Guinea to host 7th World Youth Congress in 2014

By on March 10, 2014

Guinea will this year host the 7th World Youth Congress that will bring together youths from all over the world, the country’s Youth Minister Moustapha Naite said on Friday.

The minister said Guinea is the first African country to host such a forum that serves as a platform for sharing views on the challenges facing young people on the planet.

The event will be organized by the Guinean government in collaboration with Peace Shile International, an NGO working to promote interests of the youth.

The forum will discuss issues ranging from youth employment, youth initiatives and the role of youths in the development of their countries.

Over 1,000 youths representing countries, international institutions, NGOs and civil society organizations will be present at the forum to address issues concerning youths.

The sixth edition of the World Youth Congress was held in Brazil.

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