Rwanda Celebrates International Youth Day Discussing the Opportunities and Challenges in Migration

Kigali — The world is getting younger and younger. In fact, more than 60% of Rwanda's population is already under 35 and this is likely to grow. This makes the youth a priority.

This year's International Youth Day (IYD) theme centered around migration and how it moves development forward. According to the UN, by 2010, the global number of international migrants aged 15 to 24 reached 27 million, more than 10% the annual total of some 214 million. In other words, young people move and when they move, there are both risks and opportunities.

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