Human Rights Activist Charles Kajoloweka has been appointed as United Nation (UN) Youth Ambassador for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) number 16.

Kajoloweka confirmed of the development in a statement posted on his official facebook page on Monday seen by faceofmalawi reporter.

He said his appointment is an hounor to him and Malawians in general.

“Honoured to have been appointed UN Youth Ambassador on SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and inclusive societies). Under the 16×16 Youth Initiative led by the UNDP, my role together with other 15 Youth Ambassadors (drawn from all continents) will involve engaging relevant stakeholders and partners at national and global level to take bold and strong action on SDG16 and empowerment of youth. #SDG16,”  wrote Kajoloweka.

Kajoloweka is Executive Director for Youth and Society (YAS), a non-governmental organization.