Minister for Youth and Sports Hon. Jese Saukuru officially closed the Empowerment training on Health and Wellbeing: Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) at Muanikoso last Friday (10.02.23).
Hon. Saukuru said that for most young people, their SRHR are a crucial part of their lives.
“This training and the knowledge it brings, in turn, enables young people to make more informed decisions regarding their own sexual health and rights,” he said.
The 30 youth trainees, who undertook the training which was co-facilitated by the Reproductive & Family Health Association of Fiji, are members from Wainisairi Youth Club, Vunibua Youth Club, Sasa
Youth Club and Laqere SDA Youth Club.
He said that the Government is committed to providing workshops and short courses to individuals.
“Youth Health and Wellbeing is one of the four Strategic Priorities for the Ministry of Youth and Sports. To support the on-going development of young people, this empowerment training focused on empowering the youth participants.”
“Your Government is committed to an inclusive policy for all Fijians regardless of your ethnicity, your social background, your status in the community, your culture or your religious beliefs. I encourage you all to remain focused and use what you have learnt this week to your advantage. Set your priorities and always strive for the best,” he added.
The Minister for Youth and Sports thanked the trainers and the staff serving the Central Division for this training which will benefit many of the youth.