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Refugee Team Takes Centre Stage Ahead of Opening Ceremony

From UNHCR Since the Refugee Olympic Team arrived in Brazil, leading celebrities and fellow athletes […]

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Over 18,000 Nominations Received in UN Young Leaders Campaign

Following a month-long call for nominations for the first UN Young Leaders for the Sustainable […]

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Investing in Young People is Key to Future Prosperity, UN Agency Head to Tell Senegal’s President

From IFAD Investing in agriculture and farming technologies will help to change the perception that […]

Yury Fedotov (second left), Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), at the opening of the 15th Meeting of Heads of Special Services, Security Agencies and Law Enforcement Organizations being held in St. Petersburg, Russia. Photo: UNODC

UN Anti-Crime Chief Calls for Greater Prevention, Youth Advocacy to Fight Terrorism

From UN News Centre  27 July 2016 – The threat of terrorism has expanded and […]

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The Power of Sport to Change the World: FC Internazionale at the UN

“Sport is also an important enabler of sustainable development. We recognize the growing contribution of […]

Musiqana band members Alaa Zaitouna, Abdallah Rahal, Adel Sabawi and Ali Hasan take a break from practicing. The four Syrian refugees are delighting German audiences with traditional Arabic music. © UNHCR/Daniel Morgan

Syrian Band’s Concerts are Music to German Ears

From UNHCR Singer Abdallah Rahhal stepped on stage as the oud player picked out an […]

Syrian refugee and Jordanian girls participate in a mixed-nationality football camp in Jordan. Photo: UN Women/Christopher Herwig

Football Camps in Jordan Plant Seeds of Friendship and Cohesion

From UNWOMEN For Syrian refugees in Jordan, integration into Jordanian society is fraught with challenges. […]

Playing for Gender Equality with Valencia Club de Fútbol

From UN Women Valencia Club de Fútbol (Valencia CF) became the first sport club to […]

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On Your Mark, Get Set, Draw! Moroccan Youth Sketch Their Vision of Society

From UNESCO 15 young women and men representatives of youth organizations will meet renowned professional […]

Of the 21 million in forced labour 70% are in forced labour exploitation and 22% are in forced sexual exploitation. Photo: ILO/A. Khemka

UNICEF Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Girls, Women from Sexual Violence

From UN News Centre 20 July 2016 – A key adviser to the United Nations […]

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Alhendawi Meets Young Libyans, Discusses Their Role in Promoting Peace and Security

On 3 August 2016, the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth Ahmad Alhendawi began a two-day […]

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UN Youth Envoy Attends UNCTAD Youth Forum in Nairobi

Beginning July 19, the UN Youth Envoy Ahmad Alhendawi will be travelling to Nairobi, Kenya […]

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Japan Youth Can Make Difference with New Voting Rights: UN Envoy

From Kyodo News As an upper house election in Japan draws near with more than […]

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In Singapore, UN Youth Envoy Stresses Role of Digital Innovation for Achieving the SDGs

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2016 World Summit Awards on Social Innovation in […]

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UN Envoy on Youth Travels to Singapore

On June 28, the UN Envoy on Youth will arrive in Singapore to attend the […]

A member of a neighbourhood collective focusing on youth inclusion in Ibagué, Colombia, takes part in the #RespiraPaz (“Breathe Peace”) campaign | Photo: Andrés Arbeláez/PNUD Colombia

Youth Envoy Welcomes Colombia Landmark Agreement, Praises Key Role Played by Young People

Statement attributable to the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth Ahmad Alhendawi It is with great […]

Youth in Development are Agents of Change: Global Youth Forum 2016

From World Bank  16 June 2016- From June 13-15, the Global Youth Forum 2016 gathered […]

New Youth Compact to Reshape Humanitarian Work

New Youth Compact to reshape humanitarian work signed at the World Humanitarian Summit The first […]

Hope for Young Central African Peace Builders

On May 20, a 90 minute helicopter ride from Bangui, Ahmad Alhendawi was welcomed in […]

Envoy on Youth addresses UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Youth Session

On May 11 2016, the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, Ahmad Alhendawi, addressed the Youth Session […]

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International Youth Day Photo Contest “Sustainable Food: Youth Leading the Way”

International Youth Day Photo Contest “Sustainable Food: Youth Leading the Way” August 12 is International […]

UNESCO MGIEP Conference of Prevention of Violent Extremism Through Education

From UNESCO MGIEP UNESCO MGIEP is looking for 50 dynamic young people from around the […]

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New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI)

From UNICEF Are you a NETI? 1. Are you fluent in English and at an […]

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Invitation for Youth to Submit Videos to the UN for the International Day of Peace

The Education Outreach Section of the United Nations Department of Public Information invites young people […]

Youth Competitions for UNIDO’s 50th Anniversary

In order to ensure a bright future for inclusive and sustainable development, it is vital […]

Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change

From UN Climate Change Starting today, young people are invited to tell the world how […]

Apply to Attend 8th Annual Millennium Campus Conference

From MCN THE MILLENNIUM CAMPUS NETWORK (MCN) IS THE TALENT PIPELINE FOR GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT. This August 1st-5th, […]

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Call for Applications for the 2016 UNAOC Fellowship Program

Candidates from Europe and North America (EUNA) and from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) […]

Submit Videos to the United Nations for the International Day of Peace

The Education Outreach Section of the United Nations Department of Public Information invites young people […]

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Submit to the Film4Climate Global Competition

From Film4Climate The Flim4Climate Global Competition invites filmmakers between the ages of 14-35 years old […]

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