NEWS: UN talks to focus on youth violence

UN talks to focus on youth violence

By Rebecca Torr STRATEGIES to curb youth violence will be discussed at a United Nations conference opening in Bahrain next week. More than 100 specialists and young people from across the world will attend the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) conference to look at ways of dissuading youth from engaging in violent, radical behaviour. The three-day Youth@the Crossroads - A Future Without Violent Radicalisation, will be held under the patronage of the Foreign Ministry at the Crowne Plaza from Sunday. It will showcase community-based projects and best practices that constructively engage youth and foster conditions that provide young people with positive options for their own future. It is organised by Unesco, particularly its strategic planning assist director general office, in collaboration with the Foreign Affairs Ministry. UN Information Centre director Nejib Friji said the meeting was being held now because violent radicalisation had become an issue of concern to the member countries, both rich and poor. full article