This Declaration was handed to His Excellency Kim Sung-‐hwan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea, in Seoul on 9th of January 2013.
Minister Kim was acting in his personal capacity as a member
of the UN Secretary General’s High
Level Panel on the Post-‐2015 development agenda.
ESSAY on "Role of youth in nation building and progress".JawairyaMunir
A motivational essay,that can enlighten new generation's vision and could diversify the basic attributes for becoming a responsible and patriotic citizen.Also,specifying how today's youth can be empowered.
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
ESSAY on "Role of youth in nation building and progress".JawairyaMunir
A motivational essay,that can enlighten new generation's vision and could diversify the basic attributes for becoming a responsible and patriotic citizen.Also,specifying how today's youth can be empowered.
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 DARE Conference is a two-day conference organised by YouthHubAfrica which seeks to bring together over 500 young Africans under the theme: 'Expanding Margins' to discuss and benefit from the practical experience of other youth speakers and artists who will share personal life experiences, success stories as well as their vision regarding an end to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against women and girls in Nigeria and Africa at large.
Megaproject AFRICA XXI: Smart Africa: Green Africa: Inclusive AfricaAzamat Abdoullaev
Project AFRICA XXI
SMART AFRICA™
GREEN AFRICA™
INCLUSIVE AFRICA™
Developing the concept Smart Africa™, the Transform Africa Summit held in Kigali, Rwanda on 28th-31st October 2013 adopted the Smart Africa Manifesto document by 7 African Heads of States.
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/2014/04.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
The DARE Conference is a two-day conference organised by YouthHubAfrica which seeks to bring together over 500 young Africans under the theme: 'Expanding Margins' to discuss and benefit from the practical experience of other youth speakers and artists who will share personal life experiences, success stories as well as their vision regarding an end to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against women and girls in Nigeria and Africa at large.
Megaproject AFRICA XXI: Smart Africa: Green Africa: Inclusive AfricaAzamat Abdoullaev
Project AFRICA XXI
SMART AFRICA™
GREEN AFRICA™
INCLUSIVE AFRICA™
Developing the concept Smart Africa™, the Transform Africa Summit held in Kigali, Rwanda on 28th-31st October 2013 adopted the Smart Africa Manifesto document by 7 African Heads of States.
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/2014/04.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
Summarizing the main points raised by the youth delegations from China, Japan, Mongolia and Korea prior to their participation at the UNDPSPC youth conference "The World We Want" in Seoul in January 2013
North-East Asian youth adopt powerful post-2015 development vision - Korean l...UNDPSPC
SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, 9 January 2013 – Job opportunities, rising inequalities, the environment, gender equality and peace and security in North-East Asia are key priorities the region’s youth want to see addressed in the world’s future development agenda.
Remarks by Mr. Sha Zukang, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Secretary-General of The 2012 UN Conference on Sustainable Development
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”.
On 30 December in Youth office in Belgrade Milena Milićević from The Faculty of Engineering Management held a lecture where she shared her impressions from One Young World Summit (OYW) in Johannesburg where she represented Serbia in October 2013. She explained to the motivated people, students and young professionals, in which international projects they can take part.
The international Summit ''One Young World'' was initiated by Kate Robertson and David Jones, working at media agency Havas so that young people, aged 18-30 get engaged in projects and start developing their leadership skills and international communication. Summit One Young World is because of the quality of young delegates and councellors conceptualized like ’’Davos for 25-year olds.’’ During OYW prominent councellors worked with delegates, including Richard Branson, Nobel Laureatte Mohammed Yunus, Arianna Huffington, Bob Geldof, Kofi Annan, Boris Becker, Jamie Oliver and other people.
In her lecture, Milena Milićević introduced global initiatives and knowledge that she obtained in the following fields: fundraising, community organizing, gender equality and health protection for youth, entrepreneurship, sustainable development, travels for youth and media. Moreover, Milena thanked to her friends who helped her go to Summit due to Indiegogo campaign and to companies which donated money for her endeavour: EXIT Foundation, Telekom Serbia, Elektrovojvodina and Infostud.
