Magna carta for out-of-school youth pushed

THE 20th City Council, during its regular Monday session, presided over by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodrgiuez, expressed full support for the passage of the Magna Carta for Out-of-School Youth (OSYs) to address the needs and aspirations of marginalized sector.

The Magna Carta, a product of the National Youth Commission’s collaboration with USAID Opportunity 2.0, Hiraya, La Salle Institute of Governance, UNICEF, and YouthLED, is designed to recognize the rights of out-of-school youth and provide them opportunities for education and employment.

The comprehensive drafting process included nationwide consultations, focus group discussions, and write-ups with active participation from out-of-school youth representatives, as well as contributions from government and civil society stakeholders.

The draft Magna Carta is ready for submission to Congress and the Senate for legislative consideration.

The 20th City Council’s resolution, proposed by SK Federation President Kenneth John Sacala and Committee on Education Chair Councilor Suzette Magtajas-Daba, received unanimous approval.