MemberMember of Parliament for North Dayi, Hon. Jocelyne Tetteh Quashie, has been appointed Co-Rapporteur for the Outcome Document of the 12th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
The appointment places the Ghanaian legislator at the centre of efforts to capture and present the collective concerns, commitments and recommendations of about 100 young parliamentarians who participated in the global conference.
Hon. Tetteh served alongside Senator Alisher Sadullaev of Uzbekistan in preparing and presenting the Conference Outcome Document, which is expected to provide a shared parliamentary agenda on key issues affecting young people and communities across the world.
The 12th IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians brought together young legislators from 50 countries to deliberate on the theme of reclaiming human rights, justice and dignity in an increasingly turbulent world.
In her contribution to the presentation of the Outcome Document, Hon. Tetteh highlighted the devastating effects of conflicts on young people and women, stressing the need for stronger protection of education, healthcare and livelihoods during periods of crisis.
She also underscored the responsibility of parliaments to promote respect for international humanitarian and human rights law and to ensure that vulnerable populations are protected from the consequences of armed conflicts.
“Technology must be a tool for empowerment, opportunity and inclusion, not an avenue for the violation of people’s rights,” she said, calling for stronger safeguards against online violence and harassment, greater accountability from technology platforms and improved digital literacy.
Climate change also featured prominently in the conference deliberations, with Hon. Tetteh advocates meaningful youth participation in climate-related decision-making.
“A safe and healthy planet is not a promise for tomorrow. It is a right we must protect today,” she stressed, adding that intergenerational justice must remain central to efforts to address the climate crisis.
The conference further examined young people’s participation in politics, threats and violations against parliamentarians, violence against women in politics, decent work, skills development and parliamentary action towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Reflecting on her appointment and participation, Hon. Tetteh described the experience as an opportunity to bring Ghana’s voice into an important global parliamentary conversation.
“I am proud to have contributed to this important global conversation and, most importantly, to have brought Ghana’s voice to the table,” she said.
She maintained that human rights, justice and dignity must be actively defended and translated into tangible improvements in people’s lives.
“My message remains clear: Human rights, justice and dignity cannot be taken for granted. They must be defended, advanced and made real in the lives of our people,” she stated.
According to her, the responsibility of the participating parliamentarians is now to take the lessons and commitments from Samarkand back to their respective legislatures and translate them into meaningful action.
Hon. Tetteh expressed appreciation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the Parliament of Uzbekistan and the Bureau of Young Parliamentarians for entrusting her with the Co-Rapporteur role and for creating a platform for young legislators from different countries to exchange ideas and develop collective responses to global challenges.
Her appointment as Co-Rapporteur further highlights the growing role of young parliamentarians in shaping international parliamentary discussions on human rights, climate action, digital governance, political participation and sustainable development.
Source: expressnewsghana.com
