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What would your country be like without its youth? What would our world be like without young people? The age cohort 14 to 28 are a vital part of our worlds; existence and is key to our nation’s development. Our youth are the most productive aspect of our society whether they be our artistes, athletes, movie star, entrepreneurs, nine to five employees whatever you name our young people have and are dominating the field.
But have we been getting the fair treatment we deserved? Have we been taken serious by our leaders, are our voices being heard not only in the home by our parents, but nationally by our leaders, or even internationally by our world leaders? The answer my friend is a sad one.
It is reported that our young people account for more than half of the HIV/AIDS cases globally, that they are more prone to STI’s than any other age group, that they along with women in their forties are more prone to have abortions, despite these shocking statistics are comprehensive sex education and easy access to contraception being made available to most young people? I leave you to answer such question and please if you say yes ask your self is it enough and do I really know enough?
Today marks a momentous day in history. For the first time an entire year will be dedicated to young people. For an entire year the world will be held even more accountable for the development and growth of youth nationally and internationally. I say as young people lets jump on board and guide our partners in assisting us I mean hey we are the ones who are benefiting.
Today marks change, a change for the better, a change for a chance to make something positive, our world, our country, our community a more positive one.
Remember “our year, our voice”
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