The Regional Director of the United Nations Children\u2019s Fund (UNICEF) for Asia and the Pacific has stated that the main issue for youth in this region is not a lack of talent, but rather the shortage of opportunities and clear pathways for advancement. On Thursday, July 16, Sanjiv Wijesekera wrote on X that investing in vocational skills can create meaningful opportunities for the young generation.<\/p>\n
He emphasized that many young people in Asia and the Pacific face limited resources, a situation that poses challenges to the future of countries in the region. According to him, providing technical and vocational training can turn the latent potential of youth into a driving force for development.<\/p>\n
Wijesekera also reported meeting with several young people in Kandahar province, where they are acquiring professional skills to build a better future for themselves. He described these efforts as an example of the high potential of Afghan youth for growth and progress.<\/p>\n
These remarks come amid ongoing challenges faced by young Afghans due to prolonged conflicts and extensive restrictions imposed by the Taliban administration, especially on women and girls. The limitations on girls’ education and the reduction of job opportunities have heightened concerns about the future prospects of the younger generation, underscoring the urgent need for practical measures to establish genuine pathways for advancement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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