Feb 11, 2017, at 02:17 pm
New York, Feb 11 (Just Earth News): In his second term in office, former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon established the Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, subsequently appointing Ahmad Alhendawi of Jordan as his first-ever Envoy on Youth – the youngest senior official in the history of the Organization.
At Youth Forum, UN calls on young people to help realize a better future for all
Jan 31, 2017, at 01:49 pm
New York, Jan 31 (Just Earth News): Drawing attention challenges such as climate change, unemployment and inequality, confronting young people around the world, including in places where peace prevails, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for the youth to speak up and share their stories.
Closing 2016 Youth Forum, senior UN official says young people key to new sustainability agenda
Feb 03, 2016, at 02:49 pm
New York, Feb 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Marking the end of the two-day United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, the President of the 54-member body told hundreds of youth leaders that the event exceeded high expectations and that the time is now for young people to get behind global efforts to ensure sustainable development for all.
At Youth Forum, UN launches new initiative to tackle employment crisis
Feb 02, 2016, at 02:09 pm
New York, Feb 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): As more than 800 young leaders gather in New York for the annual United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, UN officials on Monday launched a new initiative to tackle youth unemployment, making it clear that success in fighting poverty and inequality will largely depend on them being a driving force.