The document discusses various scenarios for strengthening youth participation and engagement within the UN system. It outlines the history of youth involvement in UN processes and mechanisms like the Commission on Sustainable Development. Four scenarios are presented: 1) Scaling up the UN Youth Programme; 2) Establishing a Commission on Youth; 3) Appointing a Special Representative or Rapporteur on Youth Issues; 4) Creating a UN Permanent Forum on Youth. The most comprehensive scenario, a Permanent Forum, would involve democratic youth representation and a Special Representative to advocate for youth issues. However, this scenario also poses the biggest challenges to implement.
The Toolkit offers youth a starting point for determining what has been done to better the lives of young people since 1995. Take a look at this practical resource and put it to use in your community!
E-government—digital interactions between governments and people—varies greatly among and within regions, but most countries are making progress on providing greater access, according to the 2014 UN E-Government Survey launched today. The findings show that the Republic of Korea tops the global e-government ranking, and that Europe remains first among regions.
The report also shows that many countries are expanding electronic participation, utilizing more mobile and social media tools, expanding usage and making more government data available online. However, challenges remain, such as lack of resources, digital inequalities and a lack of leadership for e-government.
“E-government holds tremendous potential to improve the way that governments deliver public services and enhance broad stakeholder involvement in public service,” said Wu Hongbo, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs and Secretary-General for the International Conference on Small Island Developing States.
For more information: http://unpan3.un.org/egovkb#.U7HG_PldVlq
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/06.html
The Toolkit offers youth a starting point for determining what has been done to better the lives of young people since 1995. Take a look at this practical resource and put it to use in your community!
E-government—digital interactions between governments and people—varies greatly among and within regions, but most countries are making progress on providing greater access, according to the 2014 UN E-Government Survey launched today. The findings show that the Republic of Korea tops the global e-government ranking, and that Europe remains first among regions.
The report also shows that many countries are expanding electronic participation, utilizing more mobile and social media tools, expanding usage and making more government data available online. However, challenges remain, such as lack of resources, digital inequalities and a lack of leadership for e-government.
“E-government holds tremendous potential to improve the way that governments deliver public services and enhance broad stakeholder involvement in public service,” said Wu Hongbo, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs and Secretary-General for the International Conference on Small Island Developing States.
For more information: http://unpan3.un.org/egovkb#.U7HG_PldVlq
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/06.html
A Guide For NGOs and Women's Human Rights Activists at the UN and CSW 2016BPWI
Advocacy training booklet during CSW60 for Non-Governmental Organisations and Women's Human Rights Activists at the United Nations and Commission on the Status of Women
Governance and International Assistance for Building Human Development: A Rev...AJHSSR Journal
As part of the poverty reduction strategies and human developments, various levels of
governments across the third world countries including Nigeria are now collaborating international
organisations through some organs of the United Nations (UN) that focuses on social programmes such as
United Nation Development Programme (UNDP).To determine the awareness and the extent at which these
programmes have impacted on the people in Nigeria particularly Ekiti state, the study adopted survey research
method where questionnaire were administered among the actors involved and the beneficiaries of the
programmes from Ekiti state. The study found that, the impact of UNDP programmes on the people were not
effectively felt because both the policies and projects of UNDP are not well articulated in the study area.
This Compendium of Innovative Practices of Citizen Engagement by Supreme Audit Institutions for Public Accountability provides an overview of successful examples and innovations in the engagement of citizens by Supreme Audit Institutions(SAIs). It is indebted to the deliberations on Effective practices of cooperation between Supreme Audit Institutions and citizens to enhance public accountability of the 21st United Nations/International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (UN/INTOSAI) Symposium, held in 2011.
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/07.html
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/03.html
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/08.html
This report provides a synopsis of the global Internet forum on International Leadership for the MDGs and Leveraging Technology for Human Rights and Peace
Popular Participation & Decentralization in AfricaJamaity
At the end of World War II, all but three African nations (Ethiopia, Liberia and South
Africa) were ruled by some European State. Then the independence movement began:
first in North Africa with Libya (1951), and over the next five years, Egypt, the Sudan.
