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International Youth Day

25 July 2016
On August 12, we are celebrating International Youth Day. This year’s Youth Day focuses on the leading role of young people in eradicating poverty and achieving sustainable development through sustainable production and consumption. We want to...

Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education

21 July 2016
UNESCO MGIEP is looking for 50 dynamic young people from around the world, and across multiple sectors, who are committed to building a more peaceful and sustainable world to participate in TAGe Delhi to share their views and opinions with decision-makers and experts working...

Action for Climate Empowerment Workshop

20 July 2016
According to the European Commission, 93% of Europeans believe that fighting climate change can only be successful if all countries of the world work together. This figure was just one key finding presented by experts from around the world during...

Film4Climate Global Video Competition

14 July 2016
Announced at the Cannes Film Festival by the World Bank Group’s Connect4Climateglobal partnership program, the competition will be open for submissions through September 15, with the winners to be announced at a high-profile awards ceremony at the United Nations COP22 Climate...

Launch of the World Youth Report on Youth Civic Engagement

12 July 2016
Prepared by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the World Youth Report on Youth Civic Engagement explores young people's participation in economic, political and community life, responding to growing interest in, and an increased policy focus...