Monthly Archives: August 2016

17 Aug, 2016

UN Youth Envoy Marks Youth Day in Brazil: Development Comes with Investing in Young People

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Marking International Youth Day on the sidelines of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the UN Envoy on Youth Ahmad Alhendawi said that in order for Brazil to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, its young people need to be included in the process and their rights need to be protected. Brazil’s economic growth and sustainable

16 Aug, 2016

Girls in Uganda Become SDG Ambassadors, Fight Teen Pregnancy with Poetry

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From UNFPA KAMPALA, Uganda – Talking about sexual and reproductive health is not easy, especially in the conservative corners of Uganda. But the girls of Buddo Secondary School found a powerful way to address the issue: poetry. “Plan your family to fend off poverty / To enhance your savings / To feed with quality /

15 Aug, 2016

Breaking Down the Barriers on International Youth Day – Young People Need Better Access to HIV Services

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From UNAIDS National policies and practices continue to prevent young people (aged 10-24 years) from accessing the HIV, sexual and reproductive health and rights services that they need. On this International Youth Day, UNAIDS calls on national authorities, civil society organizations, youth activists and all stakeholders in the AIDS response to review and challenge national

15 Aug, 2016

On International Day, UN Says Youth Can Lead Global Drive for a More Sustainable Future

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From UN News Centre 12 August 2016 – The world's young people – who make up the largest generation of youth in history – can lead a global drive to break the patterns of the past and set the world on course to a more sustainable future, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said youth, with

12 Aug, 2016

A Call to Empower Youth

By the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon The 2016 Olympics have already shattered records, but even before the first competition began, these Games made history by giving athletes who have no country to call home a place on the starting line. I expressed my appreciation to the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, for

12 Aug, 2016

UN Secretary-General Marks International Youth Day with Additional Measures to Support Youth Development

Expected to speak tonight at the University of Calgary to mark International Youth Day, the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced additional measures aimed at further supporting youth development in the UN context.  Emphasizing the importance of Youth Day not only as an opportunity for celebration but also for making commitments for young people, the Secretary-General announced the

12 Aug, 2016

Secretary-General Nominates Lead Author and Advisory Group for Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security

12 August 2016 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon today appointed Graeme Simpson (South Africa) as lead author for the Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security, as well as 21 experts who will form an advisory group and work in close collaboration with him. The Secretary-General will make the official announcement in a speech at Calgary