YAG leads stakeholder engagement ahead of national youth conference on peace and security
Published:
3 months ago
Source:
GhanaWeb
Ahead of the maiden Ghana National Youth Conference on Peace and Security, Youth
Advocates Ghana (YAG) has held a stakeholder engagement meeting at the UNDP Ghana country office. This gathering brought together key stakeholders to strategize and lay the groundwork for the conference, scheduled for October 23 to 25, 2024. Emmanuel Ametepey, Executive Director of Youth Advocates Ghana, inaugurated the
session by highlighting the essential role of young people in sustaining peace and security, particularly in the context of the forthcoming general elections.
"Incorporating youth voices is not just beneficial; it's imperative for the development of a national action plan that truly reflects the aspirations and potential of our young population in peacebuilding," Ametepey stated. The conference aims to empower Ghanaian youth to become peace advocates and foster a collaborative ethos essential for resolutions. Dr.