Youth Vision Zambia (YVZ) has commended government and other stakeholders in supporting its calls to ensure young people become better persons in society.
YVZ executive director Amos Mwale says that 2014 is a special year in that Zambia has been part of commemorating 20 years of international population of development and Zambia celebrating 50 years of independence.
Mr. Mwale points out that it is in this regard that the organization is proud to commend the first lady dr. Christine Kaseba, government officials and stakeholders for their work by ensuring that young people have access to different methods of contraceptives
Mr. Mwale explains that Zambia has a lot challenges especially that over seven thousand girls are dropping out of school due early pregnancies and early marriages which has to be dealt with to protect the girl child.
He explains that HIV and AIDS has also been great challenge among young people hence the need for all stakeholders to work closely with organizations that will help educate the young people on the dangers of contracting the virus.
Mr. Mwale stresses that young people are the future leaders of this country hence the need to put a stop to vices that hinder young people from being victims of early pregnancies, early marriages and sexually transmitted diseases.
He has since commended foreign affairs minister Harry Kalaba’s call during the just ended 69th session of the United Nations (UN)general assembly commitment to form a task force to end child marriages.
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