The importance of this has also been noted by socio-economists who are associated with achieving required Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, young people moving between two stages of life -- childhood and adulthood -- can be particularly vulnerable to discrimination in various forms. Consequently, given the barriers young people sometimes face by virtue of their age, there is, one feels, a need for specific protection to tackle discrimination against young people and to remove the barriers that prevent them from accessing their rights. It is clear that we need to have a framework or instrument setting out the particular rights of young people at a global level. The skills, energy, and ideals of young people are vital for strengthening democratic institutions and building inclusive societies without discrimination.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 12, 2019 12:22 UTC