Tunisia and Morocco. The Sub-Saharan States soon followed, beginning with Ghana
(1957) and, by 1990, 42 other countries. Being newly independent and largely poor,
the thinking was that if a country could come up with a national plan for generating
and investing a sufficient amount of funds in a manner consistent with macro stability,
then that country would have met the pre-conditions for development. It would
be a “State” (central government) — led process whereby “the flexibility to implement
policies by technocrats was accorded price-of-place and accountability through checks
and balances was regarded as an encumbrance” (World Bank, WDR, 1997). It was not
an unreasonable strategy: national governments populated by good advisers and with
external technical and financial assistance would put the country on the sure path to
growth and development
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/05.html
A Guide For NGOs and Women's Human Rights Activists at the UN and CSW 2016BPWI
Advocacy training booklet during CSW60 for Non-Governmental Organisations and Women's Human Rights Activists at the United Nations and Commission on the Status of Women
Governance and International Assistance for Building Human Development: A Rev...AJHSSR Journal
As part of the poverty reduction strategies and human developments, various levels of
governments across the third world countries including Nigeria are now collaborating international
organisations through some organs of the United Nations (UN) that focuses on social programmes such as
United Nation Development Programme (UNDP).To determine the awareness and the extent at which these
programmes have impacted on the people in Nigeria particularly Ekiti state, the study adopted survey research
method where questionnaire were administered among the actors involved and the beneficiaries of the
programmes from Ekiti state. The study found that, the impact of UNDP programmes on the people were not
effectively felt because both the policies and projects of UNDP are not well articulated in the study area.
This Compendium of Innovative Practices of Citizen Engagement by Supreme Audit Institutions for Public Accountability provides an overview of successful examples and innovations in the engagement of citizens by Supreme Audit Institutions(SAIs). It is indebted to the deliberations on Effective practices of cooperation between Supreme Audit Institutions and citizens to enhance public accountability of the 21st United Nations/International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (UN/INTOSAI) Symposium, held in 2011.
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/07.html
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/03.html
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/08.html
This report provides a synopsis of the global Internet forum on International Leadership for the MDGs and Leveraging Technology for Human Rights and Peace
Popular Participation & Decentralization in AfricaJamaity
At the end of World War II, all but three African nations (Ethiopia, Liberia and South
Africa) were ruled by some European State. Then the independence movement began:
first in North Africa with Libya (1951), and over the next five years, Egypt, the Sudan.
Tunisia and Morocco. The Sub-Saharan States soon followed, beginning with Ghana
(1957) and, by 1990, 42 other countries. Being newly independent and largely poor,
the thinking was that if a country could come up with a national plan for generating
and investing a sufficient amount of funds in a manner consistent with macro stability,
then that country would have met the pre-conditions for development. It would
be a “State” (central government) — led process whereby “the flexibility to implement
policies by technocrats was accorded price-of-place and accountability through checks
and balances was regarded as an encumbrance” (World Bank, WDR, 1997). It was not
an unreasonable strategy: national governments populated by good advisers and with
external technical and financial assistance would put the country on the sure path to
growth and development
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/05.html
The UN-Indigenous Peoples’ Partnership (UNIPP) is a joint rights and results based initiative between the International Labour Organization (ILO), the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA). The purpose of UNIPP (hereinafter also referred to as the “Partnership”) is to facilitate the implementation of international standards on indigenous peoples, in particular the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and ILO Convention concerning Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries (ILO Convention No. 169).
UNIPP seeks to move the aspirations of indigenous peoples beyond the international arena to concrete change on the ground through joint programs at the country level, as well as regional and global initiatives aimed at enhancing capacities and ensuring coherence in policy and practice between UN partner organisations. UNIPP is governed by a Policy Board which comprises of indigenous experts and representatives from the participating UN organisations. Based on the broad objectives of UNDRIP, UNIPP has established strategic priorities for the realisation of indigenous peoples’ rights and a Multi-Partner Trust Fund to mobilize and manage resources to implement its strategic priorities.
The Partnership was created in response to the provisions of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, namely Article 41 which calls on “organs and specialized agencies of the United Nations system and other intergovernmental organizations shall contribute to the full realization of the pro-visions of this Declaration through the mobilization, inter alia, of financial cooperation and technical assistance. Ways and means of ensuring participation of indigenous peoples on issues affecting them shall be established.” In addition Article 42 provides that “the United Nations, its bodies, including the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, and specialized agencies, including at the country level, and States shall promote respect for and full application of the provisions of this Declaration and follow up the effectiveness of this Declaration.”
