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Today the world celebrates International Youth day under the theme Dialogue and Mutual Understanding and the United Nations is planning a major launch at its Headquarter in New York. Today’s grand and historical launch is the start of a year long journey of activities related to youth empowerment and development. Interestingly the theme for the year of activities is “our year, our voice” a strong statement that I believe all young people should embody, support and enact.
Over the decade well since 1999 the world has committed to youth development and growth in various areas and while a few governments have done little to support their oat many have failed to develop on their promise. While for most countries there are organizations such as youth parliaments, youth run and youth lead organizations, international conferences among other forms of platforms for youth to voice issues affecting them. However there are many nations that are still lacking behind and are being totally ignored. Despite all these developments there is more to be done.
So what to do? What will the outcome of this year’s World Youth Conference is? Will my voice be heard? Will your voice be heard? I believe now is the time to hold our leaders responsible for the integration, growth, development and change or our youth. Now is the time to speak out and not be afraid and not be pushed aside because you’re too young to know right from wrong.
Will you let your voice be heard this International year of the Youth?
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