UN Launches the International Year of Youth
AYUDH representatives took part in the launch of the
International Year of Youth, themed Dialogue and Mutual Understanding,
held at the United Nations General Assembly Hall on Youth Day (August
12, 2010).
The opening speech given
by His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary-General of the United
Nations, recognized the deep potential that lies within the younger
generations and urged all youth to engage with the world to become a
global citizen, while stressing the importance of investing in young
people. The speech was followed by various performances- in music and
dance, as well as inspirational videos and slideshow presentations
given by youth representatives of several NGOs.
 Furthermore,
the United Nations pledged the 2010-2011 year as the International Year
of Youth, a time during which the U.N. will attempt to meet three
important goals:
increasing the awareness of investing in youth,
mobilizing and engaging youth and youth-led organizations, and increasing the inter-cultural understanding between youth.
Other notable speakers included Monique Coleman (actress, singer, and
dancer), H.E. Samir Laabidi (Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical
Education of the Republic of Tunisia), and Jane Stewart (Special
Representative and Director, ILO Office to the United Nations).
This is a great inspiration for AYUDH members world-wide to continue wholeheartedly in their efforts.
- Lakshmy
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