South Sudan youths urged to claim their space

The UN Special Representative of the Secretary General on youth affairs, Jayathma Wickramanayake has called on young people in South Sudan to be agents of change.  
Ms Wickramanayake said young people have a unique advantage of being the largest population which can bring change in the course of one generation. 

She said young people should step up to challenge the lack of opportunities in society and be recognised as equal rights holders 

Ms Wickramanayake been in the country for the last five days to acquaint herself with the challenges facing youth in South Sudan.

She has met and held discussions with youth in Juba and other parts of the country. Listen to her experience in South Sudan.