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For many young people worldwide, yesterday marked a very significant stage in their lives. the celebration of youth worldwide and their existence not only indicates that we are the future and the many agents of change for time to come but that presently we play an integral roll in the transformation, and progress that our society will take.
The Jamaica youth advocacy network in efforts to educate, empower and eradicate staged a film screening as apart it's many activities geared towards youth celebration at the University of the West Indies Mona campus under the theme Sustainability: Our Challenge, Our Future.
The event started around 4:00 pm sharp and the organizers wasted no time in getting to the point. the film showcased was entitled "youth producing change" which was directed and produced by young persons from across the globe armed with digital cameras, computer and their own boundless creativity. The actors in this film fearlessly highlighted the many issues they are faced with each and every day with their respective communities. Armed with digital cameras, computers and their own boundless creativity- these young people bravely exposed human rights issues faced by themselves and their communities.
In attendance were 28 persons including a journalist and photographer for the Jamaica gleaner company a small step but it’s a start. Following the film was a very interactive session with the participants present. The discussions ranged from what transpired in the film and how relatable are we to the issues, what are other issues we as Jamaican youth are plagued with everyday, these include; self esteem, police brutality and sexual violence against youth.
In wrapping up the session various condoms, pamphlets, and advocacy toolkit were issued to those present.
In another part of the country was another jyan session conducted by jyan member Orain. with the rural areas of Jamaica youth representation and governance sometimes take the back seat to other community issues, so on this day 12 young persons from 7 different geographical areas within the parish.
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