 Mission/Vision
The Youth Unit is the focal point within the United Nations system on matters relating to youth. It has been set up to:
Enhance awareness of the global situation of youth and increase recognition of the rights and aspirations of youth;
Promote national youth policies...
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The Youth Unit is the focal point within the United Nations system on matters relating to youth. It has been set up to:
Enhance awareness of the global situation of youth and increase recognition of the rights and aspirations of youth;
Promote national youth policies in cooperation with both governmental and non-governmental youth organizations;
Strengthen the participation of youth in decision-making processes at all levels;
Encourage mutual respect and understanding and peace among youth.
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What does the organization do?
The World Programme of Action for Youth to the Year 2000 and Beyond identifies ten priority areas for action aimed at improving the situation and well-being of youth. These priority areas are highlighted below, along with some examples of the Programme's proposals for action.
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The World Programme of Action for Youth to the Year 2000 and Beyond identifies ten priority areas for action aimed at improving the situation and well-being of youth. These priority areas are highlighted below, along with some examples of the Programme's proposals for action.
Priority 1: Education
Priority 2: Employment
Priority 3: Hunger and poverty
Priority 4: Health
Priority 5: Environment Priority 6: Drug abuse
Priority 7: Juvenile delinquency
Priority 8: Leisure time acetivities
Priority 9: Girls and young women
Priority 10: The full and effective
participation of youth in the life
of society and in decision-making
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