Nurturing hope and leadership among Gaza’s young people

“My message to the world is how important it is to strengthen the role of youth in societies and to invest in their potential,” said 23-year-old Sarah Al Shamali from Gaza City, ahead of International Youth Day, marked annually on 12 August.

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Nurturing hope and leadership among Gaza’s young people
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