TIRANA, March 10/ATA/ Today, there has begun implementation of the second phase of the “Youth for Inclusion, Equality and Trust” project. Albania is the first country in the region to begin implementation of this important regional project.
Minister for Youth and Children Bora Muzhaqi co-chaired the meeting with the UN Coordinator in Albania Fiona McLuney to launch this important project that helps us work on youth empowerment, strengthening intercultural dialogue, inclusiveness, gender equality, understanding and mutual trust.
During the first phase, the project had an impact on over 14 thousand young people. Meanwhile, the second phase of the project is estimated at 4.75 million USD and in cooperation with UN Agencies, such as UNDP Albania, UNFPA Albania, UN Women Albania and UNESCO, aims to address several issues faced by young people, of which 39% is dedicated to Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
Through this project, Albanian youth will have the opportunity to get engaged into cooperation with many stakeholders from central and local government, media, civil society, academia and culture.
The second phase of this project is evidence of the sustainability and effectiveness of the project as an important contribution to peace, security and respect for the diversity of young people. /a.f//r.e/p.s./
