According to the 2021 Integrated Labour Force Survey, youth unemployment stood at 12.2 percent nationally, with young women experiencing a significantly higher rate of 16.1 percent compared to 8.1 percent for young men. "As we observe this international day, young people must safeguard national solidarity, while national leaders must actively heed youth perspectives to ensure unified progress," stated Mr Lusinde. Chadema Youth Wing (Bavicha) national chairman, Mr Deogratius Mahinyila, asserted that constitutional reform remains the essential foundation for resolving systemic youth grievances.