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UDC must correct anomaly of BNYC placing for its vigilance

The building of democratic, inclusive and prosperous societies has to start with the youth as they are the ones who make the changes and move society forward; hence, they must be actively involved in all spheres of social action.

What is more, society and the world around us are changing continually and rapidly. This is exactly why it is so important to prepare young people to take advantage of opportunities and face challenges head-on, and to make sure they learn the skills they need to do both.

The purpose of writing this article is to highlight the role of the youth council in the delivery of youth work, including having to prevent risk factors related to violence, crime and drug use. This article is built on the accumulated experiences, knowledge and lessons learned from my local youth work so far, and it is based on the Law on Youth Participation and Youth Policies. By this article, I am agitating for the reinstatement of Botswana National Youth Council as an independent body for its vigilance to support youth participation at the national level.

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