Amal Clooney among top five speakers at Sharjah forum

Sharjah - Amal (Alamuddin) Clooney will underline how respect for international law can contribute to improving the image of nations globally.

The Sharjah Media Centre (SMC) has announced that five eminent public figures will be the guests of honour at the fifth edition of annual International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2016).
The five Emirati, Arab and international public figures include Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of National Media Council; Amal (Alamuddin) Clooney, lawyer, human rights activist and author; Mary Robinson, first female president of Ireland (1990-1997) and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002); Shamma bint Sohail Al Mazrouei, UAE's Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and Christopher Gardner, American entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author and philanthropist.
In his keynote address at the opening session, Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Sultan Al Jaber will share the National Media Council's perspectives on government communication. He will also highlight the importance of centralised messaging in building the UAE's image across local, regional and international arenas.
In her speech, Shamma bint Sohail Al Mazrouei will focus on the importance of communicating with the youth and the vital need to engage them in the decision-making process.
Mary Robinson will offer the forum insights on social justice and its relationship with human rights in her keynote address at the opening session on day two.
In addition, she will discuss the importance of respecting human rights and the need to empower people across the world to help them effectively meet and overcome daily life challenges.
Drawing on her expertise as an international advocate and human rights activist, Amal (Alamuddin) Clooney will underline how respect for international law can contribute to improving the image of nations globally.
She will highlight the role played by international organisations, such as the United Nations, in encouraging governments and countries to follow international procedures and protocols towards enhancing their global reputation.
For his part, Christopher Gardner will share with the audience his personal journey of struggle and success, and reiterate that young people, through perseverance, effective communication and clarity of thought, can achieve the success they desire.
The first of its kind in the Arab region, the Forum is an important global event that convenes decision-makers, experts and stakeholders in government communication from around the world.
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