The ceremony was opened by Mr. Malang Ceesay, Coordinator Refugee Programme, and Amie Sillah as a Resource person; Isatou Dibba as the Facilitator. In attendance were 40 refugees comprising women, girls, men and boys. The sessions were interactive, focused with practical role plays on the topical issues.
At the end of the two days deliberations, a male youth, Ebrima Jarjue who gave the vote of thanks summed it like this: "We have gain Knowledge, got vital information from our resource persons, we promise you this that we will speak out against Violence against women and girls in our communities, in our homes and our schools; we felt empowered, thank you very much." Ebrima also sang peace songs which animated the sessions. Kine Jatta, a female youth said this: "I'll pose questions to the female and male youths in attendance here." "Do we see ourselves as agents of change?" "Have we gained sufficient information and knowledge?" "To the girl-children, we ask for rights do we march them with responsibilities? Will we allow our souls be corrupted by irresponsible peers?" "Will we take heed and utilize the good counseling our elders and parents give us? I pause for answers." She went on; "Internet should be use responsibly as it has good and bad influence; I.T e.g. mobiles phones are given to us for security not to be misused to connect with boyfriends." She counseled fellow girl youths. There was a round of applause for both youth.
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