Thursday, 30 June 2011
Professor Jeffrey Sachs
Regularly cited by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, Jeff Sachs is the founder of the Earth Institute and a renowned professor at Columbia University. Most prominently, he is noted for his work with the UN Millenium Development Goals, the internationally agreed goals to reduce extreme poverty, disease, and hunger by the year 2015.
Sachs is also Special Advisor to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. And from 2002 to 2006, he was Director of the UN Millennium Project and Special Advisor to United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the Millennium Development Goals. He is widely considered to be the leading international economic advisor of his generation, a foremost expert in the challenges of economic development, poverty alleviation, and enlightened globalization, promoting policies to help all parts of the world to benefit from expanding economic opportunities and wellbeing.
The Millennium Development Goals
Millennium Promise - Special Projects
Global Policy Insights
Millennium Promise strives to showcase innovative thought leadership related to integrated rural development, the Millennium Development Goals, and the broader international development policy agenda as it relates to our work.
Millennium Promise - Special Projects
Millennium Promise strives to showcase innovative thought leadership related to integrated rural development, the Millennium Development Goals, and the broader international development policy agenda as it relates to our work.
Millennium Promise - Special Projects
International Day of Co-operatives 2 July 2011
International Day of Cooperatives 2 July 2011 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF COOPERATIVES 2011 Theme: "Youth, the future of co-operative enterprise"
UN Reports and Resolutions on Cooperatives
Reports on the United Nations Secretary-General
| 2009 | Cooperatives and Social Development (A/64/132 of 13 July 2009) English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) -- Russian (pdf) |
| 2007 | Cooperatives and Social Development (A/62/144 of 26 July 2007) English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) -- Russian (pdf) |
| 2005 | Cooperatives and Social Development (A/60/138 of 15 July 2005) English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) |
| 2003 | Cooperatives and Social Development (A/58/159 of 23 July 2003) English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) -- Russian (pdf) |
| 2001 | Cooperatives and Social Development (A/56/73–E/2001/68 of 14 May 2001) English (pdf) - Français (pdf) - Español (pdf) |
| 1998 | Status and role of cooperatives in the light of new economic and social trends (A/54/57 of 23 December 1998) English(pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español(pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) -- Russian (pdf) |
| 1996 | Status and role of cooperatives in the light of new economic and social trends (A/51/267 of 6 August 1996) HTML English or English(pdf) |
| 1994 | Status and role of cooperatives in the light of new economic and social trends (A/49/213 of 1 July 1994) English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) |
| 1992 | Status and role of cooperatives in the light of new economic and social trends (A/47/216 - E/1992/43 of May 1992) English (pdf) |
| 1989 to 1954 |
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UN Resolutions on Cooperatives
 A/RES/65/18421 December 2010 | Cooperatives in Social Development English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) -- Russian (pdf) |
| A/RES/64/136 18 December 2009 | Cooperatives in Social Development English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) -- Russian (pdf) |
| A/RES/62/128 18 December 2007 | Cooperatives in Social Development English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) -- Russian (pdf) |
| A/RES/58/131 22 December 2003 | Cooperatives in Social Development English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) -- German (pdf) -- Russian (pdf) |
| A/RES/54/123 17 December 1999 | Cooperatives in Social Development English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) |
| A/RES/51/58 12 December 1996 | Role of Cooperatives in Light of New Economic and Social Trends English (html)-- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) |
| A/RES/49/155 of 23 December 1994 | Role of Cooperatives in Light of New Economic and Social Trends English (html) -- Français HTML -- Español (pdf) |
| A/RES/47/90 16 December 1992 | Role of Cooperatives in Light of New Economic and Social Trends English (html) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) |
| ECOSOC Resolution 1992/25 30 July 1992 | Role of Cooperatives in Light of New Economic and Social Trends English (html) -- English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) |
| A/RES/44/58 8 December 1989 | National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement English (html) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) |
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UN Press Releases 2000 to present
Other Documents
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Food Security Guide
The OneWorld Food Security Guide explains why hunger affects over 900 million people and how the right to food could be achieved.Food Security Guide
Monday, 27 June 2011
Our Promise
TO END EXTREME POVERTY
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight international development goals that all 192 United Nations member states and at least 23 international organizations have agreed to achieve by the year 2015. They include eradicating extreme poverty, reducing child mortality rates, fighting disease epidemics such as AIDS, and developing a global partnership for development.
