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Youths urged to practice peace and reconciliation |22 September 2017

 

 

 

The youths of Seychelles have been called upon to practice peace and reconciliation in their actions, words and thoughts.

This was the ultimate message conveyed yesterday in a peace activity organised by the Citizens Engagement Platform (Ceps) to commemorate the 2017 International Peace Day.

The International Peace Day or Peace Day is observed around the globe every September 21 each year with this year’s team being “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All”.

Members of the police force, Seychelles National Youth Council (SNYC), Scout, children from the President’s Village, youths from the Youth Hostel at Anse Royale and representatives from various non- governmental organisations (NGOs) attended the activity held at the Peace Park.

Rose-Mary Elizabeth and Marie-Nella Azemia, the winner and runner up of the Ceps Volunteers Award, initiated this activity in the spirit of promoting peace and volunteerism in the youths of Seychelles.

In her opening speech Mrs Elizabeth emphasised the need to educate our youths in how to negotiate and defend peace.

She also stated that politicians and leaders of the country should lead by example and promote a culture of peace.

This was followed by a reading of the Peace Day message from the United Nations’ secretary general which reflected on peace as an undeniable right and the foundation for progress and well-being in a country.

The manifestation was filled with performances and songs celebrating peace.

But the highlight of the event was the planting of three palm trees by Mrs Elizabeth, Mrs Azemia and Jules Hoareau, the chairperson of Ceps. The activity concluded with a ‘peace chain’.

Although the event was a success Mrs Elizabeth expressed her disappointment at the lack of participants, especially young people.

“Youths nowadays are not interested in the value of peace, the bullying incidents in schools highlight this. Students from schools in the surrounding areas of Victoria were invited to come but unfortunately none of them showed up,” she remarked.

“We want to impart this message of peace on our children for they are the generation which will dictate our future communities.”

 

 

 

 

 

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