These provisions led the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) to make a specific recommendation to the ILO, OHCHR and UNDP to enhance inter-agency coordination at the country level with a focus on the promotion and implementation of indigenous peoples’ rights.
United Nations General Assembly defins youth as between the ages of 15−24
Considering a broader range of socio-cultural and contextual issues, the UNDP,s youth definition is more flexible aligned to local realities and focuses
principally on young women and men ages 15−24,
but also extends to include young men and women ranging from ages 25−30 (and even beyond through age 35)
II . SITUATION ANALYSIS:TH E DEVELOPMENT CHALL ENGES
Today’s Success in addressing today’s multiple development challenges will depend on finding ways to
fight poverty inequality and discrimination,
deepen inclusion, and
reduce conflict
Without compromising human rights or inflicting irreversible damage on environmental systems.
A. Youth within an in
Ensuring Citizen-led Accountability of the Sustainable Development Goals.Humentum
Community members stand to gain or lose the most from SDG's, but do they have the tools to be active participants in the process? Hear practical examples of how others have empowered citizens to raise their voices concerning SDGs and accountability. Walk away with insights, methods, and tools including exposure to an online tool sharing platform available to all.
The “Definitions of Empowerment” represents a collaborative effort, made possible by the answers received from people all over the world on the Empowerment theme. Their invaluable contributions were essential for the preparation of the Empowerment Publication.
In order to collect people’s ideas and experiences, the Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD) of UNDESA launched an on-line survey on “Promoting Empowerment of People”.
"Youth Inclusion", a presentation given by delegates of the CYFI youth working group to the main plenary on 23 May at the United Nations as part of "A Chance for Change: Child and Youth Finance and the Post-2015 Agenda".
http://www.childfinanceinternational.org
#UNforYouth #CYFI2014
Child & Youth Finance in the Post-2015 Development Agenda Presented by Mr. Michael Sherraden at the United Nations 23 May 2014, during "A Chance for Change" co-hosted by Child & Youth Finance International and UNCDF.
Financial Literacy for Financial Inclusion, Egypt Case. Presented by Ms. Mona el Baradei at the United Nations 23 May 2014, during "A Chance for Change" co-hosted by Child & Youth Finance International and UNCDF. #CYFI2014 #UNforYouth
"Youth Economic Citizenship Education", a presentation given by delegates of the CYFI youth working group to the main plenary on 23 May at the United Nations as part of "A Chance for Change: Child and Youth Finance and the Post-2015 Agenda".
http://www.childfinanceinternational.org
#UNforYouth #CYFI2014
CUFO piglet is learning to save, a presentation given by Mr. Ardian Fullani, Governor of the Central Bank of Albania on 23 May at the United Nations as part of "A Chance for Change: Child and Youth Finance and the Post-2015 Agenda".
http://www.childfinanceinternational.org
#UNforYouth #CYFI2014
Financial Education - the Romanian Experience, a presentation given by Ms. Liliana Preoteasa, State Secretary of Education of Romania on 23 May at the United Nations as part of "A Chance for Change: Child and Youth Finance and the Post-2015 Agenda".
http://www.childfinanceinternational.org
#UNforYouth #CYFI2014
Youth Presentation to the Inaugural plenary during "A Chance for Change" at the United Nations 23 May 2014
http://www.childfinanceinternational.org
#UNforYouth #CYFI2014
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
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Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
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At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
March asylum claim data not issued as of May 27 (unusually late). Irregular arrivals remain very small.
Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
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Presentation by Ravi Karkari - Incremental Steps towards establishing of a UN permanent mechanism on Youth
1. “Strengthening Youth
Participation in the UN:
Scenarios for Meaningful
Engagement in Decision Making”
CYFI’s Session on - Discussion on the importance of
ensuring Youth Livelihoods in the Post-2015 agenda:
youth-led and designed
“INCREMENTAL STEPS TOWARDS
ESTABLISHING OF
PERMANENT MECHANISMS ON YOUTH”
Ravi Karkara, Expert Advisor Children & Youth (Global),
Partners and Youth Branch,
United Nations Human Settlements Programme,
2 UN Plaza, Room DC2-0943, New York, NY
10017 Web: www.unhabitat.org
Email: karkara@un.org I Tel: 1 917 3672895 I
Mobile +1 646 642 6049 I Skype: rkarkara
2. Background
• There are currently 1.8 billion
youth in the world, the largest
number of youth ever to have
existed. The vast majority of
these youth live in developing
countries and face daunting
challenges, living in poor
economic, social and
environmental conditions, with
limited access to education,
training and employment.
• Yet, youth have been recognized
as agents for positive change
globally, whether it be as the
drivers of economic
advancement, or the instigators
of democratic reform. I
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. Evolution and the growth of the World Youth Forum Idea:
1996-2011 and its linkages with the League of Nation and the United
Nation System
8. Looking back at the ambitions in
BRAGA 1998, Portugal
• “Youth issues should be given higher priority in
United Nations System. We recommend the
strengthening of the United Nations Youth Unit and
its counterparts in other funds, programmes and
specialised agencies and the provision to them of
greater resources and more staff – notably young
people.”
• http://www.un.org/events/youth98/yforum98/bra
gayap.htm
9. Agenda 21: Chapter 25
• “25.4. Each country should, in consultation
with its youth communities, establish a
process to promote dialogue between the
youth community and Government at all levels
and to establish mechanisms that permit
youth access to information and provide them
with the opportunity to present their
perspectives on government decisions,
including the implementation of Agenda 21.”
10. Outcome Document of the High-level Meeting of
the General Assembly on Youth: Dialogue and
Mutual Understanding
Paragraph 26: Request the secretary-general to submit a report, with due regard to
existing reporting obligations, to the Commission for Social Development at its fifty-
first session, on national experiences, lessons learned and good practices on how to
address problems affecting youth, which report shall also evaluate the achievements
and shortcomings of ongoing United Nations programmes related to youth and put
forward concrete recommendations on how to more effectively address the
challenges hindering the development and participation of youth, including through
volunteer activities; how to improve the United Nations programmes and structures
related to youth, including their coherence; how to better foster dialogue and
mutual understanding among youth worldwide; and how to assess progress in these
fields, and should be prepared in consultation with Member States, as well as the
relevant specialized agencies, funds and programmes, and regional commissions,
taking into account the work done by the United Nations system; and also request
the Secretariat to consult, as appropriate, with youth-led and youth-focused
organizations to ensure that various youth inputs are duly shared with the
Commission for Social Development during its deliberations;"
11. United Nations
Secretary-General, January 2012
"Let us start with young people.
• Today we have the largest generation of young people the
world has ever known.
• They are demanding their rights and a greater voice in
economic and political life.
• We will do all we can to meet their needs and create
opportunities.
• We will deepen our youth focus and develop an action plan
across the full range of UN programmes, including
employment, entrepreneurship, political participation,
human rights, education and reproductive health.
• And I will appoint a new Special Representative for youth to
develop and implement our agenda and spearhead a UN
youth volunteers programme."
12. Scenario 1:
Scale up the UN Youth Programme
• Scenario 1 is to expand the mandate of the UNDESA’s Youth Unit beyond solely
engaging representatives from other UN agencies, to enable the Unit to involve youth
and youth agencies at all levels, and in their policy development processes.
– The Youth Unit should be scaled up in terms of budgetary and human resources
– This will make them able to respond to an increase in demand from all parts of the
society: youth, youth organisations, member states, the UN agencies, NGOs, media,
academia, private sector
– A parallel can be drawn to the establishment of UNAIDS
– Different levels of up-scaling are possible
a) Scale up the current Youth unit with more resources and an expanded mandate
b) Collect all youth programmes throughout the UN system into one powerful Youth
Unit within the UN secretariat
12
13. Example: UNAIDS
• The need for a joint UN programme on AIDS was confirmed by a resolution of
WHOs World Health Assembly in 1993 and later endorsed by the governing bodies
of the other prospective cosponsors and by the Economic and Social Council of the
UN.
