Fijian youth from the Public Rentals Board in Lautoka have convened at the week-long Empowerment Training on Law and Order, which is aimed at providing young people with accurate knowledge, skills, and empowering them to become productive, self-reliant, and law-abiding citizens.
Minister for Youth and Sports, Parveen Bala, while speaking at the opening of the Empowerments Training held at the Tanoa Waterfront Hotel in Lautoka yesterday, said that the workshop is a way to address the increasing incidents of youth violence.
“Fiji’s laws provide numerous rights and protection for its citizens,” he said.
He added that young people are, however, particularly vulnerable to a range of protection risks and to deviating to the wrong side of the law.
Furthermore, the Director of Pacific Centre for Peace Building, Ms Florence Swami, said that the partnership between the Ministry and agencies is important because this is what will amplify youth issues in policy-making spaces.
The participants will also undertake training on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights.
The Minister for Youth and Sports acknowledged the United Nations Population Fund, Pacific Centre for Peace Building, Fiji Police Force, and the Public Rental Board for their invaluable assistance and partnership.