2024
Meer e Karwan Tum Ho
On September 08, 2024, the first Meer e Karwan Tum Ho Youth Conference brought together students, educators, and policymakers to confront one of the most pressing health challenges facing young people today, the rise of novel tobacco products, including e- cigarettes, vapes, and nicotine pouches.
Under the theme âUnfiltered Truth: The Real Cost of Nicotineâ, the conference shed light on the hidden dangers of these products, their impact on physical and mental health, and the urgent need for collective action to protect the next generation.
Panel Discussion: 01
Social Media and Evolution of New Nicotine and Tobacco Products
At the Meer e Karwan Tum Ho Conference, explore the evolving landscape of social media and its profound impact on the rising use of new nicotine products among the youth. This panel discussion will bring together a dynamic group of experts and influencers to delve into how social media shapes youth behavior, often glamorizing hazardous products such as Nicotine and Tobacco and making them more appealing to young audiences.
Panelists
Panel Discussion: 02
Chicken or Egg?
Tobacco and Mental Health
At the Meer e Karwan Tum Ho Youth Conference, the panel discussion titled âChicken or Egg? Tobacco and Mental Healthâ explores the complex between smoking and mental health. This session investigates whether tobacco use leads to mental distress or if psychological issues contribute to tobacco consumption.
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Team Muhafiz Session with
Mr. Imran Azhar
Team Muhafiz is a powerful animated series that follows a diverse group of young heroes from a local community center who tackle real-world challenges like environmental damage, child rights, corruption, and the drug mafia. Through their stories, Team Muhafiz shines a light on pressing social issues, urging youth across Pakistan to take action for a better future.
In their episode, “Zeher,” Team Muhafiz embarks on a mission to save their community from the clutches of a dangerous drug mafia. As they confront these villains, they remind us of the importance of standing up against injustice.
This session promises to spark meaningful dialogue on the power of youth in fostering peace, tolerance, and positive social change.