Young people have a seat at the table but little real say, youth affairs director says
Dr Jrucilla Samuel, the Director of Youth Affairs, states that young people often lack real influence despite being included in discussions. She shared these views on Observer Radio during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Samuel mentioned the Commonwealth Youth Forum as an example. She believes such forums provide a rare opportunity for youth to push back against this lack of power.
By Kisean Josephkisean.joseph@antiguaobserver.comYoung people often have a seat at the table but little real say, Director of Youth Affairs Dr Jrucilla Samuel, has said.Speaking to Observer Radio during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Samuel said forums such as the Commonwealth Youth Forum gave young people a rare chance to push back against that. […]