• There are two key reasons for the ten agencies* to join forces in UNAIDS:
– The need for a broader-based, expanded response to the epidemic in sectors
ranging from health to economic development.
– The need to provide leadership and better-coordinated UN system support to
countries. Much has been learned and accomplished in responding to the
epidemic, thanks to the inter-agency collaboration.
*UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, ILO, UNESCO, WHO, WB
13
Scenario 1: Scale up the UN Youth
Programme
14. Strengths:
• Challenging scenario to implement
• Will be able to build on existing
structures and experience to
coordinate different youth initiatives
within UN, while securing a
meaningful youth engagement
Challenges:
• Youth will still be in a client role, as
advisors
• Youth engagement in decision-
making and programme planning
would be at the behest of the staff of
the Youth unit
• Limited ability to advocacy work as
an internal body
14
Scenario 1: Scale up the UN Youth Programme
15. • Scenario 2 is to establish a Commission on Youth, similar to the former Commission
on the Status of Women.
• The Commission would reside within ECOSOC, but will have UNDESA’s Youth Unit as
its secretariat.
• The Commission would meet on an annual basis to review the status on youth
globally, including in the UN system.
• Youth organisations would have similar roles as during CSD;
– Participate through panels, roundtables and side events
– Interact in dialogue sessions with governmental representatives
• Youth delegates would interact with member states’ representatives during High Level
Sections and Special Dialogue Sessions
15
Scenario 2: Commission on Youth
16. Example: Commission on Sustainable Development
• Responsibilities: The Commission is responsible for reviewing progress in the
implementation of Agenda 21 and the Rio Declaration on Environment and
Development; as well as providing policy guidance to follow up
the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI) at the local, national, regional
and international levels.
• Meetings: The CSD meets annually in New York, in two-year cycles, with each
cycle focusing on clusters of specific thematic and cross-sectoral issues. Its
sessions are open to broad participation from both governmental and non-
governmental actors.
• Membership & Bureau: As a functional commission of the UN Economic and
Social Council (ECOSOC), CSD has 53 member States (about one third of the
members are elected on a yearly basis). Each session of the CSD elects
a Bureau, comprised of a Chair and four vice-Chairs.
16
Scenario 2: Commission on Youth
17. Strengths:
• The path is well-known through the
gender movement and the
enhancement of women’s status in
the UN system
• This will give youth an expanded
recognition in the UN system, and
youth will have a platform for
expressing their needs and
challenges
Challenges:
• The Commission has to be
constituted by a GA resolution
through the ECOSOC
• The Commission needs a number of
Member States to sit in the
Commission
• Question whether youth will be
actively and meaningfully engaged
in the planning and development
• Without involvement throughout the
process, youth could be a “hostage”
of the Commission
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Scenario 2: Commission on Youth
18. • A Special Representative is appointed by the Secretary-General to represent him in
meetings with Heads of States on critical human rights issues.
• The representatives can carry out country visits to investigate allegations of human
rights violations or act as negotiators on behalf of the United Nations.
• The Special Representative will ensure that the member states are given guidance and
support to handle a range of youth issues given the heterogeneity of youth issues.
• The Special Representative could work closely with existing youth programmes in UN
entities, regional mechanisms and further advocate other regions to develop similar
mechanism.
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Scenario 3a:
Special Representative of the Secretary-General on
Youth
19. Example: Special Representative on Violence Against Children
• The SRSG on Violence Against Children was appointed on May 1 2009, subsequent to a
Secretary-General report on violence on children which called for such a representative.
• The SRSG reports directly to the UN Secretary General, chairs the United Nations Inter
Agency Working Group on Violence against Children and collaborates closely with a wide
range of partners, within and beyond the UN system.
• The SRSG and her office are funded from voluntary contributions.
• The mandate was established for a period of three years (2009-2011), after which time it
should be evaluated, including with regard to its funding structure.
