U.S. congresswoman Sheila Jackson paid on Wednesday a visit to the childhood and youth media center, toured its divisions and was briefed on its activities in various governorates.

Minister of Youth and Sports Hamoud Ubad accompanied and introduced her to the role of the government in supporting the center within the national strategy for childhood and youth.

 Jackson also familiarized with training divisions and programs as well as the role of the center in training the Yemeni youth in various media production arts with which they can address their issues.

 She stressed that the activities focus on raising awareness among the youth about basic factors for peace among countries and dismissing extremism, affirming that childhood, youth and women programs are among essential factors for peace