The Importance of Agriculture for Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals
The following is a transcript of remarks made by Mr Annan at the Forum for the Future of Agriculture in... Read More
Promoting Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Job creation around agriculture can spur youth employment in Africa – UN agency
Agriculture will continue to generate employment in Africa over the coming decades, but businesses around farming, including processing, packaging, transportation,... Read More
Young people call for action on decent work, at UN youth forum
The gathering of young people from all parts of the world at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum... Read More
World Youth Skills Day 15 July
Background According to a recent International Labour Organization (ILO)publication, 73.4 million young people were estimated to be unemployed in 2015... Read More
US decision to withdraw from Paris climate accord a ‘major disappointment’ – UN
1 June 2017 – The Spokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General today said the decision by the United States to... Read More
ILO Forum to examine the role of skills development in trade, employability and inclusive growth
ILO Forum to examine the role of skills development in trade, employability and inclusive growth The Forum will bring together... Read More
The Sustainable Development Agenda
On 1 January 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development — adopted by world... Read More
Learn digital skills for free with Google’s Digital Garage
The Digital Garage is a non-profit nationwide program from Google delivering free digital skills training via an online learning platform.... Read More
UN Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism
In recent years, terrorist groups such as ISIL, Al-Qaida and Boko Haram have shaped our image of violent extremism and... Read More
Resolution 2250, Urges Member States to Increase Representation of Youth in Decision-Making at All Levels
Recognizing the threat to stability and development posed by the rise of radicalization among young people, the Security Council today... Read More
2016 Secretary-General’s Message
Today’s world has the largest generation of youth in history. Their needs and potential are increasingly recognized in the international... Read More
Secretary-General announces President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana as co-chair of Sustainable Development Goals Advocates
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced that His Excellency Mr. Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana, will serve as co-chair... Read More
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