Africa: Respect Young People's Rights and Reap the Demographic Dividend - State of World Population 2018 Launch in Africa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — If the demographic dividend is to be harnessed, then the fundamental civil, political and socio-economic rights of young people, including young women, must be protected and respected. This was stressed by UNFPA Deputy Executive Director and UN Assistant Secretary-General, Dereje Wordofa, at the continental launch of UNFPA's flagship report, State of World Population 2018, in partnership with the African Union on 17 October.

"Ensuring these rights, and enabling the youth and women to make informed choices, will undoubtedly contribute to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063," he said.

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