Excerpt and Photo from undp.org
A new Youth in Civic Education program was recently launched by Yap’s State Legislature, in the Federated States of Micronesia. Supported by the people and Government of Japan via Phase Two of the Strengthening Legislatures in Pacific Island Countries (SLIP II) project – implemented by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office – 13 high school students from across the State participated in the program with the aim to enhance youth participation in the democratic space through hands-on activities such as mock elections and parliamentary debates.
Hon. Nicholas Figirlaarwon, Speaker of Yap State Legislature, said it was critical to engage with the next generation of Micronesian leaders:
“We want our youth to speak so we can listen. We hope to revitalise the hearts of our young people to care for Yap, to love Yap, and to stay in Yap.”