Background
The aim of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is to encourage development by improving social and economic conditions in the world's poorest countries. They derive from earlier international development targets, and were officially established following the Millennium Summit in 2000, where all world leaders present adopted the United Nations Millennium Declaration.
The Millennium Summit was presented with the report of the Secretary-General entitled ‘We the Peoples: The Role of the United Nations in the Twenty-First Century’. Additional input was prepared by the Millennium Forum, which brought together representatives of over 1,000 non-governmental and civil society organisations from more than 100 countries. The Forum met in May 2000 to conclude a two-year consultation process covering issues such as poverty eradication, environmental protection, human rights and protection of the vulnerable. The approval of the MDGs was possibly the main outcome of the Millennium Summit. In the area of peace and security, the adoption of the Brahimi Report was seen as properly equipping the organization to carry out the mandates given by the Security Council.
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight international development goals that all 192 United Nations member states and at least 23 international organizations have agreed to achieve by the year 2015. They include eradicating extreme poverty, reducing child mortality rates, fighting disease epidemics such as AIDS, and developing a global partnership for development.
Background
The aim of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is to encourage development by improving social and economic conditions in the world's poorest countries. They derive from earlier international development targets, and were officially established following the Millennium Summit in 2000, where all world leaders present adopted the United Nations Millennium Declaration.
The Millennium Summit was presented with the report of the Secretary-General entitled ‘We the Peoples: The Role of the United Nations in the Twenty-First Century’. Additional input was prepared by the Millennium Forum, which brought together representatives of over 1,000 non-governmental and civil society organisations from more than 100 countries. The Forum met in May 2000 to conclude a two-year consultation process covering issues such as poverty eradication, environmental protection, human rights and protection of the vulnerable. The approval of the MDGs was possibly the main outcome of the Millennium Summit. In the area of peace and security, the adoption of the Brahimi Report was seen as properly equipping the organization to carry out the mandates given by the Security Council.
Sunday, 26 June 2011
Up to 35% of refugees are torture victims, highlights the IRCT on World Refugee Day
Up to 35% of refugees are torture victims, highlights the IRCT on World Refugee Day
Exactly 60 years after the signing of the UN Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, today there are more than 27.5 million internally displaced persons and nearly 15.5 million refugees, says the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).
26 June - International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
26 June - International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Poverty is the theme for our 26 June campaign this year. Poverty is a root cause of torture and also an effect of torture on individuals, their families and wider societies. Providing rehabilitation to survivors, as well as working for justice and prevention of torture therefore helps break a cycle of poverty.
Poverty is the theme for our 26 June campaign this year. Poverty is a root cause of torture and also an effect of torture on individuals, their families and wider societies. Providing rehabilitation to survivors, as well as working for justice and prevention of torture therefore helps break a cycle of poverty.
Millennium Development Goals
The Goals
MDG Monitor
Millennium Development Goals
The eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) evolved from the Millennium Summit in 2000.
Leaders and Heads of State of 189 countries met in New York in September 2000 at the United Nations Millennium Summit to discuss the major problems affecting the developing world.
From the Summit came the Millennium Declaration, and a year later a series of eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) was issued with the overarching aim of reducing poverty by half by 2015.
Targets and indicators
MDG Monitor
Goal 1 - Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Goal 2 - Achieve universal primary education
Goal 3 - Promote gender equality and empower women
Goal 4 - Reduce child mortality
Goal 5 - Improve maternal health
Goal 6 - Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
Goal 7 - Ensure environmental sustainability
Goal 8 - Develop a global partnership for development
Millennium Development Goals
The eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) evolved from the Millennium Summit in 2000.
Leaders and Heads of State of 189 countries met in New York in September 2000 at the United Nations Millennium Summit to discuss the major problems affecting the developing world.
