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Diaspora

The future of your country and of our planet lies in our hands. It lies also in the hands of today’s younger generation who will pass the torch to future generations.”

Over the last decade, young people’s participation in the work of the United Nations has progressed and flourished significantly. A broader and deeper understanding of the impor- tance and value of youth participation is continuously being cultivated. An increasing number of UN entities have dynamic youth policies and programmes in place and have formalized ways of working with youth-led organizations. This growth in youth participation, and the importance of youth development, can be seen not only among UN entities, but also among Member States, and in the work of United Nations intergovernmental bodies across the UN system. An increased understanding and commitment toward youth is evident in the prior- ities reflected in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including in several of the targets and indicators. It is also evident in the work of the Security Council in the area of youth, peace, and security (United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2250 and 2419) and many other intergovernmental processes. Today at the United Nations, it is well-recognized that young people are crucial partners in efforts towards sustainable development, peace, and human rights.

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