United Nations
Submitted by tyler_white on Thu, 01/17/2008 - 23:08.
As An active officer in Model United Nations as Princeton Senior High School, I have always enjoyed coming together in the spirit of mutual cooperation and, in the model of the UN, attempting to find real solutions to world problems. In the state of West Virginia, the statewide model has died, and, with the perfect facility being built right next to my school (the Chuck Mathena Center - a community and performing arts center) I have the opportunity to try to re-organize this debate.
Submitted by SustainUS on Sat, 01/05/2008 - 13:48.
Since 2003, the SustainUS Agents of Change program has brought delegations of U.S. based youth to conferences and summits related to international sustainability, primarily at the United Nations. The young people in our delegations work with government delegates, fellow civil society members, and other youth from around the world to promote youth-friendly and future-focused policies.
Submitted by matthewmaiorana on Mon, 12/31/2007 - 16:42.
The Global Youth Climate Movement is a youth lead initiative to further synchronize international activities related to global warming. Of specific importance is increasing the role of young peoples in the United Nations climate negotiations.
Submitted by ekenzie on Tue, 09/25/2007 - 13:18.
SustainUS, the only organization of its kind in the country, has increased youth stakeholder involvement at the United Nations for the past six years and now plans to send a delegation of 22 people age 18-26 to the UN Climate Negotiations (COP) this December.
Submitted by boywithani on Wed, 03/21/2007 - 04:58.
IN 2005, at least 2.4 MILLION adults and children died in Africa from AIDS. Make a WORLD of a difference, a WORLD away! When: April 30th Where: eBay What: Artistically-acclaimed young author and independent artist David Montalvo will auction an autographed copy of his hit book "Boy with an 'i' " on eBay, donating 100% of the proceeds to the United Nation Foundation's The Global Fund in the fight against AIDS in Africa. Why: Every $9.90 of the highest bid made equates a month’s worth of anti-retroviral treatment for someone with HIV.
