The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was adopted by the General Assembly by its resolution 61/106

Side event on "Elder abuse vs. violence against older persons: what are the differences and what are the solutions?”
Monday, June 15, 2015 – 1:15pm to 2:30pm Conference Room 11- United Nations Headquarters - Organised by the Group of Friends for Older Persons (GoFOP)

The Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD) of DESA will coorganize with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA) in Beirut, Lebanon, an Expert Group Meeting under the

All over the world, countries are facing rapid urbanization.

The recent ECOSOC Youth Forum, focused on how to leverage science, technology and culture for today’s youth, gathered a number of young creative leaders from around the world. In connection with the event, UN Youth Envoy Ahmad Alhendawi, Mashable’s Chief Marketing Officer Stacy Martinet and Founder of boo-box Marco Gomes, shared their thoughts on how to empower youth to be future innovators.