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 […]
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 […]
Secretary-General Appoints Werner Faymann of Austria As Special Envoy on Youth Employment
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Werner Faymann of Austria, as […]
Message of the UN Envoy on Youth on International Youth Day 2016
Every year on August 12, we celebrate young people everywhere and the tremendous contributions they […]
Message of the UN Secretary-General on International Youth Day 2016
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 12 August 2016 The world’s young people – […]
Refugee Team Takes Centre Stage Ahead of Opening Ceremony
From UNHCR Since the Refugee Olympic Team arrived in Brazil, leading celebrities and fellow athletes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Youth Envoy Delivers UN Secretary-General’s Message to 5,000 Scouts at Roverway
On August 10, 2016 the Youth Envoy Ahmad Alhendawi delivered the UN Secretary-General’s message to […]
UN Youth Envoy Meets with UN Country Team and Youth Advisory Panel in Tunisia
On the last day of his visit to Tunisia, the UN Envoy on Youth Ahmad […]
UN Youth Envoy Highlights Strategic Areas for Working with and for Libyan Youth
Concluding his visit to Tunisia with a special focus on Libya, the UN Envoy on […]
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 […]
UN Youth Envoy Attends UNCTAD Youth Forum in Nairobi
Beginning July 19, the UN Youth Envoy Ahmad Alhendawi will be travelling to Nairobi, Kenya […]
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 […]
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 […]
UN Envoy on Youth Travels to Singapore
On June 28, the UN Envoy on Youth will arrive in Singapore to attend the […]
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 […]
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 […]
New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI)
From UNICEF Are you a NETI? 1. Are you fluent in English and at an […]
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, […]
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 […]
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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