Youths critical stakeholders for peace – World Peace Day
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has described youths as critical stakeholders in achieving global peace.
Ms. Ulla Mueller, Country Representative, UNFPA said this on Mondy at a meeting with youths to commemorate World Peace Day in Abuja.
Mueller, represented by Mr. Macauley Christian, Humanitarian Coordinator, UNFPA, described the youths as the engine of renovation in the process of achieving peace.
“Young people matter. They are the engine for renovation. They are indispensable in the promotion of peace and nation-building.
“When there is no peace or justice, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence is heightened,” She said.
The Country Representative, who reiterated the importance of the youths in peace promotion, said the meeting was an opportunity to amplify advocacy against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
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Mr. Dino Corell, Employment and Migration Officer, International Labour Organisation (ILO) urged the youth always to promote peace in society, which he said was essential for development to take place.
Corell explained that peace would be a mirage if the youths were not engaged in the conversation on how to achieve it.
Mr. Marwan Gwamba, a Member, of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, expressed the commitment of Nigerian youths to peace and development.
Gwamba said they would collectively continue propagating the message of peace and justice for a prosperous Nigeria.
He commended the UN for the opportunity and affirmed the willingness of Nigerian youths to give peace a chance through actions and advocacy.
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on Sept. 21.
The UN General Assembly has declared the day to strengthen the ideals of peace by observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire in conflict areas.
