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Youth forum to attract 600 participants
Young people will have an opportunity to exchange views with their peers, professionals whose work concern young people and other well-known personalities to help them establish their identity and character at a youth forum to be held on December 17, the Chairman of the Commission on Youth, Mr Eric Li, said at a press conference today (Thursday).
"To mark the 10th anniversary of the International Youth Year, the Commission on Youth, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, the Home Affairs Branch and the Social Welfare Department, will jointly organise a large-scale open forum for young people," Mr Li said.
"The theme of the forum is to examine the self-identity of young people in the '90s. It is hoped that the event could help young people understand how various social factors influence the development of the self-identity of young people."
Some 600 young people aged between 15 and 25 will take part in group discussions on five different topics including the family, education, media, commercial culture and politics. The discussions will be guided by experienced social workers,
Guest speakers will include legislators Mrs Selina Chow Liang Shuk-yee and Ms Christine Loh Kung-wai; Mr Peter Lam Yuk-wah from the media; and Mr Tsang Yok-sing from the political sector. They will field questions from the participants.
In addition to group discussions, there will be performance by pop singers and dramas to stimulate discussions on how to deal with difficult situations.
"We hope the experience will encourage the next generation to face challenges as they grow up and to shoulder responsibilities towards society.
"The views and expectations of young people voiced at the forum will be compiled by the organisers and will be reflected to the authorities concerned for reference in the formulation of policies on programmes and services for young people," Mr Li added.
The youth forum will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 9.30 am to 5 pm on December 17.
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