The role of young people in solving problems in their communities comes under the spotlight as Lesotho joins the rest of the world in marking International Youth Day in the midst of a global pandemic today, August 12.
According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), young people have been frontline responders to the Covid-19 pandemic, mobilizing across the world. They are health workers, activists, innovators, and social and community workers.
To reach and engage young people during this pandemic, we must share information, clarify misinformation, and we must equip them to take action to contain the spread of the virus. We must validate the leadership of young people and uphold their human rights.
“Today, let’s join hands across generations. Let’s come together and rise to the challenges before us, working with youth to build a more inclusive, sustainable future for all,” UNFPA said in a statement.
