New York, April 17, 2024 – Karen Jane Salutan, CEO and Founder of EdukSine, proudly represented the Philippines at the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum 2024 held at the UN Headquarters in New York. Alongside esteemed UN Ambassadors and youth world leaders, Ms. Salutan shared her insights on youth leadership and the importance of inclusivity in the film industry.
The event, themed “Innovate and Lead: Skills for Youth to Drive a Sustainable Future,” was organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Permanent Mission of Kenya to the United Nations in New York.
Ms, Karen Jane Salutan, CEO and Founder of EdukSine alongside the UN Ambassadors and world youth leaders at the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum 2024, UN Headquarters, New York.
During her address, Ms. Salutan candidly shared her journey as a youth leader and CEO of EdukSine, a groundbreaking platform akin to a Filipino Netflix. EdukSine aims to empower struggling independent filmmakers and producers by providing them with a platform to showcase their work. Notably, EdukSine is the only block streaming platform in the Philippines and the world to integrate Filipino Sign Language, making films accessible to the Deaf community which is a new innovation from EdukSine.
Despite facing personal challenges, including the loss of her mother and cultural adjustment while living in New York, Ms. Salutan emphasized the importance of leading by example, never leaving her team behind and being a beacon of strength and hope for others. She spoke passionately about her experiences with mental and emotional resilience, crediting therapy and Stoicism for strengthening her resolve.
𝗠𝘀.𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻, 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗸𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗢𝗖 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸. 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗡 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀,
“We have to lead by example, separate our personal challenges from our commitment as leaders and never quit, never leave the team behind because they are depending on us. We have to always focus on our missions and serving our countrymen.” This kind of leadership is an act of love and selflessness..
It is important that the government, UN, and private entities listen to the challenges faced by youth leaders and taking action with empathy and compassion. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent EdukSine and the Philippines at the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum, acknowledging the International Trade Centre, World Intellectual Property Organization, the Permanent Mission of Kenya to the United Nations in New York and other organizers for their support.
The event featured notable figures such as H.E. Ms. Paula Narvaez Ojeda, Ambassador of Chile to the United Nations in New York, H.E. Mr. Martin Kimani, Ambassador of Kenya to the United Nations in New York, and Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of WIPO, Geneva, H.E. Mr. Mohamed Orman Bangura, Minister of Youth Affairs, Sierra Leone, H.E. Ms. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Minister of Youth and Sport Development, Nigeria, Ms. Gabriela Posso Restrepo, Presidential Advisor for Youth, Colombia , Mr. Miles Hodges, Poet and Producer, New York, USA and Mr. Federico Perez, CEO of Selvitas, Colombia
Ms. Karen Jane Salutan with Mr. Daren Tang from Singapore, Director General of World Intellectual Property Office, Geneva Switzerland
With H.E. Mr. Mohamed Orman Bangura, Minister of Youth Affairs, Sierra Leone
With Ms. Nadine Hakizimana, Youth Engagement Facilitator, Global Challenges and Partnerships Sector (GCPS), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva
With Ms. Mayara Louzada Alarcao Sobral, Head, Youth and Trade Programme, the International Trade Centre (ITC), Geneva, Switzerland
EdukSine remains committed to promoting Filipino culture, fostering inclusivity and innovation and empowering youth leaders to drive positive change in society.
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