Providing Youth “Safe civic and public Spaces” is critical, says Mamun Azad, UN Habitat, Country Programme Manager

This Sunday August 12th marks the United Nations International youth day. The day observed annually aims to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth.

Ahead of the day, the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, says the hopes of the world rest on young people.

"Peace, economic dynamism, social justice, and tolerance today and tomorrow, will depend on tapping into the power of youth," said Guterres.

Meanwhile, in Juba, South Sudan, Mamun Azad, UN Habitat, Country Programme Manager, spoke on Miraya Breakfast Show and said "providing safe civic, public and digital space is essential to address the challenges facing the youths today."

Listen to the Interview.