The Organization received the “approval” of the “Amended–and–Broadened” Certificate of Incorporation, and gained a new capacity towards becoming a ‘service’ and ‘rights’ based organization, effective as of December 17, 2019.
LMGlobal.Org successfully delivered its very first World Water Day panel in 2021, which was followed by two back-to-back panels in 2022. In 2023, the Organization was “Specially Accredited” to the UN 2023 Water Conference, and organized a side event at the conference, titled, “What Is Your Water Action Commitment To The Water Action Decade? The side event was successfully delivered through diverse international speakers and collaborations in their sections through seven grouped # WaterAction-related core ideas, which also provided a source for the 36 #OneMinute #WaterActionCommitment series. Further, “The Future of Sustainability of Water, Agriculture & Food: Water For Peace” titled panel, marked the Organization’s Fourth Annual World Water Day program, which was a success. #lightmillennium

MEMBERS OF THE NEWLY FORMED COALITION (Alphabetic order):

• Atatürk World Platform (ADDP; Türkiye, U.S., U.K. Germany, Austria, Sweden, Norway, and Kosova).
• African Views (New Jersey, U.S., Ghana, Rwanda.)
• Anuvrat Global Organization (India)
• Bons-Ai.Org . (U.S)
• Dr. M.G.R. Educational Research Institute (India)
• Işık Binyılı Association (Türkiye)
• NGO Committee on Supporting Private Sector Development (U.S.)
• Metasage Alliance (India)
• The Institution of Green Engineers (India)
• DOT, Inc. (U.S. & South Korea)
• American-Turkish Women League & NY Atatürk School
• Assembly of Turkish American Associations (U.S., Canada & Türkiye)
• Project Peace Lights (U.S. & Africa)
• TADAAlliance (U.S.)
• Turkish-Canadian Society (Canada)
• Turkish Forum/TurkishNews.Com (U.S. & E.U.)

More on the Compulsory Peace Education and ICTs on the LMGlobal.Org:
Explore the installments of our four-part series, “A Vision for Compulsory Peace Education and ICTs from Kindergarten to K-12, and Beyond” This mini-interview series evolved as a vision to support the 2024 #UNGA79 Summit of the Future. Dive into a creative and inspiring vision that merges Peace Education with Information Communication Technologies, grounded in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights #UDHR76, the UN Charter & International Telecommunication Union’s #ITU 2030 Agenda. The mini-series features an interview with Gemini, an AI Large Language Model (LLM), conducted by Bircan Ünver.

• Part One: ON COMPULSORY PEACE EDUCATION & ICTS: BUILDING BRIDGES FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE
• Part Two: GLOBAL PROTOCOL FOR COMPULSORY PEACE EDUCATION and ICTs: SAVING FUTURE GENERATIONS
• Part Three: DIGITAL LITERACY THROUGH PEACE EDUCATION & BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE THROUGH PEACE EDUCATION
• Part Four: MARRYING PEACE EDUCATION WITH THE ICTs from KINDERGARTEN TO K-12, and BEYOND…

INVITATION (Pdf) BROCHURE (2 pages .MP4)

Hashtags: #CompulsoryPeaceEducation, #PeaceEducation, #UDHR #DigitalDivide, #DigitalLiteracy, #FromKindergartenTo12K, #ICTs, #UNWithCivilSociety, #OurCommonAgenda, #SummitOfTheFuture, #SoTF, #UNGA79, #Pactforthefuture, #lightmillennium, #LMGlobalOrg, #OurCommonFuture, #PactToFuture, #UNGDC

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