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The Zimbabwe Youth Council joined the rest of the world in celebrating the 2024 International Youth Day yesterday and urged young people to harness digital pathways for sustainable development.
The Operations Director of Zimbabwe Youth Council urged young people to take ownership of their digital pathways.
” We must create spaces for youth-led initiatives, amplify their voices, and support their ideas. In conclusion, the journey from clicks to progress requires collective action, creativity, and a commitment to sustainable development. Let us embrace this challenge, harness the potential of digital technologies, and shape a brighter future for all,”.
Sally Ncube, the Executive Director of the Women’s Democracy Network Zimbabwe also urged young people to work with parliamentarians, policymakers, and CSOs to accelerate the lobby for domestication of youth policy set out in the African Youth Charter which has been ratified by most SADC Member States.
She alluded to Article 13, subsection 3(f) of the African Youth Charter which provides clearly that the education of young people shall be directed to the development of life skills, including digital skills, to function effectively in society.
“Article 13 of the African Youth Charter also provides that education should include respect for the environment and natural resources, which resonates with climates action and the need to promote a sustainable future for all, with no one left behind.
“While the African Youth Charter is but one of the many international instruments which can bolster youth education, it is necessary to ensure that legal provisions at the international or regional level are domesticated through a structured approach that involves active youth participation,” Ncube said.
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