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4th Newsletter: Youth Fundamental To Achieving the MDGs |
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On Wednesday 15 October, the 2008 UN Youth Delegates arranged a side event, in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the Netherlands, Thailand and Jamaica. Former Secretary General Kofi Annan once stated that leaving young people out of decision making would be like severing a nation’s lifeline. That statement became the basis of the discussion on the role of young people in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
 The Ambassador of the Netherlands opened the event by stressing the fact that Youth Delegates are “outspoken, critical and willing to be involved and participate in bringing about the goals of the United Nations.” The Thai government representative argued that in order to achieve the development agenda, we need to build it up from a grass roots level. He said that there’s a need to get young people involved, make them true stakeholders, and empower them to lead society in the future. The Youth Delegates from Thailand and Jamaica, Tanawat Phaovibul and Traci-Ann Johns, gave speeches about the work in their countries that involves young people in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. The side event also featured a panel discussion with Director of the Millennium Campaign Mr Salil Shetty, MDG Co-ordinator for the Global Youth Action Network Mr Vidar Ekehaug, and UNFPA representative Dr Laura Laski. |
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3rd Newsletter: Youth Delegates fly to the MOON and back! |
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Youth Delegates from all over the world had the opportunity to report on the situation of young people in their country when they met with Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on 7 October 2008. The Thai Youth Delegates discussed the importance of youth volunteering in important gains made in fighting climate change and global warming with Mr Ban. The Finnish Youth Delegate talked about how the advancement of women was central to any attempt to engage with young people. The Dutch Youth Delegate spoke about the need for access to clean water in developing countries. The Slovakian Youth Delegate talked about the capacity of youth to contribute to public life. |
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2nd Newsletter: Youth Delegates address the Third Committee |
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In the opening week of the Third Committee, Youth Delegates from around the world delivered statements in front of foreign digantories, ambassadors, diplomats and NGOs. The overarching theme throughout these statements was the need for youth participation in all areas of society, particularly within government and the UN. Statement quotations "I think that full access to education isn't the only thing that must be achieved, but the quality of educational systems in developing countries must be improved as well.”
- Tanawat Phaovibul, Thailand
"One of my main tasks as a YD is to stimulate and support my peers to exercise their citizen’s right to participate in the decision-making processes ...”
- Elizabeta Petrova, Bulgaria
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1st Newsletter: Youth Delegates find a common voice |
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From September 4 – 6 2008, Youth Delegates from various European countries, South Korea and Australia joined together with representatives from ECOSOC accredited youth organisations for the Annual Preparatory Meeting of Youth Delegates.
During the meeting, the Youth Delegates discussed the issues of concern for young people in their countries, and the priority areas of action for the Youth Delegates: Millennium Development Goals, volunteering, participation and climate change. Other issues in this newsletter edition: Key Dates and Side Events during the 63rd General Assembly (2008)
Who are the Youth Delegates 2008?
Meet the Youth Delegate from South Korea, Young Joe
International Youth Organisations present at the GA Further Information:
Main page of the 63rd General Assembly
Official "Youth Page" of the 63rd General Assembly
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Prince of Orange likes water |
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Written by Admin
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Sunday, 28 September 2008 21:57 |
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The Dutch crown-prince Willem Alexander spoke on the MDG summit in New York on Water and Sanitation. In the Round Table on Health and Education he stated that "you cannot achieve the MDG’s in the areas of Health and Education without improving water, sanitation and hygiene." Read his speech below |
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