In 2014 we should expect lectures about entrepreneurship, sustainable development and gender equality from Milena and her team so that we encourage initiatives of young people in Serbia and that we become part of regional and global projects within the organization ''One Young World.''
Preamble : the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
This Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. It also seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom. We recognise that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. All countries and all stakeholders, acting in collaborative partnership, will implement this plan. We are resolved to free the human race from the tyranny of poverty and want and to heal and secure our planet. We are determined to take the bold and transformative steps which are urgently needed to shift the world onto a sustainable and resilient path. As we embark on this collective journey, we pledge that no one will be left behind. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets which we are announcing today demonstrate the scale and ambition of this new universal Agenda. They seek to build on the Millennium Development Goals and complete what these did not achieve. They seek to realize the human rights of all and to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. They are integrated and indivisible and balance the three dimensions of sustainable development: the economic, social and environmental.
The Goals and targets will stimulate action over the next fifteen years in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet:
People …
Planet …
Prosperity …
Peace …
Partnership …
The Sustainable Development Goals—officially known as "Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development"—are an intergovernmental set of 17 aspirational goals and 169 targets that now apply to all countries. SDG 4 (quality education) and SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth) seek to address primary concerns of youth. Elsewhere, it stands to reason that engaging, energizing, and empowering youth can make them integral part of the solutions we all need.
The issue that I would like to work on is the issue of poverty.docxoreo10
The issue that I would like to work on is the issue of poverty.
Poverty is a global issue affecting millions of people around the world. It has been the cause of
concern for many people because poverty leads to other dangerous issues that may affect
humanity, human lives and human values. Poverty is prevalent all over the world because of the
poor economic structure of countries, poor resources and also because of illiteracy. The other
reason for poverty is simple laziness of people because they do not want to work, or they may
not have skills to earn money to make a living for themselves. It is a potentially dangerous issue
and it need to be solved.
Poverty matters a lot in today’s world because poverty leads to other issues, such as increase of
crimes, malnourishment in children, early deaths of children, terrorism, social conflicts and
tensions among people. Poverty also can lead to another main issue of homelessness. It matters a
lot for everyone, people who are poor and people who are not so poor, and countries that are
poorly developed and countries that are well-developed because poverty may also lead to
increase in immigration and this immigration may become a world issue.
Poverty also creates a burden on the economy of the country. The healthcare field may be
affected because poor people may suffer from many diseases and they would need treatment.
They may not be able to pay for their treatment and the overall burden of healthcare would come
on the government healthcare institutions. Poverty is not a problem of a single individual, but it
is a problem of a community and a problem of the nation. People may think that poverty is a
chosen “problem,” but this is not the case. Sometimes the economic situations in a country and
the prevalent corruption and unemployment may become the cause of poverty.
The best solution to the problem would be globalization and global help. The poor countries have
to be helped by the richer countries. The solutions should not be like donating money and
feeding for a day, but the root causes have to be identified and they have to be dealt with to deal
with the issue of poverty right from its roots.
Poverty is a global issue and there are many causes behind poverty, and at the same time there
are serious consequences because of poverty so some solutions are essential and the help from
the richer and developed countries is a welcome thought and a necessary one. This essay argues
that poverty is the problem of countries and communities, and therefore the root causes of this
problem have to be identified to eradicate it completely.
Second Issue
The issue I would like to work on is the issue of homelessness.
The problem of homelessness is an important social and communal problem because it can lead
to different other problems of increase in crime, poor humanistic values and a total downfall of
humanity. People who are homeless may suffer f ...
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Latvijā: www.skolas.unesco.lv
Dr Bhagwati Prasad: Definition, Meaning and Scope of Youth in Co-operatives
North East Asian youth declaration
1. The
World
We
Want
A
North-‐East
Asian
Youth
Vision
This
Declaration
was
handed
to
His
Excellency
Kim
Sung-‐hwan,
Minister
of
Foreign
Affairs
and
Trade
of
the
Republic
of
Korea,
in
Seoul
on
9th
of
January
2013.
Minister
Kim
was
acting
in
his
personal
capacity
as
a
member
of
the
UN
Secretary
General’s
High
Level
Panel
on
the
Post-‐2015
development
agenda.
