As Liberia joins the global community to commemorate the International Day of Peace, a youth activist has called on young Liberians to protect the country's hard-earned peace. Amb. Moses N. Buwee, Founder of the African Youth Fellowship (AYF-Liberia), emphasized that Liberia's peace is a responsibility that must be protected by every generation, particularly young people who make up a significant part of the country's population.
Amb. Buwee urged young Liberians to embrace tolerance, dialogue, respect for differing opinions, and national unity. He stressed that political affiliation should never be allowed to destroy relationships, communities, or the country's progress. According to him, young people can support different political ideas, belong to different political parties, and still remain united as Liberians.
The AYF Founder encouraged young people to use their voices responsibly, particularly on social media, where political discussions can quickly influence public opinion. He urged young Liberians to reject messages that promote hatred, violence, intolerance, misinformation, or division and instead use digital platforms to promote peace, dialogue, understanding, and positive national engagement.
Amb. Buwee praised the Government of Liberia for its continued efforts toward maintaining peace and stability in the country. He commended the Ministry of Youth and Sports and development partners for creating and supporting opportunities that enable young Liberians to develop their skills, discover their potential, and participate more meaningfully in national development.
According to Amb. Buwee, the opening of more opportunities for young people is an important part of building a peaceful and prosperous Liberia. He said young people who have access to education, skills development, employment, entrepreneurship, leadership opportunities, and civic participation are better positioned to contribute positively to their communities and country.
Amb. Buwee emphasized that celebrating peace should go hand in hand with investing in the people who will sustain it. He called for increased investment in education, vocational and technical training, entrepreneurship, employment, mentorship, and youth participation in peacebuilding and decision-making. He also drew attention to the challenges facing young people who are vulnerable to drug abuse and other social difficulties.
The AYF Founder called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, civil society organizations, communities, development partners, and the private sector to address the challenges confronting vulnerable young people. He reaffirmed the African Youth Fellowship's commitment to engaging, empowering, and transforming young people and called on all Liberians to work together to build a country where young people have hope, opportunity, dignity, and a meaningful role in shaping Liberia's future.
Key points
- Amb. Moses N. Buwee urges young Liberians to protect peace and unity amid political differences.
- He emphasizes the importance of education, skills development, and employment opportunities for young people.
- The AYF Founder calls for stronger collaboration to address challenges facing vulnerable young people.
