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Two Members of Parliament have urged Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s young people to embrace leadership, innovation, and resilience as they mark International Youth Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MP Maria Browne encouraged youth to \u201ckeep your heads up, work hard, and believe in your dreams,\u201d reminding them that even in challenging times they have \u201cthe strength to overcome and the power to achieve great things.\u201d She said this year\u2019s theme \u2014 Local Youth Action for the SDGs and Beyond<\/em> \u2014 underlines how their energy and creativity can help achieve the United Nations\u2019 Sustainable Development Goals, protect the environment, and strengthen communities.<\/p>

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MP Anthony Smith Jr. also paid tribute to the \u201cenergy, creativity, and determination\u201d of the nation\u2019s young people, calling them \u201ca vital part of the present\u201d as well as the future. He said true progress comes when generations work together, with elders serving as \u201ctrusted advisors\u201d while making space for young people to \u201clead, innovate, and shape the direction of our nation.\u201d<\/p>

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\u201cTo every young person: your time is now,\u201d Smith said. \u201cYour ideas, your voice, and your leadership are needed today; not someday.\u201d<\/p>\n

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