We,
51
young
people
from
diverse
backgrounds
in
China,
Japan,
Korea
and
Mongolia,
came
together
to
take
part
in
the
North-‐East
Asian
Youth
Conference:
‘The
World
We
Want’
at
Korea
University
in
Seoul,
Republic
of
Korea
from
7th
–
9th
of
January
2013.
Building
on
work
before
the
conference,
we
discussed
the
Millennium
Development
Goals,
the
progress
the
world
has
made
in
working
towards
meeting
them,
the
lessons
learned
from
them
and
the
challenges
ahead.
North-‐East
Asia
has
a
common
cultural
heritage.
This
shared
background
could
be
the
core
of
the
ties
we
need
to
bind
us
closer
together
in
future.
Building
on
this,
we
forged
a
consensus
on
the
vision
of
the
world
we
want
on
behalf
of
young
people
from
China,
Japan,
Korea
and
Mongolia.
We
made
a
series
of
demands
for
policy-‐makers
for
a
global
development
framework
post-‐2015.
We
expect
them
to
be
acted
on.
We
shared
views
on
the
role
of
the
youth
in
building
the
world
we
want
and
committed
to
make
sure
we
play
our
part
in
bringing
the
world
we
and
our
children
want
to
life.
2. The
Millennium
Development
Goals
offer
lessons
for
the
future
The
Millennium
Development
Goals
have
helped
lift
millions
out
of
poverty
and
helped
boost
access
to
primary
education
worldwide.
Since
the
year
2000,
the
MDGs
have
become
our
common
language
for
development.
They
have
helped
galvanize
nations
and
people.
We
believe
that
goals
are
relevant
as
they
help
to
keep
governments
accountable,
put
peer
pressure
on
countries,
help
identify
where
countries
need
support
from
the
international
community
and
additional
capacity
and
help
countries
define
their
national
plans.
Yet
the
world
today
is
very
different
than
it
was
in
2000
The
development
framework
post-‐2015
needs
to
be
achievable.
Goals
must
evolve
to
be
realistic
and
reflect
the
key
challenges
we
are
facing
today.
The
voice
of
youth
should
be
heard.
We
young
people
should
be
involved
in
the
decision
making
process
for
the
future.
The
youth
should
be
empowered
to
raise
their
voice
to
change
the
world
as
they
see
fit.
Young
people
need
jobs.
Youth
unemployment
must
be
tackled.
The
four
countries
we
represent
are
at
different
stages
of
development,
yet
we
all
agree
that
jobs
and
social
mobility
are
of
great
importance.
Access
to
quality
education
must
be
guaranteed.
Quality
education
is
the
process
where
children
learn
to
communicate
with
their
peers
and
develop
individualities
within
the
society.
Inequalities
are
on
the
rise.
In
many
places,
the
rich-‐poor
gap,
the
urban–rural
gap
and
regional
gaps
are
growing.
We
are
concerned
about
the
negative
impact
on
equality
of
opportunity,
human
dignity,
persistent
poverty,
human
rights
and
social
stability.
We
are
concerned
about
falling
birth
rates
and
ageing
populations.
With
a
dwindling
number
of
young
people,
the
economic
burden
for
the
young
generation
must
not
become
too
heavy.
We
must
work
together
to
ensure
sustainable
development.
Climate
change
and
environmental
degradation
must
be
tackled.
Our
climate
and
environment
affects
all
of
us.
Health
problems
are
on
the
rise.
Gender
equality
was
addressed
in
the
MDGs,
but
much
work
needs
to
be
done.
We
should
recognize
more
gender
identities,
and
discrimination
against
sexual
minorities
must
end.
The
wage
gap
must
be
closed.
Women
must
be
better
represented
in
politics.
We
must
move
beyond
the
rhetoric
of
equal
opportunities
and
hire
on
merit.
3. All
forms
of
discrimination
against
vulnerable
groups
including
but
not
limited
to
sexual
minorities,
persons
with
disabilities,
refugees,
and
migrant
workers,
must
be
tackled.
More
international
and
regional
cooperation
is
needed.
North-‐East
Asia
is
an
engine
of
growth
for
the
world,
yet
more
international
cooperation
is
needed
between
countries.
