Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations

Youth Assembly Overview

-High level UN staff involvement

-Wide variety of workshops & seminars

-Music and theatre events

-Unique Networking Opportunities

-Tour of the U.N. headquarters

-Special events & Sightseeing

-Leadership Training

The goals of the Annual Youth Assembly are:


*Provide access to and information about the work, successes and current challenges of the United Nations;
*Promote increased youth participation in UN programs, its agencies and NGO affiliates
*Strengthen commitment to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals;
*Connect committed youth with opportunities, mentors, colleagues, and new associates;
*Recognize the artistic and diplomatic efforts of young people already involved in humanitarian initiatives;
*Promote renewal of a commitment to serve and respect this most important international institution.

For more details visit: http://www.faf.org/programs/unyouthassembly/ya_home.htm

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