Anahit Manasyan. Youth voices must have real impact

Human rights defender Anahit Manasyan sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of the International Youth Day, which specifically states:

“Dear young people,

I heartily congratulate you on the International Youth Day.

Youth is one of the driving forces of the progress of every state, which today forms the society in which we will live tomorrow.

Every young person should have a proper opportunity to be educated and express their opinion freely. For the full realization of those rights, the state and society must create an equal, fair, safe and inclusive environment.

The voice of young people should not only be heard, but also have a real impact. Their participation in public life, policy making and decision making processes should be real.

I am happy to report that the “Day at the forefront of human rights protection” program, implemented by my initiative, is also aimed at this important goal, which gives young people the opportunity to get acquainted directly with the activities of HRD, the challenges in various fields, and to become the driving force of changes.

I also attach particular importance to the involvement of young people in the councils of the HRD, their participation in high-level international visits with me, in various conferences, their presentation of problems and their contribution to solutions.

Dear young people,

I am sure that the full disclosure of your potential is an important prerequisite for the democratic, social and economic progress of the state.

I wish you never lose your desire to learn, create, raise issues and build a healthy society. Let your ideas turn into real changes.

Happy International Youth Day.”

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