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Young people continue to be the hardest hit by the job crisis
viernes, 04 mayo 2012
In both developed and developing countries, youth unemployment and underemployment rates have reached alarming levels. According to…
Ahead of International Youth Day, Ban warns of risk of creating a ‘lost generation’
viernes, 10 agosto 2012
Ahead of the International Youth Day, and amidst an economic crisis which has affected young people the most, United…
At Google ‘hangout,’ Ban engages with youth around the world on key issues
miércoles, 11 abril 2012
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon engaged with young people from around the world on issues such as technology, youth…
Ban calls on youth to act now to ensure planet's sustainable future
sábado, 10 diciembre 2011
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called today on young people to help combat the multiple threats faced by the planet such as…
Ban stresses need for reproductive health care for young people
lunes, 23 abril 2012
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need to provide reproductive health care for young people, as well as give them…
Brice Lalonde will host a video chat with young people
viernes, 01 junio 2012
“Make some noise.” This was the request of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as he urged young people to help push negotiations in preparation of…
International Year of Youth Briefing Session: Youth and Environment
lunes, 07 marzo 2011
The UN Programme on Youth is hosting a briefing session on Youth and Environment on Wednesday 9 March 2011 from 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.in the…
International Year of Youth: Culmination Celebration, 11 August 2011
miércoles, 10 agosto 2011
“Educational, memorable, awe-inspiring” these are the words of UN Youth Champion Monique Coleman to describe the six-month long…
Celebrating Youth Day, UN stresses importance of good mental health
jueves, 21 agosto 2014
Each year 20 per cent of the world’s young people experience a mental health condition, the United Nations reported in a new…
Enabling youth civic engagement
domingo, 15 junio 2014
UNDESA DSPD and UNESCO, will organize an Expert Group Meeting on the theme “Youth Civic Engagement: Enabling Youth Participation in Political, Social and Economic Life…
Global jobs crisis expected to continue for some time, warns UN report
lunes, 30 abril 2012
The global employment situation is alarming, says a new United Nations report, which also warns that recovery is not…
Google+ Hangout puts spotlight on youth migration
martes, 19 marzo 2013
As part of the 2013 UN World Youth Report consultation process, the UN Focal Point on Youth organized a Google+ Hangout on 6 March with a panel of…