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LatAm Social Development Forum Focuses on Youth, Inclusion

LatAm Social Development Forum Focuses on Youth, InclusionSan Salvador, Jul 13. -Government representatives at the 8th Forum of Ministers of Social Development in Latin America reaffirmed their commitment to continue promoting policies for youth and social inclusion.That commitment is included in the Declaration of San Salvador, inked by Latin American nations on Tuesday.

The participants expressed their will to undertake the necessary actions to protect and increase social investment in Latin America.

During the meeting, government ministers or their representatives focused promoting policies for young people and social inclusion.

In that sense, they agreed to promote actions and create opportunities to prevent young people from dropping out of school and/or becoming involved in violence.

Sponsored by the UN organizations for Education, science and Culture (UNESCO), the forum was attended by representatives of other important international and Latin American organizations. (Prensa Latina)