Jakarta, July 30 -- Deputy Minister of Population and Family Development and Deputy Head of the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN), Ratu Ayu Isyana Bagoes Oka, has called on regional governments to create more spaces where young people can channel their energy into positive activities.

Speaking during the commemoration of World Population Day with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) at the Garuda Child-Friendly Public Space (RPTRA) in East Jakarta on Thursday, Isyana said the ministry has introduced several programs to support adolescents and address mental health challenges.

"At the Ministry of Population and Family Development/BKKBN, we have the Youth Information and Counseling Center (PIK Remaja) program to...