North Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly said he fully endorsed youths from across the political divide that have called for an end to the interface violence.
Speaking at the launch of the 'North Belfast Youth Say No To Interface Violence' poster campaign, the Republican representative said he endorsed their message of peace and respect.
Young people from across the area took their anti-sectarian message to Stormont this week and met with the North’s junior ministers Gerry Kelly and Jeffrey Donaldson.
Commending the work of the youth, Gerry Kelly said he fully endorsed their message of peace and respect.
“The summer has historically been a difficult time for communities in North Belfast but here we have young people showing real leadership within their community to stop interface violence erupting,” said Gerry.
“Over the past weekend we have witnessed areas where dialogue can replace conflict and we need to build on these models of dialogue and promote a peaceful summer.
“As ministers, we endorse and agree with what these young people say to interface violence – ‘Wise Up M8’.”
Pioneered by the North Belfast Interface Monitoring Group, the latest initiative aimed at reducing sectarian strife will see 20,000 leaflets and posters designed by young people for other young people distributed widely.
Translink has also backed the campaign with posters to be displayed in all buses servicing routes in and out of North Belfast
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