young people

Youth and the United Nations

Youth and the United Nations

Youth is defined by the United Nations (UN) as the age group between 15 and 24 years old and makeup 1.2 billion people or one quarter of the world’s population. Regardless of their socio-economic background or geopolitical circumstances, young people across the globe want to contribute to the creation and maintenance of a more sustainable and secure future and they have been contributing for many decades. Now, more than ever before, the meaningful participation...

23 Jan 2019
Discovering the Voice of Youth on the Happiness Factor

Discovering the Voice of Youth on the Happiness Factor

What makes us happy?  Does happiness contribute to successful economies, peace, development, a good environment?  The United Nations, in 2012, held a high-level meeting to address the issue of “Happiness and Well-Being.”  The impetus for this meeting came from discussions over the sustainable development goals and the well-being of societies.  The government of Bhutan was the initial instigator of this development as it has measured national happiness as part of government policy since the...

14 Nov 2016
Youth as Partners in Peace and Security: United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250

Youth as Partners in Peace and Security: United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250

On December 9, 2015 the United Nations Security Council adopted unanimously the first ever resolution on youth, peace and security focusing on the crucial role of young men and women in peacebuilding and their positive contributions to post-conflict reconciliation, and countering violent extremism (CVE). As with similar resolutions in this area, the emphasis is on developing frameworks for protection, prevention, participation, and partnerships. Equally important, 2250 also complements other resolutions adopted by the Security...

09 Feb 2016