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of cultural differences in their own societies and given opportunities to
learn about different cultures as well as tolerance and mutual respect for
cultural and religious diversity. Governments and educational institutions
should formulate and implement educational programmes which promote and
strengthen respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms and enhance
the values of peace, solidarity, tolerance, responsibility and respect for the
diversity and rights of others.
4.
Vocational and professional training
28. Governments and educational institutions, in cooperation with regional
and international organizations, could establish or enhance vocational and
technical training relevant to current and prospective employment conditions.
Youth must be given the opportunity to access vocational and professional
training and apprenticeship programmes that help them acquire entry-level jobs
with growth opportunities and the ability to adjust to changes in labour
demand.
5.
Promoting human rights education
29. Governments should ensure that the United Nations Decade for Human
Rights Education, which began in 1995, is adequately observed in schools and
educational institutions. In order to make youth aware of their civil,
cultural, economic, political and social rights, as well their societal
responsibilities, and in order to develop harmonious inter-community
relations, mutual tolerance and respect, equality between women and men, and
tolerance for diversity, Governments should develop human rights education
strategies targeted at youth, taking particular account of the human rights of
women.
6.
Training for enterprise programmes
30. Governments, in cooperation with regional and international
organizations, should formulate model training programmes for youth in
individual and cooperative enterprises. They are encouraged to establish
self-contained enterprise centres where young people may plan and test their
enterprise venture concepts.
7.
Infrastructure for training youth workers and youth leaders
31. Governments should assess the adequacy of facilities and programmes to
train youth workers and youth leaders, including the adequacy of curricula and
staff resources. On the basis of such assessments, Governments should plan
and implement relevant training programmes. Non-governmental youth
organizations should be encouraged and assisted in formulating and
disseminating model training courses for use by member organizations.
32. Interested organizations should investigate possibilities of
strengthening international youth worker and youth leadership training, with
priority given to accepting participants from developing countries. In
cooperation with concerned organizations that provide training opportunities
for youth, including internships and volunteer programmes, establishment of an
inventory of such programmes could also be explored.
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