From the Summit came the Millennium Declaration, and a year later a series of eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) was issued with the overarching aim of reducing poverty by half by 2015.
Targets and indicators
National Geographic Magazine - NGM.com
Our Dwindling Food Variety
As we've come to depend on a handful of commercial varieties of fruits and vegetables, thousands of heirloom varieties have disappeared. It's hard to know exactly how many have been lost over the past century, but a study conducted in 1983 by the Rural Advancement Foundation International gave a clue to the scope of the problem. It compared USDA listings of seed varieties sold by commercial U.S. seed houses in 1903 with those in the U.S. National Seed Storage Laboratory in 1983. The survey, which included 66 crops, found that about 93 percent of the varieties had gone extinct. More up-to-date studies are needed.
National Geographic Magazine - NGM.com
As we've come to depend on a handful of commercial varieties of fruits and vegetables, thousands of heirloom varieties have disappeared. It's hard to know exactly how many have been lost over the past century, but a study conducted in 1983 by the Rural Advancement Foundation International gave a clue to the scope of the problem. It compared USDA listings of seed varieties sold by commercial U.S. seed houses in 1903 with those in the U.S. National Seed Storage Laboratory in 1983. The survey, which included 66 crops, found that about 93 percent of the varieties had gone extinct. More up-to-date studies are needed.
National Geographic Magazine - NGM.com
Saturday, 25 June 2011
Russia's Drug Epidemic
This drug is called “krokodil”, or crocodile, and it is related to morphine. The active ingredient, codeine, can be found in over-the-counter medicines in Russia and is easily obtained.
Russia's Drug Epidemic
Russia's Drug Epidemic
The General Assembly Third Committee (GA3rd) began its sixty-fifth session on September 14, 2011
1 GA Third Committee. Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural, 2011
2 GA Third Committee. Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural, 2011.
3 International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, 2011.
4 International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, 2011.
5 General Assembly. Third Committee Approves Text to Ensure Human Rights Protected in Anti-Terrorism
Efforts, Another Stating ‘No Religion Should be Equated with Terrorism’, 2011.
6 General Assembly. Third Committee Approves Text to Ensure Human Rights Protected in Anti-Terrorism
Efforts, Another Stating ‘No Religion Should be Equated with Terrorism’, 2011.
General Assembly Third Committee
General Committee Items
The General Assembly Third Committee (GA3rd) began its sixty-fifth session on September 14, 2011, discussing an agenda that seeks to achieve better international recognition of basic human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Topics being discussed include the promotion and protection of the rights of children; indigenous issues; the elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance; the right of peoples to selfdetermination;
Chinese agricultural land degradation and its negative impact on rural settlers’ right to food; and implementation of human rights instruments.1 The committee has worked diligently and has made a number of proposals to the General Assembly Plenary, including strengthening the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations; emergency and reconstruction efforts in Haiti; and assistance to the Palestinian people.2 Each of these contributes to the committee’s vision of promoting basic rights, necessities, and fundamental freedoms for all people.
The General Assembly Third Committee has recently discussed the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, a landmark United Nations declaration outlining the rights of the world’s estimated 370 million indigenous peoples.3 The Declaration is a non-binding text that defines the individual and collective rights of indigenous peoples, as well as the rights held by indigenous populations to culture, identity, language, employment, health, education, and other issues.4 The General Assembly Third Committee is also discussing and is making advancements in the condemnation of widespread attacks on religious minorities.
Finally, in November 2010 the committee held discussions about the questionable correlation between religion and terrorism, and issued a draft resolution urging the international committee to not equate terrorism with religion.5 The draft resolution would emphasize that “no religion should be equated with terrorism, as this may have adverse consequences on the enjoyment of the right to freedom of religion or belief of all members of the religious communities concerned.”6 During the 2010 session, other major topics on the GA Third Committee’s agenda were social development, achieving greater political rights for women, the protection and promotion of children’s rights, and fighting for greater entitlement of human rights to indigenous populations.
Each of these topics, particularly the recent developments in winning greater recognition of all human rights for indigenous populations and women, are especially relevant to the issues being discussed by the Third Committee during NMUN 2011.
