Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence National Youth Mentoring Program Leads The Campaign
PHOTO: Grand Bassa County Sen. Nyonblee Karngar-Lawrence
By Augustine Octavius, augustineoctavius@gmail.com
The Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence National Youth Mentoring Program has ended a one-day activities aimed at educating students against rape, sexual based violence and exhibiting their talents by getting young people involved by heightening their awareness about this menace.
Dramas, debate and exhibition of talents on drug abuse, sexual based violence, the danger of rape and lectures were a conducted and presentations were made on human rights, personal hygiene, menstrual health, singing and public speaking at the program.
The program, which was held at the Monrovia Christian Fellowship in Monrovia, discussed menstrual health, public speaking, drama, signing public speaking and good mannerism.
Speaking at the end of the program, Grand Bassa County Senator, Nyonblee Karnga, w-Lawrence said it is the responsibility of the current generation of elders to ensure that the children are abreast of the future ahead in terms of peer pressure, drug abuse and sexual harassment that are prevailing in the society.
She encouraged students to serve as ambassadors of good behavior, respect for human rights, campaign against gender-based violence and be studious.
A cross-section of students listening attentively during the program
“We are concern about the future of this generation, we are not just leaders but we are also mothers; because we see large segments of the young people are engaged in the consumption of drugs apparently from peer pressure.”
On sexual exploitation and abuse, Mrs. Karnga-Lawrence, who is one of two female Senators in Liberia 30-member Senate, noted that lot of young girls have had their future damaged, their dreams trashed and expose them to poverty.
The Grand Bassa County Senator cautioned them to take their education seriously because their parents will continue to shoulder the responsibilities endlessly because they need to prepare for the future.
She advised them to serve as ambassadors to their other colleagues who couldn’t afford to form part of the program because the workshop gives them some skills about good behaviors.
Senator Lawrence, who is also the political leader of the Liberty Party, thanked the students exhibiting their talents through their songs, debate, dramas and speeches.
Another segment of the audience during the program
“I know all of you are ambassadors because you have acquired some knowledge that will help you make decisions on how you live your lives, associate with friends and put time in your lessons.”
During the program, Mrs. Linda Barrolle-Sabgbe of the Ministry of Justice, lectured menstrual health and Hampheretta Reid spoke on human rights.
At the end of the program, the students were presented certificates of participation and named ambassadors on gender-based violence
The program, which was graced by over 150 students from schools in Monrovia and its environs, was sponsored by Senator Karnga-Lawrence.