We
must
work
together
to
solve
territorial
disputes,
prepare
and
respond
to
disasters
and
work
together
for
mutual
benefit.
The
challenges
we
face
are
all
interconnected.
They
must
be
tackled
in
a
holistic
way.
The
World
We
Want
1. A
world
with
peace
and
security:
a. We
must
settle
regional
territorial
issues
including
facilitating
a
resolution
of
the
North
Korean
nuclear
issue.
b. Pursue
prosperity
in
North-‐East
Asia
c. We
need
an
organization
to
discuss
historical
and
territorial
issues
d. We
must
promote
cooperation
among
the
public
2. Human
development:
a. Food
security
-‐
We
need
a
surveillance
and
monitoring
system
for
food
and
water
safety
-‐
We
must
raise
awareness
of
food
security
among
the
public
b. Education
-‐
We
must
encourage
our
children
and
parents
to
respect
differences
and
to
support
each
other
in
finding
their
own
personal
happiness
-‐
We
need
a
new
education
system
that
promotes
less
competition
and
gives
more
opportunities
to
discover
and
pursue
interests
c. Social
Protection
-‐
We
need
a
safe
social
environment
that
is
free
from
crime
and
human
trafficking
-‐
We
need
a
universal
health
care
system
-‐
We
need
a
safety-‐net
for
the
elderly,
the
young
and
for
people
with
disabilities.
3. A
world
without
discrimination,
stigma
and
inequality
where
everyone
enjoys
basic
human
rights
and
human
dignity
a. Regardless
of
culture,
social,
sexual
and
gender
identity,
disability,
migrant
status,
ethnicity
and
nationality.
b. We
need
freedom
of
speech
to
write,
publish
and
share.
c. We
need
decent
work,
wages
and
working
conditions
(without
a
gender
bias
or
discrimination
against
vulnerable
groups
including,
but
not
limited
to,
sexual
minorities,
persons
with
disabilities,
refugees
and
ethnic
minorities)
4. d. We
need
Independent
labour
unions
that
stand
up
for
workers.
4. A
world
that
respects
a
clean
and
green
environment
(sustainable
development)
a. Resilience
to
natural
disasters
-‐
Share
information
and
cooperate
among
countries
regardless
of
disputes
or
tensions
-‐
Strengthen
collaboration
among
multilateral
actors
worldwide
-‐
Work
to
recover
from
tsunami
and
earthquakes
b. Resilience
against
man-‐made
disasters
-‐
Green
energy
and
sustainable
energy
use,
make
good
use
of
smart-‐grids
-‐
Strike
a
balance
between
economic
development
and
environmental
protection
-‐
Enhance
partnerships
to
boost
ownership
of
recipient
countries
c. Air
pollution
-‐
Taking
full
responsibility
for
mining
actions,
including
environmental
recovery,
providing
compensation
for
lung
cancer
sufferers
and
other
diseases
and
building
infrastructure
for
coal
transportation
-‐
Planting
more
trees
in
deserts
5. Good
governance
and
accountable
leaders
a. Public
access
to
government
information
b. End
corruption
6. Economic
development
and
stability
a. Jobs:
talented
young
people
should
be
able
to
find
employment
b. Build
more
resilience
to
financial
crises,
including
implementing
good
monetary
policy
c. Commit
to
regional
cooperation
for
economic
development
Recommendations
to
policy-‐makers
We
call
on
the
UN
to:
-‐ Peace
and
security;
Strengthen
international
cooperation
among
states,
work
closely
with
governments
and
all
countries
as
a
more
neutral
actor.
-‐ Human
rights
and
diversity;
Cooperate
with
governments
to
change
stereotypes
of
people
and
provide
education
to
help
people
become
more
open-‐minded
towards
diversity.
Strengthen
the
operation
of
human
rights
institutions.
-‐ Sustainable
development;
Cooperate
more
with
environmental
stakeholders
to
work
toward
sustainable
development,
to
implement
the
international
agreements,
to
provide
incentives
for
the
private
sector
to
become
more
ecological
and
to
facilitate
technology
transfer
to
protect
the
environment
and
for
the
private
sector
and
local
government
to
make
green
cities.
