The Parliamentary Caucus on Population and Development (PCPD) has called on young people to steer clear of premarital sex and the abuse of drugs, warning that such practices contribute to rising cases of sexually transmitted diseases and illegal abortions.
The advice came during a community outreach under the PCPD’s Youth Dialogue Series, aimed at bridging the gap between policymakers and the youth on population, health, and development issues.
The programme was held at ‘Nii Odoi Frempong WE’ in the La Dadekotopon Constituency and was sponsored by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
The Vice Chairperson, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, speaking on behalf of the Chairperson, Patricia Appiagyei, said the outreach forms part of the Caucus’s regular efforts to educate young people on reproductive health and responsible lifestyle choices.
Members of the Caucus also highlighted unemployment as a pressing challenge affecting youth and encouraged them to explore skills training and handiwork as alternatives to relying solely on white-collar jobs.
The dialogue received support from representatives of the National Population Council (NPC) and sexual and reproductive health organisations, who joined in urging the youth to make informed choices that safeguard their health and future.
