Youth for Human Rights hosts 8th Annual Human Rights Summit 2011
Saturday, 2 July 2011
Youth for Human Rights hosts 8th Annual Human Rights Summit 2011
The purpose of Youth for Human Rights International is to teach youth about human rights, specifically the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and inspire them to become advocates for tolerance and peace.
Youth for Human Rights hosts 8th Annual Human Rights Summit 2011
Youth for Human Rights hosts 8th Annual Human Rights Summit 2011
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The Education Partnership for Children of Conflict is co chaired by UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and Council on Foreign Relations Term Member, Angelina Jolie, and Gene Sperling, Director of the Center for Universal Education at the Council on Foreign Relations.
To learn more about the EPCC visit http://www.educationpartnership.org
The Education Partnership for Children of Conflict is co chaired by UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and Council on Foreign Relations Term Member, Angelina Jolie, and Gene Sperling, Director of the Center for Universal Education at the Council on Foreign Relations.
To learn more about the EPCC visit http://www.educationpartnership.org
Launching International Year of Youth, UN urges dialogue, respect across generations
Launching International Year of Youth, UN urges dialogue, respect across generations
5 August 2010
Secretary-General
SG/SM/13042
OBV/898
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon used his message for the Day to urge UN Member States to boost their investment in social and economic programmes that benefit the estimated 1.2 billion people worldwide aged between 15 and 24.
“The energy of youth can ignite faltering economies,” he said. “I am regularly inspired by the goodwill, talent and idealism of the young people I meet across the world. They are making important contributions to our work to eradicate poverty, contain the spread of disease, combat climate change and achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).”
5 August 2010
Secretary-General
SG/SM/13042
OBV/898
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon used his message for the Day to urge UN Member States to boost their investment in social and economic programmes that benefit the estimated 1.2 billion people worldwide aged between 15 and 24.
“The energy of youth can ignite faltering economies,” he said. “I am regularly inspired by the goodwill, talent and idealism of the young people I meet across the world. They are making important contributions to our work to eradicate poverty, contain the spread of disease, combat climate change and achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).”
Ban highlights role of cooperatives in tackling youth unemployment
The theme of this year's observance – which falls during the International Year of Youth – is “Youth, the Future of Cooperatives,” which the Secretary-General noted highlights the enormous value of engaging the energy and drive of young people.
Friday, 1 July 2011
Co-operatives UK - United Nations (UN) International Day of Co-operatives
The theme this year is "Co‑operative enterprise empowers women" and highlights how the co‑operative model of enterprise can successfully empower women.
Co-operatives UK - United Nations (UN) International Day of Co-operatives
Co-operatives UK - United Nations (UN) International Day of Co-operatives
LIDC: Overview of the Millennium Development Goals (inc. MDG8)
Overview of the Millennium Development Goals (inc. MDG8)
Professor Terry McKinley, of the School of Oriental and African Studies, broadly praises the MDG framework.
Professor Terry McKinley, of the School of Oriental and African Studies, broadly praises the MDG framework.
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