Annotated Bibliography
General Committee Items
General Assembly. (2011). United Nations News Stories. Retrieved January 10, 2011 from http://www.un.org/en/ga/news/
This site outlines recent news developments in all committees of the UN General Assembly, including the Third Committee. Therefore, delegates can use the site to gain a general understanding of UN events and topics being discussed by the General Assembly generally, browse the updates to find those that pertain specifically to issues discussed by the Third Committee. New developments in committee news are updated periodically, so delegates should check back often.
General Assembly Third Committee. (2011). Documents of the 65th Session. Retrieved January 8, 2011 from
http://www.un.org/en/ga/third/65/documentation.shtml
This page includes a full listing of Third Committee agenda items, a calendar of meetings for the Third Committee, a listing of documents per agenda item, and several links pertaining to draft proposals, their status, and Member State statements on those draft proposals. This site may serve as a central hub for the delegate interested in learning about what specifically is being discussed at the Third Committee in its 65th session. Links listed on the page can take delegates to text displays of actual draft resolutions currently under consideration.
2 GA Third Committee. Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural, 2011.
3 International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, 2011.
4 International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, 2011.
5 General Assembly. Third Committee Approves Text to Ensure Human Rights Protected in Anti-Terrorism
Efforts, Another Stating ‘No Religion Should be Equated with Terrorism’, 2011.
6 General Assembly. Third Committee Approves Text to Ensure Human Rights Protected in Anti-Terrorism
Efforts, Another Stating ‘No Religion Should be Equated with Terrorism’, 2011.
General Assembly Third Committee
General Committee Items
The General Assembly Third Committee (GA3rd) began its sixty-fifth session on September 14, 2011, discussing an agenda that seeks to achieve better international recognition of basic human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Topics being discussed include the promotion and protection of the rights of children; indigenous issues; the elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance; the right of peoples to selfdetermination;
Chinese agricultural land degradation and its negative impact on rural settlers’ right to food; and implementation of human rights instruments.1 The committee has worked diligently and has made a number of proposals to the General Assembly Plenary, including strengthening the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations; emergency and reconstruction efforts in Haiti; and assistance to the Palestinian people.2 Each of these contributes to the committee’s vision of promoting basic rights, necessities, and fundamental freedoms for all people.
The General Assembly Third Committee has recently discussed the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, a landmark United Nations declaration outlining the rights of the world’s estimated 370 million indigenous peoples.3 The Declaration is a non-binding text that defines the individual and collective rights of indigenous peoples, as well as the rights held by indigenous populations to culture, identity, language, employment, health, education, and other issues.4 The General Assembly Third Committee is also discussing and is making advancements in the condemnation of widespread attacks on religious minorities.
Finally, in November 2010 the committee held discussions about the questionable correlation between religion and terrorism, and issued a draft resolution urging the international committee to not equate terrorism with religion.5 The draft resolution would emphasize that “no religion should be equated with terrorism, as this may have adverse consequences on the enjoyment of the right to freedom of religion or belief of all members of the religious communities concerned.”6 During the 2010 session, other major topics on the GA Third Committee’s agenda were social development, achieving greater political rights for women, the protection and promotion of children’s rights, and fighting for greater entitlement of human rights to indigenous populations.
Each of these topics, particularly the recent developments in winning greater recognition of all human rights for indigenous populations and women, are especially relevant to the issues being discussed by the Third Committee during NMUN 2011.
Annotated Bibliography
General Committee Items
General Assembly. (2011). United Nations News Stories. Retrieved January 10, 2011 from http://www.un.org/en/ga/news/
This site outlines recent news developments in all committees of the UN General Assembly, including the Third Committee. Therefore, delegates can use the site to gain a general understanding of UN events and topics being discussed by the General Assembly generally, browse the updates to find those that pertain specifically to issues discussed by the Third Committee. New developments in committee news are updated periodically, so delegates should check back often.
