NEWS
THE Young People’s Concerned Network is urging the leaders of the Maori Party to send a delegation to speak with Fiji citizens on all issues affecting them.
YPCN acting president Peter Waqavonovono said the network welcomed any dialogue into Fiji’s constitutional and political dilemma.
“The YPCN has made an array of requests to the party [leadership], the most substantial is an argument for a youth representative team and making note of a further invitation to the Young Maori Party.”
The Maori Party is led by Pita Sharples and Tariana Turia. Its president is Whatarangi Winiata.
Waqavonovono said there had to be youth representatives included in the delegation to engage with youth activists and groups like YPCN.
He said 60 percent of Fiji’s population was between the ages of 15 and 29, a considerably large youth population, but it was also the most marginalised and disengaged section of the country’s population.
“Therefore, most social issues have become almost youth related. It is imperative that any fact-finding missions or dialogue processes have to be youth-inclusive and sensitive.”
Waqavovovono said he was unsure if they would be allowed to speak to Maori Party officials when they arrive because of Public Emergency Regulations. – fiji uncensored
Peter Waqavonovono is correct in saying this ……. youths need to be represented in any ‘processes’ sent here to Fiji. or they have to be youth sensitive.
I feel that it is time we give people like Peter more space because they speak more sense than any other adults we have ever heard.
but 60 per cent of this population is youth, they are not treated like they are substantial. Lets make them important.
vinaka YPCN and your leaders
Comment by quazimoto — May 12, 2009 @ 10:29 |
Interesting. I agree that youths should be involved but let’s not forget the human rights codes and ethics you have always reminded us about. Association too closely with politics will destroy the YPCN.
Comment by FHRC — May 12, 2009 @ 21:32 |