The International Institute of Debate (IDD), in partnership with the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), organized the first debate tournament on April 17 as part of the MEPI-funded “Tounsi W Nghayer” project. The debate competition brought together 40 students from different high schools and universities in Tunis to brainstorm solutions to some of the country’s social issues. The motions of the debates were focused around several topics, such as Tunisia’s foreign policy, the societal impact of social media and the importance of banning plastic bags. The event concluded by awarding the YES alumni team with the wining prize after its final against the Mediterranean School of Business team.