General Assembly Third Committee. (2011). Documents of the 65th Session. Retrieved January 8, 2011 from
http://www.un.org/en/ga/third/65/documentation.shtml
This page includes a full listing of Third Committee agenda items, a calendar of meetings for the Third Committee, a listing of documents per agenda item, and several links pertaining to draft proposals, their status, and Member State statements on those draft proposals. This site may serve as a central hub for the delegate interested in learning about what specifically is being discussed at the Third Committee in its 65th session. Links listed on the page can take delegates to text displays of actual draft resolutions currently under consideration.
Russia's gross distortions of the truth about methadone at the UN (again) facilitated by the UN (again) | Harm Reduction International
Date: 24 June 2011
Yesterday saw the launch of the world drug report at UN headquarters in New York. The world drug report is the UN’s flagship statistical analysis of the ‘world drug problem’. Many were more than disheartened to see the Russian drug tsar, Viktor Ivanov again being given such high prominence by the UN given the country’s disastrous and neglectful drug policies.
Russia's gross distortions of the truth about methadone at the UN (again) facilitated by the UN (again) | Harm Reduction International
Yesterday saw the launch of the world drug report at UN headquarters in New York. The world drug report is the UN’s flagship statistical analysis of the ‘world drug problem’. Many were more than disheartened to see the Russian drug tsar, Viktor Ivanov again being given such high prominence by the UN given the country’s disastrous and neglectful drug policies.
Russia's gross distortions of the truth about methadone at the UN (again) facilitated by the UN (again) | Harm Reduction International
Friday, 24 June 2011
AUGUST 2010 -2011 " Our year, our voice "
YOUth and Youth-focused Organizations are encouraged to initiate and participate in activities in celebration of the Year and its theme.
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
The Year, from 12 August 2010 to 11 August 2011, begins with launch events at UN Headquarters in New York and around the world showcasing youth contributions to development and promoting the implementation of the World Programme of Action for Youth.
The UN Conference on Youth will be a highlight of the International Year of Youth.
Many other events are scheduled throughout the world to celebrate the
Year. Please visit the official Calendar of Events for more information at:
http://social.un.org/youthyear.
YEAR OF YOUTH
The International Year of Youth is being celebrated
from 12 August 2010 to 11 August 2011 and everyone
has a role to play!
Why an international year of youth?
In December 2009, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 64/134 proclaiming the Year, signifying the importance the international community places on integrating youth-related issues into global, regional, and national development agendas. Under the theme Dialogue and Mutual Understanding, the Year aims to promote the ideals of peace, respect for human rights and solidarity across generations, cultures, religions and civilizations.
The world is facing many, often overlapping, crises including financial, security, environmental and other socio-economic challenges hindering the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals. Investing in and partnering with youth is key to addressing these challenges in a sustainable manner.
WHY YOUTH?
The UN defines youth as those between the ages of 15 to 24. Today, youth represent 18% of the global population or 1.2 billion people. 87% of youth live in developing countries facing challenges brought about by limited access to resources, healthcare, education, training, employment and economic opportunities.
Member States of the United Nations recognize that young people in all countries are a major human resource for development, positive social change and
technological innovation. Their ideals, energy and vision are essential for the continuing development of their societies.
Young people are not merely passive beneficiaries but effective agents of change. Dedicated, enthusiastic and creative, youth have been contributing to development
by addressing society’s most challenging issues.
Young people’s efforts have contributed to combating poverty and hunger in their communities, stemming the HIV/AIDS pandemic through peer education and championing the protection of the environment.
Youth have also been pioneers in encouraging dialogue, understanding and respect among people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
Youth often lead by example, such as by practicing green and healthy lifestyles, promoting innovative uses of new technologies including utilizing mobile devices and
online social networks and by bridging gaps to foster the development of inclusive societies. Their contributions to community, national, regional and global development must be recognized and encouraged.
Member States of the United Nations proclaimed the International Year bearing this in mind and with the knowledge that how these challenges are addressed and how youth’s potential is harnessed directly impacts current social and economic conditions.
YOUTH AND THE UNITED NATIONS
In 1985, the UN celebrated the first International Year of Youth. On its 10th
anniversary, the General Assembly adopted the World Programme of Action for Youth, setting a policy framework and guidelines for national
action and international support to improve the situation of young people.
