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In the interest of increasing the voter turnout of youths in Guyana on Elections Day,Ryan Arcidiacono College Jersey, the Guyana National Youth Council (GNYC) will be working in consultation and collaboration with the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) in the production of a number of strategic communication messages for dissemination countrywide.According to GECOM yesterday,Josh Rosen UCLA Jersey, this decision was agreed upon last Thursday,Rey Maualuga College Jersey, when the council met with GECOM to outline some of its plans for helping GECOM’s comprehensive Civic and Voter Education programme associated with the upcoming General and Regional Elections.“GECOM recognizes the perturbing global trends relative to youth participation in electoral processes, and intends to get involved with the GNYC, in meaningful ways,Adoree Jackson College Jersey, so as to ensure that – as part of its Civic and Voter Education campaign – the unique communication needs of the Guyanese youth are catered for.”GECOM said it is committed to helping the GNYC in any way it can to assist young people to make a conscious effort to vote on Elections Day, and to also highlight the very real consequences non-participation in the electoral process can have on their lives.“The GNYC has outlined a plan pertaining to a robust public awareness campaign that is expected to capture the attention of youth in positive ways,Brett Hundley College Jersey, encouraging them to get out and vote in the upcoming elections of May 11. Together with GECOM, the GNYC will be ensuring that the youth of Guyana understands the significance of how voting impacts their future and that of the next generation.”Attending the meeting from GECOM were its Chairman Dr. Steve Surujbally, Deputy Chief Election Officer,Cheap Baltimore Orioles Jerseys, Vishnu Persaud, Legal Officer,Reggie Miller College Jersey, Juanita Barker and Public Relations Officer, Richard Francois.The other attendees included Tiffany Daniels, Chair of GNYC; Glen Bradbury,Zach LaVine UCLA Jersey, Chief of Party (USAID/IRI LEAD Project) and Julie Sookram,Joe McKnight USC Jersey, representative of IRI LEAD Project. |
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