Young Women Focused In Regional Workshop
By Azlan Othman

Bandar Seri Begawan - The regional workshop on social issues affecting young women not only addressed women’s issues but also focussed on the interaction between men and women and reactions to situations they consequently faced.

The valuable information of the regional workshop gave vital information that could be used as a basis for each participant to explore further what needs to be improved and strengthened to alleviate the status of young women in this region. Especially needs of the disadvantaged groups should be focused.

Awg Hj Jemat Hj Ampal, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports said this at the closing ceremony of the regional workshop yesterday on social issues affecting young women at the Orchid Garden Hotel.

Admittedly, we are in a region strong in its traditions and culture. There are many strong aspects of culture and tradition that had contributed to the well being and maintenance of society, he said.

At the same time, there are also changes brought about by modernisation, interdependence and now globalisation affecting our culture and traditions that bring many good things as well as bad influences.

Youth development workers need to be aware that gender is a social phenomenon, which can be addressed through collective action.

Young people have a special role to play in collective pursuit in a world where women and men are given opportunities to participate in the development of their nations.

He also expressed his hope that the workshop will help bring about the many positive changes that will contribute towards the betterment of every member of society, including young women.

Hj Jemat added the workshop, and many others will help to bring about the many positive changes that will contribute towards the betterment of every member of society, including young women.

We must also acknowledge the role and contributions made by the Commonwealth Secretariat under the Commonwealth Youth Programme towards this noble objective, he added.

The chief guest also highlighted the ceremony with the presentation of certificates to the participants. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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