1.http://www.prensalibre.com/noticias/comunitario/Jovenes-empleo-seguridad-derechos-humanos_0_363563746.html
2. http://www.prensalibre.com/noticias/justicia/Grupos-estudiantes-romper-circulo-violencia_0_363563658.html
En Guatemala, se llevó a cabo en la ciudad de Guatemala la Conferencia Internacional “Juventud y Seguridad, por una vida integral en Centroamérica,” donde jóvenes de países diferentes discutieron los problemas qua existen para ellos. llegaron a la conclusión de que el desempleo, la violencia, la inseguridad y sus derechos vulnerados son los factores que afectan su desarrollo. A mí, es interesante que hay una Conferencia que incluye los jóvenes en parte de desarrollo, y que organizaciones quieren oír los consejos de jóvenes. Pienso que mucha de la población en Guatemala sea jóvenes, y entonces es una idea importante a incluye ellos.
Encontré un otro articule que trata del papel de jóvenes en desarrollo, se llama “Grupos piden a estudiantes romper círculo de violencia.” El artículo dice “Diversas organizaciones civiles, juveniles, empresariales, públicas y diplomáticos visitaron la Universidad Mariano Gálvez (UMG) para promover la campaña “Rompe el ciclo de la violencia, deja marca”. The campaign’s slogan is “Enseña amor, no violencia,” and aims to encourage youth to stop viewing violence within familial relations as normal. Psychologists talked about how no one does anything to stop mistreatment and violence because they are seen as normal and accepted, it seems no one wants to raise a fuss about it. The campaign is supported by UNICEF, the Catholic church, and various embassies. The ambassador from England said her support is strategical, because violence in Guatemala effects English tourists, and that a reduction in violence would benefit not just individuals but the whole economy of Guatemala.
I liked these articles because they told about initiatives that were not just structural, top down developmental reforms, but initiatives that are trying to make individuals accountable for their actions and the well being of the country. It’s also important that they focus on youth, because a new generation has real potential to bring about positive change, and as the campaign hopes, “break the cycle” of violence and underdevelopment.
Bien espanol Elise! Smooth transition. I almost didn't catch it because I have polyglot on, an extension on Chrome that turns various phrases phrases on your page to spanish! (Mark showed it to me)
ReplyDeleteI've actually been reading about violence, well everywhere really, but in Latin America in particular, as an expression of masculinity. Some development projects (*see aside) have been attempting to address the issue at the core and are directly dealing with gender inequality. As a reminder, gender does not refer to only womyn: men are also disadvantaged in their gender role expectations. For example, your terminology, jovenes (youth) is gender neutral, but I wonder if the articles referred to the youth as young men at all? As demonstrations of manhood/masculinity, men are expected to drink (as well as get drunk), have sex early, often, and with multiple partners, and express hardly any emotions except anger and violent anger. SO what I'm really getting at is that if development programmers are looking to decrease violence, in youth in particular, they should use a holistic approach, working on gender inequality/masculinity expectations. If the end result is the same, then any approach should be sufficient, right?
*as well as side effects of other programs, like AA in Mexico - will explain if anyone is interested. Ashley read the article too!