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Bangui, Central African Republic : Youth organize for the culture of peace and national unity
un article par Reseau des journalistes pour les Droit de l'Homme en République centrafricaine
The youth of Central African Republic organized a conference debate for consciousness development, national unity and peace, on Wednesday and Thursday16 and 17 January in Bangui. The activity is organized within the framework of the celebration of the National Youth Week 2013 edition. "Youth stand up for the emerging Central African Republic" is the theme for the activities.
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According to Lepetit-Jacques, a technical school,student, this conference is an opportunity for them to talk and to discuss problems that plague youth. "We are often the target of many things, among others, enlistment in armed conflict and the violation and disrespect of the rights of children," he emphasized.
To resolve this issue, "we must cultivate patriotism, love of our neighbors, be informed about the situation in the country and get a good education, because education is a weapon for the development of youth," he noted. In his explanations, Lepetit-Jacques said that "malice, racism and lack of love", are the true sources of danger to the Central African Republic. To combat these evils, "it is necessary to cultivate love, unity and dedication to work," added the young technical school student.
As the president of the Central African Student Association (ANECA), Junior Pabanzi, young people are the target of events and politico-military movements that destabilize the country. "Youth is subject to recruitment into armed groups, strikes by workers, and peace marches. The youth of Central African Republic is divided, "he said simply.
For him, "the youth leaders must take responsibility to raise consciousness among young people, to guide them, engage them, and unite them for the progress of the country."
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