AMMAN — The “Shabab Program,” Sponsored by American
Friends Service Committee (
AFSC) and Bread for the World, on Friday held an
event in Amman to showcase the program’s achievements, according to a statement
from AFSC.
اضافة اعلان
The program, which has almost 50 current trainees, aims to support
youth participation in the decision making process in Jordan and tackled issues
such as domestic violence, labor rights, and the impact of technology on youth.
The event saw an interactive discussion to present and
discuss youths’ ideas with specialists, government officials, stakeholders, and
members of different associations to highlight issues concerning Jordanian and
Syrian youth.
The event began with a presentation on domestic violence,
followed by a panel headed by Rawan Thabet, a member of the AFSC. It also heard
from some who have experienced mistreatment on the job and exploitation.
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