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Date: 26th March 2026, Thursday
Time: 1 pm to 2 pm GMT (UK)
The Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN) is launching Junior Champion Magazine Volume 5, featuring stories from Pakistanese youth on disasters. The event will include the magazine team and young authors sharing their experiences and the importance of youth voices in disaster risk reduction.
CHAIR
Dr Hideyuki Shiroshita
As the Founding President of the ADN, Hideyuki is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School and Faculty of Societal Safety Sciences, Kansai University in Japan. Currently, he is the chairperson of the Osaka Prefectural committee for promoting safety and disaster education.
GUEST EDITORS
Ms Tahira Khan
Ms Tahira Khan is a seasoned emergency management professional currently serving as District Emergency Officer in Pakistan. With dual Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Chemistry, she has led disaster response operations, community-based resilience initiatives, and international training programs.
Mr Muhammad Asad Tahir
Mr Asad is the founder president of the Sustainable Leadership forum. He is a dynamic civil servant with over 20 years of experience in various public and private sector organizations, including international NGOs and donors. Holding an LLB and a Master’s in English Literature, he is an internationally certified facilitator and prolific writer, he regularly contributes to national newspapers and has authored two bestselling books
SPEAKERS
Miss Anushka Konar
Anushka Konar is a B.Tech Biotechnology undergraduate at the Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India. With a strong foundation in science and communication, she brings a unique blend of technical knowledge and creative vision to her roles. As the Co-Editor of Junior Champions Magazine, Anushka plays a key role in shaping youth voices and narratives.
Master Arkoneil Ghosh
Arkoneil Ghosh is an IB Diploma student at Oberoi International School, Mumbai. Fluent in English, Spanish, Hindi, Bengali, and Chinese, with basic proficiency in Japanese, he combines linguistic and technical skills to support educational projects for underprivileged children in Dharavi. An active member of the Avoidable Deaths Network since 2020, Arkoneil serves as the Founding Editor of the Junior Champion Magazine, Regional Coordinator, and member of the Santiago Network.