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Scenario 3a: Special Representative of the
Secretary-General on Youth
20. Strengths:
• A SRSG on Youth has already been
proposed in a GA resolution (Braga
Youth Action Plan 1998)
• Would potentially give youth
representation at the highest level
within the UN system
• The office would work closely with
UNDESA Youth, IANYD, and various
Youth programmes within the UN
system
• Would give visibility to youth issues
throughout the UN system
Challenges:
• Youth would still be in a client role,
and advocacy on controversial issues
could be difficult
• A SRSG on Youth would be appointed
by and be responsible directly to the
Secretary-General, and not to a Youth
Body
• A SRSG on Youth could be drowned
in coordination of Youth programme in
the UN system, rather than advancing
Youth
• One could question whether this is
truly youth engagement
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Scenario 3a: Special Representative of the
Secretary-General on Youth
21. • Special Rapporteur is a title given to individuals working on behalf of the UN within the
scope of “Special Procedures” on a specific mandate from the UN Human Rights
Council.
• The mandate is often to “examine, monitor, advise and publicly report” on human rights
problems.
• The Special Rapporteur is appointed by the Secretary-General, and act independently of
governments, but can only visit countries that have agreed to invite them.
• Special Rapporteurs receive no financial compensation, but receive personnel and
logistical support from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
• A Special Rapporteur on Youth could, aside from fact-finding missions, assess and verify
complaints from youth organisations on alleged human rights violations.
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Scenario 3b: Special Rapporteur on Youth issues
22. Strengths:
• A Special Rapporteur on Youth could
be a strong advocate, also for
controversial issues, for youth
engagement and development in the
UN system.
• A Special Rapporteur on Youth would
be able to assess and monitor youth
development based on reports from
youth and youth agencies globally.
• A Special Rapporteur on Youth is not
directly responsible to the SG
Challenges:
• The Special Rapporteur on Youth
needs to be appointed by the
Secretary-General.
• A mandate on Youth has to be
established and defined by a
resolution of the Human Rights
Council.
• Also this scenario could be
questioned as true youth
engagement
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Scenario 3b: Special Rapporteur on Youth issues
23. • Scenario 4 brings together three mechanisms (Permanent Forum, Youth Platform
Assembly, Special Representative on Youth) that could work to engage youth
democratically in the UN system, while as well allowing youth a body from which to
advocate.
• A UN Permanent Forum on Youth can be established based on a model of the existing
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
• This Forum would have to be a member-led process, in that it would require member
states to explore support the establishment of the process.
• The Forum would have as representatives youth drawn from a Youth Platform
Assembly. The Youth Platform Assembly would be a self-selected body of
representatives of youth agencies that would meet biennially to discuss and debate
current youth issues, develop policy, and elect the representatives to sit in the UN
Permanent Forum on Youth for the next two-year period.
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Scenario 4: UN Permanent Forum on Youth
24. • The Permanent Forum on Youth would be co-chaired by the Special Representative on
Youth and an elected co-chair from the Forum.
• Eight of the Members would be nominated by governments and eight nominated
directly from the Youth Platform Assembly, and appointed by the President of ECOSOC.
• The office of the Special Representative on Youth would be acting as the secretariat for
the Forum.
• The biannual World Urban Youth Assembly could be re-branded as Youth Platform
Assemblies sending representatives to the Forum.
• Already-established youth assemblies and congresses organised by different UN
agencies and youth agencies could function as regional youth platform assemblies.
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Scenario 4: UN Permanent Forum on Youth
25. UN Permanent
Forum on Youth
Issues
Youth Led
Organizations and
Networks
National UN
Forum on Youth
Issues
Regional UN
Forum on Youth
Issues
Youth Led
Organizations and
Networks
Youth Led
Organizations and
Networks
1. UN SG’s Envoy on Youth
2. UN SG’s Special Envoy for
Youth Refugees and Sport
GA/ ECOSOC/
SC/ HRC
Figure proposed design of Scenario
26. Example: UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
• Established by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), with a
mandate to "discuss indigenous issues within the mandate of the Council relating to
economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and
human rights.
• The Permanent Forum was called upon to provide expert advice and recommendations
on indigenous issues to the UN system through the Council; raise awareness and
promote the integration and coordination of relevant activities within the UN system;
and prepare and disseminate information on indigenous issues.
• The Permanent Forum holds annual two-week sessions. The first meeting of the
Permanent Forum was held in May 2002, and yearly sessions take place in New York.
