Proposed Youth Policy in Sri Lanka
NATIONAL YOUTH POLICY
The final DRAFT prepared by The Committee appointed by the Hon. Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs
MEMBERS Prof. Lakshman Jayatilleke (Chair) Prof. Siripala Hettige Prof. M T M Jifffry Mr. O Arumugam Ms. Sriyanie Wijesundara (Convener)
CONTENT Abstract
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Preamble Introduction 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Background Purpose and Rationale Definition of Youth Historical Contemporary issues affecting young women and men Youth Profile Background to the development of youth services The policy context
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Principles and Values
Vision Policy Goals and Objectives Rights, Responsibilities and Obligations of young men and women 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Rights of youth Responsibilities of youth Responsibilities of Parents and Adults Responsibilities of the State
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Priority Target Groups 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 High risk group Youth exposed to criminal environment and socially stigmatized Traumatized and stressed Victims of circumstances Isolated and marginalized Youth who need prompt attention
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Key Strategies 8.1 Education and Training 8.1.1 Student financing
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8.1.2 Professionalizing youth work 8.1.3 Youth representation Health 8.2.1 National Youth Health Action Plan 8.2.2 Young people and HIV and AIDS 8.2.3 Teenage pregnancy and school attendance 8.2.4 Youth health and law Welfare and community development 8.3.1 Youth information access 8.3.2 Community youth facilities 8.3.3 Promotion of community initiatives Economic Participation 8.4.1 School-based career guidance 8.4.2 Youth career guidance centers 8.4.3 National Youth Employment Strategy 8.4.4 Youth advocacy and representation on governing agencies 8.4.5 National Youth Enterprise Development Initiative 8.4.6 Self-employment as a career option Safety, Security and Justice 8.5.1 Strengthen and expand SLPS women
The final DRAFT prepared by The Committee appointed by the Hon. Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs
MEMBERS Prof. Lakshman Jayatilleke (Chair) Prof. Siripala Hettige Prof. M T M Jifffry Mr. O Arumugam Ms. Sriyanie Wijesundara (Convener)
CONTENT Abstract
Page
1. 2.
Preamble Introduction 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Background Purpose and Rationale Definition of Youth Historical Contemporary issues affecting young women and men Youth Profile Background to the development of youth services The policy context
1
2 4 5 6 6 10 12 14 15 15 19 19 20 20 21 21 21
22
3
Principles and Values
Vision Policy Goals and Objectives Rights, Responsibilities and Obligations of young men and women 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Rights of youth Responsibilities of youth Responsibilities of Parents and Adults Responsibilities of the State
4 5 6
7
Priority Target Groups 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 High risk group Youth exposed to criminal environment and socially stigmatized Traumatized and stressed Victims of circumstances Isolated and marginalized Youth who need prompt attention
22 22 22 22 23 25
8
Key Strategies 8.1 Education and Training 8.1.1 Student financing
2
Page
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5 8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
8.1.2 Professionalizing youth work 8.1.3 Youth representation Health 8.2.1 National Youth Health Action Plan 8.2.2 Young people and HIV and AIDS 8.2.3 Teenage pregnancy and school attendance 8.2.4 Youth health and law Welfare and community development 8.3.1 Youth information access 8.3.2 Community youth facilities 8.3.3 Promotion of community initiatives Economic Participation 8.4.1 School-based career guidance 8.4.2 Youth career guidance centers 8.4.3 National Youth Employment Strategy 8.4.4 Youth advocacy and representation on governing agencies 8.4.5 National Youth Enterprise Development Initiative 8.4.6 Self-employment as a career option Safety, Security and Justice 8.5.1 Strengthen and expand SLPS women