NAIROBI: The Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa has emphasized the role of youth in shaping the future of their countries, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Tuesday.
He stressed the need to implement plans and programs that prioritize areas crucial to them, such as education and training efficiency.
He made the remarks while addressing as a guest of honor at the Africa Youth Forum, held in Nairobi with an aim to provide young people with a platform to discuss their issues alongside prominent religious, political and civic leaders.
Addressing the forum, Al-Issa touched on several crucial issues regarding the present and future of the youth.
He talked about troubling statistics related to the youth, particularly in the context of education, adding that the situation is particularly challenging for girls, who are deprived of education solely because of their gender.
He urged for a concerted effort to identify and address the barriers that hinder young people from getting quality education, underlining the shared responsibility in finding effective solutions.
He also addressed the role of youth in facilitating dialogue between followers of different religions and cultures. He highlighted the need to go beyond exchanging views on issues of youth and translate these discussions into effective plans and programs.
