Youth can play ‘critical role’ in creating a peaceful world for generations to come 每 UN chief
In the lead-up to?International Youth Day, marked annually on 12 [...]
Solidarity across generations is vital for sustainable development, UN special event hears
The wisdom, experience, energy and ideals of the old and the young are vital to realizing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), United Nations Secretary-General Ant車nio Guterres said today, stressing that they together can help break the cycles of poverty that have lasted for generations.
Deputy UN chief highlights stronger AU-UN partnership to benefit Africa’s youth
Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed today called for strengthening the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the United Nations to deliver on promised development for Africa's youth.
UN recognizes young entrepreneurs on Day for micro-, small, medium-sized enterprises
United Nations agencies today launched a new campaign to make it easier for the 70 million unemployed youth to get financing and learn new skills to start a business.
Announcing the new Envoy on Youth 每 Jayathma Wickramanayake
United Nations Secretary-General Ant車nio Guterres has appointed Jayathma Wickramanayake of Sri Lanka as his next Envoy on Youth.
World＊s Top Advertising Groups Come Together with Google to Mobilize Gen Z Around the Sustainable Development Goals
The Common Ground alliance, in partnership with Google, today announced the launch of ※The Common Future Project,§ a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at driving widespread awareness and action among young people in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted at the United Nations in 2015.
UN stresses need to anticipate changes in world＊s population age structure to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Changes in age structure of human populations are taking place worldwide, with major implications for sustainable development policies, highlights 50th session of the UN Commission on Population and Development
Smurfs team up with United Nations in 2017 for a happier, more peaceful and equitable world
(New York, NY 每 15 February 2017) 每 The popular [...]
At Youth Forum, Guterres calls for youth to share their stories
The Youth Forum offers young people an opportunity to voice their opinions, share ideas and think about what they can do to achieve sustainable development.
UN Forum to highlight significant role of youth in promoting a sustainable future for all
The 6th ECOSOC Youth Forum provides a critical global platform where youth ministers and others can contribute to discussions on issues affecting young people.
Film4Climate contest winners showcase effects of climate change
Connect4Climate announced the winners of the contest at a special ceremony on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP22) in Marrakech.
More than $2B pledged for well-being of women, children, adolescents
The pledges, made by long-standing and new partners in the Every Woman Every Child movement, are part of new commitments in support of the the Global Strategy for Women＊s, Children＊s and Adolescents' Health.
United Nations Announces Young Leaders for Sustainable Development Goals
The UN Secretary-General＊s Envoy on Youth, Ahmad Alhendawi, today unveiled [...]
ILO: Youth unemployment set to rise for first time in 3 years
The International Labour Organization estimates that the global youth unemployment rate is expected to reach 13.1 per cent in 2016 and remain at that level through to 2017.
On International Day, UN says youth can lead global drive for a more sustainable future
The world's young people can lead a global drive to break the patterns of the past and set the world on course to a more sustainable future, Ban Ki-moon said.
Tokyo art scene collaborates for SDGs
Love 1980's pop music and the Sustainable Development Goals? The [...]
El Ni?o puts more than 26 million children at risk in Eastern and Southern Africa 每 UNICEF
One of the strongest El Ni?o events ever recorded has placed the lives of 26.5 million children at risk of malnutrition, water shortages and disease in ten countries in Eastern and Southern Africa, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reported.
Egyptian athletes vow to promote peace, Sustainable Development Goals
A group of 22 top Egyptian athletes this month pledged to promote world peace and advance the new and universal Sustainable Development Goals.
Ban Ki-moon to students: Small actions make a difference
In a world of rapid?technology, sometimes all it takes is [...]
Letters to Ban Ki-moon: Fifth-graders write about climate change
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has been very busy, but not [...]