Aug 12, 2016
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The world’s young people – who make up the largest generation of youth in history – can lead a global drive to break the patterns of the past and set the world on course to a more sustainable future. Young people are directly affected by the tragic contradictions that prevail today: between abject poverty and ostentatious wealth, gnawing hunger and shameful food waste, rich natural resources and polluting industries. Youth can deliver solutions on these issues, which lie at the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In this first year of that15-year plan for a healthier, safer and [Read More]
Jun 9, 2016
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By Britta Schmitz UNITED NATIONS, June 6 2016 – What impact does the media have on social change? This was the main question at the Media for Social Impact Summit (MFSI) 2016, held at UNHQ on June 1. The objective of the event was to analyze the role of the media regarding social change, showcasing innovative social campaigns, strategizing new ones and to drive social change by bringing together different stakeholders. Networks and partnerships are key to informing the public about social issues and urging for solutions to these problems. The exclusive event connected high-level UN representatives and communication [Read More]
Apr 24, 2016
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United Nations, New York, USA, April 21 2016 – Oscar-winning actor and UNESCO special envoy for peace Forest Whitaker holds a press conference today at the UN Headquarters in New York on the Sustainable Development Goals meetings that is taking place at the UN General Assembly. By Britta Schmitz UNITED NATIONS, April 24 2016 – Actor Forest Whitaker held a press conference at the UN in New York, urging world leaders to keep their promise of implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensuring that the Global Goals reach everyone. “What we have seen is that throughout history and throughout [Read More]
