LILONGWE, Malawi, 16 June 2008 -- Arguments and debates echoed through the vast red brick hall here last week. Parliament was in session. Malawi's Youth Parliament met for the seventh time in the capital, Lilongwe, from 12 to 14 June. Held annually since 2001, the gathering coincided with the run-up to the Day of the African Child, 16 June. The theme this year's Day of the African Child is particularly apt: giving youth a voice. In marking the day, UNICEF is drawing attention to the importance of child participation in schools, community action, media and governance. To read the full story, visit: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/malawi_44478.html