-‐ Good
governance;
Take
part
as
observers
in
political
elections,
increase
the
participation
of
civil
society
in
the
decision
making
process
and
provide
expertise
to
governments
at
all
levels
to
advocate
for
social
welfare
systems.
-‐ Employment;
encourage
paid
internships
at
the
UN.
5. We
call
on
Governments
to;
-‐ Peace
and
security;
Strengthen
cooperation
among
governments,
NGOs,
INGOs
and
the
private
sector
for
ensure
peace
and
security
in
the
region
and
promote
active
cultural
interaction.
-‐ Environment;
Use
education
to
improve
awareness
of
environmental
protection,
make
relevant
budget
allocations
for
environmental
protection,
build
resilience
against
natural
disasters
and
ensure
the
private
sectors
is
accountable
for
sustainable
development.
-‐ Human
development;
Offer
good
social
protection
for
all,
especially
the
elderly,
children,
persons
with
disabilities
and
other
potentially
marginalized
groups.
Ensure
a
monitoring
system
for
food
security.
-‐ Education;
Promote
education
that
is
relevant
and
high
quality.
Reform
educational
systems,
promoting
less
competition
and
giving
more
opportunities
to
the
vulnerable
to
develop
their
interests.
Invest
in
public
education
in
rural
areas.
-‐ Human
rights
and
diversity;
Work
better
to
advocate
for
the
rights
of
diverse
minorities,
educate
the
public
to
improve
social
awareness
and
acceptance.
Advocate
for
basic
human
rights.
-‐ Good
governance
and
accountable
leaders;
Promote
democratic
government,
add
political
training
into
the
education
system
to
let
the
people
understand
what
are
their
rights
and
how
to
use
them.
Develop
regional
human
rights
institutions
to
learn
from
other
regions.
-‐ Economic
development
and
stability;
create
a
conducive
environment
for
investment
and
a
supportive
employment
environment
for
young
people
so
they
can
find
stable,
decent
and
fairly
remunerated
employment
at
all
times.
Provide
training
opportunities
to
young
people
to
boost
their
employability.
Encourage
foreign
Direct
Investment
(FDI)
into
the
country
to
develop
the
renewable
energy
sector.
We
call
on
NGOs
and
INGOs
to;
-‐ Peace
and
Security;
Strengthen
collaboration
among
governments,
NGOs,
INGOs
and
the
private
sector
to
promote
peace
and
security.
-‐ Human
rights
and
diversity;
Work
better
to
advocate
for
diverse
minorities
and
educate
the
public
to
improve
social
awareness
and
mutual
respect
and
advocate
for
basic
human
rights.
-‐ Environment;
Closely
monitor
public
and
private
sector
activities;
take
initiatives
to
implement
projects
to
promote
sustainable
development
and
continue
advocacy
initiatives.
-‐ Good
Governance;
Empower
civil
society
to
monitor
government
activities
in
the
democratic
process.
Work
to
enhance
government
activities
regarding
social
protection
and
deliver
social
services.
We
call
on
the
private
sector
to;
-‐ Human
development;
Provide
decent
employment
with
appropriate
wages;
introduce
insurance,
including
life
insurance,
to
employees
in
emerging
and
developing
countries;
acknowledge
freedom
of
association
with
independent
labour
unions
and
provide
equal
treatment
regardless
of
disability,
sexual
orientation
and
gender
identity,
race,
nationality
and
other
factors
(this
should
include
training)
-‐ Sustainable
development
and
resilience;
Promote
environmental
preservation
and
the
sustainable
management
of
natural
resources,
not
only
as
a
form
of
Corporate
Social
Responsibility
(CSR).
Allocate
a
budget
for
CSR
related
activities,
refrain
from
pursuing
short
term
profit.
Invest
more
in
rural
area
and
promote
economic
development,
for
example,
through
technology
transfer
to
developing
countries.
-‐ Good
Governance;
should
not
give
or
accept
bribes,
engage
in
any
form
of
corruption
and
adopt
the
ten
principles
of
UN
Global
Compact.
(Green
Technology)
-‐ Peace
and
security;
Promote
cooperation
among
the
public
through
mass
media.