ILO Supports seven young people to participate at the SIDS Youth Forum
The International Labour Organization this week announced seven young people to take part in the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Youth Forum to take place on the 28th of August 2014 in Apia, Samoa
15 August 2014
Apia (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization this week announced seven young people to take part in the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Youth Forum to take place on the 28th of August 2014 in Apia, Samoa.
From Samoa they are Molly Homasi from the Samoa National Youth Council, Brianna Fruean from Future Rush, Faatino Utumapu from Nuanua o le Alofa and Neil Tiatia a young Savaii migrant worker. From the Pacific region, they are Tahere Siisiialafia from the pacific representative to the Major Groups Children & Youth, Ruci Senikula from the Pacific Disability Forum and technically supporting Harry James Olikwailafa the Pacific representative to the Commonwealth Youth Council.
“ILO is committed to ensuring a fair participation of young people at the SIDS Youth Forum and we have selected these individuals based on their advocacy work in their communities and within the areas of education, employment and entrepreneurship,” said David Lamotte, Director of ILO Office for Pacific Islands.
The ILO youth representatives will join over 200 young people from SIDS to discuss the priority issues for young people in the sustainable development agenda.
The theme for the Youth Forum is Towards A Legacy of Achievement, Versatility, and Opportunity through partnership and Unity (which stands for T.A.L.A.V.O.U.) for Sustainable Development.
Education and training are key drivers of social and economic development, while access to education in the Pacific is improving, there remain challenges in making sure that no one is left behind and that the curricula is relevant and prepares all students for their working life.
Lamotte said, “A number of decent work challenges face the Pacific region, which include high rates of unemployment and under-employment, particularly amongst youth. Creating better awareness of these issues through SIDS is an important opportunity for young people.”
The sponsorship of young people compliments ILOs support in other areas of the SIDS Conference, including Samoan youth artists and young entrepreneurs.
ILO in partnership with the Division for Youth of the Ministry of Women Community and Social Development is also assisting the SIDS Youth Forum by providing technical and audio-visual support.
Interviews by print, web or broadcast media can be scheduled by contacting the ILO SIDS Officer in Samoa , Ms Cherelle Jackson [email protected], +685 7576397
From Samoa they are Molly Homasi from the Samoa National Youth Council, Brianna Fruean from Future Rush, Faatino Utumapu from Nuanua o le Alofa and Neil Tiatia a young Savaii migrant worker. From the Pacific region, they are Tahere Siisiialafia from the pacific representative to the Major Groups Children & Youth, Ruci Senikula from the Pacific Disability Forum and technically supporting Harry James Olikwailafa the Pacific representative to the Commonwealth Youth Council.
“ILO is committed to ensuring a fair participation of young people at the SIDS Youth Forum and we have selected these individuals based on their advocacy work in their communities and within the areas of education, employment and entrepreneurship,” said David Lamotte, Director of ILO Office for Pacific Islands.
The ILO youth representatives will join over 200 young people from SIDS to discuss the priority issues for young people in the sustainable development agenda.
The theme for the Youth Forum is Towards A Legacy of Achievement, Versatility, and Opportunity through partnership and Unity (which stands for T.A.L.A.V.O.U.) for Sustainable Development.
Education and training are key drivers of social and economic development, while access to education in the Pacific is improving, there remain challenges in making sure that no one is left behind and that the curricula is relevant and prepares all students for their working life.
Lamotte said, “A number of decent work challenges face the Pacific region, which include high rates of unemployment and under-employment, particularly amongst youth. Creating better awareness of these issues through SIDS is an important opportunity for young people.”
The sponsorship of young people compliments ILOs support in other areas of the SIDS Conference, including Samoan youth artists and young entrepreneurs.
ILO in partnership with the Division for Youth of the Ministry of Women Community and Social Development is also assisting the SIDS Youth Forum by providing technical and audio-visual support.
Interviews by print, web or broadcast media can be scheduled by contacting the ILO SIDS Officer in Samoa , Ms Cherelle Jackson [email protected], +685 7576397