Celebrity media reporter Ouyang Zongluan reports from Manhattan, New York: The first International Symposium on Youth Related to Non-State Armed Groups (YANSAG) was held yesterday at the Asia Society Amity Museum.

The Youth International Symposium (YANSAG) is organized by the Japan-specific non-profit organization "Accept International". Japan: The mission and philosophy of "Accept International" is: "accepted", not "exclusion".

"Accept International"work under this principle to tackle violent extremism and armed conflicts.

Up until today, the world has faced countless issues regarding terrorism and armed conflicts, resulting in an unimaginable volume of casualties and refugees. To tackle such crises, military actions have been applied. However, the situation has not seen any sign of improvement. To make matters worse, since 2011, the world has faced an unparalleled scale of terrorist threats and violent conflicts.

"Accept International" hope this seminar will have a discussion with researchers, peace activists, and young people who h  hope this seminar will have a discussion with researchers, peace activists, and young people who have truly left violent extremist organizations. have truly left violent extremist organizations.

Let more peoplethrilled to hear authentic voices from YANSAG and inspired by new insights to contemplate how the developed world should contribute to support such activities.

 Celebrity media reporter Ouyang Zongluan at the United Nations Headquarters