Gender equality, youth aspirations keys to sustainable peace, Security Council hears

Gender equality, youth aspirations keys to sustainable peace, Security Council hears

Addressing ambassadors at the Council’s open debate on the role of women and youth, UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo highlighted the significant challenges and impacts faced by women. “Women bear the brunt of the global rollback of human rights,” she stated. She referenced her recent visit to Afghanistan, where women are systematically denied basic rights, including…

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In Antigua, island youth build ‘wall of commitment’ to turn tide against climate crisis

In Antigua, island youth build ‘wall of commitment’ to turn tide against climate crisis

The SIDS Global Children and Youth Action Summit taking place this weekend on the University of the West Indies campus of the beautiful island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, which is hosting SIDS4, bonded together 80 or so young people from all three official SIDS regions – the Caribbean, Pacific and AIS (Indian Ocean and South…

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Inequality causing youth attrition, WHO

Inequality causing youth attrition, WHO

Geneva: Worrying differences in diet, exercise and obesity rates between poor and rich young people across Europe, including Ireland, are fueling epidemic inequality, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. WHO Europe is urging European governments to tackle the problem by introducing changes in dietary regulations, encouraging active tourism and sports, limiting access to fast…

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‘Our voices need to be included’: Trinidadian youth make case for strong role in climate negotiations

‘Our voices need to be included’: Trinidadian youth make case for strong role in climate negotiations

Small island developing States are particularly vulnerable to climate change consequences, such as rising sea levels and heavy rains that cause flooding, increasing ocean temperatures that affect coral reefs and fishing and frequent hurricanes destroying homes and livelihoods. These countries often suffer from fragile economic conditions and don’t have the means to help their citizens…

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‘Investing in youth is investing in peace’, UN Security Council hears

‘Investing in youth is investing in peace’, UN Security Council hears

“The potential and opportunity for renewal that young people represent means…that they must be part of the broader discussions shaping our societies,” UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo told ambassadors in the Security Council. With youth constituting 55 per cent of the population in the southern and eastern Mediterranean, their voices cannot be ignored, she said. Reflecting…

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UN Youth Forum focuses on sustainable future for all

UN Youth Forum focuses on sustainable future for all

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum provides a platform for young people to have a dialogue with diplomats on challenges affecting their well-being. Discussions are centred around five of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – ending poverty; zero hunger; climate action; peace, justice and strong institutions, and partnerships to make the goals…

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