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Why Is International Youth Day Important?

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Why Is International Youth Day Important?

How do we shift our systems and mechanisms for the opportunity to support youth post-pandemic? There is a lot of collaboration and information sharing among young people and between countries. There is a borderless quality to youth engagement and activity going on right now that is exciting and offers a lot of potentials. Even though we're experiencing a pandemic, there is so much room for youth and PYD, for youth to step up and lead and articulate what kind of future they want. We need to keep this momentum going.

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Press Statement : ‘Persons With Disabilities Demand Retention And Enhancement Of Rights As Protected Under The 2010 Constitution’

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Press Statement : ‘Persons With Disabilities Demand Retention And Enhancement Of Rights As Protected Under The 2010 Constitution’

The Constitution protects all Kenyans from discrimination. Article 10 stipulates human dignity, equity, social justice, inclusiveness, equality, human rights, non-discrimination, and protection of the marginalized as national values and principles of governance. Articles 97 and 98 make express provisions for the representation of persons with disabilities in the National Assembly and Senate. The County Assemblies similarly include legislators with disabilities, pursuant to Article 177 of the Constitution.

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Kenya Citizens Need Fair Access And Equitable Allocation Of COVID-19 Diagnostic Tools.

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Kenya Citizens Need Fair Access And Equitable Allocation Of COVID-19 Diagnostic Tools.

The right to health is a fundamental human right guaranteed in the Constitution of Kenya. Article 43 (1) (a) of the Constitution provides that every person has the right to the highest attainable standard of health, which includes the right to health care services, including diagnostics. Till now there are no effective treatments and cures for COVID 19 and Kenya has resorted to public health and social measures such as physical distancing and quarantine to contain the spread of the causative virus SARS-CoV-2

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Press Release By Women Of Kenya On The Advisory By The Hon. Chief Justice, David Maraga To His Excellency, The President On The Dissolution Of Parliament

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Press Release By Women Of Kenya On The Advisory By The Hon. Chief Justice, David Maraga To His Excellency, The President On The Dissolution Of Parliament

The hallmark of a democracy is its adherence and fidelity to the Rule of Law and Separation of powers between the various arms of government. We note that the Two-Thirds Gender Rule is not about giving seats to women but it is about creating an inclusive and sustainable society in furtherance of its commitment to the SDGs, the Agenda 2063, and the Vision 2030. We note that while Kenya has made some great advancements in promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality.

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It’s Time To Be Courageous, Says One Young Leader In Zambia

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It’s Time To Be Courageous, Says One Young Leader In Zambia

But in her work with young adults, Christabel has observed a general detachment among the youth from matters of civic import, and she attributes the dispassion to limited resources. As she sees it, young leaders can’t hold those in power to account if they themselves don’t have access to information; rather, Christabel advocates for a well-informed generation, one both capable of identifying wrongdoing and emboldened to speak out against it.

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The Key To A More Ethical Workplace? Youth.

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The Key To A More Ethical Workplace? Youth.

In his current work, which focuses on civic engagement and economic development, Edgar is no less determined, advocating for personal and professional ethics and seeing young leaders as a catalyst for lasting social change. Nonetheless, Edgar sees great potential in young leaders to usher in change, especially with the advent of digital media.In the workplace, Edgar advises young leaders to play off each other’s strengths and compel in each other the desire to be the best version of themselves.

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Meet the Young Leader Standing For Transparency In Mozambique

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Meet the Young Leader Standing For Transparency In Mozambique

For instance, when Rogério observed that young adults were comparably uninformed about the nation’s political affairs, he developed PoliMoz, a website dedicated to providing accessible political and civic information in the country.In his own work, where, as Rogério explains, young employees often skirted the rules, he made a concerted effort to educate his staff about the importance of ethical behavior in addition to modeling it himself.

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Integrity Is Earned, Not Bought, Says One Young Leader In Sierra Leone

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Integrity Is Earned, Not Bought, Says One Young Leader In Sierra Leone

Osman’s work advocating on behalf of the underserved in Sierra Leone involved providing legal advice to more than 5,000 people in the state, acting, as he put it, “as an ambassador for youth. To counter this, Osman advises young leaders to consider the common good when making a decision and to take responsibility for their actions. I used to think I could make a change on my own, but if you can identify like minds and come together as a team, you can make a big impact,”

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Nigerian Magistrate Umar Faruk Kabir Works To Administer A Criminal Justice System Without Fear Or Favor

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Nigerian Magistrate Umar Faruk Kabir Works To Administer A Criminal Justice System Without Fear Or Favor

Umar strongly believes that alternative conflict resolution in the Nigerian judicial system is a beneficial practice for decreasing future crime. He describes the Nigerian legal system as primarily punitive; therefore, he employs alternative dispute resolution in certain situations where a person needs to be reformed but not necessarily sentenced. “When you need to reform somebody, you don’t need to always have somebody to be sentenced. You need to have settlement or forgiveness, a kind of forgiveness,” says Umar. “We can offer the option for settlement between the parties. And they’re not necessarily to be punished for the offense when the complainant is looking for what he has been cheated on.”

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A Healthier Future Starts Today

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A Healthier Future Starts Today

“In my work, I strive to improve the health, hygiene and well-being of women, children and infants, especially those at the base of the pyramid. The future of Africa will be determined by her young people. A lot of young Africans are changing the narrative through their work across the continent. It’s that can-do spirit that inspires me. As he sees it, it’s up to young leaders to advocate for change in their communities, setting the stage for a better, brighter future.”