Young people urged to channel "amazing energy" to fight poverty
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Young people around the world are being encouraged to channel what's been called their "amazing energy" into UN efforts to eradicate poverty and create a sustainable future for all.
The call comes from UN Youth Envoy Ahmad Alhendawi in a message for International Youth Day, observed on 12 August.
World leaders will endorse 17 Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs during a summit at UN Headquarters next month.
Mr Alhendawi explained to Ruth Fertig why young people should join the UN as "partners in development."
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