Today, the World Programme of Action for Youth plays a prominent
role in youth development. It focuses on measures to strengthen national capacities in the field of youth and to increase the quality and quantity of opportunities available to young people for full, effective and constructive participation in society.
15 Priority Areas of the world programme of action for youth
-Education
-Employment
-Hunger and poverty
-Health
-Environment
-Drug abuse
-Juvenile delinquency
-Leisure-time activities
-Girls and young women
-Participation
-Globalization
-Information and communication technologies
-HIV/AIDS
-Youth and conflict
-Intergenerational relations
The United Nations Programme on Youth serves as the focal point on youth at the UN.
It undertakes a range of activities to promote youth development including supporting intergovernmental policy-making,conducting analytical research and increasing the effectiveness of the UN’s work in youth development by strengthening collaboration and exchange among UN entities through the Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development.
WHAT'S YOUR ROLE IN CElEBRATING THE YEAR?
Everyone is invited to promote the ideals of peace, freedom, progress and solidarity towards the promotion of youth development and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
Member States of the United Nations are encouraged to hold national events in celebration of the Year and to raise public awareness about the important contributions of youth to their country’s development.
Member States are also encouraged to review their national youth development policies and programmes to fully implement the World Programme of Action for Youth.
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
The Year, from 12 August 2010 to 11 August 2011, begins with launch events at UN Headquarters in New York and around the world showcasing youth contributions to development and promoting the implementation of the World Programme of Action for Youth.
The UN Conference on Youth will be a highlight of the International Year of Youth.
Many other events are scheduled throughout the world to celebrate the
Year. Please visit the official Calendar of Events for more information at:
http://social.un.org/youthyear.
YEAR OF YOUTH
The International Year of Youth is being celebrated
from 12 August 2010 to 11 August 2011 and everyone
has a role to play!
Why an international year of youth?
In December 2009, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 64/134 proclaiming the Year, signifying the importance the international community places on integrating youth-related issues into global, regional, and national development agendas. Under the theme Dialogue and Mutual Understanding, the Year aims to promote the ideals of peace, respect for human rights and solidarity across generations, cultures, religions and civilizations.
The world is facing many, often overlapping, crises including financial, security, environmental and other socio-economic challenges hindering the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals. Investing in and partnering with youth is key to addressing these challenges in a sustainable manner.
WHY YOUTH?
The UN defines youth as those between the ages of 15 to 24. Today, youth represent 18% of the global population or 1.2 billion people. 87% of youth live in developing countries facing challenges brought about by limited access to resources, healthcare, education, training, employment and economic opportunities.
Member States of the United Nations recognize that young people in all countries are a major human resource for development, positive social change and
technological innovation. Their ideals, energy and vision are essential for the continuing development of their societies.
Young people are not merely passive beneficiaries but effective agents of change. Dedicated, enthusiastic and creative, youth have been contributing to development
by addressing society’s most challenging issues.
Young people’s efforts have contributed to combating poverty and hunger in their communities, stemming the HIV/AIDS pandemic through peer education and championing the protection of the environment.
Youth have also been pioneers in encouraging dialogue, understanding and respect among people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
Youth often lead by example, such as by practicing green and healthy lifestyles, promoting innovative uses of new technologies including utilizing mobile devices and
online social networks and by bridging gaps to foster the development of inclusive societies. Their contributions to community, national, regional and global development must be recognized and encouraged.
Member States of the United Nations proclaimed the International Year bearing this in mind and with the knowledge that how these challenges are addressed and how youth’s potential is harnessed directly impacts current social and economic conditions.
YOUTH AND THE UNITED NATIONS
In 1985, the UN celebrated the first International Year of Youth. On its 10th
anniversary, the General Assembly adopted the World Programme of Action for Youth, setting a policy framework and guidelines for national
action and international support to improve the situation of young people.
Today, the World Programme of Action for Youth plays a prominent
role in youth development. It focuses on measures to strengthen national capacities in the field of youth and to increase the quality and quantity of opportunities available to young people for full, effective and constructive participation in society.
