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An unemployed youth.
ILO

Impact of jobs crisis on youth among issues on agenda of UN labour conference

30 May 2012
Economic Development

Nearly 5,000 delegates today kicked off a United Nations forum in Geneva focusing on the global jobs crisis and its impact on youth, as well as social protection and rights at work.

Lumbini, a World Heritage site, is the birthplace of Buddha.
UNESCO/Nipuna Shrestha

Buddhist teachings offer insights into achieving a sustainable future – Ban

5 May 2012
SDGs

The teachings of Buddhism can offer significant insights on how to improve the condition of the planet and lead the way to a more sustainable future, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, in a message marking Vesak Day, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha.

Hamid Ghodse, President of the International Narcotics Control Board, launches 2011 annual report.
UNODC

UN anti-narcotics panel calls for better support for youth and marginalized

28 February 2012
Law and Crime Prevention

Helping marginalized communities and young people experiencing drug problems must be an international priority, the United Nations body tasked with monitoring the production and consumption of narcotics worldwide said today, urging countries to protect these groups so they can be reintegrated into society.

Secretary-General Bank Ki-moon (left) sits down for an interview with UN News about his first term as Secretary-General of the United Nations and his priorities for his second term.
UN Photo/Mark Garten

Ban stresses ‘people power’ and partnerships at start of second term as UN chief

3 January 2012
UN Affairs

Ban Ki-moon has begun his second term as UN Secretary-General by pledging to harness the “power of partnerships” to respond to the planet’s biggest challenges, such as climate change, poverty and women’s empowerment.