Partner: UNESCO
Year of Implementation: 2006
In collaboration with UNESCO, Etijah was in charge of the translation of the African Youth Charter (AYC) to Arabic. The AYC is a political and legal document (endorsed in 2006 in Gambia) which served as the strategic framework for African States, giving direction for youth empowerment and development at continental, regional, and national levels.
The AYC aimed to strengthen, reinforce, and consolidate efforts to empower young people through meaningful youth participation and equal partnership in driving Africa’s development agenda. Key issues affecting youth were adequately addressed within the framework of the Charter, including the areas of employment, sustainable livelihood, education, skills development, health, youth participation, national youth policy, peace and security, law enforcement, youth in the diaspora, and youth with disabilities among many others. The Charter also referred to the rights, freedoms and obligations of youth in Africa.