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Calling all young filmmakers! The 2024 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is officially open for submissions! We're thrilled to invite talented youth aged up to 25 to showcase their creativity and perspective on global issues through the power of film.…
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Exciting news!
We've just launched the online consultation: "Hear our voice! Young People at the Summit of the Future 2024" on UNDP's SparkBlue platform.
Why does it matter?
Young people’s innovative ideas and bold actions are vital to accelerate…
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The United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) Youth Forum will take place from 16 to 18 April 2024 at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
The Forum provides a global platform for dialogue among Member States and…
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8th February 2024, CSocD62 Virtual Side Event organized by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Loreto Generalate/Congregation of Jesus, Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic, VIVAT International and Medical Mission Sisters. This event was designed…
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7th February 2024, United Nations Headquarters in New York, CSocD62 Virtual Side Event organized by Syed Ali Mustafa from International Youth Conference (IYC), VANGUARD, AFS Intercultural Programs, UN Habitat Youth Programme, formally led by…
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BONN, Germany — The United Nations SDG Action Campaign and its partners have launched a new global initiative aimed at building inspiration, connecting changemakers, and mobilizing efforts for the achievement of the Sustainable Development…
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LUANDA, Angola – Silvia Francisco, 31, was struggling with a dilemma. She was concerned about a family member who wasn’t seeking the medical treatment she urgently needed, because she feared being ostracized if anyone found out about her…
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The contest winner, Stephanie Lamma Ewi of Cameroon, chosen by popular vote on the Agora app, in a video submission showcased her work with the African Climate Reality Project on strengthening citizen engagement…
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“Across identities and differences… over countries and continents… it is not hard to choose peace.” These lines are from a new poem created to mark the 75th anniversary of UN peacekeeping operations.
Called “Peace…
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“Around the world, 222 million children are having their education cruelly interrupted. We need governments, businesses, foundations & individuals to support the vital work of Education Cannot Wait. Help us place education within reach of every…
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Farzeen Alam, a Bangladeshi entrepreneur, was laughed off when he approached banks for a loan to start his farming business: today, Oggro Dairy is helping to lower unemployment, particularly amongst marginalized youth.
Oggro Dairy is the first…
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Although the march was initially organized by Fridays for Future, the youth-driven movement inspired by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, people of all ages gathered at George Square to demand climate action.
From small children waving their…