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6 Feb, 2017

Many Languages, One World Student Essay Contest (Deadline: 16 March)

WHAT: 4th Many Languages, One World® Student Essay Contest and Global Youth Forum. WHO: United Nations Academic Impact and ELS Educational Services WHERE: Northeastern University (Boston, USA) WHEN: 15-26 July 2017 DEADLINE for essay submission: 11:59 p.m. EST Thursday, 16 March, 2017. URL: https://www.manylanguagesoneworld.org/ Many Languages, One World Student Essay Contest (Deadline: 16 March) BACKGROUND:

6 Feb, 2017

World must ensure youth engagement at all levels, including in design of national plans, UN Forum hears

2 February 2017 – Opening amid backlash against globalization and a marked shift towards marginalization in some parts of the world, a United Nations forum heard an outpouring of optimism and strong belief in collective action by youths and UN Member States for people, planet, peace and shared prosperity. “Young people are stepping up to