This Thursday, August 15, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, begin their official visit to Colombia, at the invitation of Vice President and Minister of Equality, Francia Márquez.
According to the Vice Presidency, the objective of this initiative is to strengthen equality and equity, highlight the impact of the digital world on young people and support mental health initiatives. Also to showcase the beauty of Colombia, displaying its cultural and biological diversity.
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, arrive in Colombia this Thursday, August 15. | Photo: Photo: Agencia AFP
The delegation will then learn about various social and cultural projects and participate in a forum to address one of the central themes of this visit: developing strategies to create safer digital environments and contribute to eliminating hate and cyberbullying on social media.
Additionally, they will participate in a forum in partnership with the Archewell Foundation and Luminate, which will bring together a group of experts, activists and community members, united by the vision of fostering a safer and more ethical digital environment. The forum will address the urgent need for responsible technological practices, particularly in the Global South, where the negative impact of technology is disproportionately felt.
In Bogotá, a visit to a school is also scheduled to take part in a Perspectives Session. (Photo by Matt Dunham / POOL / AFP) | Photo: AFP
On Friday, August 16, the visit of the Duke and Duchess will focus on the socio-emotional well-being of young people. The delegation will go to an educational institution in Bogotá, focusing on the importance of integrating socio-emotional well-being into education and reinforcing the commitment to mental health and emotional development of younger generations.
There will also be a meeting with the Vice President on that day to discuss the upcoming World Ministerial Conference on the Elimination of Violence Against Children, which will be held in Colombia this year.
On the second day of the visit, on Friday 16 August, the Duke and Duchess’ visit will focus on the socio-emotional well-being of young people. | Foto: getty images
*With information from Colprensa.