15 Priority Areas of the world programme of action for youth
-Education
-Employment
-Hunger and poverty
-Health
-Environment
-Drug abuse
-Juvenile delinquency
-Leisure-time activities
-Girls and young women
-Participation
-Globalization
-Information and communication technologies
-HIV/AIDS
-Youth and conflict
-Intergenerational relations
The United Nations Programme on Youth serves as the focal point on youth at the UN.
It undertakes a range of activities to promote youth development including supporting intergovernmental policy-making,conducting analytical research and increasing the effectiveness of the UN’s work in youth development by strengthening collaboration and exchange among UN entities through the Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development.
WHAT'S YOUR ROLE IN CElEBRATING THE YEAR?
Everyone is invited to promote the ideals of peace, freedom, progress and solidarity towards the promotion of youth development and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
Member States of the United Nations are encouraged to hold national events in celebration of the Year and to raise public awareness about the important contributions of youth to their country’s development.
Member States are also encouraged to review their national youth development policies and programmes to fully implement the World Programme of Action for Youth.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Message for 26 June 2011
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Message for 26 June 2011
والاتجار غير المشروع بها رسالة من الأمين العام بمناسبة اليوم الدولي لمكافحة إساءة استعمال المخدرات
禁止药物滥用和非法贩运国际日致辞
Message on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Message publié à l'occasion de la Journée internationale de la lutte contre l'abus et le trafic de drogues
Послание по случаю международного Дня Борьбы Со Злоупотреблением Наркотическими Средствами и их Незаконным Оборотом
Mensaje con motivo del Día Internacional de la lucha contra el uso indebido y el Tráfico Ilícito de Drogas
والاتجار غير المشروع بها رسالة من الأمين العام بمناسبة اليوم الدولي لمكافحة إساءة استعمال المخدرات
禁止药物滥用和非法贩运国际日致辞
Message on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Message publié à l'occasion de la Journée internationale de la lutte contre l'abus et le trafic de drogues
Послание по случаю международного Дня Борьбы Со Злоупотреблением Наркотическими Средствами и их Незаконным Оборотом
Mensaje con motivo del Día Internacional de la lucha contra el uso indebido y el Tráfico Ilícito de Drogas
The United Nations (UN) World Refugee Day is a global observance observed on June 20 each year.
International (MNN) ― The United Nations (UN) World Refugee Day is a global observance observed on June 20 each year. This year marks its 60th anniversary.
http://www.mnnonline.org/article/15840
http://www.mnnonline.org/article/15840
International Year of Chemistry: Let's Celebrate Chemistry in 2011
International Council of Chemical Associations -
International Council of Chemical Associations - International Year of Chemistry: Let's Celebrate Chemistry in 2011
International Council of Chemical Associations - International Year of Chemistry: Let's Celebrate Chemistry in 2011
Thursday, 23 June 2011
State of the World's Midwifery
State of the World's Midwifery: "Maternal deaths are the greatest health inequity of the 21st century.We need to show that this matters. Help us by sharing our report information. #StateOfTheWorld @Midwifery2"
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
General Assembly appoints Ban Ki-moon to second term as UN Secretary-General
General Assembly appoints Ban Ki-moon to second term as UN Secretary-General
21 June 2011 The United Nations General Assembly today agreed to appoint Ban Ki-moon to a second consecutive term as the Secretary-General of the 192-member Organization.
General Assembly appoints Ban Ki-moon to second term as UN Secretary-General
21 June 2011 The United Nations General Assembly today agreed to appoint Ban Ki-moon to a second consecutive term as the Secretary-General of the 192-member Organization.
General Assembly appoints Ban Ki-moon to second term as UN Secretary-General
Monday, 20 June 2011
On World Refugee Day, UN warns that poor countries bear greater refugee burdens
According to a new UN report, 80 percent of the world's refugees have been taken in by developing countries, rather than wealthier countries with better infrastructure to support them. Somali refugees perform a traditional dance during celebrations to mark World Refugee Day in Kenya's capital Nairobi June 20, 2011.
