UNICEF YuWaah
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Recently, a Statement of Intent (SOI) was signed between the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and UNICEF YuWaah to strengthen rural communities by empowering women and youth across India.
Relevance:
GS-02 (Government policies and interventions)
Key Highlights of the Partnership
- YuWaah was established in 2019 by UNICEF.
- It is a platform aimed at promoting youth-led solutions.
- It empowers young Indians from diverse backgrounds, focusing on women and marginalized communities.
- The initiative aims to equip rural youth with employable skills and enhance their socio-economic prospects and also promotes learning-to-earning transitions through innovative approaches.
- Special emphasis is placed on empowering women and vulnerable communities by providing them with opportunities to lead and contribute to community development.
- The initiative also encourages youth leadership in climate action to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development.
Prelims Question:
With reference to UNICEF YuWaah, consider the following statements:
- YuWaah was established in 2019 to promote youth-centric action in India.
- It focuses exclusively on skill development and employment generation.
- YuWaah aims to create Public-Private-Youth Partnerships for innovative solutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: YuWaah was established in 2019 by UNICEF to promote youth-centric action.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: YuWaah focuses on a broad range of initiatives beyond skill development, including leadership, social change, and climate action.
- Statement 3 is correct: YuWaah leverages Public-Private-Youth Partnerships (PPYPs) for sustainable solutions.
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