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Sep 20, 2012 News
The Guyana National Youth Parliament, organized, driven and managed by youths, yesterday celebrated its 12th year as an institution contributing to national development by promoting democracy.
Presidential Adviser on Good Governance, Gail Teixeira, who delivered the feature address at the organization’s moot Parliament, lauded its years in existence as an achievement. The event was held at the Princess International Hotel, Providence.
She said that over the years Youth Parliament, which is a Non-Governmental Organization, has made important contributions through the exposure of youths to parliamentary procedures.
She explained that Youth Parliament provides a testing ground for individuals for who are interested in becoming Members of Parliament.
According to Teixeira, participants were given the opportunity to voice their views on topical issues such as social networking; sports; and legalizing marijuana in Guyana. The main debate focused on social media, which is being discussed at international forums.
She stressed that social networking is an important topic because this is one of the main forms of communication for this generation. Previously, communication was done primarily through face-to-face contact since landline telephones were not widely available, Teixeira said.
Highlighting the pros of this form of communication, Teixeira said that it helps to maintain linkages and could influence positive change. Meanwhile, it could be harmful with the promotion of negative change and character assassination.
According to Teixeira, Youth Parliament is a great avenue to help build self confidence and gives voice in the national developmental agenda. She pointed out that skills acquired will help participants when they become politicians, members of political parties and civil society activists.
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