On World Refugee Day, UN warns that poor countries bear greater refugee burdens
On World Refugee Day, UN warns that poor countries bear greater refugee burdens
Sunday, 19 June 2011
Friday, 17 June 2011
World Day to Combat Desertification
Country Parties and civil society organizations are invited to organize events to celebrate the World Day to Combat Desertification as an additional opportunity to increase awareness raising and participation in the process.
World Day to Combat Desertification
World Day to Combat Desertification
Thursday, 16 June 2011
VP Biden Welcomes Nuclear Summit Participants
whitehouse le 12 avril 2010
Vice President Biden hosts a lunch meeting at the Vice Presidents Residence, the largest gathering of foreign leaders ever at the United States Naval Observatory. He is joined by dignitaries who are in Washington, D.C. to attend the historic Nuclear Security Summit.
Vice President Biden hosts a lunch meeting at the Vice Presidents Residence, the largest gathering of foreign leaders ever at the United States Naval Observatory. He is joined by dignitaries who are in Washington, D.C. to attend the historic Nuclear Security Summit.
Nuclear Security Summit Press Briefing
whitehouse le 12 avril 2010
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Assistant to the President for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security John Brennan brief the press from the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C. on April 12, 2010.
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Assistant to the President for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security John Brennan brief the press from the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C. on April 12, 2010.
President Obama on Nuclear Summit
whitehouse le 11 avril 2010
President Obama speaks to the press on the eve of the Nuclear Security Summit. He speaks from Blair House in Washington, D.C. after meetings with Prime Minister Singh of India and President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan, and just before meeting with President Zuma of South Africa.
President Obama speaks to the press on the eve of the Nuclear Security Summit. He speaks from Blair House in Washington, D.C. after meetings with Prime Minister Singh of India and President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan, and just before meeting with President Zuma of South Africa.
President Obama at Opening Plenary of Nuclear Security Summit
whitehouse le 13 avril 2010
The President lays out the urgency of the threat of nuclear terrorism and the vision for eliminating it in remarks before the first major Plenary Session at the Nuclear Security Summit at the Washington Convention Center.
The President lays out the urgency of the threat of nuclear terrorism and the vision for eliminating it in remarks before the first major Plenary Session at the Nuclear Security Summit at the Washington Convention Center.
Open for Questions: Nuclear Security Summit
whitehouse le 13 avril 2010
Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communication, takes your questions about nuclear security, non-proliferation and the threat of nuclear terrorism. April 13, 2010.
Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communication, takes your questions about nuclear security, non-proliferation and the threat of nuclear terrorism. April 13, 2010.
Nuclear Security Summit: Press Conference
Ben Rhodes, Gary Samore, and Laura Holgate take questions from the media at the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC. April 13, 2010.
Nuclear Security Summit: Presidential Press Conference
whitehouse le 13 avril 2010
President Obama takes questions from the media about nuclear security, non-proliferation and the threat of nuclear terrorism at the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC. April 13, 2010.
President Obama takes questions from the media about nuclear security, non-proliferation and the threat of nuclear terrorism at the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC. April 13, 2010.
On Peacekeepers’ Day, UN honours those serving and fallen heroes
27 May 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations family today paid tribute to the more than 120,000 military, police and civilian personnel serving in peacekeeping missions across the world and honoured those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.
On Peacekeepers’ Day, UN honours those serving and fallen heroes
On Peacekeepers’ Day, UN honours those serving and fallen heroes
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
Do 1 thing
UNHCR will start rolling out the multimedia "One" campaign next week. Over the next six months it will increase awareness about the forcibly displaced and stateless by telling their powerful personal stories.
The campaign will carry the message that "One Refugee Without Hope is too Many." UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie has recorded a World Refugee Day message that ties in with the campaign and calls on people to "Do 1 Thing."
UNHCR - UNHCR plans rich World Refugee Day programme during 60th year
www.unhcr.org
The campaign will carry the message that "One Refugee Without Hope is too Many." UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie has recorded a World Refugee Day message that ties in with the campaign and calls on people to "Do 1 Thing."
UNHCR - UNHCR plans rich World Refugee Day programme during 60th year
www.unhcr.org
Sunday, 12 June 2011
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