Sessions may also tape place in Geneva or another place decided by the Forum
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Scenario 4: UN Permanent Forum on Youth
27. Strengths:
• The only scenario with full and
meaningful youth engagement.
• Gives youth globally a platform to
discuss youth issues, formulate policy,
and have a Special Representative on
Youth within the UN system.
• Scenario 4 can be implemented
incrementally, with full participation of
youth organisations in the planning
and development.
Challenges:
• Most complicated scenario, multiple
challenges.
• The Forum must be established by a
General Assembly Resolution.
• A long process with lots of lobbying
and support from various
stakeholders within and outside the
UN system; member states, UN
entities, youth organisations etc.
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Scenario 4: UN Permanent Forum on Youth
28. The Progress of Youth 21 global initiative - Building
Architecture for Youth Engagement in the UN System
Youth 21 Report, November 2011
• The Youth 21: Building an Architecture for Youth Engagement in the UN System report explores how youth
have been historically engaged within the UN system. The report highlights both the challenges and the
successes of youth’s engagement, and building on these, proposes three possible models of engagement, and
suggest the way forward for the UN system and the member states.
• Link: http://www.unhabitat.org/pmss/listItemDetails.aspx?publicationID=3393
Youth 21 Planning Meeting in Oslo Oslo, 15 December 2011
• At the opening of the meeting held in Oslo on 3 December 2011, Arvinn Eikeland Gadgil, Norwegian Junior
Minister of Foreign Affairs/Development cooperation, invited the participants to think in an unfettered
manner and come up with concrete proposals for enhancing the youth engagement in the UN system. Ronan S
Farrow, Special Adviser to the US Secretary of State and Director of the State Department’s Global Youth Issues
office also joined in calling for a historic legacy in youth empowerment through the UN system.
• This two-day planning meeting was held to discuss the scenario report “Youth 21: Building an Architecture for
Youth Engagement in the UN System”. This report explores how youth can be more meaningfully engaged in
governance at the global level, specifically within the UN.
• Link: http://www.unhabitat.org/content.asp?cid=10669&catid=531&typeid=6
Briefing to the UNSG Ban Ki-Moon, New York, 7 February 2012
• Mr Gadgil met the Secreatry-General on the 7th of February. The goal was to discuss how the UN can increase
their focus on youth in the years to come. Also participating was Mr Ronan Farrow from the US State
Department and Mr Joan Clos, the leader of UN-Habitat, which is working with issues such as youth and
urbanization. In January, the Secretary-General mentioned youth as one of the most important focus areas for
the UN in the next five years. This corresponded with the recommendations Ban Ki-moon received on a
Norwegian-backed UN Habitat meeting on youth in Oslo in December last year (read more about the meeting
here), where both Gadgil and Farrow attended.
29. The Progress of Youth 21 global initiative - Building
Architecture for Youth Engagement in the UN System
Youth 21 Nairobi Meeting, Nairobi, 15-18 March 2012
• From March 15 – 18th UNDP and UN-Habitat, with financial support from the Government of Norway, are hosting a
four-day meeting which seeks to better understand and advocate for the engagement of youth in governance.
• At the conclusion of this meeting there will be a Final Statement which will be sent to the Secretary General outlining
how youth can be better engaged in the UN and globally.
• Link: http://www.unhabitat.org/categories.asp?catid=680
UNSG’s Youth 21 Message,Nairobi, 15 March 2012
• The UNSG addressed the participants of the Youth 21 meeting in Nairobi through a video message. The UNSG stressed
in his speech addressed to the 300 participants of the Youth 21 conference that youth want jobs, dignity, a greater say in
their own destiny; there is no more important mission for the United Nations than joining forces to support them.
• Link: http://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=5913
Youth 21 Rio +20 1 High Level Consultation, Brazil, 18, June 2012
• While the city of Rio was in high gear hosting the Rio+ 20 summit, on 18 June, the Government of Brazil in cooperation
with the Governments of Norway and Sri Lanka held a High Level panel meeting, to discuss the setting up of a United
Nations Permanent Forum on Youth Issues to enhance youth engagement in the United Nations system.
• The High Level meeting was moderated by Joao Scarpelini, former UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board member and
coordinator of the Unition Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Major Group for Children and Youth. The
opening speaker was Mr. Gilberto Carvalho, Minister of the Presidency of Brazil, Government of Brazil. Also in
attendance were Mr. Heikki Holmås, Minister for International Development in Norway, H.E. Duminda Dissanayake,
Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs and Skills Development in Sri Lanka and Ms. Aisa Kirabo Kacyira the Deputy Executive
Director of UN-Habitat. In his remarks, H.E. Dissanayake expressed his commitment to the idea of establishing a
Permanent Forum for youth in the United Nations. Mr. Holmås left a great inspirational impression among the audience
and spoke about his time as a youth activist. Mr. Holmås concluded his speech by encouraging young people to demand
the impossible, because then it would be possible.
• Link: http://www.unhabitat.org/content.asp?cid=11301&catid=531&typeid=6&subMenuId=0
30. The Progress of Youth 21 global initiative -
Building Architecture for Youth Engagement in
the UN System
Planning Meeting for a GCC Youth 21 Meeting, Dubai, 23, July 2012
• Within the framework of the importance given by the General Authority for Youth and Sports to keep up with developments and efforts for
global initiatives that seek to develop the youth sector and to highlight the potential, through the experience of UAE youth community, the
General Authority for Youth and Sports Welfare hosted Mr Ravi Karkara, expert on youth and children and champion of youth engagement
initiatives in the United Nations. He was welcomed by Jamal Hammadi, Director of Administration in the presence of Nasser Al Zaabi, head of
youth centers and science clubs, and Al Ali, head of the Department of Social Work and Youth Associations and Moataz Adel Nour coordinator
of International Programs in the Department of Youth Activities at the General Authority for Youth and Sports Welfare.
• The meeting discussed ways of cooperation between the Department of Youth Activities and Youth 21 and the global program of action, which
includes many themes, especially on the participation of young people and youth capacity development and in accordance with the Millennium
Development Goals.
Youth on the Move in the UN- Taking Stock of the Youth 21 Initiative, 12, August 2012
• Youth's engagement globally, and more specifically within the UN system, was the focus of the Youth 21 Stock Taking meeting held earlier this
month at the UN-Habitat offices in New York.
• The next stage in the process will be a side event at the World Urban Forum/ Youth Assembly in Naples in September 2012 followed by a high
profile side event on Youth 21 which will be held in conjunction with High Level Segment of the General Assembly. The latter event will focus on
engaging member states on the Permanent Forum and raising awareness of the importance of enhancing the engagement of youth in the UN
system.
• Link: http://www.unhabitat.org/content.asp?cid=11414&catid=531&typeid=6&subMenuId=0
Conference Youth Ministers and High-Level Representatives on Youth that are members of the Ibero-American Youth Organization (OIJ). Brasilia,
December 2012, adopted establishment of the permanent forum as a key priority
Commission on Social Development discusses youth issues, New York, 7 Feb 13
• On the sidelines of the Commission on Social Development meeting in New York this week, the U.S. Mission to the UN and the International
Labour Organization (ILO) convened a special forum bringing together key stakeholders to explore the challenges in implementing successful
strategies. Salient facts that came out of the forum were that young people represent the promise of changing societies for the better, yet there
are not enough jobs for young people. Millions are also not transitioning into decent work and are at the risk of social exclusion and lack access
to opportunities that can empower them to be active agents of change for their future and communities.
• http://www.unhabitat.org/content.asp?cid=11897&catid=531&typeid=6&subMenuId=0
31. The Progress of Youth 21 global initiative -
Building Architecture for Youth Engagement in
the UN System
• Youth Forum CPLP – National Youth Council of Portugal - Youth leaders
training course in CoE - University of youth and development of Cape Verde, 5-
11 May 2013
• Extraordinary Conference Youth Ministers and High-Level Representatives on
Youth that are members of the Ibero-American Youth Organization (OIJ).
Cuzco, Peru. 10-12 September
• Major Group on Children and Youth Support Statement September 2013,
• The International Coordination Meeting of Youth Organizations (ICMYO) ,
Support Statement October 2013
• “Strengthening Youth Participation in the UN: Scenarios for Meaningful
Engagement in Decision Making”
Side-Event Co-Hosted by the Government of Brazil